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Navigating Decentralized Finance: Innovations and Challenges

This chapter explores the challenges and misconceptions of adopting blockchain technology, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi). It discusses the potential of DeFi to transform traditional banking by enabling rapid financial innovations akin to building with Legos. The conversation highlights novel concepts such as flash loans and zero-risk lending while emphasizing the need for a stable infrastructure to support these advancements.

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