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DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Also known as: decentralized finance

On-chain financial applications—multiplies user, admin, oracle, and bridge key surfaces on classical host chains.

Definition

DeFi includes DEXs, lending, derivatives, and more, typically implemented with smart contracts.

As a sector it is not quantum-proof: most authorization still uses classical public-key signatures plus privileged operational keys.

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