# DeFi

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an open financial system built on programmable, open-source technology and distributed ledger technologies.

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## Solana Ecosystem Roundup: August 2026

DevFeed: [Solana Ecosystem Roundup: August 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/solana-ecosystem-roundup-august-2026-17252.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://solana.com/news/solana-ecosystem-roundup-august-2026>)

Author: Solana Foundation

Published: 2026-09-04T04:18:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Solana News Feed](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/solana-news-feed.md>)

Topics: [Solana](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/solana.md>), [Solana ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/solana-ecosystem.md>), [Transactions](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/transactions.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>), [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [blockchain](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blockchain.md>), [blockchain-technology](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blockchain-technology.md>), [crypto-news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/crypto-news.md>), [cryptocurrency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cryptocurrency.md>), [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecosystem.md>), [finance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/finance.md>), [iphone](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/iphone.md>), [nfts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nfts.md>), [podcasts](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/podcasts.md>), [solana](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/solana.md>), [solana-ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/solana-ecosystem.md>), [stablecoins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stablecoins.md>), [transactions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/transactions.md>), [web3](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/web3.md>)

### AI overview

Solana's August 2026 roundup reports record network activity, growth in real-world assets and tokenized stocks, expanding stablecoin payment infrastructure, ETF inflows, and broader consumer-app distribution.

### Source excerpt

Solana's August 2026 roundup: record transactions, $4B in RWAs, growing stablecoin payments, tokenized stocks, DeFi innovation, ETFs, and governance.

## How L1 and L2s can build the strongest possible Ethereum

DevFeed: [How L1 and L2s can build the strongest possible Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-l1-and-l2s-can-build-the-strongest-possible-ethereum-17217.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2026/03/23/l1-l2-ethereum>)

Author: Josh Rudolf; Julian Ma; Josh Stark

Published: 2026-03-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [interoperability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/interoperability.md>), [Architecture & Design](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/architecture-design.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>)

Tags: [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecosystem.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [interoperability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interoperability.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>), [research-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/research-development.md>), [scale](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/scale.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

### AI overview

The article presents a perspective on how Ethereum's Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks can work together. It describes Layer 1 as a permissionless, resilient hub for settlement, shared state, liquidity, and DeFi, while Layer 2 networks provide differentiated features, customization, control, innovation, and additional scaling. It also discusses varying degrees of Layer 2 integration with Layer 1, including interoperability, shared liquidity, synchronous composability, and native rollups.

### Source excerpt

*The North Star of the Platform team is for Ethereum to scale as a cohesive system and enable confident adoption by all users. This post is intended to share our perspective on the L1 \ L2 relationship, the roles of each layer, and how we (as an ecosystem) are leveraging...

## The Ethereum Foundation's Commitment to DeFi

DevFeed: [The Ethereum Foundation's Commitment to DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-ethereum-foundation-s-commitment-to-defi-17213.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2026/02/23/commitment-to-defi>)

Author: Charles St. Louis; App Relations Team

Published: 2026-02-23T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>), [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [Finance](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/finance.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [ecosystem-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecosystem-development.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [finance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/finance.md>), [financial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/financial.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/privacy.md>), [stablecoins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/stablecoins.md>)

### AI overview

The Ethereum Foundation outlines its commitment to supporting DeFi that is permissionless, censorship-resistant, privacy-first, self-custodial, and open source. It presents DeFi as important to Ethereum's growth and describes support for both existing protocols and experimental future financial applications.

### Source excerpt

DeFi isn't a speculative bet on the future. It's the inevitable evolution of finance, driven by a fundamental truth: financial autonomy is a right, not a privilege. And it's been a critical driver of Ethereum's growth and adoption. We want to see DeFi thrive, but we're opinionated about what...

## Supporting privacy with new funding mechanisms

DevFeed: [Supporting privacy with new funding mechanisms](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/supporting-privacy-with-new-funding-mechanisms-17189.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2025/10/09/new-funding-mechanisms>)

Author: Vinay Vasanji

Published: 2025-10-09T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>), [Protocol (disambiguation)](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/protocol.md>), [Resilience](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/resilience.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [announce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announce.md>), [community](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community.md>), [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecosystem.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [funding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/funding.md>), [funding-coordination](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/funding-coordination.md>), [network](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/network.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/privacy.md>), [protocol](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/protocol.md>), [resilience](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/resilience.md>), [support](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/support.md>), [team](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/team.md>)

### AI overview

The Funding Coordination team announces a joint initiative with Keyring Network to fund legal defense for Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev through fees from Keyring's zkVerified vaults. The initiative uses privacy-preserving DeFi lending markets on Ethereum and allows community members to create additional vault campaigns.

### Source excerpt

The Funding Coordination team is excited to announce a joint initiative with Keyring Network that introduces a new approach to impact funding in the Ethereum ecosystem....

## Tickets go on sale for Ethereum World's Fair at Devconnect in Buenos Aires

DevFeed: [Tickets go on sale for Ethereum World's Fair at Devconnect in Buenos Aires](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/tickets-are-live-for-the-ethereum-world-s-fair-and-we-re-launching-the-supporter-program-17165.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2025/06/10/devconnect-arg-ticket>)

Author: Devcon

Published: 2025-06-10T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [App](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/app.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>)

Tags: [app](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/app.md>), [apps](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apps.md>), [crypto](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/crypto.md>), [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [devconnect](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devconnect.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/events.md>)

### AI overview

The announcement says Devconnect will take place in Buenos Aires from 17-22 November 2025, alongside the Ethereum World's Fair at La Rural. It describes application showcases, core events, coworking and community hubs, ticket prices, payment options, and related city-wide events.

### Source excerpt

It's happening: Devconnect is coming to Buenos Aires, 17-22 November 2025. And we are bringing the first-ever Ethereum World's Fair to the city. The Ethereum World's Fair is for the Ethereum community and anyone curious about what Ethereum can do in the real world. We're starting in Argentina, one...

## Ethereum Foundation Treasury Policy

DevFeed: [Ethereum Foundation Treasury Policy](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ethereum-foundation-treasury-policy-17164.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2025/06/04/ef-treasury-policy>)

Author: Hsiao-Wei Wang

Published: 2025-06-04T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>)

Tags: [2025](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2025.md>), [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [financial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/financial.md>), [management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/management.md>), [operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/operations.md>), [organizational](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/organizational.md>), [policy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/policy.md>), [strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/strategy.md>), [sustainability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sustainability.md>)

### AI overview

The Ethereum Foundation's treasury policy describes how it will manage assets, reserves, ETH holdings, and grant allocation while balancing returns, risk, liquidity, sustainability, and its stewardship role in the Ethereum ecosystem. It sets current targets of 15% of the treasury for annual operating expenditure and a 2.5-year operating buffer, with regular reviews based on market conditions and community input.

### Source excerpt

Thank you to the EFers that provided valuable input and feedback to the draft document: Bastian Aue, Vitalik Buterin, Bogdan Popa, Tomasz Stańczak, Fredrik Svantes, Yoav Weiss, Dankrad Feist, Tim Beiko, Nicolas Consigny, Nixo, Alex Stokes, Ladislaus, and Joseph Schweitzer. Thank you to kpk, Steakhouse Financial, and pcaversaccio for...

## 10 Years of Ethereum

DevFeed: [10 Years of Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/10-years-of-ethereum-17151.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.ethereum.org/en/2025/04/24/ten-years>)

Author: Ethereum Foundation

Published: 2025-04-24T00:00:00Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Ethereum Foundation Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ethereum-foundation-blog.md>)

Topics: [Ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ethereum.md>), [DeFi](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/defi.md>), [tokenization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tokenization.md>)

Tags: [anniversary](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/anniversary.md>), [community](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community.md>), [defi](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/defi.md>), [digital](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/digital.md>), [ecosystem-support-program](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ecosystem-support-program.md>), [ethereum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ethereum.md>), [events](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/events.md>), [funding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/funding.md>), [fundraising](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fundraising.md>), [genesis-block](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/genesis-block.md>), [global](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/global.md>), [meetup](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/meetup.md>), [organizational](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/organizational.md>), [tokenization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tokenization.md>)

### AI overview

Ethereum will mark the 10th anniversary of its genesis block on July 30, 2025. The Ethereum Foundation will support global meetups, onchain artifacts, and a livestream, while its Ecosystem Support Program will offer up to $500 in funding for eligible community meetups.

### Source excerpt

On July 30th at 3:26:13 PM +UTC, Ethereum will celebrate 10 years since the genesis block. _Ethereum has come a long way. It came to life, survived and thrived against all odds, and led to breakthroughs in tokenization, fundraising, DeFi and digital ownership. It's bootstrapped entire industries, and is...