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# Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

DeFi eliminates intermediaries in financial services, democratizing access to financial tools.

#### Applications:

* Lending, borrowing, and staking platforms.
* Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) for token trading.
* Stablecoins for cross-border transactions and payments.

#### Benefits:

* Provides financial inclusion for underbanked populations.
* Offers lower fees and greater transparency compared to traditional finance.