decentralized finance (defi)
Redefine DeFi
DeFi, or decentralized finance, uses smart contracts—self-executing code on blockchain networks—to automate financial transactions and services. With unmatched throughput, EVM-compatibility, predictable fees, and no front running, Hedera is an ideal backbone for high-frequency and enterprise-grade DeFi.
infrastructure built to power defi
The trusted way to DeFi
Hedera provides the speed and consistency DeFi protocols demand, from high-volume trades to flash loans and arbitrage strategies.
Keep costs predictable
With low, fixed USD-denominated fees, Hedera helps projects avoid volatile gas costs, reduce total cost of ownership, and stay user-friendly.
Fair ordering with no front running
Transactions are guaranteed to be ordered sequentially and fairly, so there’s no threat of frontrunning. Hedera doesn’t use a mempool to hold transactions before processing, which removes opportunities for node bribery or manipulation.
EVM compatibility and native performance
Familiar languages lower barrier to entry
Build in Solidity, Vyper, and more with full EVM support. Hedera also supports multiple programming languages through its SDKs, including Java, JavaScript, Go, Rust, C++, and Python.
composable and interoperable
Foundational building blocks for DeFi protocols
Hedera powers a vibrant and growing DeFi ecosystem where primitives and applications are fully composable and interoperable. This enables both institutional players and community builders to innovate faster.
| Function | Description | Examples |
| Lending & borrowing | Users can lend crypto and earn interest, or borrow assets by providing collateral |
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| Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) | Peer-to-peer token swaps without a centralized exchange |
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| Stablecoins | Cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat or assets to reduce volatility |
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| Yield farming and staking | Earning rewards by providing liquidity or locking tokens |
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| Launchpads | Fundraising and token launches for new projects |
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| Derivatives and synthetic assets | Trading products that mimic stocks, commodities, or indexes |
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| Payments and remittances | Fast, low-cost transfers without banks |
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On and off ramps
Move seamlessly between fiat and crypto through Hedera’s partnerships with payment providers, bridges, oracles, and fintech firms.
| Onramps | Oracles |
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Funding ecosystem development
Hedera Foundation supports and funds DeFi protocols by driving multi-chain integrations to broaden interoperability and access to the Hedera network. The Foundation also deploys substantial resources towards the creation of DeFi projects that benefit the Hedera network. Proposals are assessed on a rolling basis.
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Trusted for the real world
We’re excited to see the Chainlink standard for cross-chain interoperability live on Hedera mainnet. Along with Chainlink Data Feeds and Proof of Reserve on Hedera, CCIP enables developers to build secure cross-chain apps that drive adoption and expand Hedera’s DeFi and tokenized RWA ecosystems.
Thodoris Karakostas
Head of Blockchain Partnerships
Hedera has some obvious advantages to other L1 blockchains, including those around speed, trust, and cost, and allows us to think pretty openly and get creative about what a DEX can be and what kind of functionality we can offer to our users.
Peter Campbell
Co-founder & Operations
Our team felt that the projects promoting themselves as trading solutions for tokenized assets were missing the mark. They couldn’t really leverage the benefits that DeFi had to offer and still be compliant – let alone accessible to, and most importantly trusted by, individual and institutional investors. So that’s when we set out to create our own solution.
Katie Evans
Chief Business Development Officer
By continuing to prioritize education, user experience, and security while fostering innovation, we’re helping make the network accessible to everyone. Hedera’s enterprise-ready infrastructure combined with HashPack’s seamless interface creates a powerful foundation for both mainstream and enterprise adoption.
May Chan
CEO
Hedera allows for DeFi to operate without MEV or sandwich attacks because of fair ordering, and it also has low, fixed fees. When you combine these two inherent properties, you end up with benefits for lending protocols that you wouldn’t get on any other network.
Brady Gentile
Founder