Decentralized finance (DeFi): A survey

E Jiang, B Qin, Q Wang, Z Wang, Q Wu, J Weng… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a new paradigm in the creation, distribution, and utilization
of financial services via the integration of blockchain technology. Our research conducts a …

Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus layer: Participation and decentralization

D Grandjean, L Heimbach, R Wattenhofer - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2023 - arxiv.org
In September 2022, Ethereum transitioned from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
during'the merge'-making it the largest PoS cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization …

The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain: the state of play and the road ahead

D Bhumichai, C Smiliotopoulos, R Benton… - Information, 2024 - mdpi.com
Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology have emerged as increasingly
prevalent and influential elements shaping global trends in Information and …

Global Trends in Cryptocurrency Regulation: An Overview

X Xiong, J Luo - arXiv preprint arXiv:2404.15895, 2024 - arxiv.org
Cryptocurrencies have evolved into an important asset class, providing a variety of benefits.
However, they also present significant risks, such as market volatility and the potential for …

Cryptocurrency in the Aftermath: Unveiling the Impact of the SVB Collapse

Q Wang, G Yu, S Chen - IEEE Transactions on Computational …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we explore the aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse, with a
particular focus on its impact on crypto markets. We conduct a multidimensional …

Pay less for your privacy: Towards cost-effective on-chain mixers

Z Wang, M Cirkovic, DV Le, W Knottenbelt… - Cryptology ePrint …, 2023 - eprint.iacr.org
On-chain mixers, such as Tornado Cash (TC), have become a popular privacy solution for
many non-privacy-preserving blockchain users. These mixers enable users to deposit a …

Towards a Formal Foundation for Blockchain Rollups

S Chaliasos, D Firsov, B Livshits - arXiv preprint arXiv:2406.16219, 2024 - arxiv.org
Blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum have revolutionized digital transactions, yet
scalability issues persist. Layer 2 solutions, such as validity proof Rollups (ZK-Rollups), aim …

[HTML][HTML] DeScan: Censorship-resistant indexing and search for Web3

M de Vos, G Ishmaev, J Pouwelse - Future Generation Computer Systems, 2024 - Elsevier
The popularity of blockchain technology has bootstrapped many “Web3” applications, eg,
Ethereum and IPFS, that apply distributed ledger technology to store transactions. The …

Market Misconduct in Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Analysis, Regulatory Challenges and Policy Implications

X Xiong, Z Wang, T Cui, W Knottenbelt, M Huth - 2023 - ideas.repec.org
Technological advancement drives financial innovation, reshaping the traditional finance
landscape and redefining user-market interactions. The rise of blockchain and …

[PDF][PDF] Towards Measuring the Traceability of Cryptocurrencies

DM Kelen, IA Seres - … on Privacy Enhancing Technologies YYYY (X) - researchgate.net
Cryptocurrencies aim to replicate physical cash in the digital realm while removing
centralized and trusted intermediaries. Decentralization is achieved by the blockchain, a …