About us
Independent research for a decentralised world
Decentralized Finance Publication (DFR) is an independent, ad-free research website about decentralised finance — not the generic industry term. The publication covers protocol, ecosystem, and stablecoin coverage with clear sourcing and corrections. Operated by Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd; educational research only, not financial advice.
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Protocols & ecosystems
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Research articles
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Industry leader profiles
2026
Year established
Who we are
Decentralized Finance (decentralized-finance.io) is an independent editorial media brand covering decentralised finance. We publish in-depth research on DeFi protocols, blockchain ecosystems, stablecoins, regulatory developments, and the founders and engineers shaping the industry.
We are not affiliated with any protocol, fund, or blockchain company. Our editorial decisions are made independently. We carry no advertising and do not accept sponsored content.
Research is produced with automated assistance and primary-source checks. The editorial team is accountable for publication and corrections; an individual review is claimed only when it is documented. Read the editorial policy for the workflow and its limits.
Our editorial principles
Independence
Editorial decisions are made by our research team alone. We do not accept payment to change, soften, or remove coverage of any protocol or project.
Accuracy
Protocol data is sourced from independently verifiable on-chain sources and third-party aggregators including DeFiLlama, CoinGecko, and official protocol documentation.
Transparency
We do not accept paid editorial placements. Affiliate relationships must be disclosed on the relevant page, and contributors must disclose material conflicts of interest.
Freshness
DeFi moves fast. We review published research regularly and update articles when protocol mechanics, TVL figures, or market conditions materially change.
How we're funded
Decentralized Finance is published by Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd (trading as Elite Digital Agency). The site is funded as an editorial portfolio project — not as a revenue product. There are no paywalls, display adverts, or paid editorial placements.
We do not accept payment from protocols, funds, or exchanges to write, edit, or rank coverage. Our research team makes editorial decisions independently. Where we include affiliate links on exchange or tool comparison pages, they are clearly disclosed and never influence editorial rankings or protocol reviews.
This transparency matters in crypto: when readers know who pays the bills, they can trust that our coverage is not shaped by hidden commercial incentives. Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd also publishes Money Guide (UK personal finance) and Digital Assets UK (UK crypto tax, FCA regulation and safe custody). Questions about funding or independence? Contact us.
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Research team
The Editor in Chief is publicly accountable for the publication. Automatically assisted work uses an organisational editorial byline. A byline or accountable editor does not establish a personal review; the editorial policy distinguishes these responsibilities.
Reader help and open research
Learn about free access and wallet requirements, data freshness, and citation and open data in the reader help centre.
What we cover
DeFi Protocols
In-depth research on 211+ decentralised finance protocols — AMMs, lending pools, yield aggregators, liquid staking, and more.
Blockchain Ecosystems
Coverage of 47+ Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain networks — TVL, developer activity, and interoperability analysis.
Stablecoins
Research on 60+ stablecoins covering collateral mechanisms, peg stability, regulatory exposure, and yield opportunities.
Industry Leaders
Authoritative profiles of 147 founders, developers, and researchers who built the decentralised financial system.