DeFi '24: Workshop on Decentralized Finance and Security

Abstract

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has undergone significant expansion, evolving from a niche market into a complex alternative financial ecosystem. This burgeoning landscape now encompasses a diverse array of financial services, including decentralized exchanges, lending and borrowing platforms, stablecoins, derivatives, yield optimization services, prediction markets, and privacy-enhancing technologies such as token mixers. While the total value locked in DeFi protocols-estimated at approximately 77 billion USD-underscores its increasing significance, it simultaneously highlights the critical necessity for robust security measures.