Report identifies 18 serious 'non-financial risks' for DeFi
Beyond the obvious financial risks, there are a number of technical risks DeFi users should be aware of. A November report by data and research company BraveNewCoin has highlighted a number of serious ‘non-financial’ risks in decentralized finance.The financial risks involved with DeFi have been well documented, but the new report delves into more technical concerns associated with Ethereum-based smart contract finance protocols.The report, penned by BNC analyst Xavier Meegan, begins with scalability risks which anyone dealing with DeFi in September this year will be familiar with. Network....
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