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Diversity of other chains

Professor Ellie Rennie walks us through some of the other DeFi chains that may be worth exploring.

Thus far, we have focused mainly on the Ethereum blockchain but DeFi is not limited to one chain. Watch as Professor Ellie Rennie takes us on a guided tour of some other chains and explains why we might want to explore them.

Now it’s your turn

These alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain allow users to DeFi without paying high gas fees. For the time being, however, they do not have nearly the number of validators that Ethereum does. Are the higher fees associated with Ethereum worth it for the increased security? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Decentralised Finance: Blockchain, Ethereum, and The Future of Banking

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