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Published inDec 2023
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Gabriela Castillo Areco
Gabriela Castillo Areco
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Gabriela Castillo Areco

Gabriela Castillo Areco holds an M.Sc. in big data science from the TECNUM School of Engineering, University of Navarra. With extensive experience in both the business and data facets of blockchain technology, Gabriela has undertaken roles as a data scientist, machine learning analyst, and blockchain consultant in both large corporations and small ventures. She served as a professor of new crypto businesses at Torcuato di Tella University and is currently a member of the BizOps data team at IOV Labs.
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In this chapter, we delved into the world of DeFi, exploring its core components and the primary products offered in the sector. Our analysis covered a wide array of areas, including tokens, stablecoins, and DEXs with a focus on pools and DEX aggregation, lending and borrowing protocols, and the significance of bridges in facilitating cross-chain transactions.

In each case, we analyzed the business flow and how it generates revenue, and leveraged some of the data providers to generate aggregated metrics.

While the landscape of DeFi is ever-evolving, with new players emerging and innovative services being introduced, our focus remains on comprehending the underlying business models and mechanisms. Understanding the essence of these protocols enables us to effectively trace transactional details to construct informative metrics for further analysis.

Analytics companies play a vital role in simplifying this domain. Leveraging both on-chain and off-chain data and collaborating...

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Published in: Dec 2023Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781837637546

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Gabriela Castillo Areco

Gabriela Castillo Areco holds an M.Sc. in big data science from the TECNUM School of Engineering, University of Navarra. With extensive experience in both the business and data facets of blockchain technology, Gabriela has undertaken roles as a data scientist, machine learning analyst, and blockchain consultant in both large corporations and small ventures. She served as a professor of new crypto businesses at Torcuato di Tella University and is currently a member of the BizOps data team at IOV Labs.
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