DeFi Category Walkthrough
Structured tour of lending, AMMs, stablecoins, and derivatives on Solana — how they differ and what risks readers should know.
Overview
Solana hosts dozens of DeFi protocols across overlapping categories. This walkthrough groups them by function so you can read announcements, dashboards, and research papers with clearer context.
Categories we map
- Overcollateralised lending and borrowing
- Automated market makers and liquidity pools
- Stablecoin designs (custodial, algorithmic, hybrid)
- Perpetuals and derivatives venues
- Yield mechanisms and points programs
We explain typical smart-contract risks, oracle dependencies, and governance structures at a conceptual level.
Audience
Financial journalists, compliance trainees, developers entering Solana, and curious holders who want vocabulary before deeper study.