Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Explore Ergo's open, permissionless DeFi ecosystem: lending, synthetics, crowdfunding, and more — all on a secure, decentralized blockchain.

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Overview

Ergo’s DeFi ecosystem empowers anyone to lend, borrow, trade, and build new financial products — all on a secure, decentralized blockchain. Discover the protocols, advantages, and how to get started below.

Why DeFi Matters

  • Non-custodial: You keep control of your funds at all times.
  • Open, permissionless, and censorship-resistant protocols.
  • Composability: protocols can be combined to create new products.
  • Low fees and efficient execution thanks to Ergo’s architecture.