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Build a DeFi App on Ergo

Build a DeFi App on Ergo

From concept to mainnet in weeks, not months

Ergo's eUTXO model eliminates entire classes of DeFi vulnerabilities. No reentrancy attacks, predictable fees, and parallel execution. Build secure DeFi that actually works.

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Problem

Traditional DeFi on account-based chains is plagued by exploits, unpredictable gas costs, and MEV extraction. Developers spend more time on security audits than building features.

Solution

Ergo's eUTXO model provides deterministic execution, no reentrancy by design, and MEV resistance. ErgoScript is expressive yet auditable. Build once, deploy with confidence.

Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how boxes, registers, and ErgoScript work together. This mental model shift is crucial for secure DeFi.

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eUTXO Model ExplainedBoxes and Registers

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Articles

Babel Fees: Pay Ergo Transaction Fees in Any Token

Ergo's Babel Fees turn gas payments into an on-chain market, letting users pay transaction fees in almost any token while miners still receive ERG.

Dec 14, 20259 min read

Ergo Oracle Pools: A Trust-Minimised Oracle Model Explained

Learn how Ergo's decentralized oracle pools minimize trust assumptions through on-chain aggregation, permissionless participation, and transparent data storage in eUTXOs.

Dec 11, 202512 min read

Infographics

Ergo vs Kaspa: Programmable PoW vs High-Throughput PoW

Ergo vs Kaspa: Programmable PoW vs High-Throughput PoW

Infographic comparing Ergo’s programmable eUTXO DeFi stack with Kaspa’s high-throughput PoW payments layer built on a BlockDAG.

Ergo vs Ethereum: Same Power, Less Pain

Ergo vs Ethereum: Same Power, Less Pain

Infographic comparing Ergo and Ethereum on state model, MEV and fees, consensus power structure and privacy, showing how eUTXO aims for similar programmability with fewer account-model headaches.

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Case Studies

Spectrum Finance

Decentralized exchange built on Ergo's eUTXO model with AMM and order book functionality.

Processing millions in daily volume with zero exploits

SigmaUSD

Algorithmic stablecoin using the AgeUSD protocol, fully collateralized by ERG.

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