Frax Finance
A fractional-algorithmic stablecoin protocol.
Overview
Frax Finance began as a fractional-algorithmic stablecoin protocol, issuing the FRAX stablecoin. It has since evolved into a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem that includes Fraxswap (a DEX), Fraxlend (a lending market), and Frax Ether (a liquid staking solution for ETH). The protocol aims to provide a highly scalable, decentralized financial infrastructure.
✨ Key Features
- FRAX stablecoin (USD pegged)
- Frax Ether (frxETH) liquid staking
- Fraxlend permissionless lending markets
- Fraxswap automated market maker
- Governance via FXS token
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Vertically integrated ecosystem (stablecoin, staking, lending, swap)
- Innovative stablecoin design
- Strong focus on capital efficiency
Unique Value: Offers a tightly integrated DeFi ecosystem with its own stablecoin, liquid staking, and money markets, creating synergistic effects and capital efficiency.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Stablecoin issuance
- Liquid staking
- Decentralized lending
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- Users seeking a simple, single-purpose application
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Provides a more holistic, all-in-one ecosystem compared to single-purpose protocols.
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💰 Pricing
Free tier: Protocol usage is permissionless; fees are generated from lending, swapping, and other protocol activities.
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