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Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a decentralized, runtime environment that executes smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain and compatible networks. The EVM acts as the computational engine for Ethereum, processing transactions, executing code, and maintaining the state of the blockchain in a secure and decentralized

RUNE

Rune (RUNE) is the native cryptocurrency of THORChain, a decentralized liquidity protocol designed to enable cross-chain asset swaps without the need for centralized intermediaries or wrapped tokens. RUNE plays a central role in THORChain's ecosystem by facilitating liquidity, governance, and security. It acts as the protocol’s settlement

maAssets

maAssets are liquid, yield-bearing tokens issued within Mitosis Matrix Vaults, representing a liquidity provider’s staked position and entitlements in the ecosystem. These assets enable participants to earn rewards, retain liquidity, and optimize capital efficiency while contributing to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Unlike standard liquidity pool tokens, maAssets incorporate programmable

Vanilla Assets

Vanilla Assets are tokenized representations of assets deposited into the Mitosis ecosystem, issued at a 1:1 ratio with the original deposits. When users deposit tokens into Mitosis Vaults on supported chains, they receive Vanilla Assets on the Mitosis L1 chain. These assets serve as a foundational layer for liquidity

Matrix Vaults

Matrix Vaults are specialized smart contracts within the Mitosis protocol that facilitate direct interactions between liquidity providers and DeFi protocols seeking liquidity. Unlike traditional liquidity pools that often rely on short-term incentives and can suffer from "mercenary" capital—where liquidity swiftly exits once incentives diminish—Matrix Vaults promote

Babylon

Babylon is a decentralized protocol designed to enhance Bitcoin’s utility by integrating it with the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets in a non-custodial manner, earning yield and participating in DeFi activities. By leveraging Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus as an

Babylon Airdrop

The Babylon Airdrop refers to the distribution of tokens by the Babylon protocol to reward early supporters, community contributors, and stakers within its ecosystem. Airdrops are a popular strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain ecosystems to foster user engagement, promote adoption, and ensure fair distribution of governance tokens. By