THE MERIDIAN
Notes on crypto, DeFi, AI, and the behavior beneath the price.
How Hard Is Your Liquidity Working?
An interactive look at how 1inch Aqua changes capital efficiency in DeFi.
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23 essaysBubblemaps V2 Changes When Token Research Begins
Bubblemaps V2 moves holder analysis into discovery, combining a multi-chain token feed, instant map previews, scoring, historical distribution and swaps in one research loop.
Arc Is Live. The Liquidity Gap Is What I’m Watching
Arc launched with 1inch swaps, Wallet, Aqua and APIs live from day one. Explore the early liquidity gap, how Aqua changes capital use, and the risks that still matter.
The CLARITY Act Explained: Why the Senate Vote Matters More Than the Red Candle
The CLARITY Act did not receive a final up-or-down vote in the U.S. Senate on September 15. That distinction matters.
DeFi Education Series: Start Here | The Complete Reading Guide
Explore the ChemistDeFi education series in order: 17 lessons covering DeFi foundations, wallets, swaps, liquidity, lending, leverage, and Layer 2 networks.
Part 17: What Are Layer 2 Networks and Why Do They Exist?
Understand why Layer 2 networks exist, how they relate to Ethereum, and the scaling, transaction-cost, and security trade-offs behind using them.
Part 16: Leverage in DeFi: How Borrowing Can Amplify Risk
Explore how borrowing creates leverage in DeFi, why exposure can compound, and how market moves and debt costs amplify the risks of a position.
Part 15: How Interest Rates Work in DeFi Lending Protocols
See how utilization and interest-rate curves connect supply yield with borrowing costs—and why changing rates, incentives, and liquidity conditions matter.
Part 14: LTV, Health Factor, and Liquidation Risk
Connect loan-to-value, health factor, and liquidation thresholds. Learn how collateral prices and borrowing decisions change the safety of a lending position.
Part 13: Lending 101: Understanding Supply and Borrow in Simple Terms
Understand DeFi lending from both sides: supplying assets, borrowing against collateral, and the basic mechanics that connect lenders with borrowers.
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