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Decentralized Protocol

A blockchain‑based application whose rules run through smart contracts instead of a central company or intermediary. These protocols execute trades, lending, staking, and other financial actions directly on‑chain when users interact with them from their own wallets.

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April 14, 2026

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*All numbers shown are public statistics from the Orderly protocol. They do not represent Velto’s own trading venue, balance sheet, or any guarantee of liquidity or performance. Trading via DeFi protocols is high‑risk and can lead to loss of capital.