Several “investment themes” have emerged within the Ethereum ecosystem, including decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, Bitcoin (via packaged versions of BTC), and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The latest update also introduced fixed-income assets, expanding the ways individuals can make money or use Ethereum. Yield plays a critical role in traditional finance (TradFi), where changes in yield affect the perceived risk of other financial assets. This relationship between yield and investment decisions can be observed through movements in benchmark interest rates set by institutions such as the Federal Reserve. ... (full story)