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public/content/defi/index.md

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This does mean there's currently a need to trust the more technical members of the Ethereum community who can read code. The open-source based community helps keep developers in check, but this need will diminish over time as smart contracts become easier to read and other ways to prove trustworthiness of code are developed.
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## Ethereum and DeFi {#ethereum-and-defi}
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Ethereum is the perfect foundation for DeFi for a number of reasons:
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3. The protocols – [smart contracts](/glossary/#smart-contract) that provide the functionality, for example, a service that allows for decentralized lending of assets.
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4. [The applications](/dapps/) – the products we use to manage and access the protocols.
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Note: much of defi uses the [ERC-20 standard](/glossary/#erc-20). Applications in defi use a wrapper for ETH called Wrapped Ether (WETH). [Learn more about wrapped ether](/wrapped-eth).
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## Build DeFi {#build-defi}
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DeFi is an open-source movement. The DeFi protocols and applications are all open for you to inspect, fork, and innovate on. Because of this layered stack (they all share the same base blockchain and assets), protocols can be mixed and matched to unlock unique combo opportunities.

public/content/developers/docs/standards/tokens/erc-20/index.md

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- reputation points in an online platform
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- skills of a character in a game
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- lottery tickets
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- financial assets like a share in a company
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- a fiat currency like USD
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- an ounce of gold
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Such a powerful feature of Ethereum must be handled by a robust standard, right? That's exactly
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where the ERC-20 plays its role! This standard allows developers to build token applications that are interoperable with other products and services.
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where the ERC-20 plays its role! This standard allows developers to build token applications that are interoperable with other products and services. The ERC-20 standard is also used to provide additional functionality to [ether](/glossary/#ether).
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**What is ERC-20?**
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src/intl/en/page-eth.json

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"page-eth-underpins": "ETH underpins the Ethereum financial system",
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"page-eth-underpins-desc": "Not satisfied with payments, the Ethereum community is building a whole financial system that's <a href=\"/glossary/#peer-to-peer-network\">peer-to-peer</a> and accessible to everyone.",
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"page-eth-underpins-desc-2": "You can use ETH as collateral to generate entirely different cryptocurrency tokens on Ethereum. Plus you can borrow, lend and earn interest on ETH and other ETH-backed tokens.",
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"page-eth-weth": "Wrapped ether (WETH) is used to extend the functionality of ETH to work with other tokens and applications. <a href=\"/wrapped-eth\">Learn more about WETH</a>.",
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"page-eth-uses": "Uses for ETH grow every day",
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"page-eth-uses-desc": "Because Ethereum is programmable, developers can shape ETH in countless ways.",
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"page-eth-uses-desc-2": "Back in 2015, all you could do was send ETH from one Ethereum account to another. Here are just some of things you can do today.",

src/intl/en/page-get-eth.json

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"page-get-eth-dexs-desc": "Decentralized exchanges are open marketplaces for ETH and other tokens. They connect buyers and sellers directly.",
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"page-get-eth-dexs-desc-2": "Instead of using a trusted third party to safeguard funds in the transaction, they use code. The seller's ETH will only be transferred when payment is guaranteed. This type of code is known as a smart contract.",
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"page-get-eth-dexs-desc-3": "This means there are fewer geographical restrictions than with centralized alternatives. If someone is selling what you want and accepting a payment method you can provide, you’re good to go.",
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"page-get-eth-dexs-desc-4": "Note: many dexes use wrapped ether (WETH) to function. <a href=\"/wrapped-eth\">Learn more about wrapped ether</a>.",
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"page-get-eth-do-not-copy": "Example: Do not copy",
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"page-get-eth-exchanges-disclaimer": "We collected this information manually. If you spot something wrong, let us know at",
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"page-get-eth-exchanges-empty-state-text": "Enter your country of residence to see a list of exchanges you may be able to use",

src/pages/eth.tsx

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description={t("page-eth-whats-defi-description")}
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<InfoBanner isWarning>{t('page-eth-weth')}</InfoBanner>
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</Box>
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<TextDivider />
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<Box>

src/pages/get-eth.tsx

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<ButtonLink href="/wallets/find-wallet/">
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{t("page-get-eth-get-wallet-btn")}
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<InfoBanner isWarning>{t("page-get-eth-dexs-desc-4")}</InfoBanner>
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</LeftColumn>
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<RightColumn>
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