A Surge in COMP’s Market Activity
Compound’s native token, COMP, has witnessed a substantial boost in its value over the past week. A considerable volume of Tether (USDT) has been traded for the token, contributing to this impressive surge. COMP’s value spiked over 90% in the previous week alone, with a single-day increase of 13.6% just yesterday. Blockchain data reveals that millions of dollars worth of Tether were deposited on Binance for the sole purpose of withdrawing COMP, achieved in just a handful of transactions.
Alongside this surge in value, COMP’s trading volume has seen a notable upswing throughout June across various trading pairs. Despite the adverse effects of the mid-2022 Terra-related crypto crash on the reputation of the DeFi sector and a significant reduction in the sector’s Total Value Locked (TVL), there has been a recovery since the year’s commencement. This recuperation is partially attributed to the rising prices of cryptocurrencies during this same period.
Understanding Compound’s Role in DeFi
Compound is a Decentralized Finance (DeFi) platform designed on the Ethereum blockchain, dedicated to offering users accessible, efficient, and transparent financial services. Incepted in 2018, Compound facilitates the lending and borrowing of different cryptocurrencies through the application of smart contracts. Functioning as an algorithmic money market protocol, users can lend their assets to generate interest or borrow assets by collateralizing their existing holdings.
The governance model of Compound is driven by its community. The COMP token, Compound’s native token, serves as the platform’s governance token. COMP holders possess the authority to propose and vote on alterations to the protocol. These modifications may include changes to interest rates, collateral factors, and other associated parameters.
