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One of the largest and oldest dapps in the DeFi (decentralized finance) space, Compound Finance has built a reliable reputation among traders looking for lending and borrowing services. Compound operates using its native ERC-20 COMP tokens which provide community governance as well as other services.

What is the Compound protocol (COMP)?

Built on the Ethereum blockchain, the Compound protocol provides liquid money markets offering services such as lending and borrowing. Supporting a number of crypto assets, the Compound protocol allows users to deposit crypto into lending pools providing capital for borrowers on the network and allowing them to earn interest in return.

After depositing funds into the lending pool, lenders are issued "cTokens" (cETH, cDAI, cBAT) which represent the deposit made. These tokens can then be traded or transferred within the platform, or redeemed for the original cryptocurrency deposited. This process is conducted by smart contracts and operates entirely automatically with interest rates algorithmically assigned based on the activity in its liquidity pools. 

The Compound protocol also uses the ERC-20 native COMP token which is distributed to traders that utilize the Compound market, i.e. borrowing, withdrawing or repaying the asset. COMP tokens are distributed each time an Ethereum block is mined proportional to the interest collected from each asset. The COMP cryptocurrency grants COMP token holders governance and voting rights.

Following notable investments from the likes of consulting firm Bain Capital Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, and Polychain, the platform has grown and established a strong reputation within the decentralized finance space and the greater crypto world.

The history of Compound and who created it

Compound was founded in 2017 by Robert Leshner and Geoffrey Hayes, who both previously held high-profile jobs at PostMates, an online food delivery service. Leshner holds the CEO position while Hayes remains the CTO at Compound Labs, Inc, the software development firm behind the Compound protocol. Compound Labs is an open-source software development firm creating cutting-edge tools, products, and services for the innovative DeFi ecosystem.

In 2018, the platform raised $8.2 million from notable venture capital firms Bain Capital Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz. A year later, Compound raised an additional $25 million from many of the same investors along with new ones including Paradigm Capital.

How does Compound work?

The Compound protocol leverages the power of Ethereum smart contracts and cryptocurrency incentives to benefit lenders and borrowers. Lend and borrow services make up the two main use cases for the platform, as outlined below.

Interest rates on Compound are dynamically managed based on the supply and demand of particular crypto assets within the coin pools. The higher the liquidity, the lower the interest rate. Prices are determined by using the Open Price Feed based on Chainlink's oracles which collect the data from numerous exchanges.

In order to use the Compound DeFi protocol to engage in lending or borrowing services, you will need to connect one of the supported crypto wallets. Currently, the app supports MetaMask, Ledger, WalletConnect, and Tally Ho. The interface has been designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, perfect for traders new to the space as well as seasoned DeFi participants.

Lending/supplying

The process of lending on the Compound platform is called supplying. Lenders are able to earn interest on their cryptocurrency by depositing cryptocurrencies into the Compound platform. Borrowers are also required to deposit digital assets into the protocol, which can earn interest but cannot be withdrawn for the duration of the borrowing period.

The platform currently supports roughly 20 crypto assets, from Basic Attention Token (BAT) to Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), with Ethereum (ETH) and a number of stablecoins (DAI, USDC, and USDT) being the most actively used.

Once users lend assets to the platform, they are issued with ERC-20-based cTokens corresponding to the cryptocurrency deposited (i.e. cETH, cDAI, etc.). These tokens confirm the liquidity providers' deposits and offer a number of other incentives.

Borrowing

After depositing a particular cryptocurrency into the decentralized finance protocol, users are assigned a "borrowing capacity". This is a limit set in USD based on the rate of the crypto asset which is determined by the Open Price Feed. When depositing multiple cryptocurrencies, the borrowing capacity will factor this in.

Users can also borrow cryptocurrencies supported by the protocol based on a coin's collateral ratio. For instance, if DAI has a collateral ratio of 70%, users can borrow DAI up to 70% of the total amount deposited. Typically, collateral ratios are between 60% and 85%.

Similar to the lending process, when borrowing cryptocurrency borrowers are issued cTokens. So when borrowing DAI for instance, borrowers will be issued cDAI tokens, with the interest payable based on these tokens as well.

Withdrawing

After paying back the borrowed debt, users can redeem their deposited funds. Without having to deal with other traders, the protocol seamlessly utilizes a dynamically maintained set of liquidity pools. The platform also does not charge any withdrawal penalties or hold users to minimum investment times.

When users redeem their funds, the cTokens issued are added to the accumulated interest and converted back to the originally deposited cryptocurrency. These funds can then be withdrawn into the connected wallet.

Account Health

The Compound platform uses a system called "account health" to establish whether accounts are in risk of liquidation. This system measures the sum of the deposited funds against the total amount borrowed. If a user's account health falls dangerously low, the account could be liquidated, and some of the collateral forfeited.

This process is managed in a decentralized way where platform users act as liquidators and monitor for risky accounts. Should they liquidate an account they earn a portion of the liquidated funds.

What is the COMP token?

The COMP token is the Compound platform's native token which mainly serves as a governance token, with a built-in incentive for users holding the token. Holders of COMP tokens are able to vote on all important decisions pertaining to the protocol, including interest rates. Much like the cTokens, COMP tokens are based on Ethereum’s ERC-20 token standard. 

Compound tokens have a total supply of 10,000,000 tokens, of which over 70% of Compound coins are in circulation (at the time of writing).

How can I buy COMP tokens?

With Tap's mobile app, users can easily acquire COMP tokens and store them in the integrated wallet with confidence, either to hold long-term, sell, trade or use on other DeFi platforms. Tap provide an effortless way of trading digital assets, but also a safe space to keep your cryptocurrencies stored.

In order to access the mobile app users will need to download the app and create an account. After a quick verification process, users have access to a wide range of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're looking to buy Compound or sell Compound coins, Tap provides a seamless solution to your crypto needs.

One of the first stablecoins to come into existence, Dai was launched in 2017 and is maintained and regulated by MakerDAO. Using a series of smart contracts, Dai maintains a value of $1, or very close to it. Due to the coin’s soft peg to the US dollar, the Dai stablecoin not only provides a stable long-term store of value but also a strong medium of exchange. 

Let’s explore what Dai is and how it contributes to the crypto ecosystem. 

What Are Dai tokens?

Dai is an ERC-20-based stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. While more stablecoins hold the fiat currency to which they are pegged in reserves, the Dai stablecoin instead uses several cryptocurrencies to ensure it holds its peg. 

Supported cryptocurrencies include Ethereum (ETH), (BAT), USD Coin (USDC), Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), Compound (COMP), and many more. With a wide range of collateralized cryptocurrencies, user risk is decreased and Dai's price stability is increased.

Dai is issued and operated by the Maker Protocol and the MakerDAO (decentralized autonomous organization). Designed to provide a means of lending and borrowing crypto assets, the Dai stablecoin was at the forefront of the DeFi revolution. 

Holders of Dai can also earn interest. The platform also has another coin, MKR, which allows holders to set the Dai Savings Rate (DSR) and act as guarantors for Dai. This ensures that MKR tokens can be liquidated if the system fails. This structure motivates guarantors to ensure that the Dai system and its collateralized coins operate properly.

How do you generate Dai?

Users can generate Dai by paying collateral assets. Dai is created when users deposit ETH or any supported cryptocurrency as collateral. The equivalent amount of Dai is then issued and the user will receive Dai tokens.

If the Dai holders want the collateral assets back, the borrowed Dai can be paid back (plus a stability fee) and the collateral assets will be released. This Dai is then removed from circulation.

History of the Dai Stablecoin

The MakerDAO was first launched in 2015 by Rune Christensen and is the longest-running protocol on the Ethereum blockchain to date. It holds more than 2.3 million ETH in its protocol, approximately 2% of Ethereum’s total supply.

When first created, only Ether could be used as collateral, however, in 2019 more cryptocurrencies were added to this list. The Dai price has always been soft pegged to the US dollar.

How Does DAI Work?

The Dai cryptocurrency is an ERC-20 token that can be bought on both centralized and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Users can also generate and borrow Dai by using MakerDAO's Oasis Borrow dashboard to establish a Maker collateral vault and put Ethereum-based assets in as collateral.

In its original use, the Maker protocol stored collateral in smart contracts known as maker collateral vaults. These smart contracts held collateral in escrow until the borrowed Dai was repaid, also known as collateralized debt positions (CDPs). The value of the security you send always exceeds the amount of DAI you receive otherwise the collateral will be liquidated. 

The Dai platform is one of the most integrated digital assets in the blockchain industry and can be utilized across decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and blockchain-based games, among other places.

The Advantages of DAI

No Minimum Amount Required

There is no minimum account balance required to use DAI, as there is with most other types of money. A lot of people around the world do not have the minimal amount of assets needed in order to qualify for a bank account, but there is no minimum balance requirement for utilizing DAI.

Price Stability

DAI can serve as a safe alternative store of money and access to financial inclusion for people who live in places where the economy is unstable.

Decentralized Financial Inclusion (smart contracts)

As DAI is a transparent and permissionless system, it allows users to have greater freedom over their money. Zimbabwe and Myanmar, for example, have been recognized as countries where people are limited in their ability to access fiat currency due to daily or monthly withdrawal restrictions on bank accounts imposed by the government.

Passive Income

Users can use DAI tokens to earn money through lockup and interest generation through the DAI Savings Rate system. Because DAI is based on the Ethereum blockchain, it doesn't have its own staking mechanism.

Owners of DAI tokens, on the other hand, may profit by putting DAI into a MakerDAO smart contract. This unique smart contract system protects the user's money and allows for immediate withdrawal.

Quick And Cost-Effective Transactions

In many cases, international wire transfer fees can be extremely high, and the time it takes to complete a transaction might be inconvenient. Global transactions between two users' wallets are made more transparent and efficient due to DAI's low transfer fees and quick processing times.

Operates 24/7

Traditional financial institutions operate only during "business" hours. As a result, transactions through such organizations may be delayed for days and will only finalize after banking institutions are open and transfers have been completed. Transactions can now be completed at any time of the year and on any day of the week using DAI and the Ethereum blockchain.

Continuously Vetted

The MakerDAO system has been found to conduct thorough checks and studies in order to guarantee the platform's security. Developers formally validate all smart contracts and core protocol elements that make up the system's internal architecture through mathematical analysis. Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) and fully understand any DeFi protocol before using it.

How to get DAI? 

If you're considering including DAI in your cryptocurrency portfolio, look no further than the Tap app. With the Tap app, you can conveniently manage and trade a diverse range of digital assets, including DAI . Whether you're a seasoned trader or new to the world of cryptocurrencies, our user-friendly interface and intuitive features make it seamless for anyone to navigate and engage in the crypto market.

Cryptography is the process of converting messages into unreadable text so that only the intended recipient will be able to read them. Cryptography is responsible for the security, anonymity, and trust less transactions of digital currency. – entirely without the services of a financial institution.

We'll define cryptography as the study of methods to exchange sensitive information over an insecure channel in such away that only authorized parties can access it. In our case, this will be exchanging ownership of cryptocurrencies (which is represented digitally), or transferring ownership by signing digital messages.

A bit of history:

Cryptography dates back to the time when people began exchanging messages in forms other than face-to-face conversations(e.g., via written letters). The first known use of cryptography can be traced to Egypt, about 2000 years ago, during the reign of Pharaoh Thutmose III. Other known historical uses of cryptography are in the works of Julius Caesar, who used a simple cipher for messages between him and his generals.

The purpose of cryptography in crypto

A blockchain-based cryptocurrency needs some form of encryption to secure its money supply from being stolen by hackers or malicious software. It also allows for the anonymous transfer of funds between individuals without requiring a trusted third party, such as a bank or government institution. Cryptocurrencies are entirely based on cryptographic ideas.

Compared to cash transfers, cryptocurrencies do have another layer of security built into the blockchain: cryptography. The purpose of which is to validate transactions and prevent unauthorized access to the ledger by keeping all information inside a digital file that only authorized people can see. It's kind of like a physical vault (or safe) where you can keep all your money. But, unlike a physical vault, there's also no way to access the safe without a private key or password.

Usage of cryptography in Cryptocurrency

Cryptography is used in several different components of Bitcoin's security model, as well as in other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin addresses, which are used to receive and send funds between people on the blockchain, have both public keys and private keys. Only the owner of an address's private key can spend funds sent to the address, and only the owner of an address's public key will be able to receive them.

Every time you send or receive bitcoins, your transaction is signed with the appropriate digital signature using your private key. Since you can't share your private key with the person receiving your bitcoins, they verify that the signature is correct using your public key. The process of sending and receiving bitcoins between addresses is entirely anonymous and doesn't require any personal information (although there are ways to link transactions to identities).

Cryptocurrencies use public-key cryptography in order to prove ownership of addresses and transactions. This is done with a piece of data known as a digital signature, which is obtained using the sender's private key, and attached to the end of every transaction block along with other information about that block. Each new transaction has its own signature, verifying that the sender owns the address that is being used to send the funds. Since only the owner of a private key can create a digital signature for it, this provides a very strong guarantee that nobody else has sent their cryptocurrency to an address other than the one currently being spent from.

Decentralized finance, or "DeFi," refers to financial services that provide many of the same features as traditional banks - like earning interest on your money and borrowing from others - but without middlemen who take a fee or charge interest, paperwork, or privacy trade-offs. A chartered accountant and Blockchain do not have much in common, but they are starting to as DeFi and FinTech take over. I

nstead of relying on financial services like banks, users can utilize smart contracts on blockchain. Cryptocurrencies ensuring even more ease of use for DeFi users, providing the hottest speeds, fees, and transparency. Defi and digital currencies are growing in popularity thanks to the perks of Blockchain technology. Let us get more into the concept and how it caters to a larger audience.

The aim and use of DeFi

Decentralized finance is the future of financial services, and it's already here. The aim of DeFi is to provide a decentralized financial services platform that is open and accessible to anyone in the world, using tech like crypto to help advance the everyday life of anyone and any business willing to give decentralization a try.

In the past decade, we've seen a rise in peer-to-peer lending platforms such as Lending Club, Patreon, BTCJam, and an explosion of digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

All of these developments have taken us one step closer to the decentralized future of finance that we've been dreaming about, but there's still more work to be done.

What is DeFi attempting to fix?

Many institutions in the financial sector are slow and expensive when it comes to providing basic services like payments. Online lender contracts can charge interest rates as high as 30 percent, and the global remittance industry charges fees that can be as high as 12 percent.

These fees and delays mean some of the most vulnerable individuals of our society are paying the highest prices for financial services when they need them most. While the traditional financial system can be slow and expensive, it doesn't have to be this way. Decentralized finance (DeFi) is an emerging category of services where trust intermediaries such as banks are replaced with cryptographic code and smart contracts, which reduces costs for everyone involved - especially when it comes to international payments.

DeFi is a new category of services that are globally accessible and built on top of blockchain infrastructure, without any charge or barrier to entry. It's also much more secure than traditional financial systems because the technology used isn't connected to a central server that can be hacked. DeFi users smart contracts applications to ensure ease of use and instant transfers of information and funds.

Your money is always yours; it's just moving from one smart contract to another. No permission from an intermediary is required in order to use it. All you need to do is have a cryptocurrency wallet, computer or mobile device, and internet connection like everyone else using DeFi services today.

DeFi isn't coming, it's already here

When you ask yourself, "where is DeFi going?", the answer is simple: everywhere. DeFi can be used from every corner of the world, and it's already available today. Innovation at its finest.

DeFi services are not just theoretical concepts; they are already being utilized by individuals today to facilitate real-world asset payments, generate yield on their digital savings, and access borrowing options from both acquaintances and strangers. These transactions take place without the need for a traditional financial institution or banking system.

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The adoption of DeFi brings about a fundamental shift in the financial landscape. Whether you are an investor seeking new opportunities, a market maker facilitating liquidity, or an asset holder looking for alternative financial options, the transition to DeFi is becoming increasingly inevitable. Its decentralized nature empowers individuals to have greater control over their financial activities, removing intermediaries and introducing a new level of transparency and efficiency.

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Blockchain technology provides the first-ever opportunity for these separate building blocks to come together in order for the entire financial system to work seamlessly without any intermediaries, so it will only get better with time. From an economic standpoint, DeFi offers better rates and all the perks of FinTech. Cryptocurrency assets like Ethereum have seen plenty of growth opportunities arise as DeFi and Blockchain merge.

DeFi pros and cons

In order to get a complete picture of what DeFi is, it's important to understand all the good and bad parts that we are facing now. So let's dive into the details.

DeFi pros:

• The interest rate on savings and money lending is relatively high, just as it would be without intermediaries.
• Financial services are more accessible than in traditional bank systems because there aren't any barriers to entry, like non-existent internet infrastructure or bank account fees.
• Transaction and disruption times are much faster because DeFi transactions can move directly from peer to peer without having to go through intermediaries.
  

DeFi Cons:

• Some transactions might not be as private due to the public records of smart contracts on a blockchain (keeping that in mind, transparency is always beneficial). This however increases security because fraud or reversal can't happen.
• Access to DeFi services can be limited if you live in a part of the globe where these services aren't supported or don't have high enough adoption rates, as compared to traditional banking systems in developed countries. Regulator issues may also occur.
• There isn't a built-in mechanism for handling consumer disputes between peers because the technology simply wasn't designed with this function in mind.
• It's difficult to understand what you're getting yourself into when joining a DeFi service, since it varies from one application to the next and is based on new technology. This doesn't have to be the case in the future.
  

As of now, the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is still in its early stages, and there are various challenges that need to be addressed before it can be considered a fully viable alternative. The development and adoption of DeFi technologies require extensive effort and collaboration from the industry.

You've likely heard about this powerhouse cryptocurrency, but do you know what it really is? In this article, we're exploring what Ethereum is and what use case it provides to the blockchain industry. Spoiler alert: a big one. As the second biggest cryptocurrency and currently holding around 20% of the market share, now is an excellent time to learn about Ethereum.

What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is a blockchain platform that allows developers to create their own decentralized applications (dapps) and smart contracts. With the intention to build the blockchain industry, Ethereum provides a platform for anyone from any sector to incorporate blockchain into their business and harness the power of decentralized technology.

Smart contracts are digital agreements that automatically execute when the predetermined criteria have been met.

Using a decentralized network of computers to maintain and operate the network, much like Bitcoin, Ethereum is a computing platform. The network also allows for the digital transaction of value/money, as well as facilitating the creation of new cryptocurrencies.

What is ETH?

ETH, also known as Ether, is the digital currency that fuels the Ethereum network. Ethereum refers to the platform as a whole while ETH is the money that fuels it. When someone refers to the Ethereum price, they are actually referring to the price of ETH.

How does Ethereum work?

Ethereum is a dynamic, open-source software platform made up of several strong components. At its core is the Ethereum blockchain, which acts as the foundation for storing and recording transaction and smart contract data in blocks.

The network recently transitioned from a Proof-of-Work consensus to a more energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake model which changed the way that Ethereum works. While it remains a decentralized network with ETH as the native currency, the way in which the network is operated changed significantly. This change improved the network's overall energy consumption and sets the stage for future scalability and service enhancements.

With the PoS model, the network relies on validators (instead of miners) to confirm and execute transactions, with each validator needing to stake a certain amount of ETH in the network in order to participate. Staking involves locking ETH in the network, and acts as financial surety that validators will act with their best intentions.

The Ethereum network is powered by a distributed network of nodes that store transaction history and verify new data. These nodes run the Ethereum virtual machine (EVM), which executes and enforces smart contracts written in languages like Solidity and Vyper. With its versatile EVM, Ethereum can perform a wide range of tasks using its opcode-based bytecode.

Another feature of the platform is that it provides various token standards, for example, the ERC-20 and ERC-721, which define rules for creating and interacting with tokens. ERC-20 is for fungible tokens like cryptocurrencies, while ERC-721 is for unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These standards ensure compatibility with various networks and enable exciting possibilities for decentralized applications and digital assets built on Ethereum, particularly within the decentralized finance sector.

What gives Ethereum its market value?

Ethereum is currently the largest platform on which dapps and smart contracts can be created, and the most widely used. With strong leadership and an impressive community of developers behind the project, Ethereum has gained a reputation for being reliable, breeding innovation, and a positive force within the blockchain industry.

In terms of ETH, the cryptocurrency gains value through supply and demand. A small portion of ETH is also used to pay "gas fees" which allow any transactions on the network to take place. Any dapp created using the Ethereum platform is also required to pay these gas fees, making it widely used.

How is Ethereum different from Bitcoin?

When comparing the first and second biggest cryptocurrencies one must first understand that the two networks provide two different functions. While they can both be used as a medium of exchange, facilitating BTC and ETH transactions around the world in minutes, their primary use cases differ substantially.

Bitcoin was designed to provide a digital payment system that is free from any centralized control. The network offers peer-to-peer payments as well as a strong store of value, as the Bitcoin price has proven over the last several years.

Ethereum, on the other hand, was created to provide a computing platform on which people could create new decentralized applications on top of blockchain technology. The platform's intentions are to build the blockchain industry, allowing anyone interested to take part.

What is Ethereum used for?

Ethereum is most prominently used for the creation of dapps and smart contracts, however, users can also transfer value through the platform (ETH acting as a digital currency). ETH has also proved to be a valuable store of value, with many participants buying the token anticipating returns over a period of time.

Who founded Ethereum?

The idea of Ethereum was initially fleshed out in 2013 by a young crypto enthusiast, founder Vitalik Buterin, in a blog post. In 2013, he joined forces with several developers and entrepreneurs and started building the decentralized platform.

According to one of the founders, the initial founders of the decentralized platform were Vitalik Buterin, Anthony Di Iorio, Charles Hoskinson, Mihai Alisie, and Amir Chetrit in December 2013. Joseph Lubin, Gavin Wood, and Jeffrey Wilcke joined in early 2014.

In 2014 a successful crowd sale was launched, selling 72 million ETH and raising around $18 million (at the time). The platform officially launched on 30 July 2015.

How do you buy Ethereum?

If you'd like to become involved in the Ethereum platform and own the digital asset that fuels the network, you will need to purchase ETH through a trusted crypto exchange platform and set up an Ethereum wallet. The Tap app offers a secure and convenient solution for this, providing users with several convenient payment options as well as an Ethereum wallet in which users can securely store the cryptocurrency.

As all things “metaverse” continue to dominate headlines, the virtual world has established itself as front and centre of mainstream media. Decentraland provides a virtual world where users can buy, sell and trade unique assets and engage in interactive apps and peer-to-peer communication alongside in-world payments. The world of Decentraland has seen impressive growth, and it’s about time you learnt about it. 

At its core, Decentraland is a virtual reality platform that allows users to create, experience, and monetize in-house content and applications. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, Decentraland utilizes two main tokens on the platform, LAND and MANA. 

LAND arenon-fungible (NFT) tokens that provide ownership rights to the digital real estate (land parcels) while MANA is the in-house currency that facilitates the sale of LAND and other goods and services available on the platform, like customising one's avatar, for instance. MANA also allows holders to vote on policy updates, subsidies for new developments, and land auctions. 

Decentraland was designed to provide users access to ​​”new artistic medium, business opportunity, or source of entertainment.” The virtual space is made up of 90,601 individual land parcels, each measuring 16m x 16m (256 square meters), and assigned to particular co-ordinates in its “metaverse”.  Each space is assigned to a LAND NFT which records the ownership. 

LAND owners can then develop the land as they please, with several marked districts varying in size and theme. Holders can then lease out the land or provide paid experiences through the creation of animation and interactions experienced on their particular virtual real estate.

Who Created Decentraland?

Decentraland was created by the Decentraland Foundation, founded by ​​Esteban Ordano and Ariel Meilich in 2015, and holds the intellectual property rights as well as maintaining the platform. Before launching, the foundation, which still holds 20% of the total MANA supply, created a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) allowing the users to make governance decisions. 

In 2017 the project underwent a successful ICO, raising the equivalent of $26 million at the time. These funds were used to drive future operations. 

How Does Decentraland Work?

The core function of the Decentraland network is to track ownership of land parcels, while users engaging in the platform are required to hold MANA in order to participate. 

Through a system of smart contracts each land parcel is tracked on the consensus layer, with each parcel’s own coordinates, owner, and a reference to the content within the parcel. 

The content layer then holds the specifics for each parcel, including the all static audio and visuals, the placement and behavior of items, as well as P2P interactions such as gesturing, voice chat, and messaging. There is then a real-time layer that facilitates all the social interactions of the user avatars.

Decentraland also hosts a marketplace where users can create scenes and wearables and manage and exchange LAND tokens, priced in MANA. 

What Is MANA?

MANA is the governance and in-house currency for the Decentraland ecosystem. With a total supply of of 2.19 billion MANA, roughly 600 million MANA have been burned in LAND transactions bringing the previous total supply down substantially. 

MANA facilitates the platform’s aim of providing a customizable and shared virtual reality space that connects users around the world.

How Can I Buy MANA?

If you’d like to join the metaverse and become a part of the Decentraland virtual community, you can simply buy, sell or trade MANA directly from your Tap account. Whether you're a seasoned trader or new to the world of cryptocurrencies, our user-friendly interface and intuitive features make it seamless for anyone to navigate and engage with MANA.