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What is Balancer?
Balancer is a decentralised finance (DeFi) protocol operating on the Ethereum blockchain. It functions as an automated market maker (AMM) and a self-balancing portfolio management tool, allowing users to manage liquidity pools and conduct token swaps.
How does Balancer work?
Balancer works by allowing users to create and manage liquidity pools that can contain up to eight different cryptocurrencies. These pools are governed by smart contracts that enable automated market-making and maintain specified ratios of assets through constant rebalancing. The protocol uses the Constant Function Market Maker (CFPM) algorithm to ensure efficient and cost-effective token swaps, adapting the asset proportions automatically with each trade.
What are the potential use cases for Balancer?
Balancer provides several use cases in the DeFi sector, including:
- Decentralised Finance (DeFi): Serving as a platform for decentralised exchanges and asset management.
- Automated Portfolio Management: Allowing efficient management and allocation of assets through its AMM system and self-balancing pools.
- Liquidity Provision: Facilitating liquidity provision by enabling users to create and manage pools and earn rewards in BAL tokens.
- Yield Generation: Enabling users to generate yields from trading fees and BAL token rewards in liquidity pools.
What is the history of Balancer?
The history of Balancer dates back to 2018, with Fernando Martinelli and Mike McDonald exploring a new type of decentralised exchange. The first version of the Balancer protocol was introduced in 2019. In June 2020, Balancer launched its native BAL token to reward liquidity providers and facilitate governance. Since then, the protocol has become a prominent player in the DeFi space, continuously evolving its technologies and expanding its market presence with partnerships and listings on major exchanges.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the current price of Balancer (BAL)?
The Balancer price is $4 AUD, representing a -2.46% from the day prior.
Where is the best place to buy Balancer (BAL) in Australia?
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What is the daily trading volume of Balancer (BAL)?
The trading volume of Balancer (BAL) is $19.0M AUD in the last 24hrs, representing a -2.46% from the day prior.
How can I buy Balancer (BAL)?
Balancer (BAL) can be purchased on Coinstash with AUD or by trading other cryptocurrencies for it. Coinstash offers various AUD deposit methods including bank transfers, POLi and PayID.
What is the market cap of Balancer (BAL)?
The current market cap of Balancer (BAL) is $243.6M AUD.
Can I convert Balancer (BAL) to cash?
Yes - With Coinstash you can convert your Balancer (BAL) to AUD instantly. You can also withdraw AUD to your Australian bank account instantly and for free with no withdrawal fees.
How many Balancer (BAL) are there?
The current circulating supply of Balancer (BAL) is 61.4M.
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