Waves Platform

WAVES is the native token of the Waves blockchain and is used to secure the network through staking, pay for fees

Launched in 2016, Waves is a global open-source platform for decentralized applications. Based on proof-of-stake consensus, Waves aspires to make the most of blockchain, with minimal carbon footprint.

Waves technologies drive innovations of tomorrow and bring them closer to the people of today

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Sasha Ivanov highlights how South Korea’s strong digital infrastructure and tech-savviness fuel its cryptocurrency adoption. The country’s advanced fintech ecosystem and government support create fertile ground for blockchain innovation, attracting global attention to its crypto market growth.

Feb 2025The Korea TimesNews article

Waves addresses regulatory scrutiny surrounding its DAXA investigation while its USDN stablecoin struggles to maintain its $1 peg. The failure highlights ongoing volatility in algorithmic stablecoins, compounded by the aftermath of Terra’s collapse and broader market instability.

Dec 2022CryptoPotatoNews article

The Waves blockchain community has approved a governance proposal to address liquidity issues plaguing the Waves-based decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol **Vires Finance**. The move aims to stabilize operations amid ongoing challenges in the lending market. The decision follows direct input from the Waves community, reflecting a collaborative effort to sustain the protocol’s functionality.

Aug 2022The BlockNews article