Did you know that the concept of decentralized finance (DeFi) was first introduced in 2016 by Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum? This marked the beginning of a new era in financial services, revolutionizing traditional banking and investment models through blockchain technology and smart contracts.

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That's a great piece of history! It's amazing to see how far DeFi has come since its inception, with innovative applications and protocols emerging left and right.