#defi-integration

#defi-integration

Doordash plans to integrate stablecoin payouts for its gig workers, known as Dashers, through the Tempo blockchain, which is designed specifically for stablecoin payments and real-world settlement.

The integration allows developers to build goal-oriented workflows where agents plan and execute swaps across the 1inch network using the Swap Application Programming Interface (API). This update provides rapid access to a suite of 15 APIs, including Portfolio and Gas Price tools, reducing integration time from days to minutes.

"Sound financial planning has always rested on a few simple ideas. Live on less than you make. Put the rest into things that hold their value. Pass them on intelligently."

RaveDAO, the Web3 music and entertainment protocol, has denied allegations of market manipulation following a catastrophic week that saw its native token, RAVE, lose nearly 95% of its value. The project's response comes as the token, which peaked at an all-time high of $28.90 just days ago, is now trading at approximately $1.24, effectively wiping out billions in paper wealth and triggering investigations by major exchanges.

Wrapped XRP, known as wXRP, is issued and custodied by Hex Trust, a regulated digital asset custodian. The token is fully collateralized at a 1:1 ratio.

Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens, marking a significant funding initiative under the Aave Will Win framework.

Tokenization is about bringing real-world financial assets onto infrastructure that can support global scale and continuous market access, said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize.

Sentiment among DeFi users remains positive heading into 2026, with 72% of respondents globally expressing optimism about the sector's future. U.S. users reported one of the highest confidence levels at 83%, while sentiment across Asian markets was comparatively more muted, with respondents in Singapore (64%), Taiwan (63%) and in Hong Kong (56%).