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 <li aria-level="1">Donald Trump’s upcoming crypto project to be built on Ethereum and Aave, integrating DeFi applications.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Platform’s governance token WLFI will allow holders to vote on new lending markets and manage projects.</li> 
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Donald Trump, is set to launch a cryptocurrency project on the Ethereum and Aave platforms. The announcement comes as he prepares for the upcoming U.S. elections, indicating a strategic embrace of the crypto market. 
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 *TRUMP'S 'WORLD LIBERTY FINANCIAL' IS A DEFI LENDING PLATFORM, WHITE PAPER SHOWS: COINDESK 
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 — db (@tier10k) <a href="https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1831073176790454589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2024</a>
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The project, named World Liberty Financial, will operate as a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform facilitating lending and borrowing. It introduces a new cryptocurrency, WLFI, which will function as the governance token, enabling holders to participate in decision-making processes about new lending markets on the platform. 
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 .<a href="https://twitter.com/worldlibertyfi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@worldlibertyfi</a> <a href="https://t.co/mwhVIzPJyq">pic.twitter.com/mwhVIzPJyq</a> 
 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1829141447087648796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2024</a>
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WLFI is designed with transfer restrictions to limit speculative trading, aiming to stabilize its market presence. This feature reflects an attempt to create a sustainable and stable crypto financial environment. 
Recent reviews and discussions have raised concerns about the uniqueness and security of the project. Comparisons with Dough Finance, a similar platform that experienced a security breach with a $2 million loss, have sparked skepticism. 
Preliminary analysis of earlier code versions shared on GitHub has suggested similarities between <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/trump-endorses-bitcoin-is-this-the-end-of-traditional-banking/">Trump’s new project</a> and the Dough Finance platform. 
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 Former President Trump is World Liberty Financial’s “chief crypto advocate,” according to the white paper. His sons Eric and Donald Jr. are “Web3 Ambassadors.” (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Furthermore, Trump has <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/you-wont-believe-how-much-crypto-trump-owns-now/">linked</a> this cryptocurrency initiative with his digital trading card venture, introducing a new series that includes unique features for collectors. 
Despite the mixed reception, the initiative has been acknowledged for leveraging established blockchain technologies like <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/could-solanas-new-staking-tokens-end-ethereums-dominance/">Ethereum</a> and Aave, which may enhance its credibility and functionality. 
There is also speculation about potential future expansions to other blockchain platforms such as Solana, which could diversify its technological base and appeal. 
As Trump reenters the political fray, his integration of cryptocurrency into his platform could influence both his campaign and the broader intersection of politics with cryptocurrency. This development is being closely monitored by both financial and political observers as it unfolds. 
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