How DeFi Works Without a Bank in the Middle - Complete Guide

By Drift Striker · February 27, 2026

The financial system you’ve relied on your entire life is built on a simple premise: you need a trusted intermediary to move money, lend funds, or verify transactions. Banks have occupied this role for centuries, charging fees, enforcing gatekeeping rules, and controlling when and how you access your own money. Decentralized Finance—commonly called DeFi—throws this […]