# The DeFi Layer

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Tokens trade 24/7 on LiveArt’s built-in DEX. Holders can lend, borrow, stake, or combine them into custom portfolios and index products. And thanks to standard token formats (ERC-20), they plug right into external DeFi protocols too.

**Need liquidity?** Borrow against a Warhol. Want yield? Stake your share of a Patek. Every transaction—from trades to loans to payouts—is **onchain** and auditable.

Tokens aren’t static—they’re programmable. They can carry rules for buyouts, royalties, or compliance. They can represent more than value—they can move, earn, and adapt.


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