Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and the Future of Corporate Fundraising

Author(s)	Mr. Armaan Ranjit Sundaramurthy
Country	India
Abstract	Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a transformative force in global finance, offering trustless, blockchain-based alternatives to traditional intermediated systems. This paper examines how DeFi innovations — such as tokenized assets, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), and automated smart contracts — are reshaping corporate fundraising. It analyzes the efficiency, accessibility, and regulatory implications of using decentralized protocols for capital raising, comparing DeFi mechanisms (e.g., IDOs, security token offerings, DAOs) with traditional equity and debt issuance models. Using case studies and data from leading DeFi ecosystems (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana) and corporate blockchain pilots, we evaluate DeFi’s impact on fundraising costs, investor reach, and transparency. The findings suggest that while DeFi offers reduced friction and democratized access to capital, challenges in regulation, governance, and investor protection must be resolved before large-scale corporate adoption.
Keywords	Decentralized Finance, DeFi, blockchain, corporate fundraising, tokenization, smart contracts, Initial DEX Offering (IDO), digital assets, financial innovation, capital markets
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-27
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61241
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbdrjc

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