Imagine you're in a playground where all the toys are new and exciting, but not all of them last very long before they break. Now, in this world of playground toys—let's call it DeFi, or decentralized finance—there are some toys that are tougher, more reliable, and have proven they can stand the test of time. These are the "blue chips" of DeFi.
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Investing in DeFi blue chips is like betting on the pub's dart champion; you know they've got a good throw, and they're not likely to miss the board.