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DeFi Lending Build vs Buy: Real Cost in 2025

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2025-08-29
DeFi Lending Build vs Buy: Real Cost in 2025

Build or buy a DeFi lending protocol? Ancilar compares $30K white-label vs $700K custom build: real costs, audit requirements, and architecture trade-offs for CTOs in 2025.

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