Defiant is a crypto portfolio assistant designed to help beginners safely explore and understand the cryptocurrency space. By prioritizing education, user safety, and simplicity, Defiant provides a supportive environment for new users to track portfolios, understand risks, and stay updated — without the complexity or impulsive behavior enabled by typical trading platforms.
- Open the app: Click here to access the app or type https://defiant-10531713115.europe-west2.run.app/ into your browser
- Enter your wallet address: Type it in and press Enter. e.g. 0xeA4DA3F9BAb091Eb86921CA6E41712438f4E5079
- View your portfolio: Get a clear breakdown of your assets and their performance.
- Ask questions: Use the AI assistant to learn more about your holdings, crypto terms, or anything else.
- Stay updated: Check the News section for the latest crypto stories, with links to reliable sources.
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📊 Portfolio Tracking
- Clean dashboard of token holdings by value
- Dollar-value breakdowns and historical charts
- Token composition pie chart
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🤖 AI-Powered Portfolio Q&A
- Natural language feedback on portfolio risk
- Personalized suggestions based on real-time market data
- Market insights focused on fundamentals, not speculation
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📰 Live Crypto News Feed
- Updates from CoinDesk to help users stay informed
- Stay ontop of recent developments that could affect your portfolio
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🔒 Transaction Restrictions
- No buy/sell features
- Inspired by Atomic Habits to reduce impulsive decisionmaking
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🎨 User-Friendly Interface
- Dark/light mode
- Hover tooltips and animation for clarity
- Minimalist layout for focus and ease of use
Tech Stack
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla)
- Backend: Flask (session management), FastAPI (async API & AI streaming)
- AI Integration: OpenAI API (LLMs for analysis and Q&A)
- Blockchain/Data: Web3, Etherscan API, CoinGecko API
- Hosting: Vercel (scalable, CI/CD-ready, edge delivery)
Design Choices
- No frontend frameworks to reduce size and increase compatibility
- FastAPI + Flask for optimized speed and session handling
- OpenAI enables simplified explanations and pattern detection
- Web3 + APIs = transparent, real-time blockchain interaction
Defiant is built for:
- Users new to crypto and blockchain
- Individuals seeking safe, educational tools
- People overwhelmed by the complexity of crypto exchanges
- Those looking to gradually build understanding
Figure 1: Homepage with portfolio overview
Figure 2: Light Mode Homepage with portfolio overview
Defiant is a training ground for users to learn responsible trading in a safe environment. By focusing on education over execution, we help users build the confidence and knowledge needed for more advanced platforms later on.
Defiant is hosted on Google Cloud for:
- Low-latency edge delivery
- Auto-scaling with usage
- Simple deployment with Docker
- Interactive onboarding/tutorial flow
- Community Q&A with vetted experts
- Forum for beginners to chat with and learn from other users