Venus is a decentralised finance protocol on the Binance Smart Chain that enables the lending and borrowing of cryptocurrencies without a central authority. Users can earn interest on their crypto holdings, take out loans, and mint synthetic stablecoins pegged to various fiat currencies. The protocol's governance model is powered by the XVS token, which holders use to vote on key decisions, including interest rates and the addition of new collateral types. Venus distinguishes itself with high speed and low transaction costs, making it an attractive platform for DeFi enthusiasts.