DeFi Projects Pivot to Traditional Finance Products
DeFi Projects Pivot to Traditional Finance Products
💳 When DeFi Goes Credit
A notable trend is emerging in the DeFi space as projects increasingly pivot toward traditional financial products, particularly credit cards. This shift represents a significant departure from purely decentralized offerings.
- Traditional credit card usage: ~1/6 of global population
- DeFi lending usage: <2% of blockchain users
- Key observation: While DeFi lending adoption remains low, wallet usage is universal among crypto users
The trend suggests DeFi protocols are adapting to meet users where they are, integrating familiar financial tools with blockchain technology. This hybrid approach could bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi adoption.
The key to DeFi growth may lie in bringing native credit solutions directly to users' wallets.
You either get absolutely rekt as a DeFi project or live long enough to launch a credit card.
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