This article discusses the current challenges facing DeFi, highlighting its decline in popularity following the initial surge during the 2020-2021 bull market. It notes that the crypto community has shifted its focus to new trends like social tokens, the metaverse, and NFTs. The author reflects on the lessons learned from this period.

This article exposes the deceptive nature of high yields in DeFi, revealing that many returns are driven by token printing rather than actual value creation. It highlights the potential of on-chain private credit markets to offer sustainable yields tied to verifiable cash flows.

This article discusses several upcoming DeFi projects, including Concentric, an automated liquidity manager for DEXs, and Yearn's upcoming LSD aggregator. It highlights potential impacts on token values and liquidity management strategies within the decentralized finance space.

This article explores the emerging landscape of yield-bearing stablecoins (YBS) following the GENIUS Act, which divides stablecoins into two categories: non-yielding payment stablecoins and investment-focused YBS. It categorizes YBS into three groups—RWA-backed, onchain native, and actively managed—highlighting their unique characteristics, risks, and opportunities in the evolving digital asset economy.