{"id":14591,"date":"2022-11-18T09:16:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ftxs-collapse-has-rekindled-interest-in-defi-and-associated-products-fintech-bitcoin-news\/"},"modified":"2022-11-18T09:16:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:16:24","slug":"ftxs-collapse-has-rekindled-interest-in-defi-and-associated-products-fintech-bitcoin-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ftxs-collapse-has-rekindled-interest-in-defi-and-associated-products-fintech-bitcoin-news\/","title":{"rendered":"FTX’s Collapse Has Rekindled Interest in Defi and Associated Products \u2013 Fintech Bitcoin News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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According to Julian Hosp, co-founder of the decentralized finance entity Defi Chain, the fall of the crypto exchange FTX and the domino effect it has had may have rekindled interest in decentralized finance (defi) and associated products. Hosp, however, conceded that the crypto exchange\u2019s dramatic collapse also encourages regulators to adopt a harder line when dealing with crypto entities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decentralized Finance Takes Center Stage<\/h2>\n

While the massive failure of crypto exchange FTX and the chaos that followed is likely to embolden hardline regulators, experts like Julian Hosp of <\/span>Defi Chain<\/span><\/a> believe the ensuing loss of trust in centralized institutions will likely rekindle user interest in decentralized finance (defi) and associated products. For users who still believe in cryptocurrency\u2019s value proposition \u2014 a viable alternative to centralized finance \u2014 Hosp said such individuals are likely to switch to self-custody.<\/span><\/p>\n

As reported<\/a> by Bitcoin.com News, many users \u2014 seemingly spooked by the sheer scale of FTX\u2019s misuse of client funds \u2014 have been removing their assets from centralized crypto exchanges. In some cases, the unusually high volumes of withdrawal requests have seen exchange platforms (including FTX before its collapse<\/a>) struggle or fail to process these in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

In contrast, defi platforms like Uniswap and Defi Chain have seen their respective traded volumes spike in the same period. To illustrate, Uniswap posted a tweet on Nov. 14 which indicated that the number of active daily wallets on the defi platform had increased to 55,550, a new record. The tweet could suggest that Hosp and other crypto experts\u2019 prediction is already turning out to be correct.<\/span><\/p>\n

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New users of Uniswap\u2019s Web App reached a 2022 high. <\/p>\n

Self-custody and transparency are in demand and users are flocking to what they know and trust. <\/p>\n

Let\u2019s keep building. pic.twitter.com\/IwPqTmx58J<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Uniswap Labs \ud83e\udd84 (@Uniswap) November 14, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, in a written response to questions from Bitcoin.com News, Hosp noted that the ongoing FTX-related events have succeeded in deterring prospective users. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTrust is shaken at the moment. While existing crypto users are more likely to move to self-custody and into Defi, new investors will wait on the sidelines until the dust has completely settled, which may take a little while,\u201d Hosp explained.<\/span><\/p>\n

Going forward, Hosp, who co-founded Defi Chain with U-Zyn Chua<\/span>, said he expects to see \u201ca downward price movement over the coming months.\u201d According to the CEO, this trend will only be reversed \u201conce everything has healed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Domino Effect of the FTX Crash<\/h2>\n

While the crypto market weathered many storms before this one, some crypto experts have warned that FTX\u2019s demise could yet trigger a much bigger ecosystem-wide crash. They point to reports of users on some exchange platforms encountering problems when attempting to withdraw. When asked if such a crash can be averted, Hosp said this will depend mainly on the extent of the secondary consequences of the FTX\/Alameda fallout.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is very difficult to gauge right now. If the effects are relatively small, affected platforms can either find a remedy themselves (as the recent Huobi announcement of an 18 mil USD hole shows) or other players such as Binance can step in. However, if it starts to be like a crazy wildfire, we can only brace for impact,\u201d Hosp said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Like his peers, Hosp said he believes the fallout from the FTX saga emboldens regulators and gives them a reason for cracking down on the crypto industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know what you think in the comments section below. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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\nTerence Zimwara <\/h6>\n

\nTerence Zimwara is a Zimbabwe award-winning journalist, author and writer. He has written extensively about the economic troubles of some African countries as well as how digital currencies can provide Africans with an escape route.

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