1inch Network co-founder Anton Bukov believes that recent events in the centralized finance space have highlighted the importance of DeFi.
Considering that decentralized finance is a hotbed for several hacks and attacks, some people could be put off by or distrustful of the market. However, experts in the crypto industry are optimistic that DeFi will eventually gain more mainstream acceptance.
Web3 executives talked on how more institutional investors may embrace DeFi, from training them to removing user experience barriers for individual investors.
Co-founder of 1inch Network Anton Bukov thinks recent developments in centralized finance (CeFi) have made the significance of decentralized finance more apparent. The executive thinks a transition to Web3 solutions for the banking system is only a “matter of time.”
Bukov stated that having a thorough understanding is crucial for institutional DeFi adoption. He detailed this: “The key to DeFi adoption among institutional investors is a deep understanding of transparency benefits, trustless approach and self-custodian technologies.”
The executive also gave advice to DeFi projects in terms of security issues. According to Bukov, performing security audits is of utmost importance. He said
“My advice to any DeFi project is simple – don’t be lazy to do several security audits before releasing any update, this will save you a ton of nerves and highly likely – users’ funds,”
The co-founder of Primex Finance, Dmitry Tolok, added his thoughts on DeFi security. More insurance protocols, in Tolok’s opinion, would encourage the adoption of decentralized finance. He stated that:
“More insurance protocols are also needed to mitigate concerns related to potential hacks. The growth of such protocols would lead to the organic development and growth of DeFi.”
Tolok also said that a better developed market with greater defenses against weaknesses will eventually inspire more investor faith. Alvin Kan, a BNB Chain executive, emphasized the value of education in promoting widespread DeFi use. Kan stated that users need to be better educated. He said:
“Given the permissionless and digital nature of DeFi, risks will always be present, and users need to understand how to do their own due diligence to minimize the risk they’re taking on.”
The creator of XSwap Protocol, Jay Sullivan, reiterated the same sentiment. Sullivan concurred that maintaining the safety of the area requires education. The necessity of “teaching investors how to keep their funds safe” was emphasized by Sullivan.
The executive thinks it’s crucial to teach investors “what to look for” when wanting to invest in addition to storage. Apart from education, the executive also pointed out how regulation will play a role in broader DeFi adoption.
“With the collapse of several centralized exchanges this year, investors have seen the importance of DeFi. However, for institutional investors to enter, we need to see the industry evolve,” he added.
A World Mobile executive named Zachary Vann emphasized the significance of improving user experience. Vann asserts that beginners may find it difficult and daunting to navigate decentralized finance.
“Once the user experience is improved and the barrier to entry reduced it should help exponentially the amount of retail coming into DeFi,” he said.
