Hey everyone,

I’ve been following DeFi since the early days of yield farming chaos and unaudited contracts, and honestly… it feels like we’re finally growing up a little.

Lately, I’m seeing fewer “1000% APY” projects and more focus on real products, security, and sustainable tokenomics. Protocols are starting to look more like financial infrastructure than hype machines — and that’s a good thing.

But I still have questions:

• Are we moving fast enough toward mainstream usability?
  Wallets, gas fees, bridging — still a headache for new users.

• Can protocols survive without token incentives?
  Some ecosystems are trying, but user retention without rewards is tough.

• What’s the next wave of innovation?
  Real-world assets, intent-based trading, cross-chain liquidity?

I’d love to hear what others are seeing or building. Are you still bullish on DeFi's long-term potential? What protocols or ideas are you watching closely right now?

Let’s share thoughts, tools, or even pain points. The more we talk honestly about what’s working — and what’s not — the stronger this ecosystem gets. 💬

Looking forward to the replies 👇