Financial Infrastructure Requires Rethinking Blockchain Architecture
The crypto industry faces an underdiscussed infrastructure challenge: financial systems are being built on blockchains not designed for finance. Sequential execution creates bottlenecks, while financial transactions demand parallel processing for scalability.
Composability remains critical for ecosystem value. Shared infrastructure primitives enable protocols to interoperate, reducing fragmentation and creating capital-efficient products. Yield-bearing instruments thrive in such environments.
Institutional adoption hinges on infrastructure rather than features alone. Decentralized systems require permissioned compliance layers, KYC modules, and audit trails to meet regulatory standards. These elements FORM the foundation for serious institutional participation.