🤯 DeFi's Evolution: From $BTC to Hyperliquid – What Actually Matters?
The biggest innovation in crypto? It’s not just about price pumps, it’s DeFi. 🚀
2009: $BTC launched – decentralized payments, but limited financial capabilities.
2015: Ethereum arrived, bringing smart contracts and programmable money to life.
2017: Early DeFi experiments like MakerDAO’s DAI and 0x began to emerge.
2018: Uniswap’s AMM model was a game-changer, making on-chain finance truly usable. A milestone moment.
2019-2021: Lending protocols like Compound and Aave took center stage.
Now: Platforms like Hyperliquid and Perpetual are pushing the boundaries with derivatives and restaking, increasing composability and strategy.
After years of hype, what DeFi projects have actually delivered lasting value? $BTC, $ETH, $UNI, and $AAVE stand out. These are the foundations. 💎
#DeFi #Ethereum #Uniswap #AAVE 📈
