Next Frontier category I looked at: DeFi π
515 projects entered this macro area across DeFi, Markets & Exchanges, Token Launch/Tokenomics and Stablecoins
After scrolling through the projects, this side of Frontier seems to be forming around a few clear DeFi primitives:
β’ Onchain funds need self-custody and transparent management
Example:
@DefundsFinance, onchain asset management on Solana
β’ Credit needs proof, not just collateral
Example:
@uLendMe, proof-backed launch capital for builders
β’ Token launches need better capital formation
Example:
@sagapad_icm, a capital formation engine for Solana projects
β’ Perp markets want to be permissionless
Example:
@PercolatorTrade, letting anyone launch perp markets for Solana tokens
β’ Yield needs to stay liquid and composable
Example:
@backyard_fi, a yield manager for stablecoin, RWA and stock vaults
β’ DeFi credit needs to reach everyday spending
Example:
@xplaceapp, a crypto credit card for spending without selling assets
β’ Stablecoins need local financial rails
Example:
@norafinancexyz, Brazilian Real stablecoin infrastructure for neobanks
The strongest DeFi angle here is simple:
more financial products moving from speculation to usable rails.
What Frontier DeFi project are you watching most closely?