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DeFi and Tradfi will merge, bringing on‑chain capital markets to the mainstream.
  • Vlad predicts that as institutions adopt crypto infrastructure, the distinction between traditional finance and DeFi will blur.
  • On‑chain assets such as tokenized stocks and derivatives will become standard investment vehicles.
  • This merger will unlock new liquidity sources and enable seamless cross‑market arbitrage.
  • The shift will also force legacy players to build on‑chain capabilities to stay relevant.
Vladimir NovakovskiEmpire00:53:01

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“DeFi and Tradfi will merge and capital markets will just be on‑chain.” — Vladimir Novakovski
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“It's not that crypto people are rebuilding finance for the sake of it; institutions already understand the tech and want to use it.” — Vladimir Novakovski

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Future of On-Chain Capital Markets

Vlad envisions a convergence where DeFi protocols and traditional finance merge, bringing tokenized equities, on-chain hedge funds, and other real-world assets onto blockchain, a shift many crypto builders still underestimate.

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