Does Anyone Still Remember DeFi? Now’s The Time ‘Winners Are Built’, Cardano Exec Says
As investors chase AI headlines, Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) Foundation Chief Technological Officer Giorgio Zinetti says DeFi is entering the kind of quiet phase where long-term winners are usually built.
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Zinetti said attention has shifted away from decentralized finance just as market conditions begin to favor builders over speculators.
He noted that capital has become scarcer and narratives more selective, which historically creates space for teams focused on shipping rather than headlines.
“That’s usually when the next cycle’s winners are being built,” Zinetti wrote, adding that the strongest DeFi protocols of 2026 are likely being developed by founders operating outside the spotlight.
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The comments came alongside broader signs of fatigue across digital assets.
Zinetti …
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