HTX Ventures managing partner was invited to attend Blockchain Life 2024. In a roundtable forum titled "The Unicorn Journey: Insights from Top Venture Capitalists", he said that he is currently optimistic about four areas: CeDeFi (centralized decentralized finance), DeFi2.0, the integration of AI+blockchain, and the integration of Web2+Web3.
Specific analysis:
1. CeDeFi combines the liquidity and user experience of CeFi with the transparency and innovation of DeFi. It builds a bridge for mainstream adoption by integrating compliance and regulatory safeguards while providing DeFi-like returns and services;
2. DeFi 2.0 focuses on improving the shortcomings of DeFi 1.0, such as unsustainable liquidity incentives and over-collateralization. Protocols such as OlympusDAO and Hyperliquid prioritize capital efficiency and long-term sustainability through innovations such as POL and enhanced governance;
3. The combination of AI and blockchain enhances security, automates smart contracts, and optimizes data management. Projects such as Fetch.AI and SingularityNET are examples of how AI can add intelligence and automation to decentralized systems, creating smarter and more efficient blockchain applications;
4. Web2 + Web3 integration bridges the gap between the traditional Internet (Web2) and decentralized platforms (Web3). Projects such as TON and Kaia integrate decentralized services into a user-friendly Web2 environment, making Web3 more accessible, scalable, and ready for mainstream adoption.