Decentralized finance (DeFi) is increasingly recognized by traditional finance (TradFi) professionals and journalists as the foundational layer for the future financial system. Currently trading at around $0.5 trillion in market size, DeFi is expected to capture a substantial portion of TradFi's assets under management, which stand at approximately $128 trillion. Industry observers predict that over the next five years, at least $10 trillion in assets—particularly yield products, bonds, and stocks—will transition onchain, driven by the potential to significantly reduce costs and inefficiencies prevalent in TradFi. Experts highlight that TradFi operations are often complex and inefficient, requiring many personnel for tasks that blockchain technology can streamline and automate. This growing acknowledgment by TradFi insiders contrasts with ongoing debates within the crypto community about the value of certain assets like Ethereum. The shift toward blockchain-based financial services is seen as a major structural change that could reshape the financial industry landscape.