Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has made a bold proclamation: decentralized finance (DeFi) on the Bitcoin network is set to overshadow all other blockchain ecosystems within the next two to three years.
Speaking in a YouTube video on November 27, Hoskinson boldly expressed his unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s transformative potential, describing the ecosystem as an “awakened giant” poised for unparalleled growth in scale and liquidity.
Bitcoin DeFi: The Next Big Leap?
“DeFi in the Bitcoin ecosystem will eclipse DeFi in all ecosystems in the cryptocurrency industry within 24 to 36 months,” Hoskinson declared. His optimism is also grounded in Bitcoin’s increasing adoption and its evolving role as a strategic reserve asset, a trend he claims is gaining traction among governments.
Hoskinson also emphasized Bitcoin’s pivotal role as the “store of value for the internet,” highlighting its ability to integrate DeFi functionalities.
A New Vision for Bitcoin DeFi
Central to Hoskinson’s forecast is a novel approach to bridging Bitcoin into the decentralized finance space without relying on centralized exchanges. Through a feature he calls “DeFi mode,” Bitcoin holders can transfer their BTC to the Cardano network as wrapped tokens. This integration unlocks a world of DeFi opportunities, enabling users to trade on decentralized exchanges, earn yield, and retain full custody of their private keys.
This vision was set in motion with the announcement of the Cardano-Bitcoin bridge in October, based on the Grail protocol. The bridge aims to merge Bitcoin’s robust security with Cardano’s scalable DeFi ecosystem. Hoskinson further sees this as the foundation for building DeFi applications that leverage Bitcoin’s unparalleled liquidity and trustworthiness.
“Simply put, Bitcoin is the store of value for the internet, and it will remain in that role for the foreseeable future now that it has a DeFi layer,” he remarked.
Bitcoin to $500,000 in Two Years?
While analysts are hoping to see Bitcoin to $100,000, Hoskinson presents bold forecasts. He predicted BTC could reach a price of $250,000 to $500,000 within 12 to 24 months. This, he said, would be because of increasing institutional investment and global interest.
The combination of Bitcoin’s newfound DeFi capabilities and its growing recognition as a reserve asset could be the catalysts for this significant price surge, Hoskinson suggested. If realized, this could mark a turning point for both Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency industry.
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