The Future of Money CeFi vs DeFi: The Battle for the Future of Crypto
Oct 27, 2025
Sergej Kunz, Co-founder of 1inch, a key player in the DeFi space, dives into the dynamic world of decentralized versus centralized finance. He shares insights on the recent surge in DeFi trading volumes, driven by volatility and institutional interest. Kunz explores how 1inch bridges CeFi and DeFi, highlighting its partnership with Coinbase. He discusses Hyperliquid's rapid rise, the importance of decentralization, and how recent U.S. regulatory shifts are shaping DeFi's future. A thought-provoking conversation on the evolving financial landscape!
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DeFi Is A Global Liquidity Hub
- DeFi acts as a global hub of liquidity enabling cross-market arbitrage when prices move.
- Sergej Kunz links recent volume surges to Bitcoin price jumps and institutional rebalancing.
Arbitrage Bridges CeFi And DeFi
- Decentralized and centralized trading co-exist with constant arbitrage between them.
- Kunz notes DEX volumes have grown but fee structures limit manufactured volume compared to some CEX activity.
Start Integrating Web3 APIs Now
- Integrate Web3 infrastructure early because businesses will become Web3-native in 5–10 years.
- Kunz recommends offering APIs and DEX access to meet institutional demand now.