- Coinpresso Projects
- Feb 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 6
DeFi could be on its way to mainstream adoption. 2025 is being touted by many experts in the space as potentially one of the industry's biggest to date. Institutional adoption has reached never-before-seen highs, governments around the world appear to be accepting that crypto is here to stay, and millions of new users are flooding into the market.
The astounding turnaround that the blockchain industry has experienced since the lows of 2022 has taken many by surprise. A glance at metrics such as the total value locked across all chains reflects that demand for decentralized finance and other smart contract-based utility has been immense.
The surge in value being exchanged across DeFi and other dApps has been accompanied by a series of bullish predictions from market analysts. For example, the real-world assets (RWAs) market is expected to grow by trillions of dollars in the coming years, while others expect the overall market capitalization of crypto to exceed $5 trillion before the end of the decade.
While all this growth is positive news for the industry, some issues remain, such as the dangers of centralization and the lack of a DeFi ecosystem that can cater to growing demand.
DeFi in 2025: Could it Go Mainstream?
Since the SEC approved Spot Bitcoin ETF listings in the US, the crypto industry has been operating in a new paradigm. The largest institutions in the world are directly operating with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The 'Wild West' label has been washed away and replaced with a nod of approval from the biggest names in finance and several governments around the world.
This growing optimism has been reflected in the growth of the total market, which is now well above $3 trillion. While Bitcoin's dominance has increased, networks that offer smart contract solutions and DeFi protocols have also been on the rise, but at the cost of Ethereum, which has seen other Layer-1s like Solana eat away at its market cap.
The growing demand has put pressure on networks and also revealed that many of the leading dApps offering DeFi solutions like yield farming are too complex to use and don't adhere to core principles such as self-custody and decentralization.
The market, now more than ever, is crying out for a truly decentralized, transparent, and self-custody-focused DeFi platform that offers everything users need in one place. This platform must be able to handle the increasing transaction volume and user base while maintaining the core values of blockchain technology.
R0AR DeFi: The Ultimate Onboarding Solution
We strongly believe that our vision is central to onboarding the next generation of DeFi users. The project's launch has been timed seemingly perfectly to meet the possible surge in demand that will accompany the bull run.
We aim to adhere closely to the core principles that drive blockchain technology and Bitcoin philosophy. This includes a focus on decentralization, security, and self-custody, ensuring that users have full control over their assets and can participate in the DeFi space without relying on centralized intermediaries.
The R0AR DeFi ecosystem will unify all the most important features of blockchain technology without falling into the trap of centralization. This includes a decentralized exchange (DEX) for secure and transparent trading, yield farming opportunities for earning rewards, an NFT marketplace for digital collectibles ownership, and a research portal.
We also plan to integrate simple on-and-off ramps, making it easy for users to enter and exit the crypto market. The platform's focus on self-custody ensures that users maintain full control over their assets and private keys, enhancing security and trust.
The early adopters who participated in the presale and Executive R0AR Society (ERS) NFT mint will be rewarded as the platform captures its market share of trading volume. This incentivizes early participation and community building, creating a loyal user base that will contribute to the long-term success of R0AR.
We Believe That The Future is Multi-Chain
One important aspect of the xCHANGE and the broader R0ARverse will be multi-chain support. Instead of building solely on the R0AR mainnet or Ethereum, the entire platform will branch out to improve its ability to provide value to users who want to operate across chains.
We plan to make operating across chains simple with one xCHANGE that allows tokens to be bridged across networks in seconds with minimal fees. For example, a user could seamlessly move assets from Ethereum to BSC or Optimism without leaving the R0AR platform.
This multi-chain functionality is being designed in a way that still gives users custody of their crypto and NFTs. We remain committed to the principles of decentralization and self-custody, ensuring that users maintain control over their assets even when operating across different blockchains.
We have already announced plans to integrate with several prominent blockchains, including BSC, Optimism, and BASE. This expansion will provide users with access to a wider range of tokens, liquidity pools, and DeFi opportunities, enhancing the overall versatility and functionality of the R0AR ecosystem.
Major Milestones Ahead: NFT Art Reveal, R0AR Wallet, and xCHANGE Launch
It may still be the beginning of 2025, but several major launches and milestones are already on the horizon as part of the long-term plan to carve out a considerable share of the DeFi market.
The R0AR NFT mint began in January, with over 3,600 tokens minted already. The art reveal is scheduled for 90 days after launch or when all 10,000 tokens are minted, whichever comes first.
Two other major milestones coming up are the R0AR wallet launch, which will provide users with a secure and user-friendly way to manage their assets across multiple blockchains, and the launch of the xCHANGE, R0AR's decentralized exchange, along with the R0AR token TGE (Token Generation Event).
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