The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, alongside the continued expansion of decentralised physical infrastructure network (DePIN), blockchain gaming, tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA), and the rise of utility tokens, is shaping the industry's future.
Until recently, DeFi tokens have been largely labelled as "useless governance tokens", tokens which serve no value other than voting on protocol changes via governance voting rights.
In a Cointelegraph article, Charlie Sherry, Head of Finance at BTC Markets, explained how DeFi tokens surged over 30% as traders anticipate the Trump administration boosting the "investment appeal" of holding "utility" tokens, according to industry analysts.
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