Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol and Kain Warwick of Infinex discussed improving the user experience in decentralized finance (DeFi) through enhanced interoperability in a recent fireside chat. They highlighted the integration of NEAR Intents and Chain Signatures by Infinex, which simplifies the swapping and bridging of non-smart contract cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Dogecoin across multiple blockchains. Polosukhin noted that ongoing fragmentation in the DeFi space complicates the user journey, comparing it to a convoluted currency exchange process at airports. He envisions a future where users can seamlessly use any currency across various platforms. Warwick expressed that the goal of Infinex is to match the user experience provided by centralized exchanges while adapting to the growing on-chain user base. The discussion also addressed the cyclical nature of the crypto market, emphasizing the unpredictability of market trends and the potential for sustained bullishness driven by institutional interest in cryptocurrencies.

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