This 1 Simple problem is keeping $Trillions away from your DeFi Project

Andre Costa
Publicado el:
10 feb 2025
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Look, if you've been around crypto for a while, you know DeFi is one of the biggest use cases in the space.
We're talking about over $80 billion locked-in protocols right now.
But here's the thing - that's nothing compared to traditional finance, which manages trillions.
And I mean trillions with a T.
So what's keeping all that money away from DeFi?
One simple problem that's forcing even experienced traders to walk away.
And in the next few minutes, I'm going to show YOU exactly what it is and how to fix it.
Because here's what MOST people haven't caught onto yet...
While every founder is trying to make their DeFi projects more complex, the real opportunity is to make them simpler.
That's where DEFAI comes in.
When you add AI to DeFi, you're not just improving your project - you're giving users a completely new and simple way to interact.
Imagine DeFi protocols that can:
Scan through millions of data points across every chain in seconds
Find the absolute best yields and investment opportunities automatically
Break down complex DeFi concepts into simple terms anyone can understand
Spot potential risks before they become problems
And the craziest part- this isn't some far-off future thing. It's happening right now.
So, let me show you exactly where this GAP is and how you can position your project to capture those trillions sitting on the sidelines.
Because if you want to make more MONEY, you’ve to get more TRACTION, more USERS and if there’s a way to do it- it’s by integrating AI into your DeFi projects.

Source: Binance
Here’s Why DeFi Is Leaving Trillions On The Table
DeFi has exploded into a $20 billion market cap with $80 billion locked in protocols. You'd think everyone would be rushing to get in.
But they're not.
It’s because people get into DeFi for one simple reason - to make money.
To get better returns than traditional finance. And on paper, it looks straightforward.
Take yield farming for example- Put in 1000 USDC, wait 12 months, and get back 1100 USDC.
A clean 10% return.
But here's the problem most Web3 founders can't SEE right now.
DeFi has become so technically complex that regular investors can't even get started. Even when they see those juicy returns, they have to walk away.
And when you actually look under the hood, you find thousands of different tokens and farming, each one with a different mechanism.
Lending pools
flash loans
AMM liquidity positions
Staking validators
Cross-chain farming
… and that's just scratching the surface.
Each one of these mechanisms works completely differently, and most have a large technical and mathematical background, which is very complicated for a non-technical person to understand.
So if they want to make a simple investment…
They first need to understand mathematical models, blockchain mechanics, smart contract interactions, and complex financial algorithms.
Even making basic decisions requires you to evaluate impermanent loss risks, analyze validator security, figure out slippage tolerance, calculate gas costs, and compare bridge efficiency.
Most Wall Street traders take one look at this and run the other way.
And it gets worse with every NEW protocol.
Different requirements, different minimums, different lock periods, Assets, ROI, liquidity, collateral, terms & conditions -
It's like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape.
How can anyone decide if a 15% yield from a lending pool beats a 12% yield from staking when they need a computer science degree just to understand the basics?
Whereas if you look at traditional finance (TradFi)-
People invest trillions into basic products like bank CDs, stocks, and mutual funds that only return 2-7%.
Why? Because they actually understand what they're buying.
And this is what I want YOU to understand. This right here is the GAP.
We just need to make DeFi investing simple enough to shift the traditional finance market towards crypto.
The money is already there, and investors are already investing.
It’s just a matter of putting a straightforward process in front of them.
See, crypto is going mainstream faster than EVER.
Major banks are jumping in. Payment apps are adding Bitcoin. Big money is flowing in from institutions.
And all these new investors want crypto's higher returns without needing to become blockchain developers. They want investing to be as simple as their banking app.
To invest easily and without worry, they need to feel confident leaving their money, knowing they'll get a return with total assurance.
That's exactly what DEFAI delivers.
With DeFi and AI working together, we're making it easy for trillions of dollars to enter the market…
And analyzing millions of data points while giving breakdown explanations to users.
Think of it this way - AI handles all the complex stuff behind the scenes.
Analyzing protocols, comparing opportunities, managing risks, and explaining everything in plain English.
Just like having an expert crypto team working for you 24/7.
And this isn't just making DeFi a bit better.
All that money sitting in bonds, CDs, and pension funds is looking for better returns. Now they can finally get DeFi's higher yields without the technical headaches.
And DEFAI Leaders Are Already Proving This Model Works
While most people are still figuring out what DEFAI means, some projects like AIXBT are already making billions with it.
See it for YOURSELF… (Data is as of February 8, 2025)
Project | Core Function | Market Cap (approx) | VC Funding | Users | Notable Achievement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bittensor (TAO) | AI Model Competition & DeFi Rewards | $2.81 billion | Community-funded | 190k+ | 400% YTD growth |
Fetch.ai (FET) | AI Agents for Trading & DeFi | $1.7B | $40M | 500K+ active | 10,000+ wallet downloads |
SingularityNET (AGIX) | AI Algorithm Marketplace | $380M | $36M | 200K+ developers | Formed ASI Alliance |
Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) | AI-Powered Data Trading | $210M | $31M | 150K+ users | BMW & Roche adoption |
AIXBT | AI-powered Bitcoin trading predictions | $215M | $5M (seed) | 20K+ traders | Integrated with Bybit API |

Source: CoinMarketCap
So, If You're Looking For More Users, More Traction, and More Money...
And you've got any sort of Crypto project (not just a DeFi protocol) that has a token or some sort of financial element…
Now, you NEED to make it easy for users and investors to get on board, understand, interact, and put their money in - just like they do with traditional finance.
And integrating AI into YOUR project is the way to do it.
So, at this point, you've got TWO options moving forward.
You can either dive in, learn, and install all this stuff yourself
(which is doable but takes time, experience, and development expertise)-
Or you can work with people who've already figured it out.
We've worked on top Crypto and AI projects like Anomaly Games, Latx Network, and UHT Official…
Helping them integrate AI into their financial systems, succeed with DeFAI, and attract VCs.
We already have ready-made components and code for all of the steps involved.
And we've learned every hard lesson, so YOU don't have to.
Which could significantly cut months off your development time.
So if you really want to build something with amazing functionality and can't wait weeks or months learning how to do all this yourself...
Feel free to drop me a line on TG or save a spot on my calendar for a discovery call.
I'll share more advice on how YOU can implement this, and from there we can see if we’re a right fit to build it together.
-Andre Costa