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Tron’s DeFi Desert: Can the Blockchain Attract Protocols?

Tron’s DeFi Desert: Can the Blockchain Attract Protocols?

CoineditionCoinedition2024/08/09 16:00
By:Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
  • Tron Army laments the lack of classic DeFi protocols and bridging solutions.
  • The community suggests improvements and highlights trust issues.
  • Justin Sun commits to enhancing DeFi capabilities on Tron.

Tron, a leading blockchain platform, is facing scrutiny from its community over the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and the overall functionality of its network. Despite being known for its fast transactions, Tron has encountered challenges related to DeFi adoption.

In a recent post on X, PaperImperium questioned the absence of classic DeFi protocols on Tron. They noted the difficulties in bridging to the network, which largely relies on centralized swaps rather than decentralized solutions.

As a potential solution, a commenter suggested using Allbridge to swap to Tron USDT but noted issues with liquidity for transactions exceeding $1 million.

Meanwhile, Tron founder Justin Sun has acknowledged the issue raised by PaperImperium. He responded by indicating a commitment to addressing the concerns. “This is indeed where our work should focus,” Sun remarked.

Notably, community members have proposed various solutions to improve Tron’s ecosystem. X user “TCB” suggested connecting Tron to the broader DeFi space using THORChain, advocating collaboration with Nine Realms (9r) to facilitate a quick integration. Other community members share this view, recommending THORChain as a potential DeFi hub for Tron.

However, commenter Deelab highlighted several issues, including the lack of bridging liquidity and options on Tron, where most liquidity consists of USDT, predominantly utilized by centralized exchanges and their users. 

In his view, this situation results in Tron’s on-chain activity being more CEX-focused rather than involving genuine DeFi users. Deelab also raised concerns about safety and trust issues, such as the removal of transactions from Tronscan by the Tron Foundation, which could create a challenging environment for DeFi protocols.

Other community voices have pointed out technical challenges. Joxes.eth mentioned that modifications to Tron’s EVM are unattractive and deter developers from building on the network. 

Despite these challenges, some community members see growth potential. X user “Ape” emphasized that Tron could achieve significant success if its marketing strategy expands beyond just promoting fast payments to highlighting investment opportunities.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

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