The internet is evolving into a fragmented landscape, often referred to as a “split internet” or “walled gardens.” With a significant shift in user behavior, people are no longer relying on traditional web browsers. Instead, they prefer accessing the internet through mobile apps. This transformation indicates a massive change in the way web products are distributed.
DeFi (Decentralized Finance) needs to adapt to this changing landscape by following users into these specialized online spaces, also known as walled gardens. The maturation of the “internet of money” will likely lead to a similar phenomenon, where DeFi platforms must integrate with popular apps and online services to remain relevant.
Source: Coindesk, “DeFi to Have Walled Garden Moment as Internet of Money Matures: Dyal Capital’s Emile Duessay”