Bitcoin's Bottleneck: The Secret to Making DeFi Games Run Longer

Friday, Jan 2, 2026 10:42 am ET1min read
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Bitcoin's limited block space and volatile fees create sticky capital, enabling longer-lasting DeFi cycles rooted in Bitcoin-native mechanics. This "SlowFi" thesis explains why Bitcoin, not fast chains like Solana or Base, will host the next major DeFi cycle. DeFi protocols rely on exit friction to compound yields, and instant exits on fast chains collapse these cycles within weeks.

Bitcoin's Bottleneck: The Secret to Making DeFi Games Run Longer

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