Opinion
The crypto industry's value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth.
Hatu Sheikh is the founder of Coin Terminal. He previously co-founded DAO Maker. He has been involved in Web3 since 2017, advising dozens of teams while seed investing in over 100 projects.
The crypto industry's value debate often pits blockchains against DApps, but market trends and infrastructure realities show blockchains remain the foundational layer driving long-term growth.
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