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Tiger Research: On-Chain Risk Operators, The Market Cap Gap Between 147 Trillion and 70 Billion

This report by Tiger Research examines the evolution of risk management in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending. It highlights a power shift from protocol developers to specialized professional risk operators who manage on-chain capital. The era of protocols and community governance solely dictating DeFi lending is ending. A new professional asset management layer has emerged. While the sector is nascent, capital and distribution channels are rapidly consolidating around top risk operator teams, whose past performance is now a key criterion for institutional entry. The industry's development, accelerated by modular infrastructures like Morpho, has led to a clear division of labor mirroring traditional finance: distribution channels (e.g., exchanges), strategy/risk management (the risk operators), and product infrastructure/asset custody (smart contract protocols). This structure lowers the entry barrier for traditional institutions. Currently, the total value managed by risk operators is approximately $70 billion, dominated by a few leading teams like Steakhouse (RWA focus), Sentora (AI models), and Gauntlet (crisis management). Competition now centers on collateral standards, distribution access, and crisis response capabilities. The report outlines three primary entry paths for institutions: 1) **Distribution Model**: Leveraging external risk operators as backend service providers (common for exchanges). 2) **Asset Supply Model**: Onboarding real-world assets to DeFi as collateral. 3) **Independent Operator Model**: Building an in-house team to become a risk operator (e.g., Bitwise). The core opportunity lies in the strategy/risk management layer, where traditional financial institutions can leverage their existing expertise in due diligence and risk assessment without deep technical development. A vast opportunity gap exists: the global traditional asset management industry manages ~$147 trillion, while the entire DeFi sector is only ~$800 billion, with the risk operator niche at ~$70 billion. This disparity signifies immense growth potential. Once robust risk frameworks and clearer regulations are established, even a minor allocation from traditional markets could trigger exponential DeFi growth. Early movers who help build these foundational systems will gain significant rule-setting influence and first-mover advantages.

marsbitAyer 07:40

Tiger Research: On-Chain Risk Operators, The Market Cap Gap Between 147 Trillion and 70 Billion

marsbitAyer 07:40

Blockchain Capital Partner: Most People Have a Narrow Understanding of the On-Chain Economy

Blockchain Capital Partner Spencer Bogart argues that the dominant view of on-chain economics as merely a faster, cheaper version of existing finance is narrow. While significant, applications like efficient settlements and tokenized assets represent only the initial, obvious phase—akin to email in the early internet. The larger opportunity lies in entirely new categories made possible by the foundational properties of public blockchains: atomic execution, shared global state, programmable assets, and composability. These enable actions that were structurally impossible before, which Bogart terms "new verbs." The prime example is the flash loan—uncollateralized, arbitrarily large loans guaranteed by atomic transaction rollback—a financial primitive inconceivable in traditional systems. Bogart acknowledges the limits of imagination in predicting these novel applications, as they lack precedent. The most transformative future uses will likely be those we cannot yet describe, emerging from the fusion of settlement, custody, and execution into a single programmable environment. Just as the internet spawned search, social networks, and SaaS beyond email, the vast, largely unexplored design space of on-chain economics holds the potential for orders-of-magnitude greater innovation in the coming decade.

marsbit05/18 02:28

Blockchain Capital Partner: Most People Have a Narrow Understanding of the On-Chain Economy

marsbit05/18 02:28

New Protocol Tacit: The ZEC of the Bitcoin Ecosystem

The article discusses Tacit, a new privacy-focused Bitcoin asset protocol emerging after a period of relative quiet in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Unlike BRC-20 or Runes, Tacit is a "meta-protocol" where the indexer runs directly in the user's browser, removing the need for centralized servers. Its key innovation is enabling privacy for token amounts on the Bitcoin mainnet. Tacit employs cryptographic techniques like Pedersen Commitments and Bulletproofs to conceal transaction amounts while proving conservation of funds. It uses Mimblewimble-style signatures to prevent inflation and ECDH encryption to ensure only senders and receivers can decrypt real amounts. This makes it a native "privacy coin" for Bitcoin, albeit one that hides amounts but not the direction of fund flows between addresses. The protocol, developed by ross.wei (known for Ethereum's ZAMM), has rapidly evolved since its May 7 launch. It now supports fair launches, a marketplace, token swaps, and a novel mixer similar to Tornado Cash but without relying on smart contracts. However, this privacy comes at a cost, with transaction fees estimated to be about 10 times higher than Runes. Future plans include privacy-wrapping native Bitcoin (cBTC), implementing silent receipts, and hiding the token type in transfers. The main token, $TAC, has gained traction with a market cap around $4 million. Positioned between simpler token standards and complex solutions like RGB, Tacit represents a significant and innovative step for on-chain privacy within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

marsbit05/14 11:09

New Protocol Tacit: The ZEC of the Bitcoin Ecosystem

marsbit05/14 11:09

I've Been a Divorce Lawyer for 26 Years: How Has Cryptocurrency Become a New Tool for the Wealthy to Hide Assets?

Natalie Brunell reports on insights from divorce lawyer James Sexton, who has 26 years of experience. He argues that money itself is not the root of marital breakdown; rather, emotional disconnection is the core issue. While financial hardship increases divorce risk, excessive wealth can also make divorce easier by reducing the incentive to work on the relationship. Sexton discusses financial management in marriages, advocating for transparency and a "yours, mine, and ours" system that balances shared finances with individual autonomy and privacy. He notes the growing normalization of prenuptial agreements, especially among younger generations. A significant portion focuses on cryptocurrency's role in divorce. Sexton explains that crypto became a new tool for hiding assets due to its early anonymity and complexity. He highlights that many lawyers and spouses lack understanding, allowing knowledgeable parties to gain advantages. He cites a New York legal form that only added a specific crypto disclosure field in 2026. On saving relationships, Sexton emphasizes small, consistent acts of reconnection, affirmation, and expressing appreciation, which he finds more effective than criticism. He concludes that fostering warmth and kindness is a simple yet powerful way to strengthen bonds and, in his words, "put divorce lawyers out of business."

marsbit05/10 06:36

I've Been a Divorce Lawyer for 26 Years: How Has Cryptocurrency Become a New Tool for the Wealthy to Hide Assets?

marsbit05/10 06:36

South Africa Crypto Crackdown? Proposal Could Force Citizens To Liquidate Bitcoin To The State

South Africa has proposed new draft regulations that could force citizens to liquidate certain crypto assets to the state. The proposal requires residents to declare qualifying assets, including cryptocurrency, above specified threshold limits within 30 days. These assets may then need to be sold to the National Treasury or an authorized dealer for rand. The rules also impose stricter controls on buying, selling, lending, or transferring crypto, potentially requiring written permission for routine activities. Critics argue the framework is overly broad, risks conflating personal and institutional crypto use, and may raise constitutional concerns over property rights and due process. The short consultation period has also drawn industry criticism.

bitcoinist04/25 11:46

South Africa Crypto Crackdown? Proposal Could Force Citizens To Liquidate Bitcoin To The State

bitcoinist04/25 11:46

Transcending Cycles, Defining the Future: BIT Hosts Global Asset Strategy Sharing Session in Hong Kong, Exploring New Paradigms of Web3 and Traditional Markets

Amid a shifting global macroeconomic landscape, BIT, a global digital asset financial services group, hosted the "Global Asset Strategy Forum" in Hong Kong on April 22, 2026, under the theme "Transcending Cycles, Defining the Future." The event brought together industry leaders from financial institutions, crypto platforms, and professional service firms to explore new paradigms in Web3 and traditional markets. Key discussions centered on cross-market investment opportunities, regulatory pathways for compliant stablecoins, and the role of precious metals like gold and silver in the digital economy. BIT Founding Partner Cynthia Wu highlighted the institutionalization of the digital asset sector, noting its evolution from early retail-driven speculation to a phase marked by clearer regulation, the approval of spot ETFs, and the rise of Real-World Assets (RWA). She emphasized RWA’s role in bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Speakers observed a structural "reversal" between Web3 and traditional markets: Web3 is becoming more rational and profit-oriented, while traditional markets, especially U.S. equities driven by AI, are attracting concentrated capital and attention. The U.S. "Goldilocks" economic environment and AI commercialization were noted as key factors supporting risk assets. In stablecoin discussions, panelists emphasized the importance of regulatory compliance, asset-backed reserves, and transparency, noting that algorithmic stablecoins remain uncertain from a regulatory perspective. For RWA, gold was discussed as a macro-sensitive asset, with its value closely tied to interest rates, dollar strength, and geopolitical factors. The forum concluded that the digital asset industry is transitioning from narrative-driven growth to structure-driven, cross-market integration, with a focus on institutional participation and trust-based financial infrastructure. Disclaimer: This summary is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

marsbit04/24 13:29

Transcending Cycles, Defining the Future: BIT Hosts Global Asset Strategy Sharing Session in Hong Kong, Exploring New Paradigms of Web3 and Traditional Markets

marsbit04/24 13:29

From Robinhood to Polymarket: Is the Era of Integrating All Assets on a Single Platform Coming?

From Robinhood to Polymarket: The Era of All-in-One Asset Platforms Is Coming Asset classes are rapidly converging. Platforms that once specialized in single categories—such as stocks, cryptocurrencies, or prediction markets—are now moving toward offering all three. Robinhood pioneered this model, starting with equities, adding crypto in 2018, and prediction markets in 2025. This strategy has proven resilient: when crypto revenues fell, other segments like options and stocks filled the gap. Now, prediction market leaders Polymarket and Kalshi are moving in the same direction, both announcing perpetual futures trading on April 21, 2026, pending regulatory approval. These futures will cover assets like Bitcoin, gold, and stocks such as Nvidia. This trend mirrors the consolidation seen in consumer tech, like smartphones replacing dedicated cameras and MP3 players. Younger users, accustomed to interacting with multiple asset types from an early age, will increasingly demand unified platforms. A key competitive advantage in prediction markets is collateral utilization—idle assets locked during betting periods. Polymarket’s move into perpetuals may be a strategy to generate yield from that capital, similar to earlier DeFi integrations like PolyAave. As the regulatory landscape evolves, traditional finance is also likely to incorporate crypto and prediction markets, further accelerating this convergence.

marsbit04/24 07:59

From Robinhood to Polymarket: Is the Era of Integrating All Assets on a Single Platform Coming?

marsbit04/24 07:59

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1B Weekly Inflows Amid Easing Global Tensions

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in net inflows last week, the highest in over three months, with a single-day peak of $663.9 million on Friday. Total net assets exceeded $101 billion, accompanied by surging daily trading volume nearing $4.8 billion. Analysts attribute the momentum to easing global tensions, particularly in US-Iran relations, which reduced demand for traditional safe-haven assets like the US dollar. Market confidence was further boosted by diplomatic developments ensuring open access to the Strait of Hormuz, causing Bitcoin’s price to surge past $78,000 while Brent crude oil dropped sharply. The shift reflects growing investor appetite for alternative assets amid evolving macroeconomic conditions.

TheNewsCrypto04/18 12:01

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1B Weekly Inflows Amid Easing Global Tensions

TheNewsCrypto04/18 12:01

XRP Vs. Dogecoin ETFs: Which Of These Has Performed Better In April?

XRP and Dogecoin ETFs were approved in November 2025 and have now been trading for six months. Data from SoSoValue reveals a stark performance difference between the two. Dogecoin ETFs saw minimal investor interest, with a first-month inflow of only $2.16 million. Its best month was January 2026 with $6.41 million in inflows, bringing total net assets to just $10.8 million by mid-April, with very little activity recorded. In sharp contrast, XRP ETFs experienced massive success from the start, with a monumental $666.61 million in net inflows in the first month. This momentum continued, with cumulative net inflows reaching $1.22 billion by April 2026. Despite a dip, its total net assets remained high at $959 million. The report concludes that XRP ETFs have significantly outperformed Dogecoin ETFs, indicating far greater institutional support for XRP.

bitcoinist04/17 16:02

XRP Vs. Dogecoin ETFs: Which Of These Has Performed Better In April?

bitcoinist04/17 16:02

Fed Power Transition Crisis: Warsh Nomination Faces Bipartisan Opposition, Smooth Handover Filled with Uncertainty

President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, faces intense opposition from Senate Democrats over undisclosed assets exceeding $100 million, raising ethical concerns and casting uncertainty over a smooth leadership transition at the world's most influential central bank. Senate Banking Committee Democrats, led by Elizabeth Warren, accuse Warsh of concealing financial holdings and warn he would become a "puppet" of the president. They, along with Republican Senator Thom Tillis, are pushing to delay confirmation hearings. The controversy is compounded by the Trump administration's legal actions against current Fed officials, including Chair Jay Powell and Governor Lisa Cook. Powell’s term ends May 15, and he has stated he will serve as interim chair if a successor isn’t confirmed—a scenario legal experts support. However, concerns are rising that the White House may challenge this, potentially triggering a legal battle and undermining the Fed’s independence. With bipartisan resistance growing and a delayed hearing likely, the Fed’s leadership transition faces unprecedented uncertainty, prompting markets to reassess the outlook for U.S. monetary policy.

marsbit04/17 03:09

Fed Power Transition Crisis: Warsh Nomination Faces Bipartisan Opposition, Smooth Handover Filled with Uncertainty

marsbit04/17 03:09

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