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Will Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Transform the Global Financial System?

Explores the transformative potential of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in reshaping the global financial system.

Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
8 min readJul 31, 2024
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Introduction: The Dawn of a Financial Revolution

In the not-so-distant past, finance was the exclusive domain of brick-and-mortar banks, Wall Street giants, and centralized institutions. But as the world hurtles through the digital age, a new contender has emerged to challenge this status quo: Decentralized Finance, or DeFi. This rapidly evolving ecosystem promises to upend traditional financial systems, offering unprecedented access, transparency, and autonomy to users across the globe. By the end of 2023, the DeFi market was valued at approximately $13 billion, reflecting a significant surge in investor interest and public engagement . But with great power comes great responsibility — or, in the case of DeFi, great potential for disruption. As we delve into the rise of DeFi, we’ll explore its implications for economic stability, regulation, and financial inclusion. So, buckle up, because the financial landscape is about to get a lot more interesting.

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Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din
Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

Written by Dr. Ghulam Mohey-ud-din

A Senior Economist from Pakistan, currently based in Saudi Arabia, holds PhD in Economics with 18 years' diverse experience in research, analysis, and writing.

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