Morpho CEO: Institutional Interest in DeFi Will Not Fade as On-Chain Finance Accelerates

Gate News message, April 27 — Morpho CEO Paul Frambot shared insights from conversations with major institutions over the past week, stating that institutional interest in DeFi will not disappear. Frambot noted that distribution channels—including massive assets under management (AUM), payments, and lending—are moving on-chain, and virtually all fintech companies aim to achieve full on-chain operations. For institutions, this is not a choice but a necessity.

Frambot also highlighted that institutions have lost confidence in the pool/hub model and now seek control over code, risk management, and compliance. They also demand flexibility to isolate their own operations while accessing a compatible global liquidity network.