According to Lex Sokolin (@LexSokolin), DeFi users and transaction volumes in the Global South are projected to overtake those of neobanks by 2025, signaling a fundamental shift toward decentralized finance. This trend indicates accelerated adoption of DeFi protocols over traditional fintech, with potentially higher on-chain transaction activity and increased demand for native tokens such as ETH and stablecoins. Crypto traders should monitor DeFi platform growth, capital inflows, and regional regulatory developments as these changes can significantly impact token prices and market liquidity. Source: Lex Sokolin, Twitter, May 7, 2025.