Crypto isn't going through an identity crisis. It's just growing up. The tension between “crypto-native” and “crypto-adjacent” isn’t a battle for the soul of the industry. It’s a sign of maturation. Every new platform starts this way: a small group of power users pushes the limits, funds the infrastructure, and creates the conditions for the rest of the world to show up. Crypto isn’t about choosing native or adjacent. The future is hybrid. And it’s already here.

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