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Decentralized networks like Ethereum have brought a new financial paradigm to the global economy. With the launch of smart contracts a new, digital and transparent way to invest, trade, and manage portfolios was born under the umbrella of decentralized finance. However, this development has brought its fair share of challenges.
Due to the lack of regulatory guidance, scammers and exploiters have plagued the industry for the past few years. In fact, recent data indicates that DeFi has seen over $5 billion in exploits since its inception, highlighting the risky and unforgiving nature of the space. Most recently the lending protocol Euler was exploited for $200 million.
Exacerbating these challenges is the uncertainty around regulations, which has made it difficult for institutions and retail investors to feel comfortable participating in the blockchain ecosystem.
Enter Haven1: a new blockchain network that seeks to revolutionize finance on the blockchain by prioritizing security standardization, accountability, and compliance. In this blog post, we will explore the mission and vision of Haven1 and how it plans to address the issues facing the blockchain industry today.
Three core challenges
The blockchain industry faces several challenges that must be addressed to make the space more accessible and user-friendly. These challenges can be divided into three key categories: technical barriers, lack of standardization, and regulatory uncertainty.
Navigating decentralized networks and DeFi protocols can be intimidating, especially for those who are not familiar with the technology. A recent survey by National Research Group found that 41% of respondents did not feel comfortable investing in or even using Web3 due to a lack of understanding, while 22% said they didn’t know where to begin. This highlights the need for education and user-friendly interfaces in the blockchain space, similar to what was required in the early days of the internet (Web2).
Meanwhile, the lack of a standard framework for software implementation in Web3 is undermining security, and haphazard practices are leading to huge capital losses. This makes it difficult for users to know which platforms and applications are trustworthy and secure.
Regulatory uncertainty and counterparty risk are also present and significant challenges, particularly for institutions. For now, this has barred institutions from entering the DeFi space. In fact, user trust across the entire ecosystem has been undermined due to a lack of accountability for malicious behavior. According to National Research Group, "the most common Web 3.0-related fear among consumers is that it will make scams and cybercrime more common (33%)”.
Haven1 believes that addressing these challenges is essential for the long-term success and growth of the blockchain industry. By prioritizing standardization, security, and compliance, Haven1 will create a more inclusive and accessible blockchain network for everyone, regardless of technical expertise, paving the way for the next generation of digital finance.
The Haven1 mission
Haven1 has set out on an ambitious mission: bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 and create an inclusive digital financial ecosystem that drives the adoption of Web3 by both retail and institutional investors through enhanced security frameworks and network guardrails. The end goal is to facilitate a secure on-chain finance ecosystem for mainstream use.
When we talk about ‘on-chain finance’, we mean 24/7 access to financial services on the blockchain in a secure environment. To achieve this goal, we have identified four key pillars: network-level risk controls, a provable identity framework, a structured recourse mechanism, and secure asset integration.
To address the absence of industry standardization, Haven1 implements verifiable proof of assets and minimum benchmarking, utilizing battle-tested public infrastructure and whitelisted service providers.
Haven1 mitigates concerns around regulatory uncertainty and counterparty risk by working with verifiable counterparties, as well implementing transaction and account screening. Every transaction on the network will be verified, which promotes a safe and secure environment for all actors involved. We recommend our blog on Haven1 and DeFi if you want to dive deeper into this topic.
READ: Haven1: Solving the security challenges in DeFi
The Haven1 vision
Haven1 is committed to providing a secure and user-friendly on-chain finance platform that meets the needs of both retail and institutional investors. By addressing the core challenges of the blockchain industry and implementing innovative solutions, we aim to pave the way for the next generation of digital finance.
Our provable identity framework facilitates innovative use cases that have not been possible in the DeFi space until now. For example, it enables the creation of decentralized credit scores, which could improve financial inclusion for underserved communities and pave the way for a new generation of on-chain lending markets.
It also opens up new investment opportunities in tokenized real world assets where proof of identity is required. This could include the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to represent property ownership, among other applications.
We also envisage Haven1 facilitating more efficient global exchange and settlement of traditional assets, such as securities and bonds, through tokenization. The implications of this multi-trillion dollar market integrating blockchain technology will be significant.
Haven1 is perfectly positioned at the forefront of the digital finance revolution, building a platform that is open to everyone using blockchain technology, whilst remaining compliant and secure. We believe this is the perfect prerequisite to the mainstream adoption of Web3.
This piece is part of a six-part series on Haven1. Read the previous piece on the current DeFi landscape here. Next week’s piece will focus on the technology stack powering the Haven1 ecosystem.
DISCLAIMER: The content of this article does not constitute financial advice and is for informational purposes only. The price of digital assets can go down as well as up, and you may lose all of your capital. Investors should consult a professional advisor before making any investment decisions.
