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#JPMorgan Predicts #DeFi and Traditional Finance Convergence Within Years

JPMorgan's blockchain payments head Nelli Zaltsman says the divide between #DeFi and traditional finance could disappear soon.

The banking giant piloted synchronized settlement technology with Chainlink across multiple blockchain networks.

JPMorgan launched its deposit token JPMD on Coinbase's $BASE network as a "Northstar moment" for the team.

Unlike stablecoins, deposit tokens remain within traditional banking systems while accessing blockchain-based markets.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov called JPMorgan's participation a driver for other banking institutions worldwide.

Cryptographic proofs can now give smaller counterparties the same reliability as top-tier financial institutions.

Smart contracts and oracle networks enable proof of solvency through automated compliance verification systems.

The convergence could boost competition and product innovation across traditional #TradFi and decentralized financial services.