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As someone who's been around this space for a while, the current market feels surprisingly similar to DeFi Summer 2020. Many of the original DeFi founders and early pioneers are back, building new products despite already achieving massive success. It echoes the period before the 2020–2021 bull run, when innovation quietly accelerated long before the broader market caught on. The on-chain environment also feels familiar. Activity, experimentation, and builder momentum are all picking up—even if the market itself still appears uninspiring. One interesting example is Uniswap, which seems to be embracing both ends of the market by reportedly adding a memetic "easter egg" to its upcoming launchpad. It suggests they're aiming to engage the full spectrum of on-chain users while staying aligned with what drives attention and adoption. Current market narratives seem to be splitting into three camps: 🐸 Memes — capturing the most attention. 💼 VC-backed altcoins — the middle ground. 🏗️ Fundamentals & RWAs — where long-term conviction is building. With much of Hayden Adams' net worth tied to Uniswap's success, there's a strong incentive to keep expanding the ecosystem despite a relatively quiet market. History doesn't repeat exactly, but it often rhymes. In 2020, the broader crypto market was subdued while DeFi exploded, creating an entirely new wave of wealth. Just look at how YFI briefly surpassed BTC in price. The opportunity may be there again—but this time, it could look very different. #30YrYieldTopOrStart #USJapanYenIntervention #EarningsWeekAhead