Crypto needs to put on a business suit

Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.

Opinion by: Neil Staunton, CEO and co-founder of Superset

Crypto is one of the most innovative corners of finance. New protocols launch every week. New market designs are constantly tested, and experimentation moves fast. But innovation alone can’t build financial systems that institutions can rely on.

There’s a reason traditional finance is deliberately boring. It shouldn’t be a rollercoaster of emotions or surprises. When money is involved, reliability is much more important than novelty. Predictable settlement, consistent pricing and clear risk boundaries are what allow capital to move at scale. Without them, even the most elegant tech remains sidelined.

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