The cryptocurrency landscape has long been divided between the centralized (CeFi) and decentralized (DeFi) worlds, each with its own trade-offs. CeFi platforms (like traditional exchanges) offer ease of use, fiat integration, and customer support but require users to relinquish control of their private keys. DeFi platforms offer true ownership, higher yield opportunities, and permissionless access but often present a steep technical learning curve, complex interfaces, and the sole responsibility of securing assets 69.