Someone recently brought up a great point in our community:Traditional world indexes like the DnB Global or the S&P 500 average 10–17% annual returns over the last decade. That’s a strong track record — and it deserves respect. But here’s the truth:👉 Comparing traditional stock indexes to DeFi protocols like AAVE is like comparing DVDs to Netflix . They’re built for completely different purposes. 💡 Traditional Index Funds ✅ Lower risk ✅ Long-term, steady growth ✅ 10–17% annual returns (historically) ❌ Limited flexibility — you’re tied to the traditional economy ❌ Returns are capped to market growth Index investing works well for people who want slow, steady wealth building over 20+ years. 🔥 What DeFi Brings to the Table AAVE isn’t just about a “low yield.” It’s about stepping into a new financial system that offers: - 🌍 Global access (no bank approval needed) - 🔍 Transparency (you can see how protocols function on-chain) - ⚡ Flexibility (withdraw or redeploy instantly) - ♻️ Compounding opportunities (lending, liquidity provision, yield farming) Yes, AAVE’s base yield might look smaller than stock market returns on paper. But here’s the kicker: DeFi strategies can dramatically amplify those returns. With the right approach, it’s possible to generate returns that far outpace traditional indexes. And you’re doing it in an environment where innovation and upside potential are much bigger than anything Wall Street offers. 🚀 Why We’re Here This community isn’t about copying what the traditional system already does well. It’s about learning and taking advantage of opportunities that the legacy financial system simply cannot offer. DeFi isn’t just about chasing yield. It’s about: - Building exposure to the future of finance - Leveraging asymmetric upside potential - Having access to tools and opportunities most people don’t even know exist 👉 So yes, traditional investing has its place. But we’re here because the biggest opportunities aren’t in the past 10 years of stock market growth — they’re in the next 10 years of decentralized finance.

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