The Victory of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) over Centralized Finance (CeFi): A Dussehra-Inspired Metaphor
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Mandeep Gupta
Director, Triple Dash Infotech
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3542-1408
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https://doi.org/10.36676/sjmbt.v2.i2.43Keywords:
Dussehra, CeFi, DeFi, Rama, RavanaAbstract
The ancient Indian festival of Dussehra commemorates the triumph of good over evil, symbolized by Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana. This paper draws an analogy between Centralized Finance (CeFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), using Dussehra’s narrative as a metaphor to illustrate the ongoing battle between centralization and decentralization in the global financial system. CeFi is akin to Ravana—power-hungry, self-centered, and opaque—while DeFi represents Rama, who is fair, transparent, and offers equal opportunities to all. This paper examines the core differences between CeFi and DeFi, highlighting how the principles of DeFi are bringing about a paradigm shift in the financial world, much like the symbolic victory of Rama.
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