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Europe’s Own Blockchain: How Bitpanda Will Conquer the On-Chain World
In a recent episode of the podcast series Drops, Florian “Flo”, Commercial Director of Bitpanda Web3, takes us inside the ambitious Vision Chain project. While the US has Coinbase’s “Base”, Europe is now gearing up for its own regulated Ethereum Layer 2 solution. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation on how Bitpanda plans to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) in the European market. From broker to Web3 pioneer Bitpanda is already known as Europe’s largest crypto broker with over 7.5 million users. But their strategy doesn’t stop there. With Bitpanda Web3, they want to take the next step from a pure broker app to becoming the gateway to the decentralized world. The goal is not to replace the existing financial system, but to upgrade it. Flo explains this through the concept of the “DeFi Mullet”: Web2 at the forefront: A user-friendly and secure interface that our mothers can use. Web3 in the background: Advanced blockchain technology running invisibly in the background to provide better returns and efficiency. Why does Europe need "Vision Chain"? One of the most interesting points Flo makes is why Europe needs its own blockchain. The answer lies in the unique regulatory landscape. Regulation as a competitive advantage: While many see the EU's strict regulations as an obstacle, Flo believes that frameworks like MiCA provide the clarity institutional players need to dare to invest in DeFi. Euro as fuel: Unlike most other chains that use ETH or dollar-stable coins, Vision Chain will use a Euro-stable coin for transaction fees (gas). This removes the currency risk for European businesses and users. Security (The Walled Garden): To protect ordinary users from fraud, Bitpanda operates with a "walled garden" philosophy in its DeFi wallet, where applications are curated to avoid "rug pulls". Vision Token: The Engine of the Ecosystem At the heart of this is the Vision Token. This is not just a loyalty token, but a ticket to participate in the success of the entire ecosystem. Through an independent Swiss foundation, they have implemented a revenue sharing model, where part of the fees from Web3 products go back to buybacks and "burning" of tokens to benefit holders. Summary Bitpanda is trying to do with Vision Chain what Base did for Coinbase in the US, but with a distinctly European twist: Focus on stability, regulation and ease of use. As Flo herself says: "Regulation is not the enemy of innovation - uncertainty is". Are you ready to take your finances on-chain, or do you prefer the security of the traditional brokerage solution? The Vision project certainly makes it possible for you to choose for yourself.
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