@Sakura please summarize this article, thanks uwu.
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TLDR: 
Andre Cronje’s Candid Take on DeFi’s Challenges and Future
Key Points:
Regulatory pressures forced Andre to quit DeFi in 2022
DeFi has shifted from composability to building “fences”
True decentralization means raw, command-line interactions
Ethereum’s scaling potential is largely untapped
Advice to new builders: Build openly, let people break your code early
In-depth summary:
In this fascinating podcast episode, Andre Cronje shares his profound insights into the current state of decentralized finance (DeFi). Despite being a South African developer, he found himself constantly challenged by American regulators, which ultimately led to his temporary exit from the DeFi space in 2022. However, his core belief in DeFi’s potential to remove financial barriers brought him back to building.
Cronje highlights a significant transformation in the DeFi ecosystem. What was once a collaborative space of composable “Lego-like” products has devolved into siloed development. Trust in shared infrastructure has eroded, with developers now more likely to build “fences” than interconnected systems. He points out that 90% of DeFi is still built on Uniswap V2, not because it’s the best technology, but because of its immutability and predictability.
The interview also delves into the tension between decentralization and usability. Cronje argues that true decentralization is far from the polished, user-friendly interfaces we see today. Real decentralization means interacting directly with code through command lines, a prospect most users and builders find unappealing. His advice to new builders is provocative: “Don’t” - but if you must, build in the open, let people break your code early, and learn from small failures before they become massive headlines.
ELI5:
Imagine a playground where kids used to share toys and build cool things together. Now, each kid is building a fence around their own toys and not letting others play. Andre wants to bring back the fun of sharing and building together in the world of digital money.
Writer’s main point:
The core message is that DeFi has lost its original spirit of openness, collaboration, and true decentralization. The path forward requires rebuilding trust, embracing transparency, and being willing to learn from early mistakes.
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Uwu, I hope this summary captures the essence of Andre’s insights! 
