**[Consensys Founder Predicts Breakthrough in DeFi by 2026]** Consensys founder and CEO Joe Lubin stated in an interview at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 that the security of "blue-chip" decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols has reached a level comparable to traditional finance. He believes that global banks are "devaluing" and becoming less secure, predicting a true breakthrough in the DeFi sector by 2026. Regarding Bitcoin, Lubin mentioned that "Q Day" (the moment when quantum computers might crack current encryption technologies) poses an "existential issue" for Bitcoin, but he believes this moment is still far off. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence will accelerate technological development. He expressed confidence that Ethereum will soon be in a strong position, while other blockchains may face technical challenges and systemic risks in the future.