One of the most fascinating things about technology is how quickly expectations change.

What once felt impressive eventually becomes normal.
The same thing is happening in DeFi.
A few years ago, basic swapping functionality was enough to attract attention.
Today, users expect much more.
They expect:
smooth execution
reliable infrastructure
efficient liquidity
minimal friction
And expectations will continue rising.
As ecosystems mature, users become less forgiving of poor experiences.
This creates an interesting challenge for infrastructure providers.
Success isn't about meeting yesterday's standards.
It's about anticipating tomorrow's expectations.
That's one reason I think infrastructure development is becoming increasingly important within TON.
Protocols like STONfi are helping build systems capable of supporting a growing and increasingly sophisticated user base.
And as expectations continue evolving, the quality of underlying infrastructure may become one of the biggest differentiators between ecosystems.