Value Proposition

Dimension	Traditional Finance	DeFi Market	CICADA Finance
Return Sources	Single (interest spreads, fees)	Incentive-driven, high volatility	Multi-layered real returns (strategies + RWA + protocol returns)
Liquidity	Restricted, long redemption cycles	High but unstable	Composable liquidity pools, achieving both returns and liquidity
Risk Management	Centralized	Automated	Institutional-grade risk control combined with contract audits
Userbase	Mainly high-net-worth institutions	Crypto-native users	Cross-border integration, catering to both institutions and individuals