Stablecoin: The Golden Gateway Connecting Web2 and Web3

Echoes of History: Canals and Digital Channels

In 1859, a project comparable to national-level infrastructure began construction. After ten years of effort, an artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea was finally completed. The project cost as much as 416 million francs, equivalent to 1.5% of France's GDP at the time. Why invest such enormous resources to dig this "artificial river"? The answer lies in the tremendous economic benefits it brings.

This waterway generates over $15 million in revenue daily, with annual revenue exceeding $6 billion. It is not just an ordinary river but a "golden passage" connecting Eurasia. Without this canal, ships would have to detour around the southern tip of Africa, extending the journey by 4-5 days and increasing costs by 2-3.7 times.

This historical case tells us that efficient, secure, and legal channels not only save time and costs but are also key to mastering the initiative in global trade.

stablecoin: a new gateway to the digital world

Today, we are standing at the starting point of another "channel revolution". Many countries around the world are promoting stablecoin legislation to build a bridge between the blockchain world and the traditional financial system. This not only opens the door to the real financial system for the on-chain world but also provides traditional businesses with a fast track into on-chain finance.

Data shows that the global stablecoin market value is expected to reach $250 billion by 2025. More optimistic predictions suggest that its potential could expand to $2 trillion, thereby driving a flow of $10 trillion in funds.

More importantly, regulators are beginning to recognize the legal status of stablecoins. This means that capital can enter the on-chain world legally and directly, without going through intermediaries or gray channels, significantly reducing costs and increasing efficiency. This is a milestone moment: the compliant channel is officially opened.

USDT: Seize Structural Opportunities

The success story of USDT is worth our deep reflection. It did not appear out of thin air, but rather stemmed from the real demand in the market. Although Bitcoin was created for peer-to-peer payments, its high volatility limits its application in daily settlements. USDT perfectly fills this gap, becoming the anchor asset for on-chain transactions, a liquidity hub, and a hedging tool.

The success of USDT is not only reflected in its astonishing profits, but more importantly, it occupies a key position in the on-chain flow of funds. Despite facing investigations and regulatory penalties, USDT chose the path of compliance, continuously improving itself, and ultimately winning the trust of global users. This is precisely the embodiment of structural dividends.

New Opportunities for Enterprises: A Case Study of JD.com

Recently, the e-commerce giant JD.com has ventured into the stablecoin space, drawing widespread attention. However, this is not a simple "coin issuance" activity, but rather aimed at addressing long-standing issues in cross-border e-commerce, such as long settlement periods, high costs, severe capital occupation, and cumbersome banking processes.

The value of stablecoins lies in their being the shortest path between the real world and blockchain. They enable real-time transactions, cross-border payments without intermediaries, significantly reduce fees, and support automated orchestration and auditing. Therefore, stablecoins are not only exclusive tools for Web3 but also a new choice for Web2 enterprises to build financial infrastructure.

This is not only an opportunity for JD.com, but also an opportunity for all Chinese companies looking to expand into international markets and connect globally.

stablecoin 2.0: system-level solution

The development of stablecoins is entering a new stage. It is no longer just serving cryptocurrency trading, but is turning to provide services for enterprises. Stablecoins have transcended the single "coin" concept and have become an important part of financial settlement systems, integrating into user incentives, supply chain loops, and cross-border settlement processes.

The future stablecoins will develop towards a systematic, compliant, and structured direction. This creates significant opportunities for practitioners who can provide "stablecoin infrastructure" services to businesses.

The Role Transition of Web3 Practitioners

The real opportunity does not lie in simply issuing tokens, but in whether it can:

• Design a payment system for stablecoin integration
• Build a cross-chain settlement bridge
• Achieve automatic profit distribution and risk control strategies
• Assist enterprises in completing compliance implementation

Those who understand blockchain technology, comprehend business needs, and possess system architecture design capabilities will occupy advantageous positions in this emerging field.

Web3 practitioners need to change their mindset, not only to excel in the Web3 field but also to become service providers, structural designers, and channel builders for Web2 enterprises.

Conclusion: The "Suez Moment" of stablecoin

Looking back at history, it is not difficult to understand why the tolls for the Suez Canal have never been considered expensive. Because everyone understands that taking a longer route is not only more expensive but also slower and more dangerous.

The stablecoin channel is the same. Although gray channels, arbitrage, and temporary solutions may bring short-term benefits, they cannot become a long-term competitive advantage. What is truly valuable is to build stable and compliant structures and channels.

The next breakout point in the industry is not in the bustling trend of issuing coins, but in the solid construction of infrastructure. Talents who can "build bridges" for enterprises will gain the most value in the long run.

As the ancient Persian king Darius said: "I command that this river be opened, so that ships may sail along it straight to Persia, fulfilling my wishes." Today, it is our generation of Web3 practitioners who must open a new channel in the digital world.