A collection of X posts discussing DeFi trends as of September 29, 2026, featuring discussions on meme coins like $DERBY, cross-chain DeFi infrastructure, quantum computing integration in crypto through projects like Quip Network, and reputation-based credit systems such as Zeru Finance that prioritize onchain history over collateral.
DeFi platform Zeru launched Zaps, a points system that recognizes users' historical onchain trading activity across multiple wallets and chains. The platform enables wallet connection for tracking trading history toward future airdrops while building a reputation score (zscore) that combines trading performance, community standing, and contributions across DeFi activities like trading, lending, staking, and governance.
Popular DeFi discussions from September 29, 2026 highlight institutional adoption, including Morgan Stanley launching a stablecoin lab, Swift enabling tokenized asset transfers, and emerging protocols like Zeru focusing on on-chain reputation systems. Notable projects include Clutch Markets for tokenized stocks and comparisons between newer protocols like Midnight and established ones like Zcash.