Why HELIX?

The Genesis of HELIX

The foundation of HELIX is rooted in the gaps observed across DeFi, RWA protocols, stablecoins, and TradFi. Despite the explosive growth of DeFi and tokenized finance, core inefficiencies continue to limit how capital, yield, and composability flow across these domains. From unsustainable DeFi yields and non-composable RWA protocols to rigid, single-strategy stablecoins and TradFi’s inability to bridge on-chain—the ecosystem remains fragmented.

HELIX was created to address these structural limitations.

1. DeFi's Yield Problem

DeFi investors have long struggled to access sustainable yield. Most opportunities rely on short-term incentives, unsustainable token emissions, or narrative-driven momentum. These yields are rarely risk-adjusted and often collapse over time—failing to deliver consistent value for long-term participants.

2. RWA Protocols Lack True Composability and Control

While many RWA protocols have emerged, they often operate as isolated ecosystems with limited DeFi-native composability. They fail to integrate seamlessly with existing DeFi primitives, restricting their utility and adoption.

Compounding this, most platforms rely on third-party custodians, issuers, or fund managers to originate and manage off-chain assets. This fragmented model reduces transparency, weakens governance, and compromises control over risk and yield—ultimately leading to misalignment and diminished user confidence.

3. Stablecoins Fall Short on Yield Strategies

The current generation of stablecoins either offer no yield at all or provide exposure to only a single yield strategy, such as Treasury Bills (T-Bills) or cash-and-carry trades. These designs limit capital efficiency and fail to meet the diverse evolving needs of DeFi users and protocols.

4. TradFi Needs a Bridge

Many TradFi institutions and originators hold quality, yield-generating assets but lack the infrastructure and expertise to tokenize them or make them accessible on-chain. The result is a persistent disconnect between off-chain value and DeFi-native usability.