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Lotte's Aptos Play: A DeFi Revolution or Just Loyalty Points 2.0?

07/31/2025

Lotte's Aptos Play: A DeFi Revolution or Just Loyalty Points 2.0?

Lotte’s affiliate, Daehong Communications, on the move in the blockchain realm under its “Money Movement” ecosystem established on Aptos. Is this a serious leap into decentralized finance (DeFi)? Or is it merely the next generation of the old loyalty program on steroids. Let's dissect this.Aptos Blockchain: Hype or Substance?Aptos positions...

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