DeFi Teddy, founder of XHunt, emphasized the foundational role of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and DeFi in shaping the current cryptocurrency landscape during an AMA at the Wu Blockchain New Year Tea Party on February 14, 2026. He highlighted that decentralized technology and ethos are central to the crypto industry's core values. Teddy reflected on the disruptive innovations of Bitcoin as a peer-to-peer cash system, Ethereum's smart contracts, and the DeFi Summer, which collectively paved the way for stablecoins and real-world assets (RWA). He asserted that these foundational innovations are crucial for the integration of Web2 and Web3 technologies today.