One of the keys to the advancement of a [blockchain](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/blockchain) like Hive is the continued improvement of the ecosystem.  From the [base layer](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-base-layer-blockchain) to the tokens on [layer 2](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-layer-2), all need to see progress.  This includes the [infrastructure](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-infrastructure-computer) and other [applications](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-application) that aid in the user experience.  This is something that many are working upon.

[Cryptocurrency](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/cryptocurrency) is a slow process.  The existing [banks](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-bank) had more than a century to erect their system.  We are playing catch up.  Fortunately, the [decentralized](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-decentralization) nature of things can advance the progress. 

SpkNetwork can really be a player in the [DeFi](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-decentralized-finance-defi) realm, taking on [Wall Street](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-wall-street).  I know that isnt a primary focus but it could be.  There is enormous potential for a decentralized [node](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-node) system.

If it works for video, it will work for [finance](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-finance) and [money](https://leofinance.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-money).