Many believe that complete decentralization of finance is inevitable, but there are three major obstacles that must be overcome for DeFi to surpass traditional payments. Firstly, gaining consumer trust and buy-in is difficult as people may prefer to use third-party financial services. Secondly, financial institutions are hesitant to adopt DeFi due to increased fraud risk and potential revenue loss. Lastly, the lack of government oversight is a challenge as it may be difficult to enact legislation and consumer protection agencies without a centralized system. While DeFi presents challenges for regulators, some level of centralization may be necessary to prevent tax evasion and criminal activity. A balance between decentralization and centralization is needed to create a fully realized payment solution.