The transition from EOS to Vaulta represents an ambitious attempt to reposition a historically controversial project in the emerging Web3 Banking landscape. And I want to highlight some key points and challenges:

1. Strategic Potential

Vaulta seeks to integrate traditional banking solutions and neobanks with innovations, such as:

- Partnerships with exSat: A bridge to Bitcoin-based banking services, facilitating access to liquidity and integration with traditional financial systems.

- Four Pillars of the Ecosystem: Wealth management, payments, portfolio investments, and insurance, combining CeFi and DeFi to create a hybrid financial infrastructure.

- Advisory Council: The creation of the Vaulta Banking Advisory Council brings together experts from institutions such as ATB Financial and Systemic Trust, indicating a collaborative approach to compliance and institutional adoption.

These initiatives align with trends such as tokenization of real assets (RWA) and payments through digital currencies, central themes in events like the Banking Symposium 2025.

2. Challenges and Risks

Despite the optimism, there are significant obstacles:

- Legacy of EOS: The historical decline of EOS (falling to 95th place in the rankings) and regulatory issues (such as the $24 million fine from the SEC in 2019) generate distrust. Critics like Douglas Horn, CEO of Goodblock, question the credibility of the project following the controversial ICO.

- Dependence on Partnerships: The integration with exSat and companies like Ceffu is promising but requires flawless execution to avoid technical or regulatory failures.

- Regulation: Despite mentioning compliance with frameworks like MiCA (EU), Vaulta operates in a still uncertain environment, especially with recent tariffs impacting the market.