TEE-powered infrastructure reflects a shift in how institutions can practically engage with public blockchains, introducing a programmable confidentiality layer that complements existing chains. This model preserves the performance, liquidity, and composability of open networks while enabling private execution where transparency breaks down. Across settlement, onboarding, and compliance, the pattern is consistent: sensitive logic is executed offchain within enclaves, the blockchain records only the minimum attested outputs required for correctness, and regulators retain a clear path for selective oversight. As Oasis, Phala, and others continue deploying these systems, the broader crypto landscape is evolving from privacy as an add-on to privacy as an architectural primitive. Institutions no longer need to choose between full transparency and complete trust in centralized intermediaries; instead, they can adopt hybrid workflows where enclaves enforce confidentiality and chains enforce correctness. If successful, this model positions TEEs as a foundational component of the next generation of institutional DeFi, enabling capital markets, tokenized assets, and regulated financial products to operate onchain with the privacy and accountability they require.