Decentralized Finance: Collateral and Mentor Selection

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Exploring collateral, governance, and mentor selection in decentralized finance systems. Discussing the significance of loan-to-value ratios, the role of mentors in protocol launches, and the importance of decentralized collateral management. Emphasizing transparency, risk diversification, and the evolving role of validators in safeguarding collateral in the DeFi ecosystem.

In this week's interview we are joined by Luca, CEO & Co-Founder of M^0 Labs to discuss their new crypto dollar product called M. Luca shares insights into the M minting and redemption process, the unique two-token governance system employed by M0, and his long-term vision for the protocol. He also delves into the importance of governance in ensuring the longevity and stability of the M token, and how M0 aims to incentivize active participation in the decision-making process. Luca emphasizes M0's goal of becoming a decentralized bank for DeFi, providing a transparent and distributed collateral pool for a stable crypto dollar. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(3:23) M Minting & Redeeming

(13:17) Collateral & Gov Design

(30:43) Wormhole Ad

(31:21) Pear Ad

(31:46) Marinade Ad

(32:25) Avalanche Ad

(33:07) GTM for Onchain Utilization

(47:16) 2 Token Governance System

(1:01:55) 5 Year Vision

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