Bankless AMA - Hugh Karp of Nexus Mutual
Sep 24, 2020
Hugh Karp, the Founder of Nexus Mutual, dives deep into decentralized insurance, exploring its evolution alongside yield farming. He discusses innovative initiatives like 'shield mining' and the partnership with the Keep project for Bitcoin integration. The conversation highlights the importance of community engagement in decision-making and claims processing. Karp also emphasizes the shift towards sustainable growth and the need for transparent risk management in DeFi, while addressing challenges within the insurance landscape in the blockchain era.
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Yield Farming Craze
- Yield farming is experimental and drives community ownership.
- It's also overly exuberant, with potential for scams and rug pulls.
Shield Mining
- Nexus Mutual's shield mining incentivizes staking on specific projects.
- It bootstraps cover for new projects like Keep's TBTC.
Solvency and Risk
- Nexus Mutual isn't fully collateralized to function like insurance.
- Diversification and the law of large numbers mitigate risk.