The Rollup Why 2025 Is DeFi's Institutional Breakout Year with Corey Caplan from Dolomite
Aug 1, 2025
Corey Caplan, co-founder of Dolomite, dives into the transformative landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). He discusses how money markets are evolving into full-service prime brokerages, focusing on unique efficiencies for survival. Corey highlights the shift from empty promises to genuine value in DeFi, driven by institutional interest. The conversation covers the challenges of user experience, the necessity for multi-chain interactions, and innovative models like Asset Runes that add real utility to platforms. This evolution promises a bright future for DeFi in 2025!
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Corey's Crypto Start
- Corey Caplan started in crypto in 2015 by accepting Bitcoin payments after PayPal cut him off.
- This early experience sparked his deep involvement in the crypto industry since then.
DeFi Specializes by Chain
- DeFi specializes uniquely on each chain, much like local Uber deployments have different cultures.
- Chains establish their identities through specific apps and liquidity, creating niches that attract users.
Favor Composability Over Isolation
- Prioritize composability over owning an entire blockchain stack for better liquidity and risk management.
- Avoid building isolated verticals that lose proximity to crucial liquidity and atomic liquidation capabilities.