The Slow Hunch

MC Lader & Marvin Ammori (Uniswap)

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Aug 27, 2025
In this discussion, MC Lader, President and COO of Uniswap Labs, and Marvin Ammori, Chief Legal Officer, dive into the intersection of technology and financial empowerment. They reflect on their experiences in building Uniswap and advocate for decentralized finance while addressing regulatory challenges. The duo draws parallels between the net neutrality movements and today’s crypto landscape, emphasizing the transformative potential of stablecoins and their vision for a future where open finance reshapes global economic access.
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INSIGHT

Technology As Power Shifter

  • Technology redistributes power by widening access to networks and financial infrastructure.
  • Who controls technology determines who gains economic and social power.
ANECDOTE

From Net Neutrality To Crypto Counsel

  • Marvin described his path from net neutrality fights to buying Bitcoin and engaging activists.
  • That activism led him to join decentralized internet projects and later Uniswap Labs.
INSIGHT

Money Changes The Open-Layer Dynamics

  • Crypto mirrors the open internet as an open layer above existing incumbents, but money raises distinct risks.
  • Financial rails face more regulatory friction and higher switching costs than attention markets.
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