Inside the Hutt Evgeny Gokhberg (Re7 Capital): Role of DeFi Risk Curators and How Lending Protocols are Evolving
May 8, 2024
Evgeny Gokhberg from Re7 Capital discusses DeFi risk curators, liquidity provisioning, technical diligence, and launching MetaMorpho vault. They explore the evolving role of lending protocols, operational setup at Re7, and lessons learned in DeFi investments.
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Evgeny's Career Path
- Evgeny Gokhberg worked in traditional finance at Spotify, UBS, and Deutsche Bank.
- He transitioned to the blockchain world in 2014-15, initially focusing on enterprise solutions.
DeFi Liquidity's Importance
- DeFi liquidity providers, like traditional banks, are crucial for market functionality.
- They solve the "chicken and egg" problem of attracting users by ensuring good prices.
Stablecoin Yield Strategy
- Re7 Capital views stablecoin investments as a fixed income portfolio, managing risk across various protocols.
- Investors earn yield as Re7 acts as an on-chain market maker, getting paid when people utilize their capital.