The Defiant - DeFi Podcast Avalanche DeFi: the Journey to Bring Institutions Onchain
Nov 12, 2025
Explore the dynamic journey of Avalanche as it navigates through market fluctuations, focusing on rebuilding DeFi protocols. Hear about groundbreaking upgrades like Octane and Etna aimed at reducing fees, and the advancements in Interchain Messaging for enhanced blockchain interoperability. Discover how Avalanche is targeting institutional clients by providing tailored Layer 1 solutions and strategizing to draw in traditional finance flows. The emergence of a robust on-chain financial system combines lending, staking, and trading, setting the stage for mainstream adoption.
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Building Through The Bear Market
- Avalanche rebuilt through the bear market by focusing on engineering, not hype.
- Technical upgrades and lower node costs enabled sustainable ecosystem growth.
Projects Rewrote Code And Pivoted
- LFJ rewrote its AMM code and BENQI pivoted to lending during the downturn.
- Teams prioritized sustainability over chasing TVL during the winter.
Lower Costs And Interchain Messaging
- Avalabs reduced the cost to run L1s and added Interchain Messaging to boost growth.
- These changes made the network cheaper, faster, and more interoperable for developers.