

What’s Actually Working Onchain? | Ali & Cedo
7 snips Jun 16, 2025
Dive into the innovations of Initia appchains and learn about the intricacies of under-collateralized lending in crypto. Discover the clash between Continuous Limit Order Books and Automated Market Makers, and explore the burgeoning Bitcoin DeFi sector on Aptos. Tune in as the hosts discuss unique challenges of decentralized finance and the evolving landscape of trading protocols. Plus, insights into meme coin trading and the significance of token economics in today's market. It's a captivating exploration of what's truly working onchain!
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The "Revenue Meta" Misconception
- "Revenue meta" is a misleading term for sustainable business building in crypto.
- Profitability is basic business, not a hype cycle or novel strategy.
Learning DeFi by Doing
- Cedo shared learning DeFi through active engagement helped him beyond formal education.
- Many DeFi systems fail before innovative ideas like Hyperliquid emerge from the ashes.
CLOBs Outperform AMMs for Perps
- Perpetual DEXs benefit from central limit order books (CLOBs) over AMMs for scalable order management.
- Hybrid models combining CLOB and AMM aspects hold promise but current AMMs have limitations for perp trading.