The Edge Podcast

Jupiter Lend and The DeFi Kingmaker Partnership with Fluid

Aug 22, 2025
Guest
Kash Dhanda
Guest
Samyak Jain
In this engaging discussion, Samyak Jain, co-founder of Instadapp and Fluid, and Kash Dhanda, a core contributor at Jupiter, delve into their groundbreaking partnership. They unveil the upcoming public launch of Jupiter Lend, which will revolutionize lending and borrowing on the Solana blockchain. The duo shares insights on innovative financial tools including unique vaults, simplified user experiences, and enhanced liquidity strategies. They also highlight the significance of collaboration in driving DeFi innovation, making it a must-listen for crypto enthusiasts.
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ANECDOTE

Longstanding Personal Ties Sparked The Deal

  • Samyak Jain and Meow have a seven-year history dating back to a Kyber grant that helped kickstart Instadapp.
  • That early trust and friendship led to recurring collaboration and paved the way for Fluid–Jupiter cooperation.
INSIGHT

Jupiter Evolved Into A DeFi Super‑App

  • Jupiter repositioned from a DEX aggregator into a DeFi super-app offering wallets, spot, perps, portfolio and more.
  • Adding lending filled a major product gap to complete its super-app vision.
INSIGHT

Math And Algorithms Drove Fluid's Traction

  • Fluid's growth came from algorithmic and capital-efficiency innovations like smart debt and smart collateral.
  • Those primitives improved LTVs, rates, and DEX depth without heavy marketing.
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