Jeff Yan, Co-founder of Hyperliquid Labs, discusses his journey in the crypto world and the vision behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange. He emphasizes the importance of designing platforms with real user experience in mind, rather than catering to traditional VC funding. The conversation highlights how Hyperliquid aims to redefine decentralized finance by fostering community and innovation. Jeff also critiques traditional funding models and shares insights on the evolving landscape of crypto, advocating for ethical practices that instill user trust.
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DeFi Funding Flaws
Traditional DeFi funding models prioritize market makers over real users.
This approach often leaves early users with fewer benefits.
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From Quant Trader to Crypto Founder
Jeff Yan, Hyperliquid's co-founder, was a successful quant trader before venturing into crypto.
He scaled his trading system to become one of the biggest players in high-frequency market making.
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Focus on User Experience
Focus on improving the user experience to encourage crypto adoption.
Most people prioritize usability over ideology, so build a better product.
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Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders.
Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional VC funding structures.
In this episode, we explore:
-Who is Jeff? His journey to Hyperliquid Labs
-Building DeFi for users, not VCs
-The importance of real user experience in crypto
-How Hyperliquid Labs is redefining finance
-Why traditional funding models hurt DeFi platforms
-The role of community in building success
-Lessons from trading and finance
-How Hyperliquid Labs enables true innovation in crypto
-The future of decentralized finance
And much more!
If you're interested in the future of crypto and DeFi built with a user-first approach, this episode is a must-watch!
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0:00 Trailer
1:27 Please Subscribe
1:49 Our Valued Sponsors
2:25 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Finance Vision
5:32 From Scripts to Hyperliquid Labs
9:55 Improving DeFi User Experience
12:12 Crypto Speculation vs. Value
14:02 Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders
16:29 Quant Trading to Impact
19:26 Hyperliquid Labs Unique Value Proposition
21:58 Building vs. Exploring
23:25 The Value of Struggle
26:34 Crypto World Fascination
30:37 DVIN Labs
31:00 From Profit to Purpose
33:40 What is Hyperliquid Labs?
36:02 Community-Driven Crypto Innovation
42:43 The Scam Token Dilemma
46:59 Rewarding Real Innovation
50:36 Innovating Crypto Infrastructure
55:40 Builder Codes Explained
59:09 Localized Solutions in Crypto
1:02:17 Hyperliquid Labs Role in Cryptos Future
1:05:19 Non-Consensus Beliefs
1:07:00 Taking Things Less Personally
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