Bankless AMA with Tascha from Alpha Finance
Feb 18, 2021
Dive into the world of DeFi with insights from Alpha Finance’s Project Lead. Discover how she transitioned from investment banking to pioneering innovative products like Alpha Homora. Learn about the challenges of yield farming and the significance of mathematical skills in driving innovation. Unpack the launch of synthetic stocks and how they might integrate with Alpha’s ecosystem. Plus, get the scoop on Alpha X’s unique features and the benefits of community engagement for future growth!
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Tasha's DeFi Journey
- Tasha, from Alpha Finance, transitioned from a traditional finance background to the DeFi space.
- She started with a tech investment banking role, moved to product management, then to blockchain, and finally to DeFi.
Alpha Finance's Mission
- Alpha Finance is a DeFi lab focused on building an ecosystem of DeFi products from the beginning.
- They prioritize maximizing user returns while minimizing risks, ultimately aiming to reform traditional finance.
Math as a Competitive Advantage
- Alpha Finance prioritizes math and coding skills when building its products.
- Nipun, co-founder and CTO, ranked third in the global mathematics Olympiad, ensuring parameters are well-designed and safe.