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Darshan Vaidya (Credora) on Risk Management and Credit Markets (EP.445)
Aug 21, 2023
Darshan Vaidya, founder of Credora, discusses the crypto credit markets, risk management in tradfi versus crypto markets, and Credora's approach to protect customers from idiosyncratic risk. They also talk about the challenges and solutions in accessing credit in the crypto market, scalability and transparency in capital deployment, the need for more banks and regulatory clarity in the industry, and the profit motive for banks in the crypto market.
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Quick takeaways
- The creation of Credora aims to facilitate credit in the crypto lending market by leveraging real-time data for effective creditworthiness assessment.
- Vaidya envisions a more efficient and scalable crypto lending market with enhanced market structure and varied lending options.
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Overview of Darshan Vaidya's Background and the Creation of Kirdora
In this podcast episode, Darshan Vaidya discusses his journey into the crypto lending space. Coming from a background in traditional financial markets, Vaidya saw an opportunity in the crypto space and became one of the first market makers on Deribit. However, he faced challenges in scaling his funds due to the need for credit and risk management. This led to the creation of Kirdora, a credit intelligence platform that aims to facilitate credit in a more transparent and seamless way. Kirdora leverages real-time data without compromising the privacy and security of the underlying information, enabling lenders to assess creditworthiness effectively.
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