The Milk Road Show

Tariffs Paused, Crypto Reacts & Why DeFi Gets Ignored w/ Kain Warwick

Apr 10, 2025
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Kain Warwick
Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, discusses the volatile world of decentralized finance (DeFi) amidst recent economic turbulence. He explores how tariffs impact the market and shares a bold prediction that DeFi could thrive when the bulls return. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by DeFi in attracting users and the importance of regulatory clarity. Warwick also highlights innovative solutions to enhance user experience, emphasizing the need for DeFi to innovate to maintain relevance in a competitive landscape.
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ADVICE

Avoid Leverage in Volatile Markets

  • Avoid leverage in crypto positions to prevent being shaken out by market volatility.
  • A long-term conviction with comfortable spot holdings helps endure wild market swings.
INSIGHT

DeFi Needs High Variance Yields

  • Most crypto users seek high variance returns, not stable low yields offered by many DeFi products.
  • DeFi must balance innovative high-yield approaches to attract and retain this audience.
ADVICE

Give Early Token Access

  • To revive interest, novel DeFi protocols should provide early token access to users.
  • Innovative token distribution, like airdrops, can create powerful growth flywheels.
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