

Why the Founders of Aave and Sky Are Still Bullish on Ethereum DeFi - Ep. 781
15 snips Feb 11, 2025
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, and Rune Christensen, co-founder of Sky, delve into their bullish outlook on Ethereum's DeFi scene. They discuss the possible renaissance in DeFi and how challenges in user adoption persist. Stani argues Ethereum innovation trails behind while Rune defends Sky's choice to deploy its stablecoin on Solana. Excitingly, they explore how AI might revamp governance and risk management in DeFi. Don’t miss their candid views on competition and the future of decentralized finance!
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DeFi Growth Metrics
- DeFi growth is linked to market cycles, with TVL fluctuating based on asset valuations.
- Stablecoin usage in DeFi and institutional adoption are better growth indicators than TVL.
Ethereum's DeFi Advantage
- Ethereum offers a robust DeFi building environment with tooling that other ecosystems lack.
- This tooling is essential for building secure and resilient protocols, making Ethereum attractive for developers.
Solana vs. Aave
- Solana Foundation President, Lily Liu, claimed a Solana-based product, Camino, surpasses Aave.
- This sparked debate as Camino offers similar features but is less mature than Aave v3.