Cindy Leow, co-founder of Drift Protocol, shares insights on their innovative Solana-based decentralized exchange that offers high-leverage trading options. She delves into the implications of using 50x leverage and discusses risk management strategies. Meanwhile, David Han analyzes the effects of recent political events in South Korea on crypto exchanges and the shift in investor sentiment. The conversation also touches on the rising interest in altcoins as retail traders return to the market, showcasing the dynamic nature of today's crypto landscape.

Cindy Leow, co-founder of the leading DeFi platform Drift, and Joanna Zeng, CEO of Soon, team up with Dovey Wan from Primitive Ventures for a spirited debate on blockchain ecosystems. They explore the stark contrasts between Eastern and Western markets, sharing personal challenges that shape investment strategies. The discussion highlights the importance of cultural insights in innovation, the pivotal role of stablecoins, and the need for tailored marketing approaches to bridge the East-West divide in the crypto world.

Guests Cindy Leow & Chris Heaney discuss building Solana's largest perps DEX, effective design of points programs in the crypto ecosystem, advantages of SLANA and integration with Drift, light vs. advanced mode in platform UI, community governance through a DAO, democratizing market making strategies on Circuit Platform, and evolution in the DeFi landscape.