Eugene Chen

Eugene Chen, CEO of Ellipsis Labs, and Merlin Egalite, co-founder of Morpho, dive into the revitalization of DeFi in the U.S., fueled by newfound regulatory clarity. They discuss the U.S. dollar's overwhelming presence in the stablecoin market and the hurdles facing foreign currencies. The duo reflects on shifting perceptions of U.S. regulation, emphasizing compliance and global financial dynamics. Insights on tokenization and the future of DeFi within traditional finance frameworks reveal a promising horizon for decentralized systems.

Eugene Chen, co-founder of Ellipsis Labs, shares his insights on improving Solana's market structure. He discusses innovative projects like Atlas, Phoenix, and SolFi, emphasizing the need for quality product development. The conversation dives into the complexities of market dynamics, exploring market-making innovations and the impact of Miner Extractable Value (MEV) on retail investors. Eugene also highlights the strategic advantages of perpetual contracts and new automated market makers aimed at enhancing token launch efficiency. Tune in for fresh ideas on boosting user experience!

Eugene Chen, co-founder of Ellipses Labs, Phoenix Protocol, and Umbra Research, discusses Solana's local fee markets, MEV on Solana, app-specific MEV, Solana's DeFi risk, Phoenix's limit order book, and the importance of understanding infrastructure for app developers.

Eugene Chen, co-founder of Ellipses Labs, Phoenix Protocol, and Umbra Research, discusses the limitations of Solana's local fee markets and proposes potential solutions. They also explore MEV on Solana, app-specific MEV, Solana's DeFi risk, Phoenix's limit order book, and the importance of understanding infrastructure for app developers.

Eugene Chen, co-founder of Ellipsis Labs, and Doug Colkitt, co-founder of Crocodile Labs, discuss the evolving world of onchain trading and DEX designs, exploring factors like gas costs, latency, and modular "hooks". They debate the advantages of taking DEX components offchain and discuss the end game of DEX design.