Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn

Ostium co-founder, Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn, discusses integrating perpetual swaps with real-world assets, challenges in onchain data systems, and predictions for the future in the crypto space. The episode covers the convergence of macroeconomics and cryptocurrency post-COVID, on-chain trading challenges, and the importance of partnerships for accessing low latency pricing data.

Kaledora Fontana Kiernan-Linn, Co-Founder of Ostium Labs, dives into the intersection of finance and innovative trading solutions. She discusses the flexibility of their trading model and how it leverages institutional liquidity. Kaledora illustrates the concept of 'perpification' and the unique noncustodial perp market for commodities. The conversation explores overcoming technical challenges to onboard real-world assets and the significance of swift decision-making in the startup ecosystem. Gain insights on how decentralized finance is reshaping trading strategies and user engagement.