Luke Youngblood
Founder of Moonwell Finance, an open lending application on Base. Previously worked at Coinbase, helping launch staking products and a patent for delegating from cold storage.
Top 5 podcasts with Luke Youngblood
Ranked by the Snipd community
30 snips
Aug 29, 2025 • 1h 29min
Why These DeFi Builders Are Betting It All on Coinbase’s L2, Base - Ep. 894
Alex Cutler, co-founder of Aerodrome Finance, and Luke Youngblood, founder of Moonwell Finance, dive into the transformative potential of Coinbase's Layer 2, Base. They discuss how Base could redefine token distribution, making it possible to reach 100M+ users effortlessly. The conversation tackles the sustainability of DeFi, the centrality of exchanges in asset trading, and the complications of liquidity fragmentation. They also speculate on the future of trading sequencing and the need for fairer market practices that enhance speed and user experience.
10 snips
Jun 28, 2024 • 37min
Why Coinbase's new smart wallet could be a watershed moment for crypto UX
Former Coinbase employee Luke Youngblood discusses how smart wallets can revolutionize crypto onboarding, making it easier for over a billion people to access the onchain economy. He also talks about Moonwell's mission to democratize finance globally and the security benefits of smart wallets.
6 snips
Jun 7, 2024 • 40min
UNCHAINED: How Coinbase Might Bring 1 Billion People On-Chain Using Its Smart Wallet
Learn how Coinbase is revolutionizing on-chain transactions with its new smart wallet, featuring key guest Luke Youngblood. Discover the advantages of smart wallets over traditional ones, how Moonwell is targeting non-crypto DeFi users in Africa and Asia, and the innovative strategies Coinbase is using to subsidize gas costs and drive on-chain adoption. Plus, get insights on recent crypto industry updates and controversies.
5 snips
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 34min
The Future of Base DeFi With Aerodrome, Morpho, and Moonwell | Livestream
Join Alexander, a core contributor at Dromos Labs, as he delves into Aerodrome's tokenomics and Coinbase integrations. Merlin Egalité, co-founder of Morpho, shares insights on fixed-rate lending and how Morpho is set to attract institutional adoption. Luke Youngblood, founder of Moonwell, discusses innovative offerings like the MAMO agent and Moonwell's pivot to Base, enhancing liquidity and risk curation. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of DeFi, focusing on collaboration and opportunities within this transformative space.
Jun 7, 2024 • 43min
How Coinbase Might Bring 1 Billion People Onchain Using Its Smart Wallet - Ep. 657
Luke Youngblood, a founding contributor to the borrowing and lending protocol Moonwell, dives into Coinbase's revolutionary smart wallet. He explains how these wallets enhance security while making on-chain transactions easier for users. Youngblood discusses Coinbase's approach to subsidizing gas fees and improving mobile accessibility, especially for users in developing regions. He also highlights how Moonwell differentiates itself within the DeFi space, aiming to attract non-crypto users with user-friendly financial products.
