Joe Flanagan, Co-founder of Maple Finance, and Martin de Rijke, Head of Growth, dive into the world of decentralized finance. They discuss how Maple bridges the gap between DeFi lenders and institutional borrowers to create real yields for stablecoin holders. The duo highlights innovative products like Syrup USDC, which offers compounding yields, and explores the dynamic strategies involving fixed and variable rates. They emphasize the potential of institutional interest in DeFi and the importance of adapting to a rapidly evolving financial landscape.