Rune Christensen is the Founder of MakerDAO and one of the pioneers of the DeFi space. As one of the earliest DeFi protocols, Maker set precedents for tokenomics, governance, and use cases. Maker is setting new precedents with the recent announcement of Société Générale's proposal for a Maker loan using bond tokens. As a thought leader in Crypto, Rune has had some fascinating takes lately on the plausibility of a multichain future, as well as how incentives can turn DAI into a clean money. From maximalism to environmentalism, this conversation explores it all. ------ 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/  🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST: http://podcast.banklesshq.com/  ------ 📣 ZERION | Your Gateway to the Metaverse! https://bankless.cc/Zerion  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 💰 GEMINI | FIAT & CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://bankless.cc/go-gemini​  💧LIDO | DECENTRALIZED STAKING https://bankless.cc/Matcha  👻 AAVE | LEND & BORROW ASSETS https://bankless.cc/aave  🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING https://bankless.cc/UniGrants  ------ Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro 7:00 Rune Christensen of MakerDAO 12:20 Société Générale 20:32 Why Maker? 23:48 Criticizing the Multi-Chain World 41:19 Optimizing for Home 49:06 On Maximalism 58:13 Nativity and Monetary Premium 1:07:47 Does Decentralization Matter? 1:12:53 Multi-Chain Propaganda 1:20:00 Maker as Clean Money 1:29:56 Aligning Human & Market Values 1:41:05 Environmental Economic Crisis 1:46:26 How Maker Gets Clean 1:53:24 Narratives 2:02:41 Solarpunk Tokenomics 2:09:53 Updates on DeFi 2:12:12 Closing & Disclaimers ------ Resources: Rune on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RuneKek?s=20  MakerDAO: https://makerdao.com/en/  The Case for Clean Money:  https://twitter.com/RuneKek/status/1445072416598859781?s=20  The L1 Future: https://twitter.com/RuneKek/status/1436454065760788483?s=20  ----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/bankless-disclosures 

Rune Christensen, the mastermind behind MakerDao, discusses the intricacies of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, subdows and their role in scaling DAOs, challenges and dynamics within DAOs, farming sub-doubt tokens, the restructuring of core units into projects, and the creation of sub-DAOs in Maker and Flywheel. He also explores the importance of support and funding for DAOs and Maker's pioneering role in the crypto space.

Stani Kulechov, a DeFi innovator behind the Aave protocol, and Rune Christensen, co-founder of MakerDAO, dive into the dynamic world of decentralized finance. They discuss the rise of Sky Aave Force and the importance of collaboration in DeFi, highlighting how institutional interest is reshaping the landscape. The duo explores innovative product designs and brand strategies that appeal to younger audiences, signaling a cultural shift in the crypto realm. They also share insights into the ongoing 'DeFi Renaissance' defined by community engagement and sustainable economic models.

Rune Christensen, Co-founder of Sky and a pivotal figure in DeFi, discusses the launch of Sky's USDS stablecoin on Solana. He explores the shift from Ethereum to Solana, citing its scalability benefits and user engagement innovations. The conversation also touches on decentralization challenges, liquidity incentives, and the unique futarchy governance model for DAOs, which could revolutionize decision-making with AI. Tune in for insights on the future of decentralized finance and the evolving landscape of stablecoins.

Rune Christensen, Co-Founder of MakerDAO, discusses crypto adoption in Turkey, regulatory challenges, the potential collapse of the dollar, decentralized stable coins, and increasing participation in DeFi governance.