In this exciting discussion, Jesse Pollack, the Founder of Base, shares insights on fostering a thriving crypto economy. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, talks about revolutionizing the dollar with USDC. Anatoly Yakovenko, founder of Solana, emphasizes resilience in the face of challenges like the FTX collapse. Stani Kulechove discusses the importance of community engagement for success in DeFi. The founders delve into balancing established strategies with innovation and the vital role of adaptability and user feedback in product development.

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Frank DeGods, from the DeGods project, an NFT project that’s recently migrated to Polygon. We also brought on Zhuoxun Yin, Co-Founder and COO of Magic Eden, an NFT marketplace also migrating to Polygon. And last, but certainly not least, we’re also joined by Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of the Aave companies, which is bootstrapping Lens, a social media ecosystem on top of Polygon.   ------ 📣 MetaMask Learn | Learn Web3 with the Leading Web3 Wallet https://bankless.cc/  ------ 🚀 JOIN BANKLESS PREMIUM:  https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/subscribe  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:  🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://bankless.cc/kraken  🦄UNISWAP | ON-CHAIN MARKETPLACE https://bankless.cc/uniswap  ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum  👻 PHANTOM | #1 SOLANA WALLET https://bankless.cc/phantom-waitlist  ------ Topics Covered 0:00 Intro 7:02 Why Polygon? 13:45 Solana vs. Polygon 25:30 NFT Trajectories  35:00 Lens on Other Chains? 41:09 Supernets 43:20 The Lens & Polygon Focal Point 48:10 Ecosystem Metrics  1:00:00 Polygon #3 Community?  1:05:30 Lens, Content, & Metrics 1:12:25 Closing & Disclaimers  ------ Resources: Frank https://twitter.com/frankdegods  Zhuoxun Yin  https://twitter.com/ZhuoxunYin  Stani https://twitter.com/StaniKulechov   ----- 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://www.bankless.com/disclosures 

In this conversation, Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Avara and Aave innovator, dives into thrilling crypto debates. The group speculates on Satoshi Nakamoto's identity, fueled by a new HBO documentary. They discuss Ethereum's potential block time reduction and blob storage expansion to maintain competitiveness. The talk heats up with insights on a Trump whale on PolyMarket and the implications of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, highlighting regulatory pressures on the crypto space and the role of TikTok in shaping market reactions.

Stani Kulechov, CEO of Aave, discusses Aave V4 upgrade proposing cross-chain liquidity unification, Aave's evolution, risk management, GHO stablecoin, liquidation strategies, expanding to non-EVM chains, stablecoin evolution, DeFi institutional adoption, and Aave's future role in the industry.

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.

Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, discusses the evolution of Aave into Avara, including Lens, a Web3 social media protocol. Topics include developer community, monetization in Web3 social, token integration, permissionless systems, competition with Maker, and reaching mainstream.

Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave and a key player in decentralized finance, discusses the potential for Aave to rival financial giants like Goldman Sachs. He dives into how Aave evolved from token incentives to profitability, showcasing its impact on the DeFi landscape. Stani highlights the growing institutional adoption of DeFi and its revolutionary potential in everyday banking. He also addresses the challenges of meeting token holder expectations and the importance of trust and reliability within the space, while teasing exciting future developments for Aave.

Stani Kulechov, founder of Avara and creator of ETHLend (now AAVE), shares his journey into crypto sparked by childhood experiences. He reflects on raising $16M in an ICO and surviving the 2018-19 bear market. Stani candidly discusses the personal costs of his career, including neglecting his health that led to surgery. He also delves into the dynamics of working alongside his wife in the industry. Lastly, he addresses the intriguing question of whether Vitalik Buterin truly hates DeFi, revealing insights into the ethos of the crypto world.

Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Avara, discusses Lens Network's modular architecture for Web3 social app scalability. Topics include onchain media, Lens scaling research, security considerations, tech stack decisions, and developments in Web3 social apps. They explore the migration to Lens Network 2.0 and the shift towards decentralized social platforms.

Stani Kulechov, CEO of Avara, and Alex Gluchowski, Co-Founder & CEO of Matter Labs, discuss the Lens Network on zkSync. Topics include user data control, new monetization opportunities for creators, censorship, real-world use cases, and future developments impacting the onchain creator economy.