DeFi Decoded

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest John Wu, President of Ava Labs. Listen in as they discuss John’s journey from traditional finance to crypto, the potential for tokenization in financial services and accelerating stablecoin adoption worldwide, the next big assets that will be brought onchain, Avalanche’s classification and uniqueness, its subnets and how they contrast to Ethereum L2s, its dual mission of targeting both crypto native and enterprise users, key Web3 adoption milestones that have helped pave the way for more firms to join, the roadmap for the next twelve months, and more.

Listen in as Alex and Andrew discuss the U.S. presidential election outcome and its market impact, the repricing of legacy DeFi protocols, the contrast between markets and polls this election cycle, achievable crypto initiatives with the new administration, the election’s role in advancing Web3 compared to other factors, exciting subsectors in the ecosystem, enterprise crypto adoption and associated onchain friction points, how Web3 gaming can drive mainstream adoption, and more.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Matt Bartlett, Head of Web3 at VanEck and CEO of SegMint. Listen in as they discuss Matt's background and journey into the space, VanEck's suite of crypto products and Web3 initiatives, including the fractionalized NFT marketplace SegMint and tokenized collectibles, the potential for tokens to drive the next wave of financial innovation, VanEck's focus areas in Web3, SegMint's Lock and Key Model, VanEck's crypto predictions, NFT’s growing traction but waning sentiment, key catalysts for the NFT market, and more!

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Chris Yin, Founder & CEO of Plume. Listen in as they discuss the real-world asset (RWA) thesis, the benefits of bringing assets onchain and the exciting new possibilities it unlocks, the various subsets within the RWA market and how they work behind the scenes, bootstrapping liquidity for emerging asset classes, verifying the authenticity of assets not on blockchain networks, Plume’s role within the RWA space and its ecosystem metrics, key growth drivers for the RWA market in the year ahead, and more!

Alex and Andrew discuss the recent surge in the crypto market, particularly in Bitcoin, and how it could be attributed to a shift in market sentiment and more favorable regulatory conditions. Trump's improved election odds and Kamala Harris's interest in crypto are also seen as positive influences. The FTX bankruptcy case concluded with a favorable outcome for users, with creditors set to receive 118% of their funds. The introduction of options on ETFs early next year is expected to boost investor interest and demand for crypto. Although a bull run is anticipated, cautious sentiment remains due to previous market cycles, and experts recommend setting preset sell prices to avoid potential losses. The market may see a rise in alternative layer twos, Solana competitors, meme coins, decentralized AI, and DeFi projects, while Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to underperform mid-cycle but recover towards the end. This recovery could be a warning sign of market dynamics shifting, especially with the growing competition from meme coins drawing attention away from projects with strong fundamentals.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss a crypto market roundup, major catalysts that could ignite the next leg of the bull market, potential risks that could counter these catalysts, the actual impact the U.S. election outcome will have on the industry, the memecoin supercycle thesis, and more.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Yannik Schrade, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcium. Listen in as they discuss what Arcium is building and its importance for public blockchain networks, how it compares to traditional L1s, its relationship to zero-knowledge proofs, the new use cases it unlocks for decentralized AI, how it works from a technical perspective, value capture within the decentralized infrastructure stack, enabling specialized uses of DePIN, and more.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Alfred Tom, Executive Director and Board Member of OMA3. Listen in as they discuss the core differences between an open and closed metaverse, Alfred’s journey into the space, OMA3’s 100+ members and their reasons for joining the consortium, the complexities involved in building metaverse standards, the value and benefits of interoperability, the future liquidity hub of the metaverse, best practices for collaborating on standards, Wivity's relationship with OMA3, the best-equipped network for the metaverse, and more!

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi. Listen in as they discuss the impact of rate cuts on the crypto market in the near and long term, the current phase of the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, Arthur Hayes’ thesis on an imminent market collapse, the potential liquidity effect if China distributes a fresh stimulus package, the deteriorating ETH/BTC ratio, the current state of Ethereum and reasons for its poor performance and sentiment, the role reflexivity plays in cryptoasset valuations, and more.

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Andrei Poliakov, Founder of APX Lending. Listen in as they discuss the state of the crypto market and what’s next, the extreme bearish sentiment that has emerged, the level of demand for crypto-backed loans, an overview of APX Lending and its various offerings, its key counterparties and liquidity providers, how it’s managing risk to grow sustainably, where leverage will come from and its potential impact moving forward, how APX Lending is future-proofing its business, its long-term vision, and more!