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Jul 28, 2022 • 16min
15-minute fundamentals with Connext | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we interview core protocol contributors & together dive into the details behind the charts available on Token Terminal. In this episode, we dive into the current state of Connext with Founder & CTO Rahul Sethuram.
Connext's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/connext
Site: https://www.connext.network/
Docs: https://docs.connext.network/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnextNetwork
Rahul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/RHLSTHRM
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jul 26, 2022 • 31min
Full interview with Hazard — CEO of Rook | Token Terminal
The extended version of our 15-minute fundamentals interview with Hazard from Rook. In this interview, we break down Rook's operating model and learn about the drivers behind the data you can see on Token Terminal's charts. We discuss MEV, Keepers, business model, tokenomics, treasury, etc. Tune in for the latest on Rook and the plans for its future with the project's CEO Hazard.
Rook's Dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/rook
Rook: https://www.rook.fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rook
Hazard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/0x81B
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jul 26, 2022 • 17min
15-minute fundamentals with Rook | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we break down the business of a crypto project and learn about the drivers behind the data you can see on Token Terminal's charts. In this episode, we dive into the current state of Rook with CEO hazard.
This is a summary of our full discussion with hazard. If you want to learn more about: Keepers, Rook's user composition, protocol revenue, and tokenomics, you can head over to watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/i8lfhmCSoOc
Rook's Dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/rook
Rook: https://www.rook.fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rook
Hazard's Twitter: https://twitter.com/0x81B
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jul 19, 2022 • 25min
Full interview with Joe Flanagan from Maple Finance (July update) | Token Terminal
The extended version of our 15-minute fundamentals interview with Joe Flanagan from Maple Finance. In this interview, we discuss everything that has happened over the last three months including launching xMPL staking, and expanding to Solana. Tune in for the latest on Maple Finance and the plans for its future.
Maple's Dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/pr...
Maple Finance: https://www.maple.finance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplefinance
Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/joe_defi
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jul 19, 2022 • 17min
15-minute fundamentals with Maple Finance | Espisode 2 (July update) | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we break down the business of a crypto project and learn about the drivers behind the data you can see on Token Terminal's charts. In our second episode with Maple Finance, we discuss everything that has happened over the last three months, including launching xMPL staking and expanding to Solana. Tune in for the latest on Maple Finance and the plans for its future with the project's Co-Founder Joe Flanagan.
Maple's Dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/pr...
Maple Finance: https://www.maple.finance/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maplefinance
Joe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/joe_defi
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jul 12, 2022 • 17min
15-minute fundamentals with DeFi Saver | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we interview core protocol contributors & together dive into the details behind the charts available on Token Terminal. In this episode, we dive into the current state of DeFi Saver with Co-founder Nenad Palinkasevic.
DeFi Saver's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/defi-saver
Site: https://defisaver.com/
Docs: https://docs.defisaver.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeFiSaver
Nenad's Twitter: https://twitter.com/npalinkasevic
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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📩 Subscribe to our Newsletter: ► https://tokenterminal.substack.com/
Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jun 20, 2022 • 16min
15-minute fundamentals with Polygon | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we interview core protocol contributors and together dive into the details behind the charts available on TokenTerminal. In this episode, we dive into the current state of Polygon with Aishwary Gupta.
Polygon's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/pr...
Polygon: Site: https://polygon.technology/
Docs: https://docs.polygon.technology/
witter: https://twitter.com/0xPolygon
Aishwary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crypto_Wildwest
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jun 17, 2022 • 27min
Full interview with Jacob Blish from Lido Finance | Token Terminal
The extended version of our 15-minute fundamentals interview with Jacob Blish from Lido Finance. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Lido's business, growth drivers, bottlenecks, future roadmap, and the complex topic of whether certain liquid staking protocols are becoming centralizing forces.
Lido's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/lido-finance
Site: https://lido.fi/
Docs: https://docs.lido.fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LidoFinance
Jacob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaingenius
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jun 17, 2022 • 16min
15-minute fundamentals with Lido Finance | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we break down the business of a crypto project and learn about the drivers behind the data you can see on Token Terminal's charts. In this episode, we dive into the current state of Lido Finance with Head of Business Development Jacob Blish.
Lido's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/lido-finance
Site: https://lido.fi/
Docs: https://docs.lido.fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LidoFinance
Jacob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chaingenius
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Jun 10, 2022 • 17min
15-minute fundamentals with dYdX | Token Terminal
In 15-minute fundamentals, we break down the business of a crypto project and learn about the drivers behind the data you can see on Token Terminal's charts. In this episode, we dive into the current state of dYdX with Corey Miller.
dYdX's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/dydx
Site: https://dydx.exchange/
Docs: https://docs.dydx.exchange/#general
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dYdX
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/dydx
Corey: https://twitter.com/coreyj_miller
Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions 🙌
📊 Token Terminal platform: ► https://www.tokenterminal.com/
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Crypto redefines the way businesses are built and operated. Token Terminal gives you the tools to evaluate and track the most promising projects.
The information provided in this episode does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice and you should not treat any of our website's content as such. Token Terminal does not recommend that any cryptocurrency or token should be bought, sold, or held by you. Do conduct your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.