TradFi to DeFi

This is a recording of our weekly community call which happens every Friday at 3 PM EST. This episode was recorded February 4, 2022. Today we take a sigh of relief as markets are recovering. But for how long? We also discuss the Wormhole bridge hack, trading behavior, gamefi, NFTs, and more. What is TradFi to DeFi? TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced. What is our mission? As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. How can I get involved? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradFitoDeFi Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uqjzvJEeYc

In episode 1 of the TradFi to DeFi podcast, we dive into three important ideas that make crypto and the DeFi ecosystem special:  decentralization,  permissionlessness, and  censorship resistance.  What makes crypto different than the legacy financial system? What are some of the philosophies underlying this new technology? And how does it provide a better way to engage with financial tools? We discuss this and more! Timestamps: 1:10 What does decentralization mean? 2:48 How does decentralization tie into crypto? 3:20 "Centralization came first..." 4:25 Comparing centralization to internet 5:32 Concept of disintermediating 6:58 Decentralized Finance = Permissionless 7:50 Permissionless means you can easily earn on an ecosystem without any other interaction from anyone else. Be your own boss. 9:40 Permissionless also infers being open source 11:38 How decentralized finance assist in second and third world companies 12:39 DeFi is Censorship resistant 14:20 Centralization ultimately limits spending, a censorship resistant economy does not 14:46 Censorship resistance also means you can't be censored for freedom of speech, medical views, political views 17:04 We can have a better economic ecosystem What is TradFi to DeFi? TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced. What is our mission? As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. How can I get involved? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradFitoDeFi Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uqjzvJEeYc

This is a recording of our weekly community call which happens every Friday at 3 PM EST. Depending on when you listen to this, the content may be dated. In today's call, we discuss the drama surrounding the DeFi protocol Wonderland. What events led up to the treasury manager being removed from the project, and what involvement did Wonderland's founder (Dani Sestagalli) have? We cover additional topics such as regulation of DeFi, and how to vet the leadership of emerging DeFi protocols. Article with the background on Wonderland: https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/132340/wonderland-votes-out-quadrigacx-co-founder-sifu-and-is-considering-shutting-down What is TradFi to DeFi? TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced. What is our mission? As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. How can I get involved? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradFitoDeFi Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uqjzvJEeYc

Welcome to TradFi to DeFi! We kickoff our journey into the world of crypto with an overview of the mission and goals of TradFi to DeFi. What does it mean to go from TradFi to DeFi? How did we get started on our journey? What inspires us to live work and play in the world of crypto, DeFi and NFTs?Join us on the journey from TradFi to DeFi! Timestamps: 1:24 What is TradFi to DeFi? 1:43 John's worked in traditional finance for many years, wants to bridge TradFi to DeFi! 2:26 Tyler's story 5:12 We invite you to join the defi revolution 5:56 The direction of TradFi to DeFi 7:41 Conversation rather than a content blast 8:40 Many have gotten jobs and commercial deals through TradFi to DeFi 9:46 TradFi to DeFi will provide insight to the people 10:48 TradFi to DeFi serves as a jumping off point for those eager to learn and engage within this space 11:58 Why are we passionate about crypto? What is TradFi to DeFi? TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced. What is our mission? As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.   How can I get involved? Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TradFitoDeFi Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/uqjzvJEeYc