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Nov 26, 2024 • 47min

How HOT Protocol Scaled To 26M Wallets Built On NEAR

Peter Volnov is the CoFounder of HOT Labs. In this episode, we learn how HOT Wallet grew to 26 million unique wallets including 10M wallets on the TON blockchain, and why the next generation of crypto users may no longer have to worry about which blockchain they’re using. Discover how HOT Wallet is redefining the crypto user experience through gamification, blockchain-agnostic apps, and a seamless Telegram integration. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Origin of HOT Protocol 7:59 - Where do HOT Wallet users come from? 12:32 - HOT Protocol vs HOT Wallet 15:56 - Telegram is the onramp to new crypto wallet users 20:17 - What apps do HOT wallet users use? 24:44 - Gamifying HOT wallet UX 28:25 - Which chains HOT wallet supports 28:44 - Mantle mid-roll 29:25 - What economic value might NEAR capture from HOT wallet usage? 32:27 - Which chain is home to HOT Protocol and will there be a HOT token? 36:36 - How will the crypto UX change with chain abstraction? 40:44 - Thoughts on Pavel Durov’s arrest 42:14 - Can HOT Protocol make apps blockchain-agnostic? 45:44 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► HOT Labs Website: https://hot-labs.org/ ► HOT Protocol on X/Twitter: https://x.com/hotdao_ ► Peter Volnov on X/Twitter: https://x.com/p_volnov ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 9min

Why The Founder of FanDuel Thinks The Future of Betting Is Onchain

Nigel Eccles is the Founder and former CEO of FanDuel, and now the Founder/CEO at BetHog. In this episode, Nigel shares his journey through the intense regulatory battles that defined FanDuel’s rise, what drew him to crypto despite similar challenges, and why he believes building on a blockchain (Solana) offers the perfect design space for the future of gambling and sports betting. We also explore how BetHog—his new crypto-native casino and sportsbook—sets itself apart from traditional platforms and the unique opportunities building onchain brings to the table. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Background 4:49 - History of DFS battling regulators 8:27 - How did FanDuel ensure regulation didn’t kill DFS? 15:17 - Why does Web3 offer a better design space for betting? 20:38 - What do we need to bring more betting onchain? 24:05 - Thoughts on Polymarket and prediction markets 31:29 - Mantle mid-roll 32:10 - Why Nigel’s a fan of memecoins 39:58 - What is BetHog? 44:15 - What's possible with GambleFi built onchain? 46:40 - Betting on crypto native users vs net new users 48:58 - Why BetHog launched on Solana 52:17 - The challenge vs opportunity as a builder with new networks 59:39 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 1:00:24 - Ideas for community building with BetHog 1:03:17 - Lessons from FanDuel for BetHog 1:07:10 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► BetHog Website: https://www.bethog.com/ ► BetHog on X/Twitter: https://x.com/playBetHog ► BetDEX on X/Twitter: https://x.com/betdexlabs ► Nigel Eccles on X/Twitter: https://x.com/nigeleccles ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 19, 2024 • 36min

YIELD TALKS: First Look at Boros, Pendle’s New Margin Trading for Yields

Dan is the Head of Growth at Pendle Finance. In this Yield Talks, we explore Boros, Pendle’s highly anticipated new protocol for yield trading with margin. Discover how Boros unlocks capital-efficient opportunities for hedging and speculation by enabling leveraged trading on yields, starting with funding rates. We’ll discuss the unique use cases Boros introduces, its role in extending yield trading across DeFi and TradFi, and how it integrates with Pendle’s ecosystem. If you’re curious about the future of onchain yield trading and what this innovation means for DeFi, this episode is for you. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Why Pendle built Boros? 5:00 - Yield trading with margin explained 7:43- Example trading funding rates 11:42 - When will Boros go live and who are the target users? 15:34 - Summer.fi, RedStone Oracle, Puffer Finance mid-roll 17:58 - Will Boros rely on the points meta? 21:45 - Which networks will Boros launch on? 23:56 - Tokenomics tied to Boros 28:01 - Mantle mid-roll 28:42 - Where will Boros value accrue to? 30:34 - Details for airdrop to vePENDLE holders 32:09 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Pendle Website: https://pendle.finance ► Pendle on X/Twitter: https://x.com/pendle_fi ► Dan on X/Twitter: https://x.com/DDangleDan ► Pendle blog post on Boros: https://medium.com/pendle/boros-by-pendle-yield-trading-with-margin-63d026dc7399 ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 38min

Veda: Building The DeFi Earn Network

Sun Raghupahti is the CoFounder and CEO at Veda Labs. In this episode, we dive into how Veda is building the DeFi Earn Network to transform passive yield generation into a simple, secure, and accessible experience. Learn how Veda is breaking down DeFi’s complexities, leading in a new frontier of yield curation and tokenization, and unlocking opportunities across onchain ecosystems. We’ll also explore what it takes to bring DeFi to the masses, the opportunity in interoperability, and why vaults are key to mass adoption. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:14 - What led to building Veda? 6:34 - What is Veda’s mission? 7:04 - Why are vaults and curation so crucial for DeFi? 9:22 - Veda’s breakout moment with ether.fi 14:16 - How will Veda protocol move closer to the end-user? 17:21 - Why do protocols turn to Veda? 21:46 - Which networks does Veda support? 22:57 - Mantle mid-roll 23:38 - What else do we need to take DeFi mainstream? 25:59 - How big can BTC restaking get? 28:21 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 29:06 - Thoughts on AI merging with DeFi products 31:45 - The role of modularity in Veda 34:32 - The opportunity with interoperability 36:12 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Veda Website: https://veda.tech/ ► Veda on X/Twitter: https://x.com/veda_labs ► Sun on X/Twitter: https://x.com/sunandr_ ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad is invested in Veda Labs. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 42min

YIELD TALKS: How To Trade Points For Profits With Rumpel

Kenton Prescott is the Founder of Rumpel. We produce this live recording weekly on Twitter/X, diving deep into the most promising DeFi yields and protocols. In this episode, we’re diving into Rumpel, the first protocol designed to turn your loyalty points into real profits. Rumpel enables users to tokenize and trade offchain loyalty points on secondary markets, unlocking liquidity and new earning potential from the points they've accumulated. Discover how Rumpel lets us as users enter high-yield markets, trade points for cash flow, and even earn yield—all without tying up principal capital. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - The problem with points 3:14 - How do you turn points into tradable tokens? 4:55 - Walkthrough of Rumpel app + implied APRs explained 8:13 - Can users enter points farms via Rumpel? 10:15 - Minting points into tokens + trading tokenized points 14:46 - Sponsor mid-roll 16:50 - Rumpel’s Early Access launch on Ethereum Mainnet 18:01 - Where liquidity to trade Rumpel tokenized points comes from? 26:09 - Can we auto-sell tokenized points from Rumpel Strategies? 28:02 - FBTC mid-roll 28:44 - Thoughts on the points meta in crypto 35:22 - What’s next for Rumpel? 39:53 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Rumpel Website: https://rumpel.xyz/ ► Rumpel on Twitter: https://x.com/rumpellabs ► Kenton on Twitter: https://x.com/KentonPrescott ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of the hosts. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad was an angel investor in Kenton's original project Sense Finance. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 9, 2024 • 56min

NEAR's Vision For Building The User-Owned Internet

Illia Polosukhin is CoFounder at NEAR Protocol and CEO at NEAR Foundation. In this episode, we explore NEAR Protocol's vision for a user-owned internet and how it’s pushing the boundaries for building for crypto x AI applications. Illia shares insights into the protocol’s journey, the development of groundbreaking features like AI-driven governance, and its pioneering sharding technology. Tune in to learn how NEAR innovations could reshape the UX of decentralized applications and radically accelerate a future where user-owned AI improves all of our lives. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:41 - Founding NEAR Protocol and NEAR AI 14:16 - How will we know NEAR’s been successful? 17:04 - How NEAR differentiates from other L1s? 22:46 - How NEAR’s architecture empowers dApps 27:50 - FBTC mid-roll 28:30 - How will the crypto UX be impacted by NEAR’s stack? 30:59 - NEAR’s transition to DAO governance model 33:13 - Illia’s vision for an AI CEO 36:02 - What is user-owned AI? 41:31 - Status of the NEAR AI team 43:22 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 44:07 - NEAR value accrual from AI efforts 45:21 - REDACTED conference 50:08 - Thoughts on regulation in the face of a user-owned Internet 54:23 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► NEAR Website: https://near.org/ ► NEAR on X/Twitter: https://x.com/nearprotocol ► Illia on X/Twitter: https://x.com/ilblackdragon ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 55min

Moonwell's Comeback Story: Building DeFi For Everyone On Base

Luke Youngblood is a Founding Contributor at Moonwell. In this episode, we explore Moonwell’s comeback story and its mission to make DeFi accessible for everyone on Base. The Moonwell team shares how they’re building a secure, user-friendly platform that brings newcomers and seasoned users together, while tackling the unique challenges of the Base L2. Tune in for insights into their roadmap, partnerships, and vision for democratizing DeFi! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Working at Coinbase + starting Moonwell 6:54 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s onchain future 10:43 - Moonwell’s comeback building on Base 16:16 - Base’s path to decentralization 21:07 - Moonwell’s mission and differentiation 24:29 - Mantle mid-roll 25:10 - Moonwell demo 32:28 - Are PWA’s reaching parity with appstore apps? 33:23 - How Moonwell Vaults work 39:15 - The importance of stablecoins 42:50 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 43:35 - Partnering with The Circle Alliance 45:50 - What else do we need to make DeFi for all? 47:37 - The endgame for The Superchain 50:47 - Working on hard problems 52:48 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Moonwell Website: https://moonwell.fi/ ► Moonwell on X/Twitter: https://x.com/moonwelldefi ► Luke on X/Twitter: https://x.com/lukeyoungblood ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Oct 28, 2024 • 53min

Exploring Summer.fi: Lend, Borrow and Loop Like A DeFi Pro

Chris Bradbury is the CEO of Summer.fi. In this episode, we dive into Summer.fi, a trusted platform for making DeFi simpler and more accessible for everyone. Join us as we explore how Summer.fi helps users lend, borrow, loop, and optimize their yield farming with ease. Plus, get the inside scoop on their upcoming Lazy Summer Protocol, designed to automate passive yield and give DeFi investors a real edge. Whether you're a DeFi newcomer or a pro, this conversation unveils the tools used by top-tier investors to stay ahead. Don’t miss it! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:24 - Summer.fi’s roots in Maker and Oasis 6:37 - What is Summer.fi solving for? 8:23 - Why does Summer.fi curate yields? 10:44 - Summer.fi in a bear, bull or flat market 17:37 - Automation for trading positions 25:15 - FBTC mid-roll 25:56 - Advantages of Summer.fi frontend vs protocol frontends 27:45 - Making geo-restricted opportunities available 29:30 - What are $RAYS and how to earn them? 32:55 - What is the Lazy Summer Protocol? 38:54 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 39:39 - Thoughts on opening Summer.fi to risk curators 44:44 - Lazy Summer Protocol future token coming 45:52 - Potential to partner with Web2 to intro DeFi to more users 49:43 - Closing + popular strategies on Summer.fi ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Summer.fi Website: https://summer.fi/ ► Summer.fi on X/Twitter: https://x.com/summerfinance_ ► Chris on X/Twitter: https://x.com/chrisbducky ► Summer.fi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@summerdotfi ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Oct 27, 2024 • 51min

YIELD TALKS: Simplifying Advanced DeFi with Dolomite’s Strategies Hub

Corey Caplan is the CoFounder of Dolomite. We produce this live recording weekly on Twitter/X, diving deep into the most promising DeFi yields and protocols. In this episode, we explore Dolomite—a powerful money market and trading platform unlocking new ways to earn yield. We’ll dive into their new Dolomite Strategies Hub, designed to simplify advanced strategies for everyone. How can users leverage it to maximize returns, and what does this mean for the future of accessible DeFi yield? ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - What is Dolomite? 6:21 - Choosing the best L2s to deploy on 10:43 - Puffer Finance mid-roll 11:28 - Which strategies & yields users seek on Dolomite 15:35 - Watershed moment supporting Pendle PTs 18:33 - Why build on Dolomite Strategies? 22:32 - Summer.fi and RedStone Oracles mid-roll 24:36 - Comparing Dolomite Strategies with other looping platforms 29:42 - Example with looping PT-mETH 34:13 - How will Dolomite add new Strategies? 36:10 - FBTC mid-roll 36:52 - What are Minerals? 38:50 - Why Dolomite is excited for Berachain? 41:47 - Corey’s favorite Dolomite Strategies 46:10 - What is the most popular strategy among users on Dolomite Strategies? 48:10 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Dolomite Website: https://dolomite.io/ ► Dolomite on Twitter: https://x.com/dolomite_io ► Corey on Twitter: https://x.com/coreycaplan3 ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of the hosts. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad is an angel investor in Dolomite. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
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Oct 23, 2024 • 48min

AI Will Supercharge DeFi

Nick Emmons is the CoFounder and CEO at Allora Labs. In this episode, we discuss the transformative potential of decentralized AI to supercharge DeFi, including how it differs from traditional, centralized AI systems and how Allora is reshaping the way intelligence is shared, accessed, and monetized. This is our best pod yet on the enormous impact of marrying crypto and AI technologies so don't miss it! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Edge Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️ REDSTONE ORACLES | THE FASTEST GROWING ORACLE FOR DEFI ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🔥 FBTC | YOUR GATEWAY TO BITCOIN EARNINGS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | A LEADING INNOVATOR IN LIQUID RESTAKING, BASED ROLLUPS, AND AVS'S ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:59 - Why AI and crypto go together 6:09 - AI’s current impact on society 7:49 - Exciting use cases for AI in crypto 12:21 - How AI can supercharge DeFi lending 14:45 - How Upshot led to Allora 17:40 - What is Allora? 19:51 - Productizing Allora’s value 24:27 - Allora's DeFi partnerships 26:29 - FBTC mid-roll 27:10 - How far off is an AI-dominant future? 29:39 - Getting started with Allora 31:35 - Incentivizing participants in Allora Network 34:40 - AI verification x Allora 36:34 - Puffer Unifi mid-roll 37:20 - Is the rapid pace of innovation for AI sustainable? 40:31 - Institutional investor interest in crypto x AI sector 42:23 - Thoughts on Coinbase’s future role in AI 45:05 - Allora preparing for Mainnet 45:54 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Allora Network Website: https://www.allora.network/ ► Allora Network on Twitter: https://x.com/alloranetwork ► Allora Labs on Twitter: https://x.com/AlloraLabsHQ ► Nick on Twitter: https://x.com/nick_emmons ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

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