The Edge Podcast

Mikael is the Inventor of Gearbox, while Ivan and Ilgiz are Core Contributors to Gearbox.In this episode, we explore how Gearbox is reimagining onchain lending with 10x credit, high-yield passive lending, and wallet-native credit accounts, unlocking seamless leverage and DeFi access for users.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED🐐 GOAT NETWORK | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADE EXECUTION------Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:10 - Founding Gearbox2:05 - What is Gearbox?3:03 - Sponsor break5:47 - Gearbox’s evolution since launch7:41 - Gearbox lending yields10:41 - Gearbox farming and looping 14:19 - Thoughts on lending and credit onchain18:12 - Why Gearbox lending rates tend to be higher22:42 - Wallet native credit30:02 - Sponsor break31:52 Onboarding institutional players33:04 - Final thoughts from Ivan37:07 - Favorite yields on Gearbox40:19 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Gearbox website: https://gearbox.fi/► Gearbox on X: https://x.com/GearboxProtocol► Ivan on X: https://x.com/ivangbi_► Mikael on X: https://x.com/0xmikko_eth► Ilgiz on X: https://x.com/apeir99n------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.

Gentleman James is the Founder of iYield and Adam Blumberg is the Founder of Interaxis, and VP at Enclave Group.In this episode, we explore how applying a financial planning mindset to crypto can help investors manage wealth, navigate market cycles, and prepare for a future dominated by onchain finance.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES🐐 GOAT NETWORK | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADE EXECUTION------Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:54 - James and iYield origin story5:10 - Adam Blumberg’s origin story8:38 - Sponsor break11:22 - How clients interest in crypto has changed over the years15:33 - Overview of iYield21:25 - Sponsor break22:02 - How do needs of the crypto wealthy differ from traditional wealth?27:07 - How’s TradFi handling the crypto market drawdown?31:25 - Planning what to do with crypto in case of death33:47 - What will bring more TradFi clients onchain?39:02 - Sponsor break40:38 - How will AI affect financial planning?49:46 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Try iYield for free at: https://iyield.com/► iYield on X: https://x.com/iYieldCrypto► James on X: https://x.com/gentlemanjamesw► Adam Blumberg on X: https://x.com/interaxis8------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.

The podcast delves into Michael Saylor’s innovative BTC strategy and its effectiveness through convertible debt. It highlights ETH Strategy's approach in adapting this model for Ethereum, using an autonomous treasury and long-dated convertible debt. The contributors discuss DeFi innovations that enhance liquidity and market stability for ETH holders. They also explore the dynamics of Gamma Trading, risks involved, and the importance of community engagement within the crypto ecosystem, emphasizing a blend of traditional finance with decentralized solutions.

Pranav Kanade, a Portfolio Manager for Digital Assets at VanEck, shares valuable insights into the evolving crypto landscape. He discusses the struggles altcoins face this cycle and highlights key investment strategies focused on quality projects. The conversation touches on the implications of stablecoin legislation and how it may unlock new opportunities. Pranav also explores the current shift from institutional to retail interest in meme coins, emphasizing the importance of transparency and robust fundamentals in crypto investments.

Brandon Goh is the CoFounder and CEO of Treehouse.In this episode of Yield Talks, we dive into how Treehouse is building the decentralized fixed income layer for DeFi. Brandon breaks down Treehouse Assets (tAssets) and Decentralized Offered Rates (DOR), how they bring stability to onchain yields, and why fixed income products could be the next major evolution in crypto.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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🔮 PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED🐐 GOAT NETWORK | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADE EXECUTION------Timestamps0:00 - Intro1:04 - Founder background2:43 - Why build Treehouse?4:35 - Building the decentralized fixed income layer5:24 - Sponsor pre-roll8:46 - What are tAssets vs DOR by Treehouse?11:14 - Better yield with tAssets, plus the risks involved14:17 - Why tAssets like tETH appeal to users19:16 - Overview of DOR (Decentralized Offered Rates)23:52 - What can the average DeFi user expect from DOR?25:37 - Will tAssets work for tokens other than ETH?29:14 - Sponsor mid-roll30:51 - How will Treehouse generate revenue35:29 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Treehouse website: https://www.treehouse.finance/► Treehouse on X: https://x.com/TreehouseFi► Brandon on X: https://x.com/mytwogweis------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.

Thomas Heremans, CEO of the Obol Association and a key figure in Ethereum infrastructure, discusses the vital connection between decentralization and security in crypto. He explains how Obol boosts Ethereum’s scalability and integrity through distributed validators. The importance of projects like Rocket Pool and Lido in solidifying staking’s future is highlighted. Heremans advocates prioritizing security over pure decentralization, especially in today’s geopolitical climate, offering insights on the evolving landscape for stakers and validators.

Kain Warwick is the Founder of Synthetix and Infinex.In this episode, we discuss how speculation drives the world of crypto, why it fuels innovation, and how it unites us and divides us. Applying this thinking, we break down Ethereum’s narrative challenges this cycle, its misunderstood value prop, and why ETH should already be a trillion-dollar asset. We also dive into the disconnect between TradFi and The Ethereum Foundation, and why better communication and maybe a CMO could shift momentum for ETH, before covering the latest updates on the non-custodial crypto app, Infinex.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► 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🔮PYTH NETWORK | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS⏳HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES📊iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED🐐GOAT NETWORK | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE🧪MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH🐡PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS🌔MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE⚙️GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED📈DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADE EXECUTION------Timestamps0:00 - Intro5:23 - What’s wrong with Ethereum and ETH?14:27 - How we should talk about the price of ETH19:38 - We need better comms for ETH’s narrative23:18 - Ethereum needs a CMO26:19 - Disconnect between TradFi x The Ethereum Foundation28:47 - Mantle mid-roll29:26 - Ethereum being attacked from every angle32:58 - Speculation drives the world43:33 - Sponsor mid-roll45:12 - Kain’s motivation for building Infinex51:51 - Meeting users where they are 54:53 - AI will disrupt the DeFi UI/UX1:02:01 - Rundown of key features for Infinex1:10:02 - Swidge = Swap + Bridge1:11:56 - Infinex Earn1:14:28 - Making airdrops delightful with Infinex1:18:40 - Infinex Bull Run fantasy trading game1:19:35 - Differentiating Infinex1:21:46 - Future Infinex token1:25:21 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Infinex website: https://infinex.xyz/► Infinex on X: https://x.com/infinex_app► Kain on X: https://x.com/kaiynne------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.

Ali Husain and Milton Lopez, the co-founders of Navigate, dive into how the data and agent layers are transforming decentralized finance (DeFi). They discuss innovative ways individuals can monetize their own data through Navigate's marketplace. The duo highlights the role of AI agents in enhancing user experience and automating trading. They also explore the concept of agentic AI, its potential in decentralized data economies, and how it could optimize yield strategies while granting users more control over their assets.

Discover the groundbreaking potential of MegaETH, aiming to revitalize Ethereum with impressive transaction speeds up to 100,000 per second. Co-founders share insights on the innovative architecture designed to enhance performance and foster developer creativity. Dive into topics like decentralization, user motivations, and the challenges of ecosystem building. The podcast also compares MegaETH's capabilities to Solana and critiques current Layer 2 solutions. Unlocking new possibilities, MegaETH could truly reshape the crypto landscape!

Michael Svoboda, CEO of Liquity AG, joins a panel of DeFi innovators including Stephen from DeFi Dojo, Aaron co-founding Felix, and Roberto from Quill Finance. They dive into the exciting features of Liquity V2, including customizable interest rates and the launch of the sBOLD asset. The discussion also covers the economics behind friendly forks, highlighting the collaboration and innovations in liquidity incentives. Discover how these advancements are set to transform user engagement and yield opportunities in the DeFi space.