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DeFi Dad
Join two seasoned crypto investors and DeFi power-users as they dive into the biggest (and often untold) stories shaping the future of digital assets—covering all you need to know about Ethereum, Bitcoin, and DeFi. Gain your own edge as investor from comprehensive interviews with leading founders, investors, and developers you won’t hear elsewhere. For exclusive content, market updates, and DeFi yield opportunities, sign up for our free newsletter at the-edge.xyz.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 15min
Breaking Down Michael Saylor’s BTC Strategy and How A DeFi Team Is Rebuilding It For ETH
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.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
Back To The Basics: Why VanEck Wants To Invest In Great Products and Founders Who Won’t Rug Us
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.

Feb 26, 2025 • 39min
YIELD TALKS: How Treehouse is Bringing Fixed Income to DeFi
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.

Feb 21, 2025 • 47min
You Might Not Care About Decentralization, But Security Still Matters
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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 27min
Speculation That Unites Us And Divides Us In Crypto, Plus Why ETH Should Be A Trillion-Dollar Asset
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.

Feb 16, 2025 • 49min
YIELD TALKS: How The Data Layer and Agent Layer Will Power DeFi
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.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Can MegaETH Make Ethereum Great Again?
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!

Feb 10, 2025 • 54min
YIELD TALKS: Exploring Liquity V2 and Friendly Forks, Felix and Quill Finance
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.

Feb 7, 2025 • 49min
Pyth: Making The Price of Everything, Available Everywhere
Mike Cahill, Founder and CEO of Douro Labs, discusses the transformative vision of Pyth Network, aiming to make the price of everything available on-chain. Formerly a high-frequency trader, he shares insights into Pyth's impressive growth, boasting over 600 data feeds across more than 90 blockchains. The conversation highlights the launch of Pyth Lazer's one millisecond price feeds and the strategic partnership with Revolut, while exploring the potential future of DeFi as it becomes increasingly accessible and efficient.

Jan 31, 2025 • 50min
YIELD TALKS: Royco, Kodiak, Origami, and Dolomite Share Alpha for Farming Berachain's Boyco
A panel of DeFi experts dives into the dynamic world of Royco and Boyco. They discuss innovative yield farming strategies and how to maximize returns before the 90-day lockup. The panel highlights Boyco's role in enhancing liquidity across multiple blockchains and compares it to other decentralized protocols. They explore capital migration strategies, liquidity management, and the upcoming Royco Royalty program aimed at boosting user engagement. Expect cutting-edge insights into market trends and investment opportunities just before a significant deadline!