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In this episode of the Odyssey podcast, Max speaks with Ryan from Vaults.FYI about the challenges and opportunities in the DeFi landscape, particularly focusing on yield farming and the importance of transparency. They discuss the evolution of Vaults.FYI, the complexities in understanding APYs and the misconceptions that often mislead users. Ryan shares insights on risk assessment in DeFi, the role of curators, and the potential for institutional adoption to shape the future of decentralized finance. The conversation highlights the need for accurate data and the challenges of navigating the intricate world of DeFi.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Vaults.FYI and DeFi Challenges
(02:00) Ryan's Background and the Birth of Vaults.FYI
(04:13) The Importance of Accurate APY Data
(06:30) Navigating Yield Farming and Transparency
(08:27) Common Misconceptions About Yields
(10:56) Exploring the Vaults.FYI Application
(11:41) Understanding Yield Sources and Metrics
(15:47) The Role of External APIs in Yield Verification
(18:27) Assessing Risk in DeFi Vaults
(24:01) Building Vaults.FYI: Perspectives on Yields and Risks
(29:15) Developing a Risk Scoring System in DeFi
(30:59) Monetization Challenges in DeFi
(32:06) Understanding Risk in DeFi
(34:50) The Complexity of Risk Assessment
(38:09) Personal Perspectives on Risk
(40:07) Evaluating New Protocols and Strategies
(42:02) The Future of Under-Collateralized Loans
(44:38) The Role of Curators in DeFi
(49:25) Defining Curators and Vaults
(52:27) The Sustainability of DeFi Yields
(56:42) Integrating DeFi with Traditional Finance
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Follow Ryan: https://x.com/ryanrodenbaugh
Also follow Ryan's pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PNkM1JiIZCvvPLfdRYrb4?si=7a1075e34115402f
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DISCLAIMER: Nothing said on the Odyssey Podcast is a recommendation to buy or sell any security or token, nor does it constitute any tax or legal advice. The podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any views expressed by the hosts or the guests are solely opinions and not financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts and guests may hold positions, equity, or advisory positions in the projects, companies, and funds discussed.
By Binary BuildersSummary
In this episode of the Odyssey podcast, Max speaks with Ryan from Vaults.FYI about the challenges and opportunities in the DeFi landscape, particularly focusing on yield farming and the importance of transparency. They discuss the evolution of Vaults.FYI, the complexities in understanding APYs and the misconceptions that often mislead users. Ryan shares insights on risk assessment in DeFi, the role of curators, and the potential for institutional adoption to shape the future of decentralized finance. The conversation highlights the need for accurate data and the challenges of navigating the intricate world of DeFi.
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction to Vaults.FYI and DeFi Challenges
(02:00) Ryan's Background and the Birth of Vaults.FYI
(04:13) The Importance of Accurate APY Data
(06:30) Navigating Yield Farming and Transparency
(08:27) Common Misconceptions About Yields
(10:56) Exploring the Vaults.FYI Application
(11:41) Understanding Yield Sources and Metrics
(15:47) The Role of External APIs in Yield Verification
(18:27) Assessing Risk in DeFi Vaults
(24:01) Building Vaults.FYI: Perspectives on Yields and Risks
(29:15) Developing a Risk Scoring System in DeFi
(30:59) Monetization Challenges in DeFi
(32:06) Understanding Risk in DeFi
(34:50) The Complexity of Risk Assessment
(38:09) Personal Perspectives on Risk
(40:07) Evaluating New Protocols and Strategies
(42:02) The Future of Under-Collateralized Loans
(44:38) The Role of Curators in DeFi
(49:25) Defining Curators and Vaults
(52:27) The Sustainability of DeFi Yields
(56:42) Integrating DeFi with Traditional Finance
Follow Vaults.fyi: https://x.com/vaultsfyi
Follow Ryan: https://x.com/ryanrodenbaugh
Also follow Ryan's pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PNkM1JiIZCvvPLfdRYrb4?si=7a1075e34115402f
Follow us on X: https://x.com/OdysseyBIS
Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SKLuK9iE3wVITs50xAGPu?si=a8bedd891ec34d65
Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OdysseyBiS
Check out our website: https://binary.builders/odyssey/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/odysseybis
Join our TG: https://t.me/OdysseyBiS
DISCLAIMER: Nothing said on the Odyssey Podcast is a recommendation to buy or sell any security or token, nor does it constitute any tax or legal advice. The podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any views expressed by the hosts or the guests are solely opinions and not financial, legal, or tax advice. The hosts and guests may hold positions, equity, or advisory positions in the projects, companies, and funds discussed.