The Edge Podcast

By DeFi DadBusiness Investing

The Edge Podcast episodes

March 22, 2024 Cadence: A Cross-Chain Perps Aggregator｜Quick Hit
Vivaldi is the anonymous CEO of Symphony Labs and Mozart is the anonymous CTO, having developed Cadence Protocol.
In this episode, we cover a new cross-chain perpetuals aggregator, called Cadence. Cadence is the flagship perps trading platform of Canto and will soon provide a solution for the fragmented liquidity across L2s and L1s by allowing trades to draw upon deep liquidity cross-chain in 1-click. Discover how this new protocol could unlock more onchain trading volume, and what else the team has planned including a COIN perps trading pair with 50x leverage!
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
6:20 - Founding Cadence
9:16 - What is Cadence?
11:32 - New COIN pair and more differentiators
13:25 - How they'll launch COIN trading
15:30 - Trading pairs and leverage for Cadence perps
16:40 - What is an intent-centric perps aggregator?
17:53 - Why build on Canto?
20:46 - Recent launch of Cadence perps
22:43 - What is Symphony?
25:36 - Maverick mid-roll
26:45 - Design behind the aggregator
28:40 - Example of what happens when a trade executes
31:19 - Cadence stablecoin coming
34:38 - Positive-sum approach
37:34 - CAD value accrual
39:34 - Closing and Symphony Launch
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Cadence website: https://www.cadenceprotocol.io/
► Cadence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CadenceProtocol
► Vivaldi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivaldi0x
► Mozart on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mozartcadence
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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. As of this podcast, DeFi Dad and Nomatic hold and stake CAD. 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.
42 min
March 20, 2024 Push Protocol: The Importance of Decentralized Communications & Push Nodes
Harsh Rajat is the CoFounder of Push Protocol.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of decentralized communications and upcoming launch of Push Nodes by Push Protocol. Harsh shares how Push Nodes can enable censorship-resistant communications, how Push is integrating with new decentralized social networks such as Farcaster, and how they're scaling this interoperable L2 of Web3 comms.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:56 - Elevator pitch for Push Protocol
9:37 - Why Web3 comms
18:00 - Group Chat x Unstoppable Domains
20:12 - Decentralizing Push Protocol
28:28 - Could Push leverage Eigenlayer?
29:36 - Maverick mid-roll
30:46 - Push x Web3 social
33:26 - Importance of self-owning your comms
37:31 - Push interoperability
42:36 - Closing and what's next
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Push website: https://push.org/
► Push on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pushprotocol
► Harsh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harshrajat
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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. 4RC invested in the seed round for Push Protocol in 2020. 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.
48 min
March 16, 2024 Althea: The L1 Built For Liquid Infrastructure & Connectivity｜Quick Hit
Deborah Simpier is the CEO of Hawk Networks and CoFounder of Althea.
In this episode, we spotlight a Cosmos L1 built for liquid infrastructure and connectivity called Althea. We’ll learn about the emerging world of liquid infrastructure, how Althea enables the funding and coordination of networked utilities, and how this can benefit us as both end users and owners of crypto-powered physical infrastructure.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
6:55 - Founding Althea
9:11 - How infra is part of what ruined the Internet
11:37 - What is Althea?
13:22 - DePIN vs Liquid Infrastructure
18:09 - Incentives for Althea infra owners and end users
19:59 - Why Althea needs a blockchain
24:12 - Maverick mid-roll
25:21 - Partnerships
28:25 - Example of community using Althea
30:48 - Design of Althea L1
33:24 - Gravity bridge
34:18 - Gas token(s) on Althea
35:04 - Teams building on Althea
37:42 - Pay Per Forward
38:24 - Price-aware routing protocol
40:27 - KeyLTE
41:15 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Althea website: althea.net
► Althea on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AltheaNetwork
► Deborah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeborahSimpier
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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.
44 min
March 14, 2024 User-Friendly Omnipool Yield Farming with Opal｜Quick Hit
Beguin is the anonymous Founder of Opal.
In this Quick Hit, we spotlight a new protocol for user-friendly omnipool yield farming called Opal. We cover how users can deposit a single asset to earn passive yields with yield-bearing omnipools and how Opal aims to be the liquidity hub for LRTs, LSTs, and stablecoins.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
6:17 - The mission at Opal
9:07 - What is Opal?
10:25 - Supported assets for farming
12:50 - Why build in Balancer ecosystem
16:00 - How will Opal lead in LRTfi
21:15 - Security and audits
25:05 - Maverick mid-roll
26:14 - GEM token and utility
35:40 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Opal website: https://opaldefi.xyz/
► Opal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpalDeFi
► Beguin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Beguin__
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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 and Nomatic were investors in Opal's seed round. 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.
39 min
March 13, 2024 BONUS Episode | Live Interviews from ETHDenver 2024
This episode highlights short interviews with 14 founders we met live at ETHDenver.
In this episode, we bring you live interviews from ETHDenver with a variety of founders you ought to know, building the future of DeFi and Web3. The podcast is a series of 13 short interviews. Every conference suffers from the same old talking heads headlining talks so our goal was to spotlight promising builders shipping impactful products! You'll find chapters below organized by the name of the interviewee, the protocol, and what we discussed so you can easily skip to what interests you most!
And thanks to the team at zkSync for generously hosting us in their beautiful recording space called the ZK Proof Aquereum!
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
3:15 - Amir Forouzani of Puffer Finance, Liquid restaking
14:02 - Mike Silagadze of ether.fi and Billy Welch of Term Finance, LRTfi
43:21 - Andy from The Rollup, The Modular Thesis
57:14 - Anton Buenavista of Pendle Finance, Finding product-market fit
1:06:19 - Matt Taylor of Maverick, Customizable liquidity and Maverick V2
1:27:12 - Ermin of Flat Money, Why build flatcoins?
1:39:36 - Jordan Kruger of Metronome, AI personalizing crypto UX
1:45:47 - Shahar Kaminsky of zkSync, Scaling Ethereum Tech and Values
1:58:44 - Ryker of ZeroLend, Building the top money market on zkSync
2:04:29 - Gua of SyncSwap, Reflecting on SyncSwap's success
2:13:55 - Justin from Vest, Building more performant perps on zkSync
2:27:10 - Vlad of Lighter, Upcoming launch of Lighter DEX
2:34:12 - Itai of Dynamic, The Auth0 of Web3
2:43:25 - Closing
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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.
2 hr 44 min
March 08, 2024 PrismaLRT: The Leverage dApp for LRTs｜Quick Hit
Richard (0xbabaramdass) is Head of Business Development at Prisma Finance.
In this episode, we spotlight the new leverage dApp for LRTs, PrismaLRT. Prisma is the 3rd largest CDP protocol for borrowing in DeFi on Ethereum and now just launched a new product to support borrowing stablecoins against LRT collateral, including eETH by ether.fi. Learn more of the basics behind how PrismaLRT works and how DeFi users are getting paid PRISMA emissions to open vaults onchain.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:54 - Prisma vs PrismaLRT
9:44 - Progress in LRT deposits
10:53 - Incentives, stability pool, and LPs for ULTRA
13:02 - Maverick mid-roll
14:11 - Expanding to L2s and tokenized stability pool deposits
17:46 - Prisma and PrismaLRT governed by PRISMA
18:10 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Prisma Finance website: https://prismafinance.com/
► Prisma on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrismaFi
► Richard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xbabaramdass
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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. As of this recording, both DeFi Dad and Nomatic remain active contributors to Prisma Finance DAO and hold PRISMA. 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.
21 min
March 05, 2024 Fraxtal: A Guide to Frax Finance’s New L2
DeFi Dave is the CoFounder/Cohost of Flywheel DeFi and Core Advocate at Frax Finance.
In this episode, we provide a timely guide to Frax Finance's new L2 called Fraxtal. Fraxtal has an upcoming FXTL points airdrop to FXS stakers based on a March 6th snapshot, as well as a continuing weekly program starting March 13th to award stakers, DeFi users, and dApp developers on Fraxtal. Get caught up on the vision behind one of the promising Ethereum L2s, built by the reputable team and community behind Frax stablecoins and Frax DeFi apps.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🚀 FLAT MONEY | NEW FLATCOIN AND DELTA-NEUTRAL MARKETPLACE BACKED BY RETH
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:14 - Background on Flywheel DeFi
15:30 - What is Fraxtal?
19:35 - What are FXTL points?
21:17 - FXS staker snapshot
22:19 - cvxFXS stakers
22:42 - How to stake FXS
23:57 - Airdrops to FXS stakers
26:10 - Maverick mid-roll
27:20 - Gas token for Fraxtal
28:30 - Projects built on Fraxtal
30:03 - Weekly epochs post-snapshot
31:10 - Value accrual to FXS on Fraxtal
34:10 - Fee passthrough with 100% CR
34:53 - End game for Fraxtal
35:53 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Flywheel DeFi website: https://flywheeldefi.com/
► Flywheel pod on Fraxtal with Sam Kazemian: https://youtu.be/-JSxpwAMPM0?si=UQ6LHgtPB2UzUHXK
► Fraxtal website: https://www.frax.com/
► Frax Finance: https://frax.finance/
► cvxFXS Staking: https://frax.convexfinance.com/stake
► veFXS Staking: https://app.frax.finance/vefxs
► Frax on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fraxfinance
► Flywheel DeFi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/flywheeldefi
► DeFi Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/defidave22
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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. Since recording the podcast, DeFi Dad bought and staked cvxFXS prior to the March 6th snapshot. 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.
38 min
February 27, 2024 fxUSD: Is This The Best New Stablecoin?｜Quick Hit
Cryptovestor is a CVX maximalist and contributor at f(x) and AladdinDAO.
In this episode, we talk about a promising new stablecoin design that might offer greater stability, yield and resilience, called fxUSD. Backed by ETH LSTs and LRTs, fxUSD represents a serious new contender in the stablecoin space. Learn more before its imminent launch!
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:49 - Background on f(x)
11:00 - Comparing fxUSD vs other stablecoins
14:11 - How fxUSD UI works?
20:39 - Depositing into f(x)
23:07 - Asset(s) supported
24:37 - How to use fxUSD
28:20 - Why pair with PYUSD?
30:00 - Security / audits
34:32 - FXN tokenomics
37:06 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► f(x) Website: https://fx.aladdin.club/
► f(x) on Twitter: https://twitter.com/protocol_fx
► Cryptovestor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cryptovestor77
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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. Both Nomatic and DeFi Dad hold FXN tokens. 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.
39 min
February 24, 2024 Canto: The L1 Built for DeFi and RWAs | Quick Hit
Scott Lewis is a Contributor at Canto.
In this episode, we cover Canto, the Cosmos EVM L1 built for DeFi and RWAs. Legendary DeFi builder Scott Lewis, the Founder of DeFi Pulse, joins us to share the latest on the Canto roadmap, what makes Canto unique among L1s/L2s, and how they've applied a product-first mindset to building this chain.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
https://app.mav.xyz/theEdgePodcast
🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:45 - Pre-Canto building in DeFi
7:00 - Why build Canto
8:59 - NOTE, Canto Lend, Canto DEX
13:28 - Canto was early to RWAs
16:19 - Blueberry and Maverick mid-roll
17:59 - Contract Secured Revenue (CSR)
19:22 - Canto network upgrades
21:39 - Staking CANTO
22:36 - EVM compatible
24:48 - Up-and-coming Canto protocols
26:43 - Music+
31:23 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Canto Website (Bridge, DEX, Lending): https://canto.io/
► Canto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CantoPublic
► Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scott_lew_is
► Canto Contributor insights: https://twitter.com/abovethebias/status/1754505308175806613
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🙏 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.
34 min
February 22, 2024 Puffer Finance: Ethereum Native Liquid Restaking | Quick Hit
Amir Forouzani is the CEO of Puffer Labs.
In this episode, we cover Ethereum native liquid restaking protocol, Puffer Finance. Less than a month since its pre-Mainnet launch kicked off, Puffer has attracted over $1B in liquid staked ETH deposits. Learn about the vision behind one of the biggest LRT projects to launch this year, including how Puffer’s native LRT works, Puffer's anti-slashing tech, how node operators will run ETH validators with as little as 1 ETH, and what they have planned in their roadmap for 2024.
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🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗
► 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/
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The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources
🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH
💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID
🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS
🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING
🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS
🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY
🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE
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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
5:19 - Founding Puffer
14:10 - Liquid restaking vs native liquid restaking
19:22 - Puffer's launch campaign
25:42 - Blueberry and Maverick mid-roll
27:21 - stETH depositors earning points
28:56 - pufETH token and withdrawals
30:43 - What happens when pufETH native liquid restaking is live?
32:32 - Future is LRTs
34:56 - Vault controlling stETH deposits
37:16 - AVS yield
40:27 - Closing
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🔗 Guest Links 🔗
► Puffer Website: https://puffer.fi/
► Puffer Quest: https://quest.puffer.fi/
► Puffer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/puffer_finance
► Amir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmirOnchain
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🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. 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 an advisor to Puffer 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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