September 17, 2023

The truth about the risk free rate ft. Anthony DeMartino | TradFi to DeFi Podcast Ep. 21

43 minutes

Dive deep into the banking system with Anthony DeMartino of Trident Digital Group. We explore the intricate world of capital markets, from the current state of interest rates to the challenges faced by DeFi protocols competing with TradFi yields. Anthony introduces Trident's innovative yield product that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the Web3 community. He also shares insights about risk management, the true risk-free rate, and the future of the market (will rates stay higher for longer?). If you're keen on understanding this unique blend of crypto and traditional finance, this episode will be a helpful resource.

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Anthony's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-demartino-8086a81/

Anthony's Blog Post: https://tradfitodefi.medium.com/how-risk-free-is-the-risk-free-rate-4c336596f67a

Trident Digital: https://www.tridig.io/

Topics covered:

The current state of the financial system.

Crypto enthusiasts are leaning on traditional finance (TradFi) for yield - ironic!

Crypto investors are investing in traditionally "boring" assets like bonds and T-bills.

Comparison between yields in crypto and traditional finance.

We speculate on how long the current interest rates will last.

Anthony's prediction on the Federal Reserve's actions regarding interest rates.

Where does the U.S. inflation rate sit within its historical context?

Discussion on the challenges faced by DeFi protocols and their shift towards traditional assets like treasuries.

Risk Management: differentiating between investing and gambling and the importance of managing treasuries safely and efficiently.

Discussion on repo trading and its significance.

Introduction of Trident Digital Group's product that offers the repo product directly to clients

Explanation of the risk-free rate and its implications.

Bringing the repo product to the Web3 community and Anthony's optimism about the future of the market.

Anthony's advice on investment: keeping it simple and being clear about investment goals.

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TradFi to DeFi is a community of like-minded crypto enthusiasts. We are a networking hub, project incubator, talent connector, mentorship provider, and opportunity maximizer for the DeFi user, whether new or experienced.

What is our mission?

As the world transitions from the status quo of Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi), there is a tremendous need for talent that can navigate this brave new world. We structured this podcast to equip you with the skills needed to understand DeFi tools while also providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development.

Who is this for?

We are a web3 onboarding community for anyone looking to transition from Traditional Finance (TradFi) to the emerging world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). We bring crypto to the next level of adoption through community-driven events like podcasts, regular social events, and community-focused partnership opportunities with exciting new crypto projects. Our new protocol testing and analysis service allows members to engage with DeFi protocols before they hit the main net, presenting an opportunity to gain relevant industry experience. And cutting edge crypto projects can gain valuable insights from community feedback by signing up for protocol reviews by TradFi to DeFi.

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By Tyler Sherwin