The Edge Podcast

Sid Powell is the CoFounder and CEO at Maple.In this episode, interview Sid about how Maple achieved 10X growth in 2025, from $400M to $4B TVL, and what the next five years could look like for onchain lending, institutional adoption, and new products like syrupBTC.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:52- The opportunity and mission behind Maple9:50 - Institutional lending and borrowing onchain12:28 - The BD engine behind Maple is a moat15:45 - 10X growth in 2025 17:28 - How Maple’s revenue flows back to SYRUP holders19:17 - Sponsor break20:27 - Why TradFi finally sees DeFi as legit26:01 - Future trends in onchain yields30:51 - Maple’s expansion to Solana with syrupUSDC34:37 - How syrupUSDC works37:43 - Demand to loop syrupUSDC + expansion to Eth L2s41:08 - Sponsor break42:57 - Maple is a launch partner for Plasma45:49 - The Aave Effect and implications for Maple looping48:45 - New syrupBTC product coming soon53:34 - 5-year outlook for Maple56:15 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Maple website: https://maple.finance/► Maple on X: https://x.com/maplefinance► Sid Powell on X: https://x.com/syrupsid------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Paul Faecks is the Founder of Plasma.In this episode, we prepare for Plasma's mainnet launch with all you need to know as a DeFi stablecoin user. Paul shares his vision for Plasma DeFi, why they chose to build an L1 specifically for stablecoins, how they'll attract liquidity, and what to look for at mainnet launch.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro8:47 - Paul’s background11:14 - Why stablecoins have product-market fit15:15 - USDT dominance16:26 - Overview of Plasma20:47 - Designing for future uncensorable products22:55 - How Plasma consensus works23:37 - Why did Plasma build an L1 vs an Ethereum L2?25:18 - Bridging native BTC over to Plasma26:29 - Sponsor break27:38 - DeFi strategy and cold start problem32:04 - Building for DeFi more than just payments35:10 - Will Plasma evolve into a general purpose L1?37:15 - Sponsor break38:40 - Synergy between payments and DeFi40:27 - Competition for stablecoin-focused chains42:36 - Impact of GENIUS Act on stablecoins44:00 - Has Tether outgrown Tron?46:13 - Plasma go-live in late Sept 202547:07 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Plasma website: https://www.plasma.to/► Plasma on X: https://x.com/plasmaFDN► Paul on X: https://x.com/pauliepunt------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Tim is the Global Head of Strategy at Mantle and YZ is Product Lead.Mantle is placing some of the biggest bets on their Ethereum L2, a DeFi neobank (UR), a long-standing $500M ETH treasury, and a new major Bybit partnership. In this episode, we unpack the implications of all this in growing demand for their DeFi economy.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:48 - Tim and YZ’s roles at Mantle11:30 - What is Mantle Index Four (MI4)?14:07 - UR, a money app for crypto natives17:40 - What will drive new users to DeFi neobanks?20:25 - Bybit partnership and its implications for Mantle23:12 - Sponsor break24:17 - Expectations for Bybit-Mantle rollout26:25 - Mantle’s ETH treasury and thoughts on DATs31:26 - The road to $80k ETH33:16 - Sponsor break34:10 - Could Mantle ever deploy an MNT DAT?35:06 - Why Mantle as an L2?37:27 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Mantle website: https://mantle.xyz/► UR website: https://ur.app/► Mantle on X: https://x.com/mantle_official► Tim on X: https://x.com/tx0zz► YZ on X: https://x.com/ngyingzhong------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic hold ETH. 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.

Wojtek Pawlowski and Ioan Moldovan are the CoFounders of Accountable.In this episode, we explore how real-time financial verification could help surface risk earlier across DeFi, CeFi, and even TradFi. The team behind Accountable explains how a new standard in verifiable, privacy-preserving reporting can change the way markets assess solvency, performance, and trust before problems escalate.------🔗 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♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:38 - Founders’ backgrounds14:38 - The problem with “trust me bro” DeFi23:00 - Building for real-time financial verification25:18 - How Accountable preserves privacy32:53 - Real-time reporting for TradFi40:02 - What is a Data Verification Network?49:07 - Examples of Proof of Solvency dashboards56:42 - Marketplace for verifiable yields 1:00:16 - Live verifiable yield vaults on Accountable1:03:07 - How teams can get started with Accountable1:06:48 - Accountable business model1:08:43 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Accountable website: https://accountable.capital/► Accountable on X: https://x.com/AccountableData► Wojtek on X: https://x.com/VVojtek_P------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. Since recording, DeFi Dad has invested in Accountable. 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.

Nick van Eck is the CoFounder and CEO at Agora.In this episode, Nick explains why he believes stablecoins are entering their "second inning," how enterprises are beginning to adopt stablecoins at scale, and what it actually takes to build payment infrastructure that operates at the speed of the internet.------🔗 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♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:56 - History of Nick’s family in finance13:15 - Pitching crypto and stablecoins to friends17:39 - Seeing early opportunity in DeFi and stablecoins23:22 - Has crypto lost its magic?26:19 - Where are we in the adoption curve for stablecoins?29:33 - How Agora fits into the payments landscape34:25 - What does Agora actually do for clients37:31 - How Agora clients earn revenue40:05 - How Agora makes money43:07 - Competitors46:57 - Considerations for enterprises launching stablecoins49:04 - Opportunities in the stablecoin boom53:15 - Fundraising54:15 - What’s next55:26 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Agora website: https://www.agora.finance/► Agora on X: https://x.com/agorafinance► Nick on X: https://x.com/nick_van_eck------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Johann Kerbrat is Crypto General Manager at Robinhood.In this episode, we unpack why Robinhood built its own Ethereum L2 and how it plans to power 24/7 markets for tokenized stocks, digital assets, pre-IPO company trading, and the next wave of onchain financial products such as stablecoins and prediction markets.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:13 - Johann’s background10:18 - Robinhood leans into DeFi13:50 - The evolution of Robinhood’s services16:36 - Why Robinhood built an Ethereum L2 with Arbitrum24:26 - Sponsor break25:43 - Tokenization will unlock 24/7 markets30:12 - 1000 tokenized stocks trading onchain32:27 - Significance of access to trade pre-IPO companies 37:51 - Regulation remains a big challenge42:47 - Sponsor break44:35 - Advanced trading features46:18 - Robinhood prediction markets48:54 - Could Robinhood offer a token launchpad?50:37 - Stablecoins and the USDG initiative58:06 - Robinhood Ventures invests in Lighter1:02:08 - Could Robinhood ever offer crypto-backed loans?1:04:59 - Robinhood in 5 years1:06:47 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Robinhood website: https://robinhood.com/► Robinhood on X: https://x.com/RobinhoodApp► Johann Kerbrat on X: https://x.com/JohannKerbrat------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic hold ETH. 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.

David Schamis is the Founding Partner and CIO of Atlas Merchant Capital and now CEO of Hyperliquid Strategies.In this episode, David breaks down how serious seasoned investors think about valuing Hyperliquid, from the bull case for HYPE to the economics behind running the largest HYPE DAT in the world. We discuss what's unique about Hyperliquid, navigating mNAV dynamics as a DAT , and why Hyperliquid is well positioned to become financial infrastructure for bringing RWAs and Wall Street onchain.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro5:59 - David and Bob Diamond’s careers8:16 - How did they learn about Hyperliquid?14:02 - The bull thesis for valuing HYPE19:57 - Are regulators ready to embrace DeFi?25:04 - Sponsor break26:20 - Growing trade volume in HIP-3 markets30:23 - What is Hyperliquid Strategies?33:11 - Navigating market dynamics with mNAV44:52 - Sponsor break46:39 - Staking considerations for Hyperliquid Strategies49:47 - Operating expenses behind running a DAT52:02 - Merger + new PURR ticker53:26 - Insights into Jeff’s vision58:16 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Hyperliquid Strategies on X: https://x.com/hypestrat► David Schamis on X: https://x.com/dschamis------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. Nomatic holds HYPE. 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.

Omnia is the CoFounder of Kinetiq.In this new episode of Yield Talks on The Edge Podcast, we dive into an overview of HIP-3 markets, Kinetiq’s token launch tomorrow, and what a Hyperliquid builder might speculate on happening next, following the upcoming one year anniversary of the HYPE airdrop.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🔊 DECIBEL | THE NEW SOUND OF TRADING🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:32 - What is Kinetiq?6:21 - Overview of HIP-39:19 - How will HIP-3 markets differentiate?16:15 - Who is trading HIP-3 markets?19:54 - Sponsor break21:12 - What else is Kinetiq building?25:47 - Importance of KNTQ launch28:20 - Why expand beyond liquid staking?33:42 - What should Hyperliquid bulls be paying attention to?39:43 - Sponsor break41:31 - Hyperliquid ecosystem maturing43:56 - Thoughts on upcoming team unlocks for HYPE53:22 - Will there be a new points program or token burn for HL?59:30 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Kinetiq website: https://kinetiq.xyz/► Kinetiq on X: https://x.com/kinetiq_xyz► Omnia on X: https://x.com/0xOmnia------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. Nomatic and DeFi Dad are angel investors in Kinetiq. 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.

Sid Ramesh is the Product Lead for Crypto-Backed Loans at Coinbase.In this episode, we explore Coinbase's newly launched product for ETH-backed loans, built entirely on Ethereum DeFi using Morpho on Base. We unpack exactly how these loans work, why they matter, and what this means for the future of onchain loans. Sid Ramesh brings an insider view into Coinbase’s broader vision for permissionless financial products built on decentralized infrastructure like Ethereum.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:15 - Understanding the DeFi mullet concept9:10 - Benefits of Coinbase’s BTC-backed loans11:25 - The utility of cbBTC14:36 - Comparing DeFi-powered loans to TradFi loans17:46 - Coinbase loans vs failed platforms of prior cycles20:03 - Sponsor break21:18 - Coinbase launches new ETH-backed loans22:55 - Starting with ETH, but cbETH-backed loans soon23:58 - 3 major benefits of ease, cost, and support28:41 - Expanding to more collateral types in future30:58 - Security and risks with Coinbase loans33:44 - Why Coinbase builds on the Ethereum L2, Base 35:40 - Sponsor break36:59 - Success of BTC-backed loans at Coinbase39:28 - Use cases for Coinbase loans42:12 - No repayment schedule44:22 - Future of onchain lending and financial products47:53 - Coinbase’s vision for “the everything exchange”50:20 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Coinbase ETH-backed loans: https://www.coinbase.com/borrow► Coinbase on X: https://x.com/coinbase► Sid Ramesh on X: https://x.com/sidrmsh------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. Nomatic holds COIN while DeFi Dad and Nomatic both hold ETH. 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.

Sonya Kim and Romeo Ravagnan are CoFounders of 3F Labs.In this episode, we explore how 3F is pioneering the next generation of leveraged tokenized fund yield by bringing institutional-grade arbitrage strategies fully onchain. Sonya and Romeo break down how transparency, adjustable leverage thanks to bridge loans, and new legal frameworks will open the door for a new wave of professional capital entering DeFi while still offering the same tools to onchain retail investors.Note: This podcast was recorded before Stream Finance blew up, otherwise we would have likely commented on it and asked related questions.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:07 - Sonya’s background at Steakhouse Financial10:26 - Romeo’s background at Abraxas17:33 - Appetite for institutional capital to come onchain20:02 - Challenges and opportunities for looping in DeFi24:21 - Sponsor break25:37 - The mission behind 3F33:31 - The rise of tokenized arbitrage funds38:44 - Example of how 3F works44:07 - Sponsor break45:26 - Adjustable leverage for higher yield seekers51:45 - Future asset classes to use 3F leverage53:25 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► 3F website: https://3f.xyz/► Sonya Kim on X: https://x.com/sonyasunkim► Romeo Ravagnan on X: https://x.com/3f_romeo------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are angel investors in 3F. 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.

James Smith is Head of Ecosystem at the Ethereum Foundation.In this episode, we unpack everything Ethereum is building right now, some of it driven by initiatives at the Ethereum Foundation. From breakthroughs in zk technology and privacy to a growing wave of real-world asset tokenization poised to bring trillions onchain, this conversation highlights why we remain laser-focused on Ethereum. Our guest, James, is among the best at bridging the gap between builders and listeners, breaking down what’s being built across the Ethereum ecosystem in simple, relatable terms.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:37 - James's background10:06 - Philosophical differences that make Ethereum different18:37 - Ethereum Foundation’s new focus vs legacy EF24:31 - The incentives just make sense on Ethereum27:55 - Sponsor break29:11 - “The internet has no CEO," understanding decentralization37:14 - All the ways Ethereum is cooking39:30 - Building products for Wall St’s backend40:24 - Why zk is an enormous breakthrough44:20 - Sponsor break45:40 - Privacy will be a feature for many on Ethereum50:33 - Tokenization of RWAs on Ethereum is up only52:22 - What the Fusaka upgrade means for all of us54:12 - Future surprises coming from EF57:40 - The most misunderstood thing about the EF58:58 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► EF website: https://ethereum.foundation/► EF on X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn► James Smith on X: https://x.com/james_gaps------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic both are long term ETH holders. 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.

Ruca is Head of Growth and Giel (aka deepcryptodive) is Head of Risk Curation at kpk.In this episode, we discuss the role of DeFi's risk curators, the individuals and teams responsible for assessing, pricing, and managing risk across DeFi lending markets and tokenized yield vaults. We talk about how risk curation has become both an essential service and a risky business of its own, as witnessed firsthand in Stream Finance's recent xUSD blowup.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro 5:34 - History of kpk9:38 - What is the job of a risk curator in DeFi?13:53 - Distinguishing between permissionless lending markets and vaults24:23 - What happened with Stream Finance and xUSD?32:52 - Sponsor break34:07 - How do risk curators make money?38:07 - The role of risk ratings in DeFi41:34 - Could risk curators run liquid strategies in their own markets/vaults?46:24 - Sponsor break47:43 - Risk of hard-coded fundamental oracles vs market price oracles57:06 - DeFi must prioritize safety over higher yields1:01:26 - kpk’s approach to risk curation1:05:30 - kpk’s retail-facing DeFi product suite1:07:11 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► kpk website: https://kpk.io/► kpk on X: https://x.com/kpk_io► Giel on X: https://x.com/deepcryptodive------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

RightSide is a Core Contributor at Pendle and Vivaldi is a CoFounder at Symphony.In this live session of Yield Talks, we explore whether AI can improve upon the work of human curators in evaluating, managing, transacting, and securing DeFi markets.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY + REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro4:13 - Guest backgrounds6:44 - Pendle’s view on the role of AI in DeFi10:28 - Pendle x Symphony integration and how AI plays a role14:09 - What Symphony’s working on17:46 - Sponsor break19:02 - How will the average Pendle user benefit from AI?24:55 - How can AI make DeFi safer for users?30:31 - What is the Virtuals Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP)?32:57 - Sponsor break34:18 - Explaining x402, the internet-native payment protocol37:56 - Discerning which AI agents are more skilled40:47 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Symphony website: https://www.symphony.io/► Vivaldi on X: https://x.com/vivaldi0x► Pendle website: https://www.pendle.finance/► Rightside on X: https://x.com/rightsideonly------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are investors in Symphony. 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.

Michael Egorov is the Founder of Curve and yieldbasis.In this episode, the legendary DeFi founder walks us through his newly launched protocol called yieldbasis on Ethereum, designed to deliver the best Bitcoin yield yet. We explore how it works, its synergy with Curve, and how it aims to deliver a competitive yield-bearing version of BTC onchain in nearly any market conditions.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro5:43 - Building Curve Finance since 20208:36 - Why build yieldbasis?11:53 - The challenge to productize BTC yield19:13 - How does yieldbasis work?25:27 - Sponsor break26:29 - Current BTC yields and performance28:20 - Synergy between Curve and yieldbasis32:10 - Earning BTC yield vs YB emissions34:19 - Why another protocol, why another token?36:19 - What’s new with YB tokenomics?38:50 - Why will users lock veYB?42:41 - Sponsor break44:00 - Potential for yieldbasis to work with BTC DATs44:49 - Understanding risks in yieldbasis48:55 - Performance during the recent Oct 10 crash51:25 - How big can yieldbasis scale to?53:22 - Exploring future assets for yieldbasis55:47 - Current TVL campaign, plus future caps raise1:02:47 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► yieldbasis website: https://yieldbasis.com/► yieldbasis on X: https://x.com/yieldbasis► Michael Egorov on X: https://x.com/newmichwill------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic both hold BTC. 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.

Bartek Kiepuszewski is the Founder of L2BEAT.In this episode, Bartek breaks down the current landscape of Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem, from how L2s are categorized by stage, to what defines true decentralization, and why transparency remains a part of the foundation of Ethereum's social layer.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:44 - Bartek’s background9:57 - Is Ethereum headed in the right direction?12:27 - Why Ethereum and L2s need L2BEAT19:51 - L2BEAT, the Rotten Tomatoes of L2s24:39 - Sponsor break25:41 - How L2BEAT is funded as a public good30:58 - Defining an Ethereum L234:35 - How does an L2 derive security from Ethereum L1?42:11 - The three distinct stages of an L247:14 - What do Arbitrum and Base need to progress to Stage 2?53:44 - Sponsor break55:04 - Thoughts on based rollups57:03 - Why might Robinhood have chosen to build an Ethereum L2?1:00:30 - Justified criticisms of L2s1:04:53 - What is Data Availability (DA)?1:11:37 - The fundamental role of zk scaling Ethereum1:16:19 - A future of zk-powered DeFi1:20:06 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► L2BEAT website: https://l2beat.com/► Support L2BEAT: https://l2beat.com/donate► L2BEAT on X: https://x.com/l2beat► Bartek on X: https://x.com/bkiepuszewski------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Laurence Day is the CoFounder and CEO of Wildcat Labs.In this episode, we explore how Wildcat is reinventing private credit onchain, building what Laurence calls “the Craigslist of private credit.” We explore why DeFi is ready to scale undercollateralized lending, the money multiplier effect to follow it, and how Wildcat aims to be a foundational primitive to make borrowing and lending more open, flexible, and accessible for everyone.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:58 - Laurence’s background10:57 - Why keep building after the Indexed exploit?16:15 - The opportunity for undercollateralized loans in DeFi22:28 - Sponsor break23:31 - The money multiplier effect for DeFi28:38 - The elevator pitch for Wildcat30:19 - Who is Wildcat built for?35:20 - Can Wildcat legally go after borrowers?41:36 - Sponsor break42:55 - Usual terms for Wildcat lenders and borrowers45:45 - Considerations for Wildcat after Oct 10th market crash56:32 - Innovations coming to Wildcat 1:07:28 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Wildcat website: https://wildcat.finance/► Wildcat on X: https://x.com/wildcatfi► Laurence on X: https://x.com/functi0nZer0------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

James Craig is the Director of the movie Code Is Law.In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Code Is Law: Crypto’s Unstoppable Heists, a new documentary retracing the history of DeFi’s biggest smart contract exploits. James walks us through the fascinating stories he investigated behind these famous hacks, including The DAO, Indexed Finance, KyberSwap, and Mango Markets. Plus, how the human stories behind these events continue to shape Ethereum and DeFi's culture, law, and future.Code Is Law is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and YouTube Movies starting today, October 21st.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro10:02 - How James got interested in DeFi exploits14:24 - The story behind The DAO hack20:14 - Sponsor break21:14 - The aftermath of The DAO29:16 - The Indexed Finance hack34:27 - The story behind the Indexed hacker36:57 - Sponsor break38:16 - The debate over exploits vs ‘code is law’46:21 - The KyberSwap attack51:57 - The bravado and ego of a hacker54:31 - The Eisenberg case with Mango Markets59:41 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Code Is Law website: journeyman.tv/film/8785► Code Is Law on X: https://x.com/CodeIsLawFilm► James Craig on X: https://x.com/jamescraig1111------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Billy Luedtke is the Founder of Intuition.In this episode, we explore how Intuition is building a new decentralized network for reputation, trust, and decision-making on Ethereum. Plus, why this could be the foundation for a universal knowledge graph that reshapes how we share and verify information online.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:52 - Billy’s early start with Bitcoin and Ethereum18:11 - Why Ethereum is still objectively our best option23:28 - Sponsor break24:28- Importance of decentralized identity32:21 - Why we need Intuition37:09 - Why Intuition needs Ethereum38:53 - Sponsor break40:12 - Early use cases for Intuition49:56 - TRUST token powers Intuition55:26 - What’s next for Intuition?56:59 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Intuition website: https://www.intuition.systems/► Intuition on X: https://x.com/0xintuition► Billy Luedtke on X: https://x.com/0xbilly------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Behrin is the Founder of Neutrl Labs.In this episode, Behrin reveals how Neutrl is bringing a new yield to DeFi with asymmetric stablecoin returns powered by OTC arb strategies. We explore how their synthetic dollar NUSD and the yield-bearing form sNUSD work, why it reminds us of Ethena, and what makes their approach stand out in today’s market.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:46 - Behrin’s background8:54 - Overview of OTC arbitrage strategy10:50 - The mission at Neutrl12:44 - The market conditions for Neutrl’s trading strategies14:23 - Who does Neutrl work with?15:40 - Average duration and terms for OTC deals underpinning Neutrl16:37 - Example of a Neutrl strategy19:15 - Sponsor break 20:15 - Will Neutrl strategies work in a bull, bear, flat market?21:49 - Can Neutrl’s trading system benefit foundations selling tokens?23:55 - Composition of Neutrl’s yield strategies25:42 - Could a token dumping benefit the Neutrl OTC strategy?29:07 - Which tokens fit Neutrl’s criteria for the strategy?30:57 - Dumbing down the Neutrl OTC arb 32:36 - Sponsor break33:55 - Understanding NUSD vs sNUSD for users35:22 - Do sNUSD holders have to lock for any duration?41:45 - Thoughts on Neutrl’s future yield distribution43:40 - Future yield strategies for Neutrl44:41 - How scalable is the Neutrl system for sNUSD?46:11 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Neutrl website: https://www.neutrl.fi/► Neutrl on X: https://x.com/neutrl_labs► Behrin on X: https://x.com/behrin_n------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts 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.

Luke Youngblood is the Founder of Moonwell and Mamo.In this episode, Luke shares what opportunity he sees ahead for Base builders and users, as one of the earliest DeFi founders on Coinbase's Ethereum L2. We explore Coinbase’s vision for integrating Base into its retail products, including DeFi mullet style products like the new USDC lending on Morpho. He even drops insights on the future Base token, and how projects like Moonwell and Mamo are positioned to benefit from this economic stimulus to serve even more of Coinbase's customers coming onchain.------🔗 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♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:46 - The state of Base L2 and Coinbase’s vision13:43 - Implications of a Base token16:11 - Future of content creation on Base22:54 - Coinbase’s pursuit of a banking charter27:03 - Coinbase’s DeFi mullet strategy31:16 - Sponsor break32:26 - Overview of Moonwell and its growth39:14 - New Moonwell credit facility50:31 - Sponsor break51:56 - Mamo, the personal finance AI agent57:43 - Navigating Mamo for beginners1:02:10 - Mamo’s unique tokenomics and LP fees for stakers1:08:49 - Collaborations and future prospects with Coinbase1:19:39 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Moonwell website: https://moonwell.fi/► Moonwell on X: https://x.com/moonwelldefi► Mamo website: https://mamo.bot/► Mamo on X: https://x.com/mamo► Luke on X: https://x.com/lukeyoungblood------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic hold MAMO. 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.