HyperNest
Our podcast brings together Web3 founders, industry leaders, and blockchain experts to explore key DeFi topics—from marketing strategies and fundraising insights to in-depth discussions on emerging trends. Designed to help startups navigate the space, each episode offers practical knowledge and expert advice to empower the next generation of innovators in the DeFi ecosystem.
Episodes
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Bradbury, CEO of Summer.Fi and former product lead at MakerDAO, to unpack the evolution of one of DeFi’s most user-friendly and yield-savvy protocols.
🔍 Topics we dive into:
- The early MakerDAO journey & SummerFi's spin-off
- How AI agents boost yield by 30% (yes, really)
- What “lazy DeFi” means — and why it matters
- Risk management with Block Analytica
- UX vs. security: how far can ...
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we dive deep into the world of DeFi risk management and yield optimization with Aidan Bristow from Gauntlet. Gauntlet, known as "the DeFi brain," manages risk and liquidity for leading blockchain protocols, protecting over $42 billion in liquidity and directly overseeing $1.2 billion in assets.
🔑 Key Highlights:
- How Gauntlet protects protocols during Black Swan events (USDC depeg, FTX co...
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, Adli Takkal Bataille, DEO and Co-founder of Usual, to unpack how their protocol is challenging the giants of the stablecoin world like Tether and Circle.
📌 From decentralizing real yield to designing a stablecoin that's actually community-owned, Usual is reshaping what it means to hold and use stable assets in DeFi. Adli takes us through:
- Why centralized stablecoins may be outdated - Usu...
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we sit down with Eric Kang, Head of DeFi at Avalanche, to dive deep into the evolution of Avalanche L1s, DeFi innovation, and the convergence of TradFi and crypto. From the early days of Avalanche to building a modular L1 ecosystem, Eric shares insider insights on:
- The story behind Avalanche subnets and why they matter
- Launching...
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we tackle one of DeFi’s most frustrating challenges: liquidity fragmentation across chains. Our guest, Andrei from LI.FI, joins us to explain how LI.FI makes bridging and swapping across 40+ chains seamless — powering apps like MetaMask, Robinhood Wallet, and Phantom.
🎙️ Topics you'll love:
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Why bridges alone aren’t enough
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The magic of off-chain routing engines
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How LI.FI enables 1...
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we dive deep into the Web3 world of sports, entertainment with Altug Ozturk, a Senior Advisor at Chiliz.
🎙️ Topics covered:
- The origin and mission behind Chiliz and Socios
- Real-world fan experiences powered by blockchain
- What makes Chiliz Chain unique in the L1 space
- The power of fan tokens: utility, rewards & participation - Upcoming Greenhouse microgrants program
- How Chiliz...
In this episode, we speak with Cesar, Co-founder of StableJack, about their novel DeFi primitive that offers leveraged exposure to yield, volatility, and points — all without liquidation risk.
We explore how StableJack works, how it compares to Pendle and GMX, and how its v2 architecture serves different DeFi personas — from conservative yield seekers to aggressive airdrop farmers.
We also touch on their future plans around RWA int...
On today's HyperNest Podcast, we explore the future of Real World Assets (RWAs) and blockchain innovation with Jack Bronson from Red Belly Network. Join us as Jack provides an in-depth look at Red Belly's journey from academia to industry leader, leveraging cutting-edge technology like DBFT consensus and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs).
Learn how Red Belly is transforming the traditional asset space—making private equities accessible ...
In this episode, we sit down with Colin Platt, Head of Product at Liquity, to dive deep into their groundbreaking protocol upgrade. With $46M TVL already secured just days after launch, Liquity V2 is set to redefine decentralized borrowing with immutable, governance-free infrastructure and user-set interest rates.
🔍 What You'll Learn:
✅ How Liquity V2 builds on the success of LUSD and Liquity V1
✅ The innovation behind user-define...
🔗 Exploring the Future of DeFi Lending with Morpho
In this episode of the HyperNest Podcast, we sit down with Merlin Egalité, Co-founder of Morpho, to dive deep into the groundbreaking innovations shaping the DeFi lending space. Discover how Morpho is revolutionizing decentralized lending with its minimalist design, isolated markets, governance minimization, and adaptive interest rate models.
Topics we cover:
🚀 Merlin’s journey i...
In this episode of the HyperNest podcast, we dive into one of the most crucial topics for Web3 startups: building a strong culture, especially within remote and hybrid teams. Joining us is Brett Potter, a renowned leader in the culture and remote work space and author of three influential books on the subject. Brett shares his journey into culture development, the critical elements of a successful organizational culture, and practi...
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We’re excited to explore the mechanics of Solidly DEXs with ApeGuru and Thomas, two influential founders in the DeFi space. Together, we delve into the Solidly model’s innovations and its impact on the future of decentralized finance. From optimizing emissions to enhancing user experience, ApeGuru and Thomas share their expertise on what sets Solidly apart and where it fits in the evolving DeFi...
🔗 Welcome to another insightful session from HyperNest! In this webinar, we’re thrilled to dive into the evolving world of crypto payments with Georgy, co-founder of Wirex, as he shares his insights on the future of TradFi and DeFi. From navigating regulatory landscapes to the rise of crypto debit cards, Georgy walks us through Wirex’s journey over the past decade, overcoming challenges and driving adoption.
🚀 What You'll Learn:...
AI Meets Blockchain: The Future of Innovation
🔗 Welcome to another insightful session from HyperNest! In this episode, we explore the intersection of two groundbreaking technologies: Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain. Our esteemed speakers, Xiaochen Zhang, CEO at FinTech4Good, and Tony Simonovsky, Founder and Host at The AI Champ, bring their wealth of expertise to explore how AI and blockchain are shaping the future of innov...
HyperNest Podcast is a series that will be released every month. In this series, we will meet Web 3 founders worldwide and chat about their challenges, struggles, and also epic wins. Don't forget to follow Hypernest for the valuable sharing of these pioneers!
Filipe Pereira is the co-founder of Crowdclass, a company that is revolutionizing online learning with NFTs. In this episode, we take a look at how one web3 startup is usin...
César Suárez, founder of Svenir - How geolocalized NFTs bridge technology and real-world experiences
César Suárez is the CEO and founder of Svenir, a technology platform that helps local businesses increase customer loyalty through geolocalized NFTs.real-life’s episode, we talk about the missing link between NFT technology and real life experience, how to empower people to impact environmental and social issues, and his reflection on learnings and failures.
Chapters:01:00 About Svenir and its usecases:
- Svenir technology allow...
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