Bridging TradFi and DeFi: Innovation, Regulation, and the Road Ahead

This episode of The Edge of Show was recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of finance, exploring the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Join Mariana de la Roche  alongside distinguished panelists including Joanna Rindell, Annelise Osborne and Charlie Hu as they discuss

• Insights from leaders in the Tezos ecosystem, Bitcoin L2 systems, and innovative blockchain projects.
• The transformation of finance over the past two decades and the future of DeFi.
• The impact of regulatory developments like the Clarity Act and Mika on the DeFi space.
• Real-world applications of DeFi, including tokenization of assets and social impact projects.
• The importance of financial literacy in navigating the DeFi landscape.

Tune in to discover how DeFi is reshaping our financial future and what it means for both individuals and institutions!

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Timestamps

00:00:00 - The Evolution of Finance

00:00:29 - Welcome to The Edge of Show

00:01:36 - Guest Introductions

00:02:15 - DeFi and TradFi Perspectives

00:04:05 - Regulatory Developments

00:07:23 - The Future of Finance

00:10:13 - Liquidity Challenges in DeFi

00:11:55 - Innovations in Yield Generation

00:14:41 - The Role of ETFs in DeFi

00:16:01 - The Importance of Decentralization

00:20:49 - Defining Securities in DeFi

00:22:36 - Tokenization of Assets

00:24:02 - Social Impact of DeFi

00:25:26 - Stablecoins as a Game-Changer

00:28:36 - Concluding Thoughts on DeFi

Resources

Black Vogel Consulting

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackvogel/

Twitter: https://x.com/BlackVogel_

Website: https://www.blackvogel.com/

Connect with Mariana De La Roche

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariana-de-la-roche-es/

Bitlayer

Website: https://www.bitlayer.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/99443528

Twitter/X: https://x.com/BitLayerLabs

Connect with Charlie Hu

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlieyechuanhu/

Kadena

Website: https://www.kadena.io

Twitter/X: https://x.com/kadena_io   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kadena-llc/

Connect with Annalise Osborne

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelise-osborne-7611176/ 

Twitter/X: https://x.com/anneliseosborne

Connect with Joanna Rindell

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-rindell/ 

Twitter:https://x.com/joannarindell

Website: https://www.joannarindell.com/

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