How Aave Is Transforming Finance with DeFi and $64 Billion in Deposits

Stani Kulechov is the Founder of Aave Labs. We spoke to Stani live on stage at SmartCon. In this conversation, we discuss how Aave’s is bridging the gap from TradFI to DeFi, tokenization, the introduction of the new initiavte Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance aimed at shaping DeFi policy, his thoughts on the SEC & current regulatory environment, if crypto is protecting the wrong people, market volatility, and token buybacks.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Welcome Stani To Crypto In America

0:48 - What ‘Crypto in America’ Means To Stani

1:42 - TradFi Entering The DeFi Space - How Aave Is Bridging the Gap

3:50 - Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance - Shaping DeFi Policy In DC

7:00 - U.S. Opportunities vs. Overseas Counties (AAPAC, Europe, Latam)

9:25 - Is Crypto Protecting The Wrong People (I.e. Roman Storm) - Thoughts On Protecting Developers

11:30 - Is The SEC understanding crypto? Is Stani Optimistic About DeFi Regulation?

14:15 - Recent Market Volatility In The Space

16:25 - Navigating Small Team Startups vs. Large Institutions/Compliance

17:50 - $50M Token Buyback - Will DeFi Continue To Adopt TradFi-style buybacks? 

19:10 - Stani Is Excited About Providing More Access To Finance 

20:15 - Thanks Dani For Joining! Like & Subscribe

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