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Avalanche Deep Dive: L1 Chains,DeFi Growth & RWA Tokenization

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 custom L1s with AvaCloud and Avalanche Builder Credits
Real-world asset tokenization and institutional adoption
Dexalot, Spruce, Intain, Balcony—and the next generation of L1-based dApps
Why Avalanche may be the most pragmatic path for builders seeking performance, flexibility, and real-world readiness
Whether you’re a founder exploring custom chains, or just curious about how DeFi infrastructure is evolving—this one’s packed with valuable alpha.
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How LI.FI Solves DeFi's Cross Chain Liquidity Problem

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:
Why bridges alone aren’t enough
The magic of off-chain routing engines
How LI.FI enables 1-click complex DeFi transactions (Zaps)
Monetization, integrations, and case studies
The future of cross-chain UX and solving DeFi’s deepest pain point
🧩 Whether you’re building a protocol or exploring the infrastructure stack, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to think multi-chain — and act on it.
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How Chiliz Is Powering the Future of Fan Engagement on the Blockchain

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 plans to onboard the next billion users
- The roadmap for builders, founders, and ecosystem partners
 
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🌱 Greenhouse Program: greenhouse.chiliz.com
⚽ Hackathon Info: https://www.chiliz.com/hacking-paris/
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DeFi Without Liquidations: How Stable Jack is Changing the Game

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 integrations, institutional expansion, and automation via AI.
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How Real World Assets are Transforming DeFi – Inside Redbelly & Institutional Adoption

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 and creating new opportunities for investors and institutions alike. This episode covers everything from tokenizing equities and private credit to insights on regulatory developments and the role of compliance-focused blockchains.
Tune in to discover why RWAs are becoming essential in the DeFi ecosystem and how Red Belly is uniquely positioned to lead this revolution.
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Liquidity V2 Unveiled Innovations, Market Impact, and the Future of DeFi Borrowing

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-defined interest rates and risk-based redemption
✅ The vision for Liquity V2 as a benchmark for DeFi borrowing costs ✅ The role of decentralization, security, and protocol sustainability
✅ Future integrations, friendly forks, and opportunities for builders Colin brings a wealth of experience from traditional finance and crypto, making this a must-watch for DeFi founders, developers, and investors looking to understand the next evolution of decentralized lending.
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The Future of Permissionless Lending With Morpho's Co-founder

🔗 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 into blockchain and DeFi
⚙️ The design principles behind Morpho’s modular and immutable protocol
🔍 Insights into real-world asset integration and its future in DeFi
🎯 How Morpho empowers both builders and users with flexibility and scalability
 
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Building Strong Cultures for Web3 Startups

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 practical steps leaders can take to embed values into every level of their startup.
👉 Key topics discussed:
Defining and embedding company culture in Web3
The challenges of creating a cohesive team in remote and hybrid environments
Best practices for building trust, resilience, and alignment across a distributed team
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Decoding Solidly DEXs Differentiation, Emissions and the Future of DEXs

Welcome to the HyperNest Podcast! 🎙️
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 ecosystem.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The differences between Uniswap, Curve, and Solidly models - How Solidly DEXs optimize emissions and incentivize productive liquidity -Innovations like options liquidity mining and user-friendly voting delegation
- The potential for liquid derivatives and new governance models in DeFi Thomas and ApeGuru also reveal insights into Linux, the largest V3.3 DEX in the Linea ecosystem, and how they’re leveraging unique tokenomics to maintain stability and drive participation.
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Bridging DeFi and TradFi for The Future of Digital Currency Payments

🔗 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:
The intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi)
Innovations in crypto debit cards and the shift toward self-custodial solutions 
The evolution of regulatory compliance in crypto
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and its impact on the future of finance
Georgy also gives us a glimpse into Wirex’s latest projects, including the upcoming self-custodial crypto card and how it enables users to manage their crypto assets seamlessly.
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