Best HyperNest Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of the Hypernest Podcast, we dive deep into the world of DeFi vaults with Roman, Product Lead at Mellow Protocol. Is a vault just a glorified multisig, or is it the new operating system for yield? We explore Mellow's evolution from ALM solutions to liquid restaking tokens (LRTs) and now advanced, permissionless vaults, unpacking the…

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Katana: The Impeccable Yield Engine 56:42

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Join us in this episode of the Hypernest Podcast as we dive deep into the world of DeFi with Daniel Onn, Global BD Lead at Katana. Discover how Katana, a revolutionary DeFi-specific L2, is transforming yield optimization with its powerful DeFi yield engine. From EigenLayer integration and yield-bearing stablecoins like AUSD to Vault Bridge rehypoth…

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Why Decentralization Still Matters and How Massa is Making It Real 1:00:44

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In this episode, we dive deep into the future of decentralization, blockchain innovations, and Web3 security with Daniel from Massa. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: - Massa’s mission and technology overview -Decentralized web hosting (D Web) advantages - Parallel blockchains and 10,000 TPS scalability - Automated, autonomous smart contracts - The importance …

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How Summer.fi Is Winning the War on DeFi Complexity 1:01:47

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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 i…

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How Gauntlet Became DeFi's Risk Brain 48:29

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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 Highli…

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Usual Money Decentralized Stablecoin with Real Yield 55:49

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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…

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Avalanche Deep Dive: L1 Chains,DeFi Growth & RWA Tokenization 52:09

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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…

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How LI.FI Solves DeFi's Cross Chain Liquidity Problem 47:27

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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 alon…

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How Chiliz Is Powering the Future of Fan Engagement on the Blockchain 51:27

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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…

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DeFi Without Liquidations: How Stable Jack is Changing the Game 55:07

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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 seek…

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How Real World Assets are Transforming DeFi – Inside Redbelly & Institutional Adoption 52:52

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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 …

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Liquidity V2 Unveiled Innovations, Market Impact, and the Future of DeFi Borrowing 1:02:43

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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…

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The Future of Permissionless Lending With Morpho's Co-founder 1:01:13

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🔗 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 min…

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Building Strong Cultures for Web3 Startups 1:07:26

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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 …

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Decoding Solidly DEXs Differentiation, Emissions and the Future of DEXs 1:19:25

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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 sha…

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Bridging DeFi and TradFi for The Future of Digital Currency Payments 1:01:37

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🔗 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…

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AI Meets Blockchain: The Future of Innovation 1:02:02

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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 …

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Filipe Pereira, co-founder of Crowdclass - How NFTs can be used to drive innovation in education 1:02:14

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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 l…

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César Suárez, founder of Svenir - How geolocalized NFTs bridge technology and real-world experiences 55:46

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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…