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0xResearch Cross-Post: How Ethena is Redefining Digital Finance | Guy Young

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In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Young , Founder at Ethena Labs, to discuss the rapid growth of USDe, the design of their new products like USDtb, and the launch of Converge and Ethereal. He shares insights on stablecoin infrastructure, institutional adoption, risk management, and Ethena’s broader vision to bridge DeFi with TradFi.

Thanks for tuning in!

As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

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Resources

Converge Technical Specification & Roadmap: https://x.com/convergeonchain/status/1912853619038461967

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Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information.

Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks

Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding.

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Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

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Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation.

Trade today at https://desk.exchange/?register-channel=BWpodcast and follow @TradeOnDESK on X!

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Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code BELL10 at checkout for 10% off!

Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv

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Follow Converge: https://x.com/convergeonchain

Follow Ethereal: https://x.com/etherealdex

Follow Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_

Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio

Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres

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Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt

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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:41) Recent Product Launches

(5:29) Asset Issuance on Converge

(11:15) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(11:53) Scaling Ethena

(13:45) Considering New Assets For Staking Yield

(15:58) Dealing With Risk

(18:07) USDtb's Place in the Ethena Ecosystem

(22:21) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(23:30) Overview of Ethereal

(26:26) Converge DApps

(30:25) Credit Expansion and Associated Risks

(33:12) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(34:07) Will Ethereal Harm Relationships With Exchanges?

(36:12) Protocols Hardcoding USDe to 1$

(39:20) USDe's Competition

(41:04) The Biggest Risks to Ethena

(43:08) The Fee Switch

(47:12) Ethena's Focus Going Forward

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Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place

Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/

Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Young , Founder at Ethena Labs, to discuss the rapid growth of USDe, the design of their new products like USDtb, and the launch of Converge and Ethereal. He shares insights on stablecoin infrastructure, institutional adoption, risk management, and Ethena’s broader vision to bridge DeFi with TradFi.

Thanks for tuning in!

As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

--

Resources

Converge Technical Specification & Roadmap: https://x.com/convergeonchain/status/1912853619038461967

--

Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information.

Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks

Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding.

--

Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe.

Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00.

--

Traders, AI enthusiasts, and degens—listen up! The game is changing, and DESK is leading the charge. Welcome to the next generation of perpetual trading—where cutting-edge technology meets AI-driven automation.

Trade today at https://desk.exchange/?register-channel=BWpodcast and follow @TradeOnDESK on X!

--

Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code BELL10 at checkout for 10% off!

Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv

--

Follow Converge: https://x.com/convergeonchain

Follow Ethereal: https://x.com/etherealdex

Follow Guy: https://x.com/gdog97_

Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio

Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres

Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38

Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt

Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh

--

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:41) Recent Product Launches

(5:29) Asset Issuance on Converge

(11:15) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(11:53) Scaling Ethena

(13:45) Considering New Assets For Staking Yield

(15:58) Dealing With Risk

(18:07) USDtb's Place in the Ethena Ecosystem

(22:21) Ads (Arkham & Ledger)

(23:30) Overview of Ethereal

(26:26) Converge DApps

(30:25) Credit Expansion and Associated Risks

(33:12) Ads (Desk & Morpho)

(34:07) Will Ethereal Harm Relationships With Exchanges?

(36:12) Protocols Hardcoding USDe to 1$

(39:20) USDe's Competition

(41:04) The Biggest Risks to Ethena

(43:08) The Fee Switch

(47:12) Ethena's Focus Going Forward

--

Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place

Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/

Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter

--

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

  continue reading

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