For episode 647 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Tobias van Amstel, CEO of Altitude.
Traditional lending is quietly being disrupted by decentralized finance (DeFi). It's not just about lower interest rates and faster approvals; it's about financial empowerment for people without access to traditional systems.
DeFi lending platforms are becoming the "new banks" as outlined by real people who turned to Altitude Finance for loans to pay for their rooftops and plots of land.
⏳ Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:58) Who is Tobias van Amstel?
(3:16) What is Altitude?
(4:32) How does Altitude automate DeFi?
(6:30) Average expected farming APYs
(8:06) Capital efficiency improvements
(9:40) Use-cases
(12:25) Why do users take DeFi loans?
(13:28) Future of onchain lending
(16:55) Agentic AI in DeFi
(18:36) State of the Crypto market
(22:45) Altitude roadmap for 2026
(24:21) Events & conferences
(25:29) Altitude website & socials
🎙 Altitude Links:
🔗 Website: https://www.altitude.fi/
🔗 X: https://x.com/AltitudeFi_
🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/altitude_fi
🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/GJXjxx9Tz6
📢 Disclaimer:
None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.
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