Joe Andrews is the CoFounder of Aztec Protocol, a next-generation encrypted blockchain secured by Ethereum.
In this episode, Joe discusses with me the long awaited development of technology to enable us to transact privately in DeFi, while inheriting the security of the Ethereum blockchain. We talk about why privacy is a right, how Aztec has launched their Aztec Connect SDK to build seamless integrations with DeFi protocols, and the benefits of private payments and DeFi transactions using their flagship product, zk.money.
THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION OR ENDORSEMENT TO BUY ANY TOKEN OR NFT RELATED TO ANY PLATFORMS DISCUSSED.
------
🙏 If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact my team at 4RC: https://fourthrevolution.capital/
------
🌿 SUBSCRIBE TO DEFI DAD ON LENSTUBE: https://lenstube.xyz/defidad.lens
✅ FOLLOW DEFI DAD ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad
🌲 DISCOVER DEFI AND WEB3 BLOG POSTS, INTERVIEWS, AND TUTORIALS: http://defidad.com/
------
DeFi Talks Resources
🌊 STADER | MULTICHAIN LIQUID STAKING
https://staderlabs.com/
🌿 LENS | DECENTRALIZED SOCIAL GRAPH
https://lens.xyz/
📱ORB | IOS/ANDROID MOBILE APP FOR LENS SOCIAL MEDIA
https://orb.ac/
🤖 UTILITI.AI | ALL-IN-ONE PLATFORM TO LAUNCH DAPPS AND GAMES
https://www.utiliti.ai/
📊 PUSH PROTOCOL | WEB3 COMMS PROTOCOL FOR CHAT AND NOTIFICATIONS
https://push.org/
⛩️ UTOPIA | PAYROLL AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT FOR DAOS
https://www.utopialabs.com/
------
Topics Covered
00:00 - Intro
03:55 - Background to Joe and Aztec
06:45 - What problem Aztec is trying to solve
11:00 - The zk tech underpinning Aztec
14:00 - The future of DeFi UX with privacy
24:00 - What happens under the hood when we use DeFi via zk.money
28:30 - How will other protocols and L2s use the Aztec Connect SDK
31:25 - How is Aztec building in the aftermath of Tornado Cash being sanctioned
36:45 - What's next on the roadmap for Aztec
38:15 - Closing
------
Guest Links Aztec on Twitter
https://twitter.com/aztecnetwork
Learn about Aztec
https://aztec.network/
Learn about zk.money
https://zk.money/
-----
Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. Do your own research. All opinions expressed by DeFi Dad and guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of his team at 4RC.
DeFi Dad was an angel investor in Aztec's Series A round.
Popular Podcasts
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Fudd Around And Find Out
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!