Is history repeating itself? DeFi (Decentralized Finance) is disrupting the financial world, offering tools that bypass traditional banking and empower users with blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations. But is it the solution we’ve been waiting for—or a hyper-complex system destined to repeat the past?
In this episode of Thinking on Paper, Jeremy and Mark are joined by Kurapika, founder of Factor-Fi, to explore:
- How DeFi tools like liquidity pools, lending protocols, and smart contracts are reshaping finance.
- Why Bitcoin’s rise signals a shift away from outdated systems.
- How Factor-Fi bridges the gap between financial complexity and user accessibility with permissionless vaults and yield optimization.
We’re unpacking the trust, innovation, and risks of decentralized systems while asking the big question: Can DeFi deliver on its promise of financial freedom, or will it fall into the same traps as traditional finance?
Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast, a finance professional, or just DeFi-curious, this episode breaks down the essentials and explores what’s next for money in the blockchain era.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Nothing here is financial advice—this is for educational purposes only.
Hit play, subscribe, and join us as we navigate the revolution shaping the future of finance.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00 Disruptors And Curious Minds
(01:11) Bitcoin Serendipity
(02:29) The Complexity Of The Financial System
(03:23) Kurapika From Factor-Fi
(04:10) Is DeFi More Complex?
(07:23) The Building Lego Of Decentralized Finance
(07:54) Uniswap: Swap, Lend And Borrow
(09:01) What Are Liquidity Pools?
(14:25) The Risks Of Liquidity Pools
(16:52) Stupid Finance Question
(20:21) Undercollateralized Loans
(23:57) Soulbound Tokens, ZK-Proofs And Truth
(26:56) Creativity And Finance (29:36) The Language Of DeFi For Normies
(33:12) Rage Against The Machine
(36:00) Factor-Fi: More Yield On Your Assets
(41:38) Blockchain Financial Security
(47:06) AI, Crypto & Finance --
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