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 Highlights:
- How Gauntlet protects protocols during Black Swan events (USDC depeg, FTX collapse, CRV crisis).
- The evolution of Gauntlet from financial risk management advisor to a leading DeFi curator. - Insights on vault curation, strategies for risk-adjusted yield, and innovative structured products.
- Exploring real-world assets (RWA) on-chain, including Gauntlet’s pioneering strategies in collaboration with Morpho, Apollo, and Securitize.
- Overcoming the challenges of merging traditional finance with DeFi’s high-velocity environment.
- Practical advice for emerging DeFi startups on managing financial risk and positioning for growth.
Whether you're a DeFi founder, investor, or enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on risk management, vault strategies, and the future of decentralized financial infrastructure.
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