by Camila Russo
The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can hear the builders and users of this cutting edge world tell their stories first hand. Hosted by Camila Russo.
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<p>Will Robinson, VP of Engineering at Coinbase, explores the company’s expanding role in decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting the launch of Bitcoin-backed USDC loans through Morpho and Coinbase’s broader efforts to integrate DeFi solutions. He explains how Coinbase is working to connect centralized finance (CeFi) with DeFi by incorporating decentralized protocols while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance. Robinson also discusses the introduction of cbBTC as an alternative to WBTC, the company’s approach to multi-chain development, and its plans for further DeFi integrations. Additionally, he addresses ongoing debates about Ethereum Layer 2 networks and their impact on the main chain, emphasizing the importance of improved cross-chain interoperability. He also provides insights into Coinbase’s asset listing process, the role of meme coins in the crypto ecosystem, and the company’s broader mission to support a more open and accessible financial system.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 - Intro: Will Robinson, VP of Engineering at Coinbase</p><p>00:45 - Coinbase’s expanding role in DeFi</p><p>01:16 - Bitcoin-backed USDC loans powered by Morpho</p><p>02:34 - How Coinbase enables BTC holders to access liquidity</p><p>05:15 - Risks involved in Bitcoin-backed loans</p><p>08:58 - Liquidation risks and loan-to-value ratios</p><p>11:13 - Early demand and adoption of the product</p><p>13:15 - cbBTC vs. WBTC: Why Coinbase launched its own Bitcoin wrapper</p><p>18:47 - How cbBTC is issued and traded</p><p>21:36 - Coinbase’s approach to self-custody and wallets</p><p>24:07 - The role of Coinbase Wallet in bridging CeFi and DeFi</p><p>27:31 - Coinbase’s long-term DeFi strategy and future integrations</p><p>29:50 - Will DeFi become a mainstream part of traditional finance?</p><p>33:51 - Coinbase’s evolution from exchange to financial institution</p><p>34:34 - The rise of Base: How Coinbase grew its Layer 2</p><p>38:28 - Are Layer 2s parasitic to Ethereum?</p><p>49:08 - The role of meme coins in crypto and Coinbase’s listing process</p><p>54:20 - The future of on-chain finance and economic freedom</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Check out our new website ✨</p><p>https://thedefiant.io/</p><p><br></p><p>🚀 Sign up to our newsletter 🚀</p><p>https://thedefiant.io/go-premium#pricing?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=signup</p><p><br></p><p>🤑 Find DeFi investment opportunities & educational primers here</p><p>https://thedefiant.io/promo?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=alpha</p><p><br></p><p>✊ Follow The Defiant</p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/defiantnews</p><p>Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3SdRdEs5ag </p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedefiant.io/</p><p>Telegram: https://t.me/DefiantNews</p><p><br></p><p>📬 Contact our Newsroom</p><p>[email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships</p><p>[email protected]</p><p><br></p><p>#TheDefiant #DeFi #Decentralized #Finance #Blockchain #Web3</p>
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