Blockchain Revolution: What is DeFi? artwork
The Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0

Blockchain Revolution: What is DeFi?

  • S6E12
  • 45:41
  • July 14th 2022

So what is DeFi? DeFi, or Decentralised Finance, is one area of Web 3 that you may not have heard of. Yet, by cutting out the middle man in the traditional finance industry, it has the potential to lift millions into a better way of life.

  • Today's guests are Vanessa Pestritto,  Director of Partners of Agoric the JavaScript-native smart contract platform for a decentralised future. As a Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain and JavaScript-native smart contract platform, Agoric offers developers and enterprises a secure, reliable, and interoperable ecosystem for deploying and managing DeFi applications.

For further information, visit https://agoric.com/

  • Apurva Chiranewala from Block Earner. Block Earner is an Aussie Fintech startup that aims to bring decentralised finance to the masses.

For further information, visit: https://blockearner.com.au/

Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own research before any finance or investment decisions.


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