Blockchain and Booze: The future of DeFi on Ethereum is now
While the world waits for Ethereum 2.0, trailblazing developers are taking matters into their own hands with innovative solutions. On the latest episode of Blockchain and Booze, Draper Gorem Holm’s Adam Levy sits down with three leaders in the blockchain industry to talk about layer-two solutions on the Ethereum network. Levy is joined by Stani Kulechov of Aave, Jack O’Holleran of Skale and Antonio Juliano of dYdX. What began as a discussion on high fees quickly transitioned into a greater commentary on the potential power of decentralized finance.The Ethereum conundrumFor those not....
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