Compound Finance founder says that CeFi will embrace DeFi

Compound Finance founder says that CeFi will embrace DeFi

Speaking at a DeFi summit, Compound Finance founder Robert Leshner is confident that CeFi will embrace DeFi. Compound Finance founder, Robert Leshner, says that CeFi will inevitably embrace DeFi and there are signs it is already occurring. Speaking at the REDeFiNE TOMORROW — Global DeFi and Blockchain Virtual Summit in Bangkok, Thailand today, Leshner aired his views on CeFi/DeFi integration, the issues with Ethereum, and the advantages of decentralized governance. Host Mukaya Panich, chief venture and investment officer of event sponsors SCB 10X (linked to Siam Commercial Bank), asked....


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