Ever wonder how the digital asset world is really evolving? Our newest Interconnected video delves into how finance is evolving from an institution-led system to one defined by code, connectivity, and cryptographic trust.
This episode examines how infrastructure, policy, and design are converging to make decentralized finance viable at scale. In this episode, we cover:
- Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges: Guests compare security, custody, and latency across both models and highlight emerging hybrids that blend institutional oversight with decentralized rails.
- Stablecoin Infrastructure: Discussion centers on the U.S. GENIUS Act and its framework for reserves, transparency, and compliance, setting the stage for stablecoins as regulated digital dollars.
- Bridges and Interoperability: Cross-chain networks like Wormhole enable digital assets to move safely between ecosystems, demanding high-throughput interconnects and resilient validator networks.
- On-Chain Privacy and Verification: Technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs and smart-contract hooks offer privacy-preserving ways to verify identity and compliance at machine speed.
Listen to the extended version on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:
Apple Podcasts - https://eqix.it/4oBYLpq
Spotify - https://eqix.it/4hB3W6X
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