In Sygnum’s latest episode of The Crypto Explorer Podcast, host Aliya das Gupta speaks with Merlin Egalite, co-founder of Morpho, about how the protocol is reshaping lending in DeFi.
They discuss:

▪️ The origins of Morpho as a student project and the launch of Optimizer
▪️ How Optimizer reduced inefficiencies by offering better rates for both lenders and borrowers
▪️ The transition to Morpho V1 – building a permissionless, immutable infrastructure to solve trust and governance issues
▪️ What’s coming with Morpho V2: fixed-rate lending and more efficient liquidity use
▪️ Why simplicity, security and audits are critical for institutional adoption
▪️ Real-world integrations with fintechs, banks and exchanges like Coinbase

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In this conversation, we explore how Impossible Cloud Network (ICN) is rethinking one of the biggest industries in tech: cloud computing. Sebastian Pfeiffer shares his journey into Web3, and how ICN is tackling the massive challenges of today’s cloud landscape.

We cover:

• What Impossible Cloud Network is and the problem it’s solving for enterprises and developers
• Why decentralized cloud infrastructure is more critical now than ever before
• The role of the $ICNT token—and how its utility extends beyond staking and governance
• How ICN differentiates itself in a crowded space of decentralized and traditional providers
• What “open and composable” really means for cloud services

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Inside dYdX – Building the Future of Decentralized Perpetuals

In this episode, Charles D'Haussy, shares the journey of DYDX from its early days to becoming a leader in decentralized derivatives, and offers candid insights on the evolving landscape of DeFi, stablecoins, and the future of digital finance. Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast or just curious about the next wave of financial technology, this conversation delivers clarity, inspiration, and a peek behind the curtain of one of the industry’s most ambitious projects.

Key Questions Explored:

• How did Charles first get introduced to crypto, and what drew him to DYDX?
• What sets DYDX apart in the crowded world of decentralized exchanges?
• How has DYDX evolved since its launch, and what were the challenges of building its own blockchain?
• What does the rise of stablecoins and private digital currencies mean for the future of money?
• How is DeFi making finance more accessible, and what unique value does it offer compared to traditional systems?
• What’s next for DYDX, and how does it plan to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market?

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