From the FED to DeFi | Brandon from Euler

Today our guest is Brandon Neal (https://twitter.com/nycbrandonn), COO of Euler (https://twitter.com/eulerfinance). Brandon used to work for 10 years for NY FED on the markets desk.

This episode is sponsored by Euler Finance (https://euler.finance/), permissionless lending protocol that introduces exciting innovations to DeFi like MEV resistant liquidations, tokenised debts, permissionless listing and many more.

I'm your host Seraphim (https://twitter.com/MacroMate8), and let's talk DeFi. 

The Material is for distribution to Professional clients and should not be relied by any other persons. The information contained herein does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer. The purpose of this video is not investment advice.

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Intro & Banter
00:43 - 06:33

TradFi vs DeFi
06:33 – 13:00

Macro: how did we get this inflationary spiral and what can the FED do?
13:00 – 24:42

Do you see systemic risks in DeFi?
24:42 – 30:35

Crypto and Gold vs Fiat
30:35 – 35:45

Can a crypto currency become a reserve currency?
35:45 – 39:55

What if interest rates are set by DeFi, not the FED?
39:55 – 44:21

What do you think about CBDCs?
44:21 – 49:10

What do you think about the US fiscal situation?
49:10 – 57:45