Wallfacer Podcast: Conversations with the builders, operators, and investors shaping crypto's future. We explore the strategies, technical innovations, and market insights that go beyond the headlines <br/><br/><a href="https://wallfacerlabs.substack.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">wallfacerlabs.substack.com</a>
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Wallfacer Podcast: Conversations with the builders, operators, and investors shaping crypto's future. We explore the strategies, technical innovations, and market insights that go beyond the headlines <br/><br/><a href="https://wallfacerlabs.substack.com/s/podcast?utm_medium=podcast">wallfacerlabs.substack.com</a>
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May 8, 2026
#32: David Reising, Lotus Protocol | Tranched Lending and the Missing Middle in DeFi Credit
<p><strong>Episode Description</strong></p><p>Today’s guest is David Reising, founder and CEO of Lotus Protocol. Ryan and David get into why isolated lending markets keep converging on the same handful of pairs, how Lotus prices risk on liquidation thresholds, and why the recent string of DeFi exploits (Aave, Resolv, Stream Finance) is forcing a real rethink of how curators underwrite collateral. They also cover productive debt and the LotusUSD base rate, what David learned relaunching hyETH on Morpho with Gauntlet at Index Coop, and the case for going direct to markets in an agentic world.</p><p><strong>Guest Links</strong></p><p>* David Reising: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Davidareising">https://twitter.com/Davidareising</a></p><p>* Lotus Protocol: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/LotusFi">https://x.com/LotusFi</a>_</p><p>* Lotus Labs: https://lotuslabs.net</p><p><strong>Host Links</strong></p><p>* Ryan Rodenbaugh: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ryanrodenbaugh">https://twitter.com/ryanrodenbaugh</a></p><p>* Vaults.fyi: https://vaults.fyi</p><p>* API Docs: https://docs.vaults.fyi/</p><p><strong>Subscribe to Wallfacer Podcast</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://wallfacer.io/podcast">https://wallfacer.io/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>* <strong>[00:00]</strong> Intro and what Lotus is</p><p>* <strong>[01:18]</strong> Pricing risk on liquidation thresholds, not collateral quality</p><p>* <strong>[04:47]</strong> The Morpho cbBTC market example and the case for tranched lending</p><p>* <strong>[08:24]</strong> Designing for borrowers, not just lenders</p><p>* <strong>[11:09]</strong> Embedded borrow, predictable rates, and what integrators want</p><p>* <strong>[16:09]</strong> Risk frameworks and the limits of curator diligence after recent exploits</p><p>* <strong>[18:43]</strong> Why collateral expansion will slow down in curated markets</p><p>* <strong>[20:08]</strong> Lotus vaults: conservative, balanced, and aggressive</p><p>* <strong>[24:24]</strong> Credora ratings and how onchain liquidity reprices risk</p><p>* <strong>[27:48]</strong> Productive debt, cascading liquidity, and the LotusUSD base rate</p><p>* <strong>[31:00]</strong> Senior vs junior demand, Ajna, and tick based lending</p><p>* <strong>[34:24]</strong> Index Coop, relaunching hyETH on Morpho, and what scaled</p><p>* <strong>[39:30]</strong> Operational intensity of the curator model</p><p>* <strong>[41:48]</strong> Going direct to markets in an agentic world</p><p>* <strong>[45:07]</strong> Launch timeline, pre-deposits, and subsidized borrow rates</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wallfacerlabs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wallfacerlabs.substack.com</a>
May 1, 2026
#31: Joey Isaacson, Nook | Building a DeFi Savings App for Non-Crypto Users
<p>Episode Description</p><p>Today’s guest is Joey Isaacson, co-founder and CEO of Nook, a consumer savings app that connects everyday users to DeFi lending markets on Base. Joey spent five years at Coinbase leading design on earn, staking, and lending before building Nook to reach the 99.9% of people who’ve never touched DeFi. We talk about finding users on TikTok and Reddit instead of Crypto Twitter, why Nook won’t force-rebalance your funds, and how to build a business in consumer crypto.</p><p>Guest Links</p><p>* Joey Isaacson: https://twitter.com/joeyisaacson</p><p>* Nook: https://earnwithnook.com</p><p>* Nook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nookearnapp/</p><p>Host Links</p><p>* Ryan Rodenbaugh: https://twitter.com/ryanrodenbaugh</p><p>* Vaults.fyi: https://vaults.fyi</p><p>Subscribe</p><p>https://www.wallfacer.io/podcast</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>* <strong>[00:00]</strong> Intro</p><p>* <strong>[00:13]</strong> What is Nook and why Joey built it</p><p>* <strong>[01:13]</strong> Who the actual Nook user is</p><p>* <strong>[04:50]</strong> Distribution: TikTok, Reddit, Meta, and creator partnerships</p><p>* <strong>[08:00]</strong> Short-form content strategy and the three-second hook</p><p>* <strong>[10:24]</strong> Onboarding, trust, and starting with $5</p><p>* <strong>[13:45]</strong> Progressive disclosure: reputation scores, auto-deposits, building trust over time</p><p>* <strong>[16:21]</strong> What builds trust fastest: referrals, cash bonuses, real faces</p><p>* <strong>[19:43]</strong> Coinbase and the earn landscape: feature vs. product</p><p>* <strong>[23:19]</strong> Risk after a wild weekend: Resolv, Drift, Kelp, and Aave liquidity</p><p>* <strong>[29:05]</strong> How rebalancing works: Privy, CCTP, individual wallets vs. supervaults</p><p>* <strong>[33:21]</strong> Business model: curator revenue shares, yield compression, and exchange fees</p><p>* <strong>[40:55]</strong> Magic wand: cross-chain movement and insurance</p><p>* <strong>[44:29]</strong> Roadmap: multiple positions, multiple assets, OpenCover coverage</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wallfacerlabs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wallfacerlabs.substack.com</a>
April 20, 2026
#30: TezDev: Beyond Crypto-Natives: The Next Era of Earn w/ Tezos, Meria, and Hanji
<p>Episode Description</p><p>Today’s guests are Arthur Breitman (co-founder of Tezos), Owen (Hasheur) Simonin (CEO of Meria), and Dmitriy Kovalevskiy (founder of Hanji). Recorded live at TezDev 2026 in Cannes, the panel covers why crypto yields remain structurally higher than traditional markets, the real obstacles keeping fintechs from offering DeFi yield, and whether tokenized commodities or tokenized stocks will drive the next wave of adoption.</p><p>Guest Links</p><p>* Arthur Breitman: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ArthurB">https://twitter.com/ArthurB</a></p><p>* Tezos: https://tezos.com</p><p>* Etherlink: https://etherlink.com</p><p>* Owen Simonin (Hasheur): <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/PowerHasheur">https://twitter.com/PowerHasheur</a></p><p>* Meria: https://meria.com</p><p>* Dmitriy Kovalevskiy: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/dmitrytez">https://twitter.com/dmitrytez</a></p><p>* Hanji: https://hanji.io</p><p>Host Links</p><p>* Ryan Rodenbaugh: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/ryanrodenbaugh">https://twitter.com/ryanrodenbaugh</a></p><p>* Vaults.fyi: https://vaults.fyi</p><p>Subscribe and share with friends:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wallfacer.io/podcast"><strong>https://www.wallfacer.io/podcast</strong></a> ← Apple, YouTube, Spotify, and more!</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>* <strong>[00:00]</strong> Introductions</p><p>* <strong>[00:33]</strong> What’s still holding fintechs back from offering DeFi yield</p><p>* <strong>[02:02]</strong> Why crypto yields are structurally higher than traditional markets</p><p>* <strong>[03:35]</strong> Two types of yield seekers: high yield chasers vs. reliability seekers</p><p>* <strong>[04:26]</strong> Celsius, Resolv, and the new wave of on-chain risk</p><p>* <strong>[07:08]</strong> Fixed-term lending: is there real demand beyond institutions?</p><p>* <strong>[09:28]</strong> RWAs in the earn stack: commodities vs. real estate vs. T-bills</p><p>* <strong>[12:06]</strong> Retail is attention-driven: the case for adding oil and macro assets</p><p>* <strong>[13:25]</strong> Collateral diversity and why it starts with user demand</p><p>* <strong>[14:27]</strong> The Robinhood of DeFi yield and Meria’s approach</p><p>* <strong>[16:07]</strong> Regulator conversations: custody, staking risk categories, and MiCA</p><p>* <strong>[19:46]</strong> Who are your users in two years? B2B2C, crypto natives, and new populations</p><p>* <strong>[23:53]</strong> Etherlink’s DeFi growth and vaults.fyi integration</p><p>* <strong>[24:04]</strong> Stablecoins as the onramp: why DEX trading will be easier than brokerage trading</p><p>* <strong>[25:25]</strong> Tokenized stocks: the NVIDIA problem and long-tail assets</p><p>* <strong>[29:23]</strong> Building the everything-app vs. staying specialized</p><p>* <strong>[31:30]</strong> What each panelist is most excited about in crypto right now</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://wallfacerlabs.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">wallfacerlabs.substack.com</a>
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