Helios Horizons Ep.39: Building Stable Foundations for DeFi with Ahmed Serghini of Hatom

03/12/25 • 58 min

On Helios Horzions Ep.39, we're joined by Ahmed Serghini of Hatom Protocol who offers a refreshing perspective on what truly matters in Web3 - building solutions that address real ecosystem needs.
Ahmed shared his journey which eventually led him to discover MultiversX and build Hatom Protocol. What began as a simple lending platform has grown into a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem featuring liquid staking, a booster module, and most recently, the USH stablecoin.
The conversation addresses the challenges of bringing innovative products to market, discussing solutions such as education and interface design to make the adoption curve easier for new users.

Ahmed discussed his vision for the future of DeFi - expecting that traditional finance will eventually have to embrace blockchain technology out of necessity rather than choice.

Helios Horizons Ep.39 offers a valuable listen for anyone looking to understand the inner workings of developing a DeFi protocol, along with insights about the future of DeFi as a whole.

Stay tuned for next weeks Episode and don't forget to follow us on X and visit our website for more information.

Ahmed discussed his vision for the future of DeFi - expecting that traditional finance will eventually have to embrace blockchain technology out of necessity rather than choice.

Helios Horizons Ep.39 offers a valuable listen for anyone looking to understand the inner workings of developing a DeFi protocol, along with insights about the future of DeFi as a whole.

Stay tuned for next weeks Episode and don't forget to follow us on X and visit our website for more information.

Previous Episode

Helios Horizons Ep.38: The Art of Community with Eno Sim of Sanctum

On Helios Horizons Ep.38, we chat to Eno Sim, Chief Vibes Officer at Sanctum about the art of building a community in Web3.
From starting his career at Samsung developing mobile payment technology to founding ISC, Eno's journey eventually led him to Sanctum, where his talents for community building and strategic implementation could flourish without the burden of trying to do everything at once.
We explore what drew Eno to Solana despite entering the ecosystem immediately after FTX's collapse—namely, the resilient builder community that continued through the bear market. He offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how Solana strategically built its community through Hacker Houses, gradually transitioning from foundation-led events to community-driven gatherings.
At Sanctum, Eno's working on creator coins as part of the emerging "PayFi narrative," enabling a "buy now, pay never" model where users deposit assets once and let the yield pay for subscriptions indefinitely. This innovative approach exemplifies how Web3 can create financial mechanisms impossible in traditional systems.
Helios Horizons Ep.38 offers a fascinating insight into the ups-and-downs of building in Web3, and perhaps most valuable is Eno's candid reflection on his personal growth as he navigated personal + professional challenges.

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