The Crypto Explorer - by Sygnum Bank AG

What is the point of a DEX aggregator? How do they work? why are they useful? and how could this become a big driver for institutional adoption? Listen in, as we sit down with Mounir Benchemled from Paraswap and Martin Burgherr from Sygnum Bank, as we explore opportunities for optimizing trades in the crypto world.
We look at questions liek:

1. What differentiates a CEX and DEX?
2. Between a DEX and DEX aggregator – what are factors users need to look out for ?
3. How do we see DEXs enter the mainstream?
4. What is the institutional journey for DEXs and DEX aggregators? How do you expect this to unfold?

Disclaimer

Because Sygnum is a bank and some of the information in the podcast relates to financial and investment topics, we want you to understand that we do not create a bank client relationship with you when you listen to the podcast. By listening to the podcast, you agree that the information on this podcast does not constitute professional advice and no bank-client or other relationship is created between you and Sygnum. Do not consider the podcast to be a substitute for obtaining advice from a qualified investment advisor. The information in the podcast may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up-to-date. All information you hear is never considered to be a solicitation for any purpose, in any form or content.

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What is a DEX!? Why do Decentralised exchanges matter?
A conversation with the founder of CURVE, Michael Egorov and Sygnum CCO Martin Burgherr, looking at the origins of defi and DEXs, their impact in the world today. Simplifying concepts like Bonding Curves, impermanent loss and composability from the world of Defi, this episode dives into questions like:

1. What are Dexs and why do they matter?
2. Yield bearing products have been a struggle for tradfi but seem to be everywhere in crypto. Why?
3. Do you think there are hidden risks in crypto? Or are traditional markets just that inefficient?
4. What is the future role for DEXs, and their evolution? How will they co-exist with tradfi?

Because Sygnum is a bank and some of the information in the podcast relates to financial and investment topics, we want you to understand that we do not create a bank client relationship with you when you listen to the podcast. By listening to the podcast, you agree that the information on this podcast does not constitute professional advice and no bank-client or other relationship is created between you and Sygnum. Do not consider the podcast to be a substitute for obtaining advice from a qualified investment advisor. The information in the podcast may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up-to-date. All information you hear is never considered to be a solicitation for any purpose, in any form or content.

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Stable coins continue to play a powerful role in the crypto sphere, so it was helpful to sit down with Teana Baker Taylor (Circle /USDC) and Thomas Eichenberger (CPO , Sygnum) to learn more about the growth in the space, addressing questions like:

1. Is deriving stability from the tradfi markets the best way for the crypto ecosystem to evolve?
2. How can players address issues around the stable coin market - e.g. transparency on backing assets?
3. With the entry of new big Web2 market players, how does this evolve? Will we see co-existence or do you see a winner take all scenario?

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In this episode, join us Dominic Williams (ICP) and Walter Strametz (CTO Sygnum) dive deep into the fascinating fusion of AI and Blockchain technologies. They explore the impactful use cases that distinguish them from classic blockchain applications, digging into the key intersections where AI and Blockchain converge, offering end users groundbreaking solutions. we look at questions like:
1. AI seems to be the hottest buzzword in tech - What sort of use cases do think have strong impact and how do they differ from classic blockchain use cases?
2. Where do you see the strongest intersection with AI and Blockchain? What are the key points of convergence between these two technologies in applications for end users?
3. Perhaps a steps further than pure use-cases – De-AI, or Decentralized AI is also catching headlines, why is this interesting to explore and what benefits does it offer it users?
4. Blockchain's smart contracts enable automated and trustless transactions. How can AI leverage smart contracts to automate processes, and what are the implications for different industries?
5. There are also suggestions around improving AI Data Security using blockchain, where do you see this being applicable?
6. What are some interesting applications listeners can already engage with, that are leveraging both technologies? How are these apps superior to their web 2 / non AI counterparts?

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Join us this week as we explore how Venture Capital funds navigate the ups and downs of a sideways-moving crypto market. Where do market opportunities lie? and what strategies and insights do seasoned investors use ? how do they thrive in volatile conditions, adapting and seizing opportunities? Tune in to understand how VCs maneuver through the sideways trends and still manage to find diamonds in the blockchain bear season.
We address questions like:

1. What is your investment thesis – what are you most bullish on in the market today?
2. In an era with no free money and tempered growth, how has the investment outlook changed?
3. Data says 2023 has had the lowest number of crypto startups being set up – why is this and how do you guys deal with it?
4. What is the role of VCs in existing portfolio companies? Especially in slower market times?
5. What are key green flags from a start up that makes you immediately interested?

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