Ep. 162 Fixing DeFi’s Biggest Problem, Liquidity

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Cycles to explore how they are rethinking financial infrastructure for the onchain world. We break down the concept of clearing in simple terms, why it matters beyond traditional finance, and how Cycles brings institutional-grade clearing to digital assets while maintaining privacy and accessibility.

The conversation dives into some of the biggest challenges facing DeFi today, including trapped liquidity, capital inefficiency, and fragmented markets. We discuss how Cycles aims to reduce liquidity requirements without moving assets or requiring heavy collateral, and how multilateral clearing could unlock more efficient capital use across onchain systems.

We also explore broader themes shaping the future of crypto markets, including the role of stablecoins, the limitations of the real-world asset narrative, and what infrastructure institutions will need to scale onchain finance. This episode offers a high-level look at where digital asset markets are heading and the systems being built to support the next phase of growth.

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