About this episode
DeFi isn't dead—it's just working better than ever. In this episode of The Wolf Of All Streets, we sit down with Stani Kulechov, CEO of Aave, to break down why DeFi is still booming under the surface, how institutions are quietly moving in, and why boring and reliable beats hype and failure every time. If you're wondering when DeFi will reach its full potential and whether meme coins are just a distraction, this conversation is a must-watch. Stani Kulechov: https://x.com/StaniKulechov ►► JOIN THE FREE WOLF DEN NEWSLETTER, DELIVERED EVERY WEEKDAY! 👉https://thewolfden.substack.com/ ►► 🔥 LBANK Exchange - No KYC Required! Claim up to 50% trading bonus! Join today & get rewarded! Start trading to claim up to 50% in trading bonuses!! 👉https://www.lbank.com/activity/ScottMelker-Cashback?icode=4M3HD ►► Arch Public Unleash algorithmic trading. Discover how algorithms used by hedge-funds are now accessible to traders looking for unparalleled insights and opportunities! 👉https://archpublic.com/ ►►TRADING ALPHA READY TO TRADE LIKE THE PROS? THE BEST TRADERS IN CRYPTO ARE RELYING ON THESE INDICATORS TO MAKE TRADES. Use code '10OFF' for a 10% discount. 👉https://tradingalpha.io/?via=scottmelker Follow Scott Melker: Twitter: https://x.com/scottmelker Web: https://www.thewolfofallstreets.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30N5FDe Apple podcast: https://apple.co/3FASB2c #Bitcoin #Crypto #DeFi Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:06 Is DeFi Still Growing? 2:30 Why No One Talks About DeFi’s Success 5:08 DeFi Needs to Be Boring 6:22 Who’s Really Using DeFi? 9:08 Institutional Money & Tokenization 12:22 DeFi vs. High-Yield Ponzi Schemes 15:38 Aave’s Risk Management Explained 18:09 DeFi’s Big Win Over CeFi Failures 21:19 The Road to Trillions in DeFi 23:55 How Tokenization Changes Everything 26:52 DeFi, Regulations & Future Challenges 31:21 What Regulators Don’t Understand About DeFi 34:59 Decentralization Takes Time 37:50 Why Aave’s Token Doesn’t Reflect Its Growth 40:19 How DeFi Could Explode Overnight 45:33 Banks Have No Idea What’s Coming 46:31 The Meme Coin Casino vs. Real Utility 48:27 What Will Push DeFi Adoption Next? 50:07 Where to Follow Aave & Stani The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to "Buy," "Sell," or "Hold" an investment.