How DeFi lending actually works (with Paul Frambot, cofounder and CEO of Morpho Labs)

About this episode

Paul Frambot discusses the mechanics of DeFi lending and its potential impact on the future of finance.

Morpho cofounder and CEO Paul Frambot joins us to discuss how onchain lending could change the future of finance. He explains what Morpho does, the biggest misconception in DeFi lending, why institutions are starting to pay attention, and how open blockchain infrastructure could make lending markets more transparent, competitive, and efficient. Paul also shares his longer-term view of a financial system with broader access to capital and more customizable financial products.

People in this episode

Hosts: Robert Hackett, Sonal Chokshi

Guest: Paul Frambot

Topics covered

• DeFi lending
• onchain finance
• financial systems
• blockchain infrastructure
• capital access
• customizable financial products

Keywords

• DeFi
• lending
• finance
• blockchain
• Morpho
• capital
• financial products

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Morpho Labs

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