About this episode

Kash Dhanda discusses Jupiter's expanding DeFi strategy and its implications for the crypto ecosystem.

Gm! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Kash Dhanda, COO of Jupiter, to discuss Jupiter’s expanding DeFi strategy, including USDE integration, yield-generating assets, lending models, tokenized stocks, and perpetuals. We also cover stablecoin infrastructure, JLP and Jupnet development, Solana’s positioning in the broader crypto ecosystem, and Jupiter’s efforts to simplify DeFi products for mainstream users. Enjoy! -- Follow Lightspeed: ⁠https://x.com/Lightspeedpodhq Follow Jupiter: https://x.com/jupiterexchange Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhanda?lang=en Follow Joe: https://x.com/j0e_cooks Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Join the Lightspeed Telegram: ⁠https://t.me/+QHlbNTNS4gc1ZTVh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:30) Jupiter’s USDE Push (6:15) Bitwise Enters DeFi (8:14) Yield Assets on Jupiter (10:30) Lending Without Liquidations (12:11) Tokenized Stocks Onchain (20:21) Jupiter’s Super App Strategy (26:14) DIY DeFi Is Over (32:13) JUPUSD Stablecoin Strategy (35:53) Perps Beyond Crypto Natives…

People in this episode

Guest: Kash Dhanda

Topics covered

• DeFi strategy
• yield-generating assets
• lending models
• tokenized stocks
• stablecoin infrastructure
• crypto ecosystem

Keywords

• Jupiter
• DeFi
• stablecoin
• yield assets
• tokenized stocks
• crypto trading
• Solana

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jupiter, Solana Foundation, Blockworks

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