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The Defiant

The Defiant
Ethereum
Defi
Bitcoin
Decentralized Finance
Stablecoins
Web3
Blockchain
Blockchain Technology
Cryptocurrency
Nfts
Solana
Avalanche
Layer 2
Tokenization
Decentralization
Aave
Governance
Regulation
Near Protocol
Worldcoin

The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can hear the builders and users of this cutting edge world tell their stories first hand. Hosted by Camila Russo.

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The Ethereum Foundation just cut 20% of its staff and 40% of its budget. Two co-executive directors are gone. And the talent exodus has been quiet but real.

But the community didn't wait. In a matter of weeks, 50 institutions and Ethereum leade... more

Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Commerce forced Anthropic to shut down Fable V for the entire world. One government, one decision, zero global access. Is this the definitive case for decentralized AI?

Jake Brukhman (Coin Fund), Jesus Rodriguez (... more

How close did DeFi come to a real systemic collapse?In this episode, Camila Russo sits down with Mike Silagadze, co-founder and CEO of Ether.fi, to break down the Kelp exploit, the DeFi United rescue effort, and why Mike believes the default path cou... more

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April saw some of the worst DeFi losses in recent memory, and even OpenZeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz warned people to get out. But while CT feels gloomy, institutions are not stepping back - they're leaning in with more diligence, stronger infrast... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Brukhman
Founder and CEO of Coin Fund, DAI researcher
Coin Fund
Episode: "Bazooka in Every Hand" Do We Really Want Unstoppable AI? w/ Jake Brukhman, Haseeb Qureshi, Jesus Rodriguez
Jesus Rodriguez
Co-founder of Sentora, AI entrepreneur, AI newsletter The Sequence
Sentora
Episode: "Bazooka in Every Hand" Do We Really Want Unstoppable AI? w/ Jake Brukhman, Haseeb Qureshi, Jesus Rodriguez
Haseeb Qureshi
Managing Partner at Dragonfly
Dragonfly
Episode: "Bazooka in Every Hand" Do We Really Want Unstoppable AI? w/ Jake Brukhman, Haseeb Qureshi, Jesus Rodriguez
Mike Silagadze
Co-founder and CEO of Ether.fi
Ether.fi
Episode: DeFi's Near-Death Moment | Mike Silagadze on Ether.fi, Security, and What Comes Next
John Zettler
Director at Kraken
Kraken
Episode: DeFi Hacks Happening Every Day; Institutions Are Still Coming
Sun Raghupathi
Co-Founder and CEO
Veda
Episode: DeFi Hacks Happening Every Day; Institutions Are Still Coming
Anthony DeMartino
Co-Founder and CEO
Sentora
Episode: DeFi Hacks Happening Every Day; Institutions Are Still Coming
Dankrad Feist
Researcher at Tempo and former EF researcher
Tempo
Episode: Top Talent Is Leaving the EF. What Happens to ETH Now?
Ajit Tripathi
Ethereum community member, executive director at Eigen Foundation
Eigen Foundation
Episode: Top Talent Is Leaving the EF. What Happens to ETH Now?

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Camila Russo
Host of The Defiant

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 244 ratings
  • 10/10

    One of the top podcasts in the blockchain space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfixbwhdisa
    United States5 months ago
  • Boring

    Someone recommended me to listen to this podcast . In simple words - boring and waste of time .

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    plutobotreturns
    United States7 months ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! đź§ 

    It’s obvious Camila puts extraordinary effort into every single episode. But what makes this show a true standout is the quality of the guests, the stories they tell, and tactics they bring to the table. Don't miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • CRINGE Personified

    This show was on a recommended list from someone who’s opinions in the space I take very seriously, so the shocking weakness of this pod was very surprising. She sounds like an uninformed, insecure 20 year old intern thrown into an interview seat with no idea how to conduct an interview (or even have a normal-ish adult conversation) or basic level of understanding of the topics, people, or businesses at hand. Almost a surreally bad podcast, which came as both a massive surprise and disappointmen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    alex x 22
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful & Elucidating

    Camilla’s journalistic background, combined with her broad knowledge of the space, enables her to ask poignant questions that bring greater insight into a crypto project, while simultaneously enabling us to understand said project’s uniqueness and significance within the wider crypto space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dutchladle
    United States4 years ago

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Guests and topics are consistently high-caliber, offering valuable perspectives for sponsors and guests alike.
Audio quality and interview style are variable in some episodes, but the depth of content remains strong.
Industry-leading guests and insightful questions make the show a go-to for DeFi deep dives.
Listeners appreciate the host's ability to draw out practical takeaways from complex topics.

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#201
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Apple Podcasts
#226
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Apple Podcasts
#207
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Apple Podcasts
#209
Singapore/Technology

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DeFi's Near-Death Moment | Mike Silagadze on Ether.fi, Security, and What Comes Next
Q: What long-term security improvements did you push for post-crisis?
We advocated for higher standards and practical safeguards like pause controls and address blacklisting that can operate quickly to protect users while maintaining self-custody and decentralization.
DeFi's Near-Death Moment | Mike Silagadze on Ether.fi, Security, and What Comes Next
Q: How did DeFi United come together, and what role did Ether.fi play in the rescue effort?
DeFi United emerged from urgent discussions among key players; Ether.fi contributed funding and helped coordinate communications, establishing a pathway to pool resources and support the broader recovery without delays
DeFi's Near-Death Moment | Mike Silagadze on Ether.fi, Security, and What Comes Next
Q: What happened when you first learned about the hack and what went through your mind?
I described a chaotic moment where the community realized the potential for a cascading failure across DeFi, and the immediate focus was on preventing a total collapse rather than assigning blame, which set the stage for collaboration and a coordinated response.
Omer Goldberg: The DeFi Exploit That Exposed a Bigger Problem
Q: What happened in the exploit and why is it significant for DeFi risk?
The attacker minted 80 million USR, swapped for ETH and BTC, and then used an exposed vault mechanism to leverage a much larger position due to automated vault supply decisions, causing cascading losses across multiple vaults and protocols. It underscores how oracle pricing, vault onboarding, and curator incentives can combine to create systemic risk, even when individual contracts are solid.
How the DTCC is Tokenizing $100 Trillions in Assets | Tom Sullivan
Q: For people who might not be super familiar, what is the DTCC and what's your role there?
DTCC is a securities depository that holds roughly $100 trillion in assets and is responsible for processing and settling transactions in a safe and efficient way. The speaker leads the Digital Assets Division, focusing on bringing blockchain-based solutions to market to improve the speed, safety, and scalability of post-trade processes while preserving the trusted role of the DTCC.

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What is The Defiant about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven exploration of decentralized finance, enterprise blockchain integration, and crypto infrastructure, with a steady stream of guests who are builders, researchers, and institutional-facing experts. Episodes frequently tackle DeFi risk management, governance, liquidity, and the evolving role of tokenized assets, often contrasting on-chain economics with traditional finance. A notable strength is the caliber and diversity of guests—from protocol founders and researchers to security councils and major financial infrastructure players—providing a broad view of the ecosystem's challenges and opportunities. Listeners likely include crypto developers, investors, and fintech professionals seeking actionable insights, governance debates,... more

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2. Jesus Rodriguez
3. Haseeb Qureshi
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5. John Zettler
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7. Anthony DeMartino
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