dYdX Founder Discusses DeFi Dominance at Token2049 Dubai

🔄 DeFi Ate My CeFi

By dYdX
May 8, 2025, 4:39 PM
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At Token2049 Dubai, dYdX founder Antonio Juliano participated in a panel addressing the growing influence of DeFi over traditional centralized finance (CeFi).​

The discussion highlighted how DeFi's evolution in on-chain infrastructure and permissionless trading is not merely matching traditional finance - it's surpassing it.​

This follows Juliano's recent appearance on Nasdaq's Trade Talks series, where he discussed:

  • DeFi adoption trends
  • Instant Market Listings
  • The platform's capability to trade diverse assets

For more insights, watch the full Nasdaq interview: Trade Talks

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