A significant shift is occurring in institutional DeFi adoption. August Digital has developed solutions to simplify institutional access across multiple DeFi protocols, addressing previous complexity barriers.
Key developments:
- Streamlined access mechanisms for institutions
- Multiple protocol integration
- Partnership between August Digital and Blizzard Fund
Industry experts Aya Kantor (August Digital) and Lydia Chiu (Blizzard Fund) are discussing these developments in a live stream, examining the implications for institutional DeFi adoption.
DeFi is finally becoming easy for institutions. In 30 minutes, we鈥檙e going live with @BlizzardFund and @august_digital to unpack what鈥檚 driving this shift鈥攁nd why it matters now. Streaming right here.
How is DeFi accelerating institutional 馃敽doption? Join Live on @avax | 12P ET | Institutional Access Unlocked Hosted by @BreevieGotRekt with insights from: August Digital Co-Founder @aya_kantor Blizzard Fund CIO & Ava Labs CVP @encycloplydia
Institutions aren鈥檛 just dipping their toes鈥攖hey鈥檙e diving in. DeFi access was complex. Now @aya_kantor of @august_digital is unlocking institutional access to multiple DeFi protocols. Lydia Chiu of @BlizzardFund & @BreevieGotRekt go live to unpack how it鈥檚 being unlocked, here
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