Episode 42: Innovation and Tech Zoom In – Decentralized Finance

September 7, 2020 Paolo Sironi Breaking Banks Europe 1:00:50 Comments Off on Episode 42: Innovation and Tech Zoom In – Decentralized Finance

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DeCentralised Finance or DeFi is a shorthand for peer to peer public blockchain based financial services. While this sector has seen exponential growth from a low base in the last two years, skepticism abounds. On one hand Silicon Valley VCs such as Andressen and Draper have raised 500+ million dollar VC funds for the defi sector, to most experts in banking DeFi doesn’t “make sense”. In this episode we explore what DeFi is, what can be done with DeFi and what if any impact DeFi will have in the FS sector over the next five years.

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About the Author
Paolo Sironi is the global thought leader in banking and financial markets at IBM Institute for Business Value. A trailblazer in fintech, Paolo’s insights resonate across the industry, making him one of the most respected voices in the field. As the host of THE BANKERS’ BOOKSHELF podcast, he brings cutting-edge research to life, sharing the stories and strategies behind financial innovation. With a career spanning from start-up entrepreneurship to leading risk management as a quantitative engineer in investment banking, Paolo’s expertise bridges the gap between technology and finance. His groundbreaking books, including the Amazon bestseller "Banks and Fintech on Platform Economies", have become essential reading for professionals navigating the evolving financial landscape.
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