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Hope vs Hype - is DeFi expanding the future of finance, or just a fad?

Feb 20, 2025 published by
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DeFi was meant to revolutionize finance—cutting out middlemen, making financial services more accessible, and putting people in control of their money. But has it actually lived up to the hype? 

 

In this episode, Lianna Adams talks to Ada Vaughan, Senior Director of DeFi Partnerships at Stellar Development Foundation, to break down what’s really happening in the world of DeFi. 

 

We’ll cover: 


🔹 How far DeFi has come in making finance more accessible 
🔹 Whether it’s truly decentralized or just another version of traditional banking 
🔹 The biggest challenges, from security risks to regulations 
🔹 What needs to happen for DeFi to reach mainstream adoption 

So, is DeFi a real game-changer or just another tech experiment? Tune in to hear Ada’s insights and decide for yourself! 

 

🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe and share! 

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