Exploring Ethena: Innovations and Insights with Founder Guy Young

Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the Ethena protocol with its founder, Guy Young. This episode provides an in-depth look at the mechanics, vision, and future plans of Ethena, alongside key updates from the wider cryptocurrency and blockchain space. In-Depth Conversation with Guy Young: Introduction to Ethena: Learn about Guy Young, his background, and the inception of Ethena. Yield Mechanisms Explained: Guy explains how Ethena generates its yield and the innovative financial mechanisms behind it. Backend Operations: Unpack the technical workings of Ethena, providing clarity on how the protocol operates behind the scenes. Vision and Exchange Layer: Explore Guy's vision for building a network and exchange layer around USDe, aiming to enhance crypto's usability and accessibility. 2024 Roadmap: Dive into the strategic plans and key milestones Ethena aims to achieve in the coming year. Founder's Insights: What challenges and concerns keep Guy up at night? An honest look at the hurdles and worries facing the leader of a growing crypto protocol. Additional Crypto Updates: EIP-7702 Overview: An overview of Vitalik Buterin’s draft EIP-7702, discussing its implications and potential impact on the Ethereum ecosystem. BTC & ETH ETF Updates: Get the latest on BTC ETF flows and the recent developments regarding Ethereum’s regulatory approval, plus insights into Polymarket's recent fundraising efforts. Market Catalysts: Preview the important upcoming economic events, including CPI data and 13F filings, and discuss their anticipated effects on the crypto market. This episode offers a unique perspective into one of the most intriguing new projects in the blockchain space, combined with expert analysis on current trends and upcoming market catalysts. Whether you're an investor, enthusiast, or industry professional, this dialogue with Guy Young will provide valuable insights into Ethena's potential and the broader digital asset landscape. Remember to subscribe for more in-depth discussions and stay informed about the latest developments in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies. Host: Ben Floyd, Head of Coinbase Execution Services Special Guest: Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs Panelists: David Duong, Head of Institutional Research Greg Sutton, Senior CES Trader David Han, Research Analyst Timestamps: 02:38 Guy Young & Ethena Intro 12:10 Ethena's Growth Plans 18:08 USDe yields 21:27 Risk Management 26:15 Ethena's Endgame 37:37 BTC ETF Update 40:02 Polymarket Fundraise 43:30 Ethereum EIP-7702 48:06 Catalysts to Watch For At Coinbase, our mission is to create an open financial system for the world. ✅ Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofTOFX4QuhT8OY-3-fFRFw/?sub_confirmation=1 ► To own a piece of the future visit Coinbase: https://coinbase.com ► Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coinbase ► Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coinbase/ ► Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coinbase/ #coinbase #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #CoinbaseExchange #CoinbaseApp #OpenFinancialSystem #CryptoForAll __ This content is being provided to you for informational purposes only. Nothing discussed in this video is intended to be investment advice. This content, and any information contained therein, does not constitute a recommendation by Coinbase to buy, sell or hold any security, financial product or instrument referenced in the content.