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#107 Alex Ryvkin, Rho Protocol - Institutional Crypto Interest Rates

Author
Alex Ryvkin, Mike Schroeder, Skyler Steinke
Published
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://altfunds.io/episodes/107-alex-ryvkin-rho-protocol-institutional-crypto-interest-rates-QrUq1zK3

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Alt Funds Network

00:20 Introducing Alex Ryvkin and RO Protocol

00:52 Understanding Interest Rates in Crypto

03:32 Alex Ryvkin's Background and Journey

04:13 The Birth of RO Protocol

06:36 Crypto Interest Rates as a Benchmark

08:09 Decentralization and Centralized Yield Platforms

10:25 RO Protocol's Roadmap and Market Evolution

12:22 Interest Rate Swaps and Market Dynamics

16:01 Stable Coins and Crypto Rates

20:21 Challenges of Creating Liquid Custom Products

21:07 Bootstrapping Liquidity in a New Market

22:39 Liquidity Strategies and Early Success

23:58 Hypothetical Trades and Market Impact

29:52 Exciting Developments in Crypto

33:23 The Future of DeFi and Market Infrastructure

35:26 TradFi Mindset in the Crypto Space

37:28 Conclusion and Where to Find More Information

 

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