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Summary

In this episode of Block by Block, Del Led shares how he got into crypto in 2020 and walks through the vision behind Peapods Finance. He breaks down the liquidity problems plaguing DeFi and introduces the concept of volatility farming — a model that rewards users for price fluctuations rather than relying on inflationary token yields. The conversation also touches on how Peapods Finance is using AI to automate strategies, why community engagement is central to retention, and what it will take for Peapods to become a blue-chip protocol. Toward the end, Del and Pete discuss the broader future of DeFi — especially how Bitcoin could play a larger role.

Takeaways

– Del Led’s crypto journey began in 2020

– DeFi is poised for a strong resurgence

– Peapods Finance tackles inflationary LP yields with a new model

– Volatility farming lets users earn from price swings rather than token emissions

– Peapods reimagines liquidity provision through pod-based structures

– Strong community engagement drives user retention

– AI is being integrated to power automated yield strategies

– Bitcoin’s role in DeFi is likely to grow over time

– Peapods aims to be a blue-chip protocol in the DeFi ecosystem

– Marketing innovation is essential for user acquisition and differentiation

Timeline

(00:00) Introduction to Peapods Finance and Del Led’s journey

(02:05) The evolution of DeFi and Peapods’ role in it

(05:09) Solving liquidity challenges with novel mechanisms

(10:12) What volatility farming is and how it works

(15:00) Perspectives from LPs and traders

(19:55) Marketing strategies and growth outlook

(24:50) How Peapods is using AI to optimize returns

(29:46) The future of DeFi and Bitcoin integration

(35:02) Final thoughts and vision for the road ahead

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