In this episode, Luke Leasure breaks down how DeFi’s onchain yield curve is constructed using Ethena and Pendle. He explores implied yields, term structure, and how curve signals connect to Bitcoin performance, shifting yield regimes, hedging demand, and broader crypto market risk.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:35) How Ethena and Pendle Work

(5:19) Reading the Yield Curve

(7:23) What Drives the Signal

(9:02) Why Implied Yields Trade Rich

(11:12) Closing Comments

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