In this episode, we are joined by Aryan of CMT Digital to discuss tokenization progress, real-world asset risks, and infrastructure gaps in DeFi. We explore blockchain competition for financial markets, evolving revenue models, and AI agents in crypto. The conversation also covers Hyperliquid’s growth, institutional adoption trends, and the role of automation in research and investing.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(3:35) Tokenization Infrastructure

(6:49) Why Equities Beat ETFs

(9:54) RWA Risk And Oracles

(15:37) Ethereum, Solana, Or Canton?

(21:20) How Chains Should Monetize

(26:19) AI Agents Need Identity

(36:48) How AI Changed Investing

(40:42) HYPE Perps: Success Or Not?

(47:31) What Comes Next For DeFi

(52:41) Closing Comments

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Tokenization, AI Agents, and the Future of DeFi | Aryan