In this episode, Austin chats with Anna Yuan about the founding of QuineCo, the company behind Perena, a new protocol designed to support the liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency of stablecoins. The conversation covers the comprehensive value chain of stablecoins, the existing inefficiencies in current stablecoin ecosystems, and the potential transformative impact of “PayFi” on global finance. The discussion also touches on the regulatory landscape, the evolving role of stablecoins in traditional versus decentralized finance, and the future of payment systems and financial services in a more interconnected digital economy.
00:00 – Introduction
00:51 – Why the crypto ecosystem needs a protocol like Perena
04:31 – Existing stablecoin infrastructure and challenges
06:57 – The current regulatory landscape and risks
10:44 – Future of stablecoins and their role in financial systems
14:23 – Real-world applications and adoption of stabelcoins
38:32 – PayFi
46:46 – Conclusion
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