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Apr 2024

DeFi Deep Dive: The Potential of Derivative Tokens with Conflux at Buidlhouse

At the recent Buidlhouse Event by Supermoon, featured during ETH Denver, Conflux Network hosted a panel about DeFi & Derivatives Tokens. Moderated by David Shengart from Unicorn Factory Ventures, panelists included Matt Chruscielski of Nucleon and Jack Ryan Liu from Conflux Network, delved into the intricacies of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the emerging landscape of derivative tokens.

They analyzed the essence of DeFi, its comparison to traditional finance, and the innovative possibilities of derivative tokens.

Matt explained DeFi’s allure, highlighting its empowerment of individuals through direct asset control, contrasting with the centralized custody of traditional exchanges. Jack Ryan Liu emphasized DeFi’s around-the-clock operational nature, presenting it as a democratized financial platform.

The conversation shifted to the developmental strategies of their respective platforms. Matt underscored Nucleon's focus on attracting new developers to enhance its liquid staking token system. Liu detailed Conflux's unique position as a regulatory-compliant blockchain, emphasizing its technological edge and strategic governmental recognition.

On scalability, the panel agreed that the potential is boundless, hinging on network efficiency and innovation. Interoperability was flagged as crucial for seamless cross-chain communication, with Conflux Network making strides in this area through their EVM-compatible subspace and cross-chain partnerships.

The dialogue also touched on regulatory landscapes, where the consensus leaned towards balanced regulation to foster both innovation and user protection. The future of blockchain, as envisioned by the panel, includes a blend of real-world asset integration, improved user interfaces, and enhanced security protocols to sustain the growth and acceptance of DeFi and derivative tokens.

The Buidlhouse Event by Supermoon, serves as a gathering point for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals, while Conflux Network distinguishes itself as a blockchain platform with regulatory compliance in China. This engaging panel shed light on the current state and challenges of DeFi and derivative tokens but also showed a more integrated, secure, and user-friendly blockchain ecosystem that is being built with Conflux.