#13: Exploring Smart financial contracts with Ralf Kubli and Dominic Lohberger

Bear season = Build season. As the crypto universe recovers from recent turbulence - it is a good time to revisit the power of the tech stack. In discussion with Ralf Kubli from Casper Labs and Dominic Lohberger from Sygnum Bank, we dig into the interesting applications for blockchain in the finance world, and the power of smart financial contracts: far beyond defi as we know it today! This is unchartered, unexplored territory - so of course, full of immense possibility!  We dig into questions like: What are some interesting ways smart contracts have been used to fuel further blockchain innovation?Where do we see possible use cases for smart contracts in financial infrastructure?Derivatives on chain – how can smart contracts be applied in there?  What are the dangers of decentralized financial smart contracts?How can you address non-chain data needed for fulfillment of contracts?Current systems seems work fine, but what’s the big bonus of moving on chain?DisclaimerBecause Sygnum is a bank and some of the information in the podcast relates to financial and investment topics, we want you to understand that we do not create a bank client relationship with you when you listen to the podcast. By listening to the podcast, you agree that the information on this podcast does not constitute professional advice and no bank-client or other relationship is created between you and Sygnum. Do not consider the podcast to be a substitute for obtaining advice from a qualified investment advisor. The information in the podcast may be changed without notice and is not guaranteed to be complete, correct or up-to-date. All information you hear is never considered to be a solicitation for any purpose, in any form or content. Read the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer