194: DeFi Made Easy: How Infinite is Paving the Way for Builders with Tascha from Bangkok

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Sam interviews Tascha from Infinite, a company on a mission to simplify DeFi development. Recorded live at DevCon, Tascha shares how Infinite is building an abstraction layer for DeFi, making it easier for developers—even those from a Web2 background—to launch and scale DeFi protocols with ease. With insights on the challenges of growing DeFi protocols, including liquidity fragmentation and balancing security with customization, Tascha reveals how Infinite’s infrastructure can bring DeFi to a broader audience. A must-listen for DeFi enthusiasts, developers, and anyone intrigued by the future of finance on blockchain. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Tascha from Infinite and discusses her mission to make DeFi development accessible for everyone. [00:01:30] Tascha’s Journey: Tascha shares her background in crypto since 2017, founding Alpha Finance, and eventually building Infinite to solve DeFi’s scaling challenges. [00:03:00] Challenges in DeFi: Tascha talks about the balancing act of delivering short-term gains with long-term sustainability in DeFi. [00:05:00] What is Infinite?: Tascha explains Infinite’s infrastructure approach to simplify building and scaling DeFi protocols across multiple chains. [00:07:30] Developer-Friendly Features: Infinite allows developers to build using JavaScript and TypeScript, opening DeFi development to a larger community. [00:09:00] Interoperability and Liquidity: Discussion on interoperability and ways to address liquidity fragmentation in DeFi. [00:11:00] Case Studies: Tascha highlights successful use cases, including Init Capital and Idina, to illustrate Infinite’s scalability and functionality. [00:13:00] Incubation and Grants: Tascha outlines Infinite’s incubation and grant programs for DeFi projects. [00:15:00] Future Vision for Infinite: Tascha shares Infinite’s goals for chain integration, increasing DeFi application types, and experimenting with AI. [00:18:00] The Importance of Abstraction: Sam and Tascha discuss why standardization is essential to improving user experience in DeFi. [00:21:00] Key Players in DeFi: Tascha highlights protocols and chains that are leading with differentiated missions. [00:23:00] Challenges Ahead: Tascha discusses the trade-offs between customization and security as Infinite continues to grow. [00:24:00] Infinite’s Future and Community Engagement: Plans for continued growth, partnerships, and upcoming announcements. [00:25:00] Conclusion: Sam wraps up, sharing his excitement about Infinite’s potential to simplify DeFi for a new generation of developers. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Connect https://infinit.tech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tascha-panpan/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinitorg/ https://x.com/tascha_panpan https://x.com/Infinit_LabsBe a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/