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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 41 MIN

#41 – Bridging TradFi and DeFi with Alexey Tyupanov, CEO of Shift DeFi

from The Web3 Watchdogs · host Cyvers Podcast

Michael Pearl interviews Alexey Tyupanov, CEO of Shift DeFi. They discuss Alexey's transition from traditional finance to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, the unique risks associated with DeFi compared to traditional finance, and the importance of building a robust rating model for DeFi protocols. Alexey emphasizes the need for improved user experience and trust in the DeFi ecosystem to attract a broader audience. The conversation also covers operational risks, monitoring strategies, and the future of DeFi as it seeks to bridge the gap with traditional finance.Topics:(00:30) Introduction to Alexey Tyupanov(00:59) Journey from Mathematics to Crypto(04:20) Understanding the DeFi Landscape(06:02) Building Shift: A Bridge to DeFi(08:44) Liquidity Provisioning in DeFi(10:13) Risk Management in DeFi(21:06) Developing a Rating Model for DeFi(30:48) Monitoring and Reporting in DeFi(35:25) Making DeFi Accessible for Everyone(38:25) The Future of DeFi and User ExperienceThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

Michael Pearl interviews Alexey Tyupanov, CEO of Shift DeFi. They discuss Alexey's transition from traditional finance to the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, the unique risks associated with DeFi compared to traditional finance, and the importance of building a robust rating model for DeFi protocols. Alexey emphasizes the need for improved user experience and trust in the DeFi ecosystem to attract a broader audience. The conversation also covers operational risks, monitoring strategies, and the future of DeFi as it seeks to bridge the gap with traditional finance.Topics:(00:30) Introduction to Alexey Tyupanov(00:59) Journey from Mathematics to Crypto(04:20) Understanding the DeFi Landscape(06:02) Building Shift: A Bridge to DeFi(08:44) Liquidity Provisioning in DeFi(10:13) Risk Management in DeFi(21:06) Developing a Rating Model for DeFi(30:48) Monitoring and Reporting in DeFi(35:25) Making DeFi Accessible for Everyone(38:25) The Future of DeFi and User ExperienceThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

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