Josh Schwartz and Dima Kogan (FORDEFI) on Building Institutional Custody for DeFi (EP.369)

Josh Schwartz and Dima Kogan, co-founders of Fordefi, join the show. In this episode we discuss: MPC custody: what it is, its academic roots and how MPC works. The tradeoffs and considerations that have led to the growth in popularity of MPC custody. Josh and Dima's backgrounds and the path that led them to founding Fordefi. The institutional custody landscape and some of the challenges that firms face when engaging with DeFi protcols. How Josh and Dima think about the security risks associated with smart contract platforms. The types of customers that Fordefi is currently serving. Their fundraise announcement and what is next. To learn more visit fordefi.com