EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 54 MIN
Pendle and Boros: Shaping the Future of Yield Trading | TN, Pendle
from 0xResearch · host Blockworks
In this episode, we’re joined by Pendle co-founder TN to discuss the launch of Boros, a funding rate trading protocol. We dive into launch performance, liquidity and risk management, onboarding market makers, potential market expansions, integration opportunities, and vault products. TN also covers Pendle v2 growth, DeFi partnerships, liquidity durability, cross-chain deployments, token model considerations, and future plans for scaling both Boros and Pendle v2. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Crypto’s premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code 0x100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Follow Pendle: https://x.com/pendle_fi Follow TN: https://x.com/tn_pendle Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Luke: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Shaunda: https://x.com/shaundadevens Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:19) The Boros Launch (4:38) Increasing OI Caps (7:57) Adding New Markets (9:37) User Onboarding (15:27) Katana Ad (15:51) Feedback From Users (18:35) DeFi Integrations (21:23) Do Funding Rate Intervals Impact Boros? (25:55) Scaling Boros (32:21) Katana Ad (32:56) Boros Vaults (39:55) Pendle v2 Growth (44:07) The Durability of Pendle's Liquidity (47:52) Pendle's HyperEVM Deployment (50:02) Would Pendle Still Choose the vePENDLE Model? (51:23) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Pendle co-founder TN to discuss the launch of Boros, a funding rate trading protocol. We dive into launch performance, liquidity and risk management, onboarding market makers, potential market expansions, integration opportunities, and vault products. TN also covers Pendle v2 growth, DeFi partnerships, liquidity durability, cross-chain deployments, token model considerations, and future plans for scaling both Boros and Pendle v2. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more. Go to app.katana.network to check it out. -- Crypto’s premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code 0x100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Follow Pendle: https://x.com/pendle_fi Follow TN: https://x.com/tn_pendle Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Luke: https://x.com/0xMether Follow Shaunda: https://x.com/shaundadevens Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:19) The Boros Launch (4:38) Increasing OI Caps (7:57) Adding New Markets (9:37) User Onboarding (15:27) Katana Ad (15:51) Feedback From Users (18:35) DeFi Integrations (21:23) Do Funding Rate Intervals Impact Boros? (25:55) Scaling Boros (32:21) Katana Ad (32:56) Boros Vaults (39:55) Pendle v2 Growth (44:07) The Durability of Pendle's Liquidity (47:52) Pendle's HyperEVM Deployment (50:02) Would Pendle Still Choose the vePENDLE Model? (51:23) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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