Can DeFi really replace traditional finance? In this episode of the BeInCrypto Podcast, Stani Kulechov breaks down how Aave is expanding beyond crypto-native lending into real-world assets, tokenized funds, and the broader financial system. We discuss whether DeFi will remain a niche alternative or quietly replace traditional databases and financial infrastructure over the next decade. Stani explains: • How blockchain systems could absorb the $500 trillion global asset base • Why stablecoins are central to DeFi’s growth • How Aave generated $141 million in revenue • What Aave V4 changes for risk and capital efficiency • Why tokenized real estate, credit, and infrastructure matter • The biggest black swan risks facing DeFi • How lean teams are reshaping crypto Aave recently processed nearly $500 million in liquidations during volatile market conditions — without breaking. Is Aave just a token… or is it becoming core financial infrastructure? Watch until the end. Subscribe to the BeInCrypto Podcast for in-depth conversations with the builders shaping the future of finance. ⏱️ CHAPTERS (Optimized for Retention) 0:00 Will DeFi stay niche? 1:05 Replacing traditional databases 2:20 Can blockchain absorb $500T? 3:30 Why tokenization changes liquidity 4:40 Aave fundamentals explained 5:40 $141M revenue breakdown 6:30 Stablecoins & regulation 7:45 Aave V4 and risk segregation 9:00 Bet on infrastructure? 10:00 Black swan risks 11:20 Market downturn resilience 12:40 Lean teams & efficiency 13:40 Final thoughts Comment below: Do you think DeFi will replace traditional finance — or just improve it? If you enjoyed this conversation, like and subscribe for more in-depth crypto discussions.
Aave’s Stani Kulechov: What Wall Street Thinks About DeFi’s $500T Opportunity
4 hours ago Can DeFi really replace traditional finance? In this episode of the BeInCrypto Podcast, Stani Kulechov breaks down how Aave is expanding beyond crypto-native lending into real-world assets, tokenized funds, and the broader financial system. We discuss whether DeFi will remain a niche alternative or quietly replace traditional databases and financial infrastructure over the next decade. Stani explains: • How blockchain systems could absorb the $500 trillion global asset base • Why stablecoins are central to DeFi’s growth • How Aave generated $141 million in revenue • What Aave V4 changes for risk and capital efficiency • Why tokenized real estate, credit, and infrastructure matter • The biggest black swan risks facing DeFi • How lean teams are reshaping crypto Aave recently processed nearly $500 million in liquidations during volatile market conditions — without breaking. Is Aave just a token… or is it becoming core financial infrastructure? Watch until the end. Subscribe to the BeInCrypto Podcast for in-depth conversations with the builders shaping the future of finance. ⏱️ CHAPTERS (Optimized for Retention) 0:00 Will DeFi stay niche? 1:05 Replacing traditional databases 2:20 Can blockchain absorb $500T? 3:30 Why tokenization changes liquidity 4:40 Aave fundamentals explained 5:40 $141M revenue breakdown 6:30 Stablecoins & regulation 7:45 Aave V4 and risk segregation 9:00 Bet on infrastructure? 10:00 Black swan risks 11:20 Market downturn resilience 12:40 Lean teams & efficiency 13:40 Final thoughts Comment below: Do you think DeFi will replace traditional finance — or just improve it? If you enjoyed this conversation, like and subscribe for more in-depth crypto discussions.
