Guy Young | Founder, Ethena | “Crypto is about the people, not just screens" | BBW 2024

Risk warning: Virtual Asset prices can be extremely volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may lose some or all of the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions. Binance is not liable for any trading losses you may incur and your investment does not benefit from any form of financial protection. Guy Young is the founder of Ethena. Ethena is a synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum that provides a crypto-native solution for money that is not reliant on traditional banking system infrastructure. Its synthetic dollar USDe is known as the 'Internet Bond' and offers a dollar-denominated savings instrument with the benefits of DeFi. In this interview with Jessica Walker, he reflects on the transformative year in crypto, emphasizing the significance of institutional support, especially Bitcoin ETFs, and the mainstreaming of stablecoins. While 2024 has spotlighted Bitcoin’s rise, Ethereum has seen a mix of advances and criticism, and platforms like Solana have gained traction. He shares his enthusiasm for in-person events as a chance to connect deeply with the community and discover new projects, urging attendees to talk widely, meet builders, and sense the real excitement behind the scenes.