Institutional familiarity with DeFi is on the rise, says Superstate's Robert Leshner

Robert Leshner, CEO, Superstate

Episode 64 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Superstate CEO Robert Leshner

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Robert Leshner is the CEO of Superstate, an asset management firm that tokenizes traditional financial assets like U.S. Treasuries and brings them onchain.

In this episode, Leshner explains the advantages of tokenized assets, such as the ability to operate 24/7 and the increased composability with DeFi protocols. He also discusses the regulatory and macroeconomic tailwinds that have made this an opportune time to launch tokenized products.

Outline

Health & Routines
Superstate Overview
Growing DeFi with RWAs
RWA Revolution
Benefits of Tokenization
Onchain vs. Offchain Crypto Exposure
Real-time NAV Updates
Real-Time Settlement
Crypto's Role in TradFi
The Future of Finance
Crypto's Regulatory Climate
Superstate's Asset Roadmap
Personal Prioritization
62:27 Closing Thoughts

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