EthCC[9]
DeFi
Rate Discovery: The Key to Fixed-Rate Onchain Lending
Talk
Monday, March 30th 2026
11:20 - 11:40
Hepburn Stage
Description
DeFi lending has solved liquidity, risk isolation, and capital efficiency. The last missing piece is pricing. This talk explores why formula-driven rates hit a ceiling and how market-driven rate discovery unlocks the next era of onchain credit.
EthCC[8]
DeFi
Scaling DeFi: The Case for Minimal Protocols.
Talk
Thursday, July 3rd 2025
14:05 - 14:25
Hepburn Stage
Description
Permissionless protocols designed for a single, specific purpose are crucial for DeFi's future. As asset classes move beyond ETH and major tokens, protocols must evolve from mega-pools to flexible, scalable designs that support diverse risk profiles.