Episode 369
Josh Schwartz and Dima Kogan (FORDEFI) on Building Institutional Custody for DeFi (EP.369)
On The Brink with Castle Island · Castle Island Ventures
November 8, 202235m 31s
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Show Notes
Josh Schwartz and Dima Kogan, co-founders of Fordefi, join the show. In this episode we discuss:
- MPC custody: what it is, its academic roots and how MPC works.
- The tradeoffs and considerations that have led to the growth in popularity of MPC custody.
- Josh and Dima's backgrounds and the path that led them to founding Fordefi.
- The institutional custody landscape and some of the challenges that firms face when engaging with DeFi protcols.
- How Josh and Dima think about the security risks associated with smart contract platforms.
- The types of customers that Fordefi is currently serving.
- Their fundraise announcement and what is next.
To learn more visit fordefi.com