

Stani Kulechov
Founder of Aave and ETHLend, a decentralized lending protocol. Early builder on Ethereum and advocate for DeFi adoption.
Top 10 podcasts with Stani Kulechov
Ranked by the Snipd community

131 snips
Jan 6, 2025 • 1h 59min
How to Build in Crypto: Lessons from 8 Leading Founders | Jesse Pollack, Jeremy Allaire, Anatoly Yakovenko & More
In this exciting discussion, Jesse Pollack, the Founder of Base, shares insights on fostering a thriving crypto economy. Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, talks about revolutionizing the dollar with USDC. Anatoly Yakovenko, founder of Solana, emphasizes resilience in the face of challenges like the FTX collapse. Stani Kulechove discusses the importance of community engagement for success in DeFi. The founders delve into balancing established strategies with innovation and the vital role of adaptability and user feedback in product development.

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Aug 1, 2025 • 1h 16min
10 Years In, Here's Why Aave's Founder Isn’t Done Betting on Ethereum - Ep. 878
Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave and ETHLend, dives into Ethereum's 10-year legacy and its resilience against competition. He passionately discusses why Aave remains committed to Ethereum, unveiling plans for Aave V4 and its institutional initiative, Horizon. Stani also critiques the Ethereum Foundation and shares insights on blending traditional finance with decentralized protocols. With a history rooted in DeFi, he highlights the evolving landscape and the importance of integrating real-world assets into this financial revolution.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 48min
BlackRock Want to Tokenize Everything Ft. Stani Kulechov
Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave Labs and a leading figure in DeFi, dives into the game-changing world of tokenization. He elaborates on BlackRock's ambitious plans to tokenize its ETFs, revealing the potential for innovative financial products. The discussion also covers the impact of the Bank of England's proposed limits on stablecoin holdings and the necessity of stablecoins for a resilient economy. Additionally, Kulechov highlights new developments in cross-border payments and stablecoin integration with neobanks.

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Sep 18, 2025 • 36min
DeFi's Institutional Evolution Ft. Rob Hadick, Stani Kulechov & Guy Young
Rob Hadick, a General Partner at Dragonfly, dives into the evolving landscape of institutional DeFi. Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs, discusses the innovative Aave protocol and the future of tokenized assets on Horizon. Guy Young from Ethena shares insights on synthetic dollar products and yield-generating stablecoins. The trio debates the pivotal role of stablecoins for traditional finance. They also tackle the challenges of corporate chains versus Ethereum's liquidity and the controversial future of tokenized equities.

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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 11min
Why the Founders of Aave and Sky Are Still Bullish on Ethereum DeFi - Ep. 781
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, and Rune Christensen, co-founder of Sky, delve into their bullish outlook on Ethereum's DeFi scene. They discuss the possible renaissance in DeFi and how challenges in user adoption persist. Stani argues Ethereum innovation trails behind while Rune defends Sky's choice to deploy its stablecoin on Solana. Excitingly, they explore how AI might revamp governance and risk management in DeFi. Don’t miss their candid views on competition and the future of decentralized finance!

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Mar 30, 2026 • 27min
Stani Kulechov on Why Aave V4 Is The Most Resilient DeFi In The World
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave and longtime DeFi builder focused on lending, on-chain credit, stablecoins, and tokenized RWAs. He unpacks Aave V4’s hub-and-spoke design, risk tiers, and liquidity flows. He discusses institutional RWAs, GHO’s role in credit, the Whop integration bringing millions of fintech users, and Chainlink SVR for MEV protection.

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Nov 25, 2025 • 28min
Stani Kulechov: Why Aave Will Have Trillions in TVL by 2030
Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave, shares his groundbreaking vision for decentralized finance's future. He discusses how Aave is on track to achieve trillions in total value locked by 2030, emphasizing its role as a crucial infrastructure for banks. Stani explains the Aave mobile app's strategy for mainstream adoption and delves into the innovative hub-and-spoke model in Aave v4. He highlights the importance of stability in DeFi, the scalability needs from Ethereum, and the collaborative design process involving ecosystem partners to ensure Aave's secure and resilient future.

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Mar 13, 2026 • 52min
Will Aave’s New Plan Change DeFi Forever? | Stani Kulechov Explains
Stani Kulechov, co-founder of Aave and DeFi builder behind Aave v4, discusses a major proposal to redirect protocol revenue to the AAVE token. He explains governance dynamics and defends voting integrity. Stani breaks down Aave v4’s hub-and-spoke design, liquidity bootstrapping, B2B credit lines, and plans to support tokenized real-world assets like solar farms and GPUs.

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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 15min
The Polygon NFT Ecosystem with Frank (DeGods), Zhuoxun Yin (Magic Eden), & Stani Kulechov (Lens)
Frank DeGods, the creative mind behind the DeGods NFT project known for its recent move to Polygon, joins Zhuoxun Yin, COO of Magic Eden, and Stani Kulechov, founder of Lens. They delve into the motivations behind migrating NFT projects to Polygon and compare its cultural dynamics to Solana. The trio discusses the exciting growth of the NFT ecosystem, highlighting innovative features like supernets and the role of social media in shaping community engagement. They also explore the impressive metrics and future prospects of NFT projects on Polygon.

Feb 20, 2026 • 58min
Stani Kulechov on Why Aave Labs Is Putting Itself at the Mercy of the DAO
Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs and DeFi builder behind the Aave protocol, outlines the “Aave Will Win” plan to funnel product revenue to the DAO. He breaks down why Labs wants the DAO to set its budget, the architecture and goals of Aave v4, and plans for a neutral foundation to protect brand and contributors.


