In this episode of alpha un#, host Sri Misra sits down with Shawn Douglass, CEO and Co- founder of Amberdata, to unpack how crypto data infrastructure is transforming the future of finance.Shawn shares his journey from Bitcoin mining in 2010 to building Amberdata, now the go-to analytics platform for institutions navigating DeFi, CeFi, derivatives, and stablecoins. With clients like Fidelity, Citibank, Galaxy, and NASDAQ, Amberdata powers real-time decision-making across some of the most sophisticated players in digital assets.Shawn explains how Amberdata built the equivalent of Bloomberg or Refinitiv for crypto, indexing everything from DEX activity and stablecoin flows to dealer gamma and on-chain risk analytics. He dives into why tokenization of $70 trillion in real-world assets (RWAs) is inevitable - already underway at firms like Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo - and how stablecoins are set to disrupt global payments, FX, and trade finance at scale.The conversation also covers the maturing landscape of crypto derivatives, the rise of structured products in DeFi, and why platforms like Coinbase and Kraken may one day rival traditional stock exchanges by trading tokenized equities.Shawn reflects on Amberdata’s evolution - from a pivot away from enterprise blockchains like Quorum to early instrumentation of public DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave - and what it takes to deliver Wall Street-grade telemetry for digital asset markets.He also shares candid insights on the operational nature of custody risks, the flaws in the accredited investor framework, and the symbolism behind a striking Bitcoin-themed painting in his background.Whether you're building in Web3, allocating capital, or navigating compliance in a digital asset world - this episode delivers an inside look at the data layer powering the next wave of financial infrastructure.Watch now to understand why data is the backbone of digital finance, and how Amberdata is helping institutions navigate and dominate crypto markets.#crypto #bitcoin #defi #blockchain #web3 #digitalassets #institutionalcrypto #derivatives #stablecoins #fintech #tradfi #onchain #ethereum #cryptodata #tokenization #alphaunhashed #cryptopodcast #web3infrastructure #decentralizedfinance #cryptocurrencies #blockchaindata #cryptoanalytics #digitalfinance #cryptoinstitutional #web3investingDisclaimer: The information presented is for educational purposes only. Views expressed are those of the speakers, not necessarily the channel. You are responsible for your own research and decisions.Copyright: © 2024 Aarna AI Pte Ltd, Singapore. All rights reserved.