In this episode of the Applied Blockchain Podcast, Adi Ben-Ari speaks with Julien Bouteloup - serial builder, investor, and contributor to some of DeFi’s most pivotal projects - about the journey from hackathons to helping shape the foundations of decentralised finance.
Julien reflects on a decade of bold experimentation - from building ID systems in Papua New Guinea and AI tools for coconut farms, to co-founding StakeDAO, launching Rekt News, and shaping protocols like Curve and Aave.
They discuss:
• The roots of DeFi: hackathons, AMMs, flash loans, and governance• Decentralised identity and innovation in emerging markets
• AI in agriculture, autonomous drones, and carbon markets
• Curve’s tokenomics, veCRV, and liquidity dynamics• StakeDAO, protocol governance, and market coordination
• Rekt News and transparency in Web3• The intersection of AI, privacy, and decentralised finance
📚 Resources Mentioned
• Rekt News
• StakeDAO & Curve Finance
• Zero Health: Privacy-preserving medical AI
• Giza: Agentic AI trading bots
• Perplexity & Claude: AI-powered research tools
This podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.
📢 Listen & subscribe
Spotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliC
Apple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbC
Amazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfz
Anchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9
YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8
🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insights
LinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3
Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCB
YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8
Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2
GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/
Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchain
Thank you for tuning in,
Applied Blockchain
appliedblockchain.com | silentdata.com
⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is strictly for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or tax advice. It is not a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or make financial decisions. Always consult with a professional and do your own research.
