Episode 4 - The Role of CEXs

Welcome to our fourth episode of the Horizon DeFi Podcast, where we explore DeFi, synthetic assets, and the potential impact they will have on our economy.

For this episode, our host, Stanton, with the help of Jay, will be exploring the role that CEXs play in the crypto ecosystem, comparing them against DEXs, the pros and cons of CEXs, and what an ideal CEX might look like.

If you have any feedback, thoughts, or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at stanton@horizonprotocol.com.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro
(00:36) How would you define the difference between CEXs and DEXs?
(02:37) DEXs can also be centralized.
(04:11) Examples of DEX Security: Time Locks and Multi-Sig.
(05:23) What is multi-sig?
(06:37) Weakness of a CEX.
(08:26) Exploitation of DEXs.
(10:17) How did FTX and Celcius become insolvent?
(11:49) Should CEXs have the ability to use user funds to make bets on the market?
(14:50) Thought experiment on what would happen if the US did not bail out their financial industry.
(19:11) Bitcoin is more than just digital gold.
(22:05) In an ideal scenario, how should CEXs make money?
(26:09) Should CEXs offer services around loans?
(22:05) In an ideal scenario, how should CEXs make money?|
(28:38) What is an ideal structure for CEXs to provide an on/off ramp for crypto and fiat?

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Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

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DISCLAIMERS

The information in this video is an opinion and is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as investment advice, tax advice or ,legal advice, nor does it represent any entity's opinion but my own. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.

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