#22 - Julien Bouteloup: From Hackathons to DeFi Powerhouse

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 toolsThis podcast is brought to you by Applied Blockchain, a leading blockchain development company shaping the future of Web3 and decentralised technologies.📢 Listen & subscribeSpotify ○ spoti.fi/43AjliCApple Podcasts ○ apple.co/4izThbCAmazon Music ○ amzn.to/41RVTfzAnchor ○ bit.ly/4hufmY9YouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8🔗 Follow us for more blockchain insightsLinkedIn ○ bit.ly/3DsSNp3Twitter ○ bit.ly/4iCKhCBYouTube ○ bit.ly/3QZl2i8Medium ○ bit.ly/3R16Mp2GitHub ○ github.com/appliedblockchain/Linktree ○ linktr.ee/appblockchainThank you for tuning in,Applied Blockchain⁠⁠appliedblockchain.com⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠silentdata.com⁠⁠⚠️ DisclaimerThis 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.

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