Web3 with Sam Kamani

347: How Blend.money is Building the Global Savings Layer for DeFi with guest speakers Manny and Jamie

09 Jan 2026

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Forget speculation, what if DeFi could be the safest place to save?In this episode, I chat with Manny and Jamie, the founders of Blend, a DeFi savings platform focused on long-term wealth preservation and capital protection. They bring serious credentials, having worked on major crypto infrastructure like UMA and Across—and now they’re building what they call the “global savings layer” for everyone, regardless of passport or currency.We dive deep into why DeFi's next big leap isn't about trading or yield farming, but offering real, safe financial tools to a global user base. From personalized FX hedging to cookie-jar level account isolation, Blend is rethinking everything about on-chain finance—and making it accessible even to your non-crypto friends.Whether you’re a DeFi power user or just getting started, this episode will expand your view of what’s possible in crypto today.🧠 Key Learnings:[00:04:00] Jamie's entry into crypto via Bitcoin and building complex systems at Risk Labs.[00:06:00] Why Blend isn’t a yield platform—it’s a savings-first platform.[00:08:00] How Blend builds capital safety into every decision—from Gnosis Safes to FX hedging.[00:14:00] Live demo of Blend’s intuitive app: savings, swaps, and yield in one place.[00:17:00] Personalized FX protection explained—and why it's a game-changer for emerging markets.[00:22:00] Their bold North Star: 1 million users, $10,000 average deposit each.[00:30:00] The future of local stablecoins and how Blend plans to support them.[00:35:00] How they’re building trust in a low-trust industry (7 audits help too).[00:41:00] What’s next: localized experiences, mobile apps, and tokenized real-world assets.Connect with BlendWebsite: https://blend.money/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kwAhFnFz X/Twitter: https://x.com/blend_money DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research.RequestIt would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guestBe a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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