About this episode
Sonya Kim and Romeo Ravagnan are CoFounders of 3F Labs.In this episode, we explore how 3F is pioneering the next generation of leveraged tokenized fund yield by bringing institutional-grade arbitrage strategies fully onchain. Sonya and Romeo break down how transparency, adjustable leverage thanks to bridge loans, and new legal frameworks will open the door for a new wave of professional capital entering DeFi while still offering the same tools to onchain retail investors.Note: This podcast was recorded before Stream Finance blew up, otherwise we would have likely commented on it and asked related questions.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD⚔️ KATANA | DEEP LIQUIDITY & REAL YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR SCALE🌊 RIVER | A CHAIN-ABSTRACTION STABLECOIN SYSTEM⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro6:07 - Sonya’s background at Steakhouse Financial10:26 - Romeo’s background at Abraxas17:33 - Appetite for institutional capital to come onchain20:02 - Challenges and opportunities for looping in DeFi24:21 - Sponsor break25:37 - The mission behind 3F33:31 - The rise of tokenized arbitrage funds38:44 - Example of
