Overnight Success

In this episode of Overnight Success, Chris sits down with Stani Kulechov, the visionary founder of Aave, as they delve into Stani's captivating journey from an early interest in technology and gaming to pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) with Aave.

Stani shares insights into the evolution of blockchain technology, his fascination with Ethereum's programmable money capabilities, and the inception of Aave as a groundbreaking lending and borrowing platform. The conversation unfolds into a fascinating exploration of the Lens Protocol, Stani's latest venture, redefining social media on Web3 by introducing decentralized on-chain profiles and dynamic NFTs.

As they discuss the potential shift of major platforms like Twitter into the Web3 space, Stani reflects on the importance of community-driven verification and the role of Lens in providing censorship-resistant relationships.

The episode concludes with Stani's optimistic outlook on the future of decentralized finance and the transformative impact of blockchain technology on both finance and social media.