Hyperliquid Founder: How to Win in Crypto (by Building for Users, Not VCs) | E95

Jeff is the Founder of Hyperliquid Labs, the company behind Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange offering best-in-class speed, liquidity, and pricing for crypto traders.

Hyperliquid is also one of the most awaited Layer 1s launches and aspires to become the "Amazon Web Services of Liquidity". The protocol is setting a new standard in DeFi by prioritizing users and rejecting traditional VC funding structures.

In this episode, we explore:

-Who is Jeff? His journey to Hyperliquid Labs
-Building DeFi for users, not VCs
-The importance of real user experience in crypto
-How Hyperliquid Labs is redefining finance
-Why traditional funding models hurt DeFi platforms
-The role of community in building success
-Lessons from trading and finance
-How Hyperliquid Labs enables true innovation in crypto
-The future of decentralized finance
-And much more!

If you're interested in the future of crypto and DeFi built with a user-first approach, this episode is a must-watch!

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DISCLAIMER
The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

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0:00 Trailer
1:27 Please Subscribe
1:49 Our Valued Sponsors
2:25 Hyperliquid's Unique Finance Vision
5:32 From Scripts to Hyperliquid
9:55 Improving DeFi User Experience
12:12 Crypto Speculation vs. Value
14:02 Autism and Trauma in Crypto Founders
16:29 Quant Trading to Impact
19:26 Hyperliquid’s Unique Value Proposition
21:58 Building vs. Exploring
23:25 The Value of Struggle
26:34 Crypto World Fascination
30:37 DVIN Labs
31:00 From Profit to Purpose
33:40 What is Hyperliquid?
36:02 Community-Driven Crypto Innovation
42:43 The Scam Token Dilemma
46:59 Rewarding Real Innovation
50:36 Innovating Crypto Infrastructure
55:40 Builder Codes Explained
59:09 Localized Solutions in Crypto
1:02:17 Hyperliquid’s Role in Cryptos Future
1:05:19 Non-Consensus Beliefs
1:07:00 Taking Things Less Personally