Engaging in the traditional financial markets has become less appealing to consumers and institutional investors as of late. New opportunities are plentiful, with decentralized finance getting a lot of attention. However, that new movement is not without its risks and flaws, either.
For decades, consumers and institutional investors have explored the many different options presented to them in the financial world. This approach has worked out rather well, as one could even earn passive revenue on their savings account. Today, things look very different, as many banks charge negative interest rates and continue to exploit their customers.
Piers Ridyard is the CEO of Radix, the decentralized finance protocol. A Y Combinator Alumni, Piers joined Radix after exiting his previous company, which built DLT-based deal rooms for clearing syndicated insurance contracts.