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 ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:07 - Sonya’s background at Steakhouse Financial 10:26 - Romeo’s background at Abraxas 17:33 - Appetite for institutional capital to come onchain 20:02 - Challenges and opportunities for looping in DeFi 24:21 - Sponsor break 25:37 - The mission behind 3F 33:31 - The rise of tokenized arbitrage funds 38:44 - Example of how 3F works 44:07 - Sponsor break 45:26 - Adjustable leverage for higher yield seekers 51:45 - Future asset classes to use 3F leverage 53:25 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► 3F website: https://3f.xyz/ ► Sonya Kim on X: https://x.com/sonyasunkim ► Romeo Ravagnan on X: https://x.com/3f_romeo ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic are angel investors in 3F. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.
