Lorenzo DeFinci

Aspiring Da Vinci but for DeFi ⚖️ - Data Nerd and DeFi strategist -

TDE Ventures - Seed Deals @thedefiedge

[Stephen | DeFi Dojo @phtevenstrong]

I remember asking @RobAnon why they didn't participate in the Aavethena loop a few months back.

He told me they didn't take on leverage as a rule, and I was surprised how adamant he was about that.

@infiniFi took zero losses during the rsETH exploit.

Lessons in there.

[DMH 🦇🔊🌊 @DeFi_Made_Here]

jfc curious if people who sign NDA really understand what it implies

Also, there are absolutely 0 reasons to get listed on any exchange if you are building something meaningful.

For instance, $hype is not listed on coinbase or binance and it did not stop them from becoming the most successful protocol in existence

$fluid is not listed on coinbase or binance either but it did not stop us from reaching $6b TVL in 18 months

It is totally free to deny the commercial proposals you don’t like and sharing confidential information will hurt your business long term.

Projects want to get listed on major exchanges to get the distribution from the CEXes that they were building for years and spending funds on, but why do they think this has to be free by default?

Also, I know multiple projects that got listed on nance for free, keep building and you will get there as well.

[Shayne Coplan 🦅 @shayne_coplan]

Markets on everything.

We’re proud to announce that $ICE, the owner of @NYSE and the largest exchange company in the world, is making a strategic investment of $2 billion into Polymarket, valuing us at $9 billion post-money.

Our partnership with ICE marks a major step in bringing prediction markets into the financial mainstream. But in addition to that, it’s a monumental step forward for DeFi. ICE is the one remaining founder-led exchange company, and Jeff is all-in on utilizing his assets, including NYSE, to usher in a new financial era of tokenization. We’re humbled to be working together on this endeavor. ICE will also begin distributing Polymarket data to thousands of financial institutions around the world. There is so much to build when you combine the force of ICE’s institutional scale and credibility with Polymarket’s consumer + cultural savvy and distribution.

The past two years have been surreal. Going from a write off to creating a category, watching our vision become a reality. The Polymarket origin story is funny because it's a rare case of the dream being identical to how things played out. If I learned one thing, it’s that bold ideas are everywhere, hidden in plain sight. It just takes someone crazy enough to spend their life willing it into existence. That’s entrepreneurship: willing things into existence.

I remember reading Robin Hanson’s literature on prediction markets and thinking - man, this is too good of an idea to just exist in whitepapers. There were a million reasons why it shouldn’t work, countless arguments of why not to do it, and the odds were against us, but we had to try.

At the onset of the pandemic, I quite literally had nothing to lose: 21, running out of money, 2.5 years since I dropped out and nothing to show for it. But I knew we were entering an era where ways to find truth would matter more than ever, and Polymarket could play a critical role in that. After all, nothing is more valuable than the truth. It’s still a work in progress, but we’re honored to have made the impact we have thus far.

I’d also like to give a special thank you to all of our users, builders, and community members who have been with us since 2020. Your support will not be forgotten 🔮

Last but not least, I am deeply grateful for all of the support and hard work of my brilliant team. I’m getting to live my wildest dreams, seemingly against all odds, and I don’t take it for granted.

The best is yet to come… 🇺🇸

Que Sera Sera

[camol @camolNFT]

I've been at Token2049 for 2 days, here's what I've learned:

- 99% of people who 'work' in crypto do nothing.
- Dior Sauvage does not cover up a lack of personal hygiene.
- Everyone is saying they're going to F1 but they keep begging people for tickets?
- Anyone that wants to conduct real business is no where to be found.
- The 'best traders' in crypto keep ordering bottom shelf liquor.

[Mantle @Mantle_Official]

Mantle 2.0 Kickoff AMA (EN) https://t.co/BcNqeaXNRZ

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

@phtevenstrong @mezzanine_fi LFG

[Stephen | DeFi Dojo @phtevenstrong]

What if I took all the protocol, yield, stablecoin, and defi knowledge I've accumulated over the last half-decade and started building the platonic ideal of a yield-focused protocol?

What if we already had >$150M in early TVL commits?

What if @mezzanine_fi?

Q1.26

[The DeFi Investor 🔎 @TheDeFinvestor]

Many of the top DeFi projects were born during brutal market conditions.

Hyperliquid, Uniswap, and Curve Finance are just a few examples.

Pay attention to the teams that keep shipping regardless of market direction.

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

@RyanSAdams New Pope is pro BTC

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

@Chainflip @thedefiedge @token2049 Just seen this message now. I have sent you a DM :)

[Edgy - The DeFi Edge 🗡️ @thedefiedge]

If you're a protocol at @token2049 Dubai and interested in connecting / collaborating with us, please hit up @DeFinci_. He's in Dubai atm and looking to connect with cool peeps.

[Edgy - The DeFi Edge 🗡️ @thedefiedge]

https://t.co/Os735SQarQ

[rektdiomedes @rektdiomedes]

Cryptobros contemplating their various potential post-election character arcs:

[Taylin John Simmonds @TaylinSimmonds]

The biggest mistakes I've made were things I didn't do.

• Not starting that business
• Not asking out that girl
• Not going to the gym
• Not eating healthy
• Not seeing the first Avatar in theatres

Imperfect action is better than no action at all.

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

Too busy not knowing what’s happening ?

Here’s your playbook for Q4 2024

[Edgy - The DeFi Edge 🗡️ @thedefiedge]

https://t.co/w1haVwwRO0

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

@lstmaximalist @Contango_xyz Loved it

[Edgy - The DeFi Edge 🗡️ @thedefiedge]

https://t.co/DjKTMxFnTx

[Ki Young Ju @ki_young_ju]

If this #Bitcoin bull cycle is done here, whales have just set a record for the least profit-taking across all cycles ever.

[Kevin Yedid-Botton @kevinyb]

🚨ALERT: FAKE ACCOUNTS IMPERSONATING @ParaFiCapital TEAM

Do NOT trust any communication on @X unless it comes from official ParaFi sources.

- ParaFi Capital (@ParaFiCapital) is a Verified Organization (yellow badge).
- All active ParaFi team members have an Affiliate Badges, visible by the ParaFi logo on their profiles.

To note: These fake impersonators are verified with @X and pay a subscription, which implies that these scammers expect to profit from these fake accounts!

Do NOT interact or trust any posts, messages, or content from these fraudulent accounts.

Stay vigilant!

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

PS: We will launch TDE Pro soon, and it's your chance to increase your network like I did.

DM Me to get access to the waitlist.

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

Today marks one year since I started working with @thedefiedge

Two years ago, I thought the best way to land a non-technical job in crypto was to grow your X account to a certain level…

Boy, I was wrong.

This framework helped me along the way, and I hope it will help you too.

[Lorenzo DeFinci @DeFinci_]

My previous experience in crypto was with venture funds.

I started with the Analyst role and quickly moved into the Asset Management and Seed Deal department.

However, I was able to land my first crypto job because I leveraged my DeFi skills.

What am I doing within TheDefiEdge, by the way?

We recently launched our Venture Department and have the pleasure of collaborating with some of the brightest protocols and minds.

Daily, I get to speak with founders, devs and inspiring people from the space.

Just to name a few @0xMantle , @0xCoinshift , @0xfluid , @ApertureFinance , @MerlinLayer2 , @AnzenFinance, @EverclearOrg , @Contango_xyz, @DeFi_Made_Here, @Defi_Maestro, @JiraiyaReal

My goal with this account is to spread awareness about TDE Ventures.

Show you more about what happens behind the scenes and, who knows ,maybe a bit of Alpha too ;)

Last but not least, I am happy that many of the people I started following two years ago have now grown so much!

My eyes are looking at: @rektdiomedes , @eli5defi , @CJCJCJCJ_ , @virtualbacon , @CryptoShiro_ , @jake_pahor

Congrats to you guys for keeping it consistent. You deserve it all!