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Published in Ripe Finance

·Mar 7

Monthly Update: February 2023

Hello Juicer Nation! As you know, our team is now fully focused on Ripe Finance. As a refresher, Ripe is a new DeFi protocol that lets you earn yield on everything. You’ll be able to earn yield on your digitally-native assets (crypto, NFTs, liquidity positions). …

Blockchain

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Monthly Update: February 2023
Monthly Update: February 2023
Blockchain

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Published in Ripe Finance

·Jan 30

Whiteboard Video: How Ripe Works

We explain various components of Ripe protocol and how they fit together — Video Notes: If you want to jump to specific topics or themes. Stablecoins, 0:24: Refresher on two key stablecoin designs (fiat-backed vs crypto-backed) User Deposit, 2:38: About deposits and strategies framework to generate yield User Borrow, 3:51: User loans against deposits/collateral Trusted Borrower, 4:35: The protocol itself is a trusted borrower…

Web3

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Whiteboard Video: How Ripe Works
Whiteboard Video: How Ripe Works
Web3

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Published in Hightop

·Jan 19

Hightop Sunset, Ripe Sunrise

A new chapter of the story begins… — Late last year we decided to pause development on Hightop. There are a variety of reasons why a startup might fail — maybe money runs out, the idea is bad, no demand, terrible business model, poor execution. In the case of Hightop, none of those things were true. So why…

Defi

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Hightop Sunset, Ripe Sunrise
Hightop Sunset, Ripe Sunrise
Defi

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Published in Hightop

·Apr 6, 2022

Genesis Block is now Hightop!

A new name for an exciting future. — I have a vision I’m so passionate about that I want to work on it for the rest of my life: to build a consumer banking experience powered by DeFi and crypto. …

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Genesis Block is now Hightop!
Genesis Block is now Hightop!

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Published in Hightop

·Sep 23, 2021

Tyler Jennings joins Genesis Block as VP, Private Banking & Partnerships

We are honored to welcome Tyler Jennings to the Genesis Block family as VP, Private Banking & Partnerships. Tyler joins us from Casambi, bringing over 15 years of experience in business development, partnerships, product marketing, and scaling operations. His core focus is developing our investment product, private banking services for…

Fintech

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Tyler Jennings joins Genesis Block as VP, Private Banking & Partnerships
Tyler Jennings joins Genesis Block as VP, Private Banking & Partnerships
Fintech

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Published in Hightop

·Dec 23, 2020

Happy Holidays!

Seasons Greetings from the Genesis Block team! After much anticipation and hard work, the moment has finally arrived. We’re letting people in! If your name is near the top of our waitlist, your turn to use the new Genesis Block app is just around the corner. Expect to hear from…

Defi

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Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
Defi

3 min read


Published in Hightop

·Nov 9, 2020

The plastic has arrived…👀 💳 🤑

Here’s the first look at the Genesis Block Visa Debit card. Be sure to download the app and join the waitlist if you haven’t already! The card will be rolling out very soon. And now for the unboxing video…

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The plastic has arrived…👀 💳  🤑
The plastic has arrived…👀 💳  🤑

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Published in Hightop

·Aug 19, 2020

Crypto Banking Wars: Can BlockFi & Celsius Disrupt Banking?

These crypto lending & borrowing services found early traction. Are they capable of bundling more financial services and winning the broader consumer finance market? — This is the third part of Crypto Banking Wars — a new series that examines what crypto-native company is most likely to become the bank of the future. Who is best positioned to reach mainstream adoption in consumer finance? While crypto allows the world to get rid of banks…

Defi

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Crypto Banking Wars: Can BlockFi & Celsius Disrupt Banking?
Crypto Banking Wars: Can BlockFi & Celsius Disrupt Banking?
Defi

11 min read


Published in Hightop

·Aug 12, 2020

Crypto Banking Wars: Can Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Ever Replace Banks?

Can they overcome the product limitations of blockchain and deliver the world-class experience that consumers expect? — This is the second part of Crypto Banking Wars — a new series that examines what crypto-native company is most likely to become the bank of the future. Who is best positioned to reach mainstream adoption in consumer finance? While crypto allows the world to get rid of banks…

Defi

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Crypto Banking Wars: Can Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Ever Replace Banks?
Crypto Banking Wars: Can Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Ever Replace Banks?
Defi

10 min read


Published in Hightop

·Aug 5, 2020

Crypto Banking Wars: Will Coinbase or Binance Become The Bank of The Future?

Can the early success of major crypto exchanges propel them to winning the broader consumer finance market? — This is the first part of Crypto Banking Wars — a new series that examines what crypto-native company is most likely to become the bank of the future. Who is best positioned to reach mainstream adoption in consumer finance? While crypto allows the world to get rid of banks…

Defi

12 min read

Crypto Banking Wars: Will Coinbase or Binance Become The Bank of The Future?
Crypto Banking Wars: Will Coinbase or Binance Become The Bank of The Future?
Defi

12 min read

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Mick Hagen

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