In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Viehman are joined by Ryan O'Shea, COO of Maple Finance, to explore the advancements in decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and institutional lending. Ryan details his transition from traditional finance to DeFi and discusses Maple Finance's role in pioneering secured digital asset lending. The conversation also covers Maple's new product, Syrup, which targets non-U.S. markets, offering more accessible, permissionless lending solutions. They delve into the future of finance, discussing the impact of tokenization on various assets and how blockchain technology can revolutionize payments and settlements. Ryan also shares insights on navigating regulatory landscapes and the ongoing evolution of credit assessments in the blockchain space. Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today!  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-direct Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today:  https://www.cryptorevolution.com/free Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content: https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts: https://twitter.com/Crypto101Pod https://instagram.com/crypto_101 Guest Link https://maple.finance/ *This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice* Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2024.   ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofr Creative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZARO Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy