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DFL Erwin is the Team Lead of DeFi Land, a gamified decentralized finance platform. He works on a web-based game that enables new cryptocurrency users to access DeFi products on the Solana blockchain.
1Interview
2021First on the show
Nov 2021Latest appearance
17 minOn camera
16:34
Latest interview · Nov 24, 2021DFL Erwin on gamifying DeFi for new users on SolanaWatch the episode →
Key points from the latest interview
- DeFi Land gamifies decentralized finance by converting complex investment actions like yield farming and swaps into intuitive farming game mechanics on Solana.
- The platform integrates existing DeFi protocols including Serum and Raydium while adding achievements, quests, and educational modes to onboard retail users.
- In-game NFTs provide utility such as yield farming bonuses and mystery box airdrops, while external NFTs like Cryptopunks become interactive NPCs within the game.
- DeFi Land raised funding from major investors including Alameda Research, Jump Capital, and Animoca Brands, with public beta launch planned before Christmas.
- The team transitioned from tech startups in AR/VR and machine learning to DeFi after spending years explaining blockchain concepts to friends and family.