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Paulo Rodrigues is the Chief Operating Officer of Public Mint, a DeFi yield platform focused on USD and fiat-native blockchain technology. He discusses the platform's approach to bringing decentralized finance to mainstream audiences outside of cryptocurrency.
1Interview
2021First on the show
Oct 2021Latest appearance
16 minOn camera
15:57
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In their own words
“What we've built over the last two and a half years is a solution that is a blockchain but it's fully USD native, no crypto involved.”
Key points from the latest interview
- Public Mint is building a USD-native blockchain platform that enables DeFi yields without requiring users to understand cryptocurrency or use wallets like MetaMask.
- The platform allows users to deposit fiat through wire, ACH, and eventually credit cards, then earn yields with a single button click through integrated partners like Celsius and Compound.
- Public Mint addresses regulatory concerns by partnering with banks and trust companies to hold customer funds, providing FDIC insurance and compliance infrastructure similar to traditional financial institutions.
- The platform aims to bridge blockchain innovation with the traditional economy by creating a synthetic dollar version on blockchain that enables instant settlement while maintaining fiat stability.
- Public Mint has over 45,000 users on its waitlist and plans to launch its earn solution within weeks, targeting mainstream users outside the cryptocurrency-savvy demographic.