E47: Building DeFi at Scale with Gauntlet and Morpho

ATX DAO Podcast: Crypto • Tech • DeGen • Culture

Summary

Jonathan Libby from Gauntlet joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack his journey from DeFi founder to driving growth at one of the most influential firms in on-chain risk management. He shares how Gauntlet evolved from agent-based simulations and protocol consulting into a powerhouse that builds core infrastructure, including Morpho vaults and curated restaking strategies, while managing billions in TVL.

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down how DeFi protocols can scale safely, what makes a DAO partnership compelling, and why applied research is key to the next wave of financial innovation. It is a deep dive into smart risk, real-world DeFi applications, and the mindset it takes to build at scale.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crypto and DeFi

05:35 The Journey of a Founder in DeFi

14:48 Building and Scaling at Gauntlet

26:53 Economic Safety Strategies for Protocols

31:08 Symbiotic Alts and Risk Mitigation

37:22 The Era of Financial Instrumentation

43:14 Innovations in DeFi Products

46:04 Building Relationships with DAOs

51:36 Navigating Governance Risks in DAOs

Connect with Jon and Gauntlet:

• X (Twitter): ⁠⁠Jon - @0xJibby | Gauntlet - @gauntlet_xyz | Morpho - @MorphoLabs
• Telegram: @jonathanLibby
• LinkedIn: Jon Libby | Gauntlet
• Gauntlet Website: https://www.gauntlet.xyz
• Morpho Website: https://app.morpho.org/ethereum/earn

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