"How I risked Everything for Crypto" - Interview with CEO of Algebra Finance
In this episode, we speak with Vlad, founder of Algebra.Finance, about how his team built one of the most widely used DEX infrastructures in crypto. Originally launched as a standalone DEX in 2021, Algebra.Finance pivoted into a modular engine that now powers over 50 exchanges across chains like Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB, and TON. With over $77 billion in cumulative trading volume and daily volumes peaking near $1 billion, Algebra.Finance has quietly become a core backend for DeFi.
Vlad breaks down how Algebra.Finance’s tech stack solves key problems in liquidity efficiency, DEX upgrades, and fragmentation. He also shares details on the upcoming UniFi token, which will offer real revenue sharing and multi-chain governance, plus a new liquidity layer that lets LPs earn across protocols without migrating funds. With plans to expand into Solana and bring more devs into the ecosystem, Algebra.Finance is aiming to become DeFi’s Android—standardized, open, and composable.
Join us as we explore Vlad’s journey from mathematician and Motorola engineer to CEO of Algebra.
Learn how he overcame early challenges, pivoted to power over 50 DEXs, and developed cutting-edge DeFi solutions like dynamic fees, built-in farming, and customizable liquidity layers.
Discover Vlad’s vision for the future of decentralized finance and the importance of long-term innovation in driving growth.
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