What inspired you to build Valos, and how did your background in crypto trading and DeFi play a role?

You mentioned making crypto a productive asset—I believe those were your words. Can you break that down? What problem are you solving, and for whom?

Many in Web3 are still debating DeFi vs. CeFi. Where do you see the industry heading, and what’s your approach?

From your experience, how do crypto investors think differently from traditional ones? Any behavioral trends impacting user adoption?

With more regulations coming, it’s both helpful and challenging. How are you navigating compliance across different jurisdictions?

Beyond what you've mentioned, do you have any specific strategies for building trust in Web3?

Where do you see real, sustainable yield opportunities for crypto holders through tokenization?

You said one year in crypto feels like ten—where do you see Valos in the next 12–24 months? Any big milestones ahead?

For Web3 entrepreneurs and marketers listening, what’s one key piece of advice you’d give on building and communicating in this space?

If our listeners want to learn more about you and Valos, where should they go?

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1903080/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The episode explores the transformation of cryptocurrency from speculation to productivity, featuring Lauri Marekwia of Valos. Lauri shares insights on the challenges faced in DeFi, the significance of regulatory compliance, and the behavioral differences in crypto investors. • Journey from speculation to productive asset management • Challenges in navigating regulations and compliance • Importance of building user trust in crypto • Behavioral differences between new and long-term crypto investors • The potential of tokenization in asset management • Advice for entrepreneurs to innovate in the crypto space This episode was recorded through a <a href="https://joeri.link/descript">Descript</a> call on February 11, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: <a href="https://webdrie.net/discover-how-valos-makes-crypto-a-productive-asset-for-everyone-with-lauri-marekwia-co-founder/">https://webdrie.net/discover-how-valos-makes-crypto-a-productive-asset-for-everyone-with-lauri-marekwia-co-founder/</a>Discover RYO: the Web3 payment solution making crypto simple and secure for everyone. Featuring an expansive ecosystem with LIFE Wallet, Global Mall, and Japan’s first licensed Crypto ATM Network, RYO empowers your financial journey. Awarded 'Best Crypto Solution.'

Send us a text The episode explores the transformation of cryptocurrency from speculation to productivity, featuring Lauri Marekwia of Valos.   Lauri shares insights on the challenges faced in DeFi, the significance of regulatory compliance, and the behavioral differences in crypto investors.  • Journey from speculation to productive asset management  • Challenges in navigating regulations and compliance  • Importance of building user trust in crypto  • Behavioral differences between new and ...

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