1/ 📺Not every ecosystem participates in DeFi, but they want to. I've heard it explained to me from someone in the @Ripple $XRP community that it feels like they're watching Ethereans get yield all over the place and that grass is greener on the other side. This gap presents a huge opportunity for projects aiming to address this underserved opportunity. This is what @mraltantutar and @moremarketsxyz are focused on with MoreMarkets. Check out full interview👇 Sidenote: MoreMarket's relationship with @NEARProtocol brings it in close proximity to @infinex. Imagine if anybody can easily swidge into $XRP, assets on @FlowBlockchain, @dogecoin @Cardano $ADA, @StellarOrg $XLM and participate in DeFi from within Infinex Connect. Imajen. ⸻ Summary Altan, co-founder and CEO of MoreMarkets, shares the story behind building a platform designed to unlock yield from top crypto assets that typically sit idle outside of DeFi. He explains how MoreMarkets is removing barriers for users of non-smart contract assets like XRP and how the team is bridging gaps between traditional holders and modern DeFi opportunities. The conversation explores user adoption, community response, key partnerships, and why crypto is shifting from modular to vertically integrated systems. Takeaways • Altan comes from an engineering background, bringing a builder’s mindset into crypto • Idle crypto assets like XRP represent untapped potential in DeFi • MoreMarkets makes it easy to earn yield on assets that normally don’t work with smart contracts • The XRP community has shown strong support for the platform’s mission • Education is key for onboarding users who are new to DeFi • Strategic partnerships with exchanges and institutions will drive long-term growth • Crypto is evolving from modular frameworks to vertically integrated experiences • MoreMarkets launched on July 2 with plans to expand access and functionality • User experience is critical for adoption in complex crypto environments • Cross-chain solutions could dramatically increase participation in DeFi Timeline (00:00) Introduction to MoreMarkets and Altan’s Journey (03:00) The Pivot: From Data Availability to DeFi Solutions (05:55) Identifying Underutilized Assets in DeFi (08:50) The DeFi Utilization Rate Explained (12:11) Simplifying Access to Yield for Non-Smart Contract Chains (14:54) Yield Generation Mechanisms at MoreMarkets (18:01) Community Reception and Market Insights (20:59) Understanding Liquid Staking and Yield in Crypto (24:21) Educating the XRP Community on DeFi (27:35) Collaborations and Partnerships in Crypto (30:54) The Concept of Co-opetition in the Crypto Space (32:22) The Shift from Modularity to Vertical Integration (40:32) Future Plans for MoreMarkets