Nationality: Germany
Residence: Frankfurt
Field of study: B. Sc. in Economics; M. Sc. in Business Economics
University: Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
Work experience: Private Client Consultant @Sparkasse Wetzlar; Junior Strategy Consultant @Justus & CIE GmbH
Current affiliation: Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG
Current position: Trainee Innovation Management & Digitalization
Why is DeFi interesting? DeFi is fascinating because it democratizes access to financial services. On DeFi platforms, you can earn interest on your savings, borrow or lend assets, and invest globally with minimal barriers to entry. Transactions are executed transparently on blockchain networks, ensuring full traceability and control over your finances. This not only opens up new financial opportunities for individuals but also promotes a fairer, more inclusive, and efficient financial ecosystem.
My touchpoints with DeFi so far: I first became aware of DeFi in 2021 through Timeless Investments, a company that allows investors to invest in exclusive collectibles such as luxury watches, artwork, classic cars, whisky, sneakers, and other valuable assets. The platform makes it possible to purchase tokens representing fractional ownership of these collectibles, which are securely stored, insured, and sold at a profit when the right opportunity arises. This innovative model sparked my interest in tokenization and decentralized finance, as it demonstrates how previously inaccessible assets can be democratized and made investable for a broader audience. When I joined dwpbank the topic gained even greater significance for me. Seeing how traditional finance and innovative blockchain solutions can intersect to create new opportunities deepened my understanding of DeFi’s potential to reshape financial markets.
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