Published in The Capital·PinnedThe Future of Ethereum (DeFi) vs. Binance Smart Chain (CeDeFi)Since H2 2020, we have seen the meteoric rise of DeFi, mainly on Ethereum, and the subsequent boom of CeDeFi through the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). With that, the question of who would end up dominating the market arises: be it Ethereum or BSC and by extension DeFi or CeDeFi.Technology9 min read
Published in Shaper Impact Capital·Nov 11, 2021Lendor: sustainability through collaborative consumptionWelcome to Shaper Impact Capital’s series of articles showcasing impact startups doing amazing things around the world. Here, we would be diving into Lendor, a Singapore-based short-term rental marketplace for consumers and businesses that promotes a circular economy through collaborative consumption. In conversation with: Chuan Wei Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO…Sustainability3 min read
Published in Shaper Impact Capital·Nov 4, 2021Dana: enabling credit access for the underbankedWelcome to Shaper Impact Capital’s series of articles showcasing impact startups doing amazing things around the world. Here, we would be diving into Dana Fintech, a Bangladeshi fintech startup enabling banks and financial institutions to offer digital loans to MSMEs, gig workers, farmers, and underbanked populations. In conversation with: Gazi…Sdgs3 min read
Published in Shaper Impact Capital·Oct 1, 2021MyAhmed: building frictionless and socially-conscious Halal bankingWelcome to Shaper Impact Capital’s series of articles showcasing impact startups doing amazing things around the world. Here, we would be diving into MyAhmed, a UK-based company that strives to reduce the frictional and monetary costs of Halal financial services, starting with retail banking. In conversation with: Jad Salha, Founder…Islamic Finance3 min read
Published in The Capital·Jul 21, 2021The Fundamental Bet of DeFi Liquidity ProvidersDeFi protocols live on liquidity and have therefore built economic incentives for anyone willing to add liquidity to their platform. In our low interest rate macroeconomic environment, where idle cash earns next to nothing, DeFi yields become highly enticing. …Defi9 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·May 17, 2021Changing Ethereum Infrastructure & ETH Tokenomics/ PriceHuge changes for Ethereum are on the horizon, larger than most of the upgrades we have seen since the network’s launch in July 2015. We have Eth2, EIP 1559, and increasing adoption of Layer 2 scaling solutions in prominent Ethereum protocols. The main motivation for these changes are to increase…Cryptocurrency10 min read
Published in Monthly Reads·Mar 5, 2021Sustainability & Crypto Token Prices (Feb’21 Monthly Reads)Welcome to the “Monthly Reads” article series, where I compile interesting articles I chanced upon in the previous month. Here, we cover the fields of impact, startups, venture capital, and general business. Key takeaways are summarized into sub-headings, followed by additional commentary for each article. …Sustainability3 min read
Published in Monthly Reads·Feb 1, 2021Chinese VCs, Divestments & Wrong ESG Metrics (Jan’21 Monthly Reads)Welcome to the “Monthly Reads” article series, where I compile interesting articles I chanced upon in the previous month. Here, we cover the fields of impact, startups, venture capital, and general business. Key takeaways are summarized into sub-headings, followed by additional commentary for each article. …Startups3 min read
Published in Shaper Impact Capital·Jan 11, 2021GreenArc Capital: directing private capital toward social lending opportunitiesWelcome to Shaper Impact Capital’s series of articles showcasing impact startups doing amazing things around the world. Here, we would be diving into GreenArc Capital, a Singapore-based AI-driven alternative lending platform that extends credit facilities to vulnerable populations and MSMEs who do not have access to financial services. In conversation…Startup3 min read
Published in Monthly Reads·Dec 1, 2020Diligencing VCs, Battle of ESG standards & Singapore’s Green Loan Grants, (Nov’20 Monthly Reads)Welcome to the “Monthly Reads” article series, where I compile interesting articles I chanced upon in the previous month. Here, we cover the fields of impact, startups, venture capital, and general business. Key takeaways are summarized into sub-headings, followed by additional commentary for each article. …Startup5 min read
