# RWAs 2.0: Institutional DeFi

- Speakers: [Maex Ament](https://streameth.org/speakers/maex-ament), [Asad Khan](https://streameth.org/speakers/asad-khan)
- Event: [unStable Summit Denver](https://streameth.org/stable_summit/unstable_summit_denver), Denver
- Channel: [Stable Summit](https://streameth.org/stable_summit)
- Date: 2024-02-28
- Duration: 17:42
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/65de2118671a1cd7a2a76629
- Download: https://vod-cdn.lp-playback.studio/raw/jxf4iblf6wlsyor6526t4tcmtmqa/catalyst-vod-com/hls/9884kx4230pdyjt1/720p0.mp4

## Description

Maex and Asad co-present an insightful exploration into the world of Real World Assets (RWAs) and their pivotal role in shaping the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). Delve into the evolution of RWAs and their role in bridging the gap between traditional institutions and DeFi.

## About the speakers

### Maex Ament

Serial FinTech entrepreneur, Markus Ament, or Maex as he is known, has led many companies from early-stage startups to global leaders, loved by thousands worldwide. 
 
 Maex co-founded Centrifuge with the mission to create an operating system for global commerce, in order to fundamentally change how businesses transact and collaborate.
 
 He is also the co-founder of Taulia in San Franciso, where he spent 12 years transforming the company from an idea in 2009 to the market-leader in Financial Supply Chain, connecting businesses to create a more efficient and profitable supply chain. With an enviable list of Fortune 500 clients and over 300 employees, Taulia has quickly become the recognized leader in the financial supply chain.

### Asad Khan

Head of BD & Partnerships at Centrifuge