# Panel discussion: Cross-chain DeFi

- Channel: [ETHTokyo](https://streameth.org/ethtokyo)
- Date: 2024-09-17
- Topics: cryptocurrency, ethereum, defi, blockchain, web3
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/66e92f6b752c2afdaf6e5ab8

## Description

Discussing the future of globally interoperable finance The video features a panel discussion moderated by Plago, CEO and co-founder of TokenSight, a DEX trading platform. Joining him are Danger, a DeFi trader and media runner, and Yosui, co-founder of MySell, which provides infrastructure for state machines. They discuss the concept of cross-chain DeFi, its categorization, current challenges like liquidity fragmentation and security issues, as well as the complexity of cross-chain transactions. They also touch upon the future of cross-chain DeFi with potential solutions like chain abstraction and improved user experiences through protocol layers and aggregators. The conversation concludes with optimism about advancements in the field and an invitation for audience questions.