Travis Blane
Travis Blane, popularly known as DeFi Dad, is a long time DeFi super-user, educator, and investor. He is a prolific DeFi podcaster and creator of DeFi Tutorials with DeFi Dad, a YouTube channel where he demystifies new digital money applications built on Ethereum and various other blockchain networks, providing invaluable insights into their functionalities and potential benefits. In addition to being an educator, DeFi Dad serves as a Partner at Fourth Revolution Capital, a leading alternative investment firm exclusively dedicated to blockchain technology and digital assets. He also hosts Zapper TV, a weekly DeFi live stream where he engages in enlightening conversations with industry trailblazers, including founders, developers, investors, and enthusiasts. DeFi Dad stands at the forefront of the decentralized finance movement and advises several Web3 projects, including Zapper and Push Protocol.
Travis Blane Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Partner and Investor
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Advisor and Host of Zapper TV
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Strategy and Operations, Catalyst Marketing
Academic History
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B.S., B.A., Biological Chemistry
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M.S., Inorganic Chemistry
DEFI TUTORIALS WITH DEFI DAD
DeFi Dad started his YouTube channel in January 2020, educating viewers on how to use DeFi apps.
Since then, his channel has received 350,000+ views and a following of 30,000 subscribers.
He tackles topics including digital assets, lending to earn interest, borrowing, market making, spot trading, futures, derivatives, commodities, and more.
He frequently makes DeFi tutorials at defidad.com and on Twitter, including public free content on countless other channels.
He publishes weekly tutorials on The Defiant and a 30-episode web series called The DeFi 101 on Defiant News as part of his Gitcoin pledge to produce free DeFi educational content.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
DeFi Dad has been interviewed and profiled in numerous financial media outlets and publications.
He has been featured in Binance, CoinDesk, and Cointelegraph.
He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision.