Hacks in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space have become so rampant that they are expected at this point. However, with billions of dollars passing through the industry, it has become imperative to ensure the safety of users through adequate security measures.
Bitcoinist caught up with Erez Ben-Kiki, CEO and Founder of DeFi cross-chain bridge, ChainPort, where he shares thoughts on the current DeFi climate and how ChainPort is ensuring the safety of user funds on its platform.
Bitcoinist: Hello Erez, let’s start by just giving us a brief background of your journey so far in crypto and DeFi
Erez Ben-Kiki: After graduating with a BA in economics, I worked for ten years in the financial sector as an analyst and Nostro manager, and trader. Later I transferred to digital advertising and founded a marketing agency. After falling deep into the crypto rabbit hole, I founded 2key, a project that later became…