Guest: Maurice, Head of Growth at Lulo
Host: Thomas
Overview:
In this episode, Thomas sits down with Maurice from Lulo—a DeFi-powered savings protocol on Solana. They dive into how Lulo aims to “make saving money cool again,” offering above-average yields on stablecoins through a unique auto-routing feature. Maurice also shares insights into MonkeDAO, NFT culture, and the broader evolution of personal finance in crypto. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on how to build long-term wealth and a healthier saving mindset in a world obsessed with YOLO trading.
Key Discussion Points:
• Meet Maurice:
• Background in crypto since 2011; experience with NFTs, MonkDAO, and now leading growth at Lulo.
• His personal journey from high-risk trading to focusing on stablecoin savings and “anti-YOLO culture.”
• What is Lulo?
• A Solana-based protocol that automatically routes your stablecoins to whichever lending pool is paying the highest yield—checked every 60 minutes.
• “Set it and forget it” approach to sustainable, consistent earnings, instead of chasing meme coins or hype-driven APYs.
• Why Savings?
• Discussion on why “making saving money cool again” matters.
• Reflections on how traditional finance largely ignores small savers or charges hidden fees.
• Lulo’s goal: bring higher, stable yields to anyone, anywhere, with as little friction as possible.
• Security & Transparency:
• Emphasis on how Lulo doesn’t custody your funds—funds are directed into audited, on-chain protocols.
• Comparison between transparent DeFi lending vs. opaque centralized platforms (e. g. BlockFi, Celsius).
• Personal Finance in Crypto:
• Thomas and Maurice talk about balancing “risk-on” with stablecoin saving strategies.
• Tips on capturing profits from trading or airdrops and rolling them into stablecoins for reliable yield.
• Solana & The Future of Crypto:
• Why Solana’s speed and low fees make DeFi truly usable.
• The momentum building around stablecoins and the promise of real-time global transfers.
• How regulated on-ramps (like PayPal’s PYUSD, Sphere’s free bank withdrawals) are the gateway to mass adoption.
• Looking Ahead:
• Lulo’s future plans: consumer-friendly mobile app, more security enhancements, and a push to attract users beyond the crypto core.
• The vision of “smart, automated savings” for both retail and institutional players.
Memorable Quote:
“We’re trying to make saving money not only easier, but actually exciting—instead of that YOLO degen approach, let’s earn sustainable yield, live more, and manage less.”
Resources & Links:
• Lulo Website: https://lulo. fi
• Follow Lulo on Twitter: @uselulo
• Host Twitter: @solanaweeklypod
• Maurice on Twitter: @mauricedotxyz
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