Firefish: borrow against your bitcoin with Igor Neumann | SLP664 5d6ip

24/05/2025

Igor Neumann, co-founder of Firefish, discusses the innovative approach of their Bitcoin...


Igor Neumann, co-founder of Firefish, discusses the innovative approach of their Bitcoin lending platform. Firefish operates as a decentralized marketplace connecting borrowers and lenders, allowing s to leverage their Bitcoin as collateral for loans. Igor explains the unique features of their protocol, the loan , demographics, and the growing interest in Bitcoin collateralized loans. He also addresses the technical aspects of their platform, including liquidation processes and compliance with regulations, while highlighting the evolving landscape of Bitcoin lending in the EU.
Takeaways
🔸Firefish is a Czech-based startup focused on Bitcoin-backed loans.
🔸The platform operates as a decentralized marketplace, not a centralized lender.
🔸Borrowers drive the interest rates on loans, creating a unique market dynamic.
🔸Bitcoiners prefer to use their assets as collateral rather than selling them.
🔸The platform has seen increasing interest from SMEs and high net worth individuals.
🔸Firefish's protocol uses multi-signature and oracles for security and efficiency.
🔸Liquidation processes are designed to protect both borrowers and lenders.
🔸The platform provides legal documentation to assist s with bank compliance.
🔸Regulatory changes in the EU are positively impacting Bitcoin adoption.
🔸The market for Bitcoin lending is maturing, with growing institutional interest. 
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:54) - What is Firefish?
(03:39) - How is Firefish different from other lending protocols/platforms? 
(06:38) - What are the loan on Firefish? 
(10:33) - The types and marketplace dynamics
(13:40) - Bitcoin adoption among Czech SMEs; Market risks & future predictions
(20:34) - Sponsors
(21:50) - What is the underlying technology of Firefish?
(27:25) - The role of pre-signed transactions
(31:44) - Emergency recovery scenario on Firefish
(35:48) - Dispute resolution in P2P lending
(38:56) - Does Firefish use DLC?
(40:46) - Navigating TradFi banking challenges in P2P lending
(42:34) - Sponsors
(45:40) - What are liquidation s on Firefish?
(46:38) - The evolving landscape of Bitcoin regulations in EU
(50:31) - Is there a growing interest in Bitcoin collateralized loans?
(55:47) - Closing thoughts
Links: 
https://firefish.io/

https://x.com/firefish_io 

Sponsors:
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