Understanding DeFi: Pathways to Self-Custody
Understanding DeFi: Pathways to Self-Custody
Speaker
Ong Yu Chern – APAC Community Manager, Uniswap Labs
As APAC Community Manager at Uniswap Labs, Ong Yu Chern works to advance understanding and adoption of decentralised finance and self-custody, helping both individuals and institutions navigate the evolving world of Web3. He is also an experienced community builder and educator in the Asia-Pacific fintech space.
Event Overview
Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is reshaping how financial systems are built, governed, and accessed. From automated market makers to stablecoins, these innovations are redefining the future of global finance.
Join us for an evening with Ong Yu Chern, APAC Community Manager at Uniswap Labs, as we unpack the fundamentals of DeFi and explore how individuals and institutions can take ownership of their financial assets safely and effectively.
The session will be started by Ho Hui Yi, Chief Strategy Officer at the Global Fintech Institute (GFI), who will give an overview of DeFi safety and upcoming initiatives of GFI.
Agenda (75 minutes)
8:00 – 8:10 pm | Welcome & GFI Introduction – Hui Yi
8:10 – 8:35 pm | Introduction to DeFi – Yu Chern
• What is DeFi and why it matters
• Core concepts in DeFi
• DeFi’s growing role in financial systems8:35 – 8:40 pm | Short Break for Networking
8:40 – 9:05 pm | Introduction to Self-Custody – Yu Chern
• Principles and best practices of self-custody
• Wallets, private keys, and risks9:05 – 9:15 pm | Closing Remarks
Who Should Attend
Finance professionals, students, and anyone interested in how DeFi and self-custody are reshaping access, risk, and innovation in global finance.
About Global Fintech Institute (GFI)
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is a non-profit think tank that fosters collaboration among regulatory bodies, corporations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Singapore, GFI addresses challenges in the fintech landscape through research, whitepapers, and thought leadership discussions that shape policy and industry standards.
Our flagship initiatives include the Chartered Fintech Professional (CFtP) and Chartered Fintech Associate (CFtA) certifications, which equip professionals with essential skills for the evolving fintech environment.
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