# How to Fix DeFi with Dan Elitzer

*Author: Ryan Sean Adams, David Hoffman*
*Published: May 31, 2023*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/podcast/heres-how-to-fix-defi-with-dan-elitzer*

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We get back to basics on the show with Dan who answers some fundamental questions about DeFi and what it means to actually be a decentralized protocol. What are the threats to DeFi and how can we build a great decentralized future. 

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**Timestamps**

0:00 Intro

3:34 Let's Talk About DeFi

8:09 Intro To Dan

10:51 What About DeFi is Broken?

15:05 Why is DeFi Vulnerable?

17:23 What is an Oracle?

20:12 What if Chainlink Goes Down?

27:08 What Does it Mean To Be DeFi?

33:17 What Apps Are Actually Decentralized?

41:15 How Dependancy Free Apps Emerge

45:36 Solving the Liquidity Issue

47:57 Bring Your Own Oracle

54:36 Is Orcale Free The Future?

59:35 Closing and Disclaimers

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Resources:

Dan Elitzer

https://twitter.com/delitzer

Why DeFi is Broken and How to Fix It, Pt 1: Oracle-Free Protocols

https://www.nascent.xyz/idea/why-defi-is-broken-and-how-to-fix-it-pt-1-oracle-free-protocols

Some of Dan’s favorites:

Panoptic - https://twitter.com/Panoptic_xyz

Timeless - https://twitter.com/Timeless_Fi

Blend by Blur - https://twitter.com/blur_io
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