In this episode, we sit down with Hyunsuk Kang, founder of Standard, to explore what it means to build not just infrastructure but identity, story, and community into the heart of a DeFi protocol.Standard is building a fully onchain CLOB (central limit order book) on Monad, complete with smart contract-level execution logic, slippage controls, and gas-aware design. But the real unlock isn’t just technical — it’s cultural.We dive into:How Hyunsik’s background in AI, IoT, and stablecoins shaped his approach to product and protocol designWhy going fully unchained is about more than transparency — it's about ownership and auditabilityHow Standard rethinks UX through slippage protection, curated listings, and execution safeguardsWhy waifus aren’t just trading agents, but a cultural interface that blends automation with storytellingWhat it takes to build for real users — especially across Asia, Africa, and emerging DeFi communitiesThis is a conversation about infrastructure — but also about narrative, aesthetics, and designing crypto products people actually want to engage with. If you believe culture is a moat, this one’s for you.Haifu is going live on Monad Testnet in July.Join the Husbands’ Club by subscribing to Standard’s waifu-powered membership.Follow Us:Host:Alex Watts, Founder&CEO at FastLane Labs - https://x.com/0xFastLaneTwitter: @ThogardPvP https://x.com/ThogardPvPGuest:Hyungsuk Kang CEO of Digital Native Standard Ltd - https://x.com/standardweb3Twitter: @standard_hk https://x.com/standard_hk

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