As the DeFi landscape rapidly evolves, Lista DAO is pushing the boundaries of BNBFi by enabling liquid staking, cross-chain stablecoin use, and deep integration with the Binance ecosystem. In this exclusive crypto project interview, Terry, Chief Operating Officer of Lista DAO, shares insights on their roadmap, how users can maximize BNB yield, and the future of decentralized finance on the BNB Chain.Interview with Terry, COO of Lista DAOThe Experts Behind BNBFi Innovation — Can you introduce the core team and their roles?Terry:Lista DAO is backed by a talented team of 20 developers, most of whom have experience in centralized exchanges and blockchain innovation. Here's a quick intro to the leadership:Myself (Terry, COO) – Former Country Manager at Binance, focused on strategic ops and growth.Lorena (BD Lead) – Ex-Binance BD Manager, now shaping Lista's strategic partnerships.Bob (Product Lead) – Previously led a BSC NFT project; now driving product strategy at Lista DAO.Kay (Marketing Manager) – Comes from a crypto wallet protocol background, leading branding and outreach.Helen (Operations Manager) – Former exchange community manager, now overseeing DAO operations.Together, we’re building a resilient and yield-rich BNBFi ecosystem.What are the key milestones in Lista DAO’s roadmap, and how do they shape the future of BNBFi?Terry:Our 2025 roadmap is split into three core phases:Lista 1.0 – Scaling lisUSD and Lending InnovationExpand lisUSD across chains where strong stablecoins are lacking.Launch fixed-rate lending to improve revenue and capital efficiency.Lista 2.0 – Strengthening Staking & GovernanceImprove node security and decentralization.Introduce smaller, distributed validator nodes for better governance.Lista 3.0 – The Future of BNBFiDevelop a cross-chain BNBFi ecosystem with new DeFi vaults.Launch a referral rewards program to drive user growth.Sneak Peek: We're preparing a major DeFi infrastructure update to strengthen user yield strategies.How can BNB holders maximize their benefits using Lista DAO’s liquid staking model?Terry:BNB holders can tap into three simultaneous revenue streams with us:Stake BNB → Earn with slisBNBReceive slisBNB, a liquid staking token that accrues staking rewards.slisBNB can be used across the LSDfi ecosystem without un-staking.Deposit into CDP → Receive clisBNB for Binance LaunchpoolLock BNB or slisBNB to receive clisBNB, which farms Launchpool rewards.Borrow lisUSD → Unlock LiquidityUsers can borrow lisUSD using slisBNB as collateral while their BNB continues to generate yield.Triple-layer yield: Staking rewards, liquidity access via lisUSD, and Launchpool farming—all while maintaining full BNB exposure.How does Lista DAO address the stablecoin trilemma?Terry:We solve the decentralization-stability-capital efficiency problem by:Backing lisUSD with decentralized crypto assets.Implementing a Peg Stability Module (PSM) to keep lisUSD stable.Allowing users to earn staking rewards even while borrowing. This makes lisUSD stable, yield-generating, and DeFi-native, unlike traditional CDPs.What advancements can users expect in the BNBFi ecosystem?Terry:We’re making BNBFi more powerful and inclusive:Stake BNB → Borrow lisUSD → Farm Launchpool automatically.Bridge to Binance rewards with assets like BTC via clisBNB.Introduce looping strategies to boost APR.Our mission is to break down entry barriers and increase yield access across BNBFi.What key partnerships are accelerating Lista DAO's growth in 2025?Terry:Two critical collaborations are pushing us forward:Pendle Finance: Users can tokenize and trade future yields.Solv Protocol: BTC holders can farm Launchpool rewards without selling their Bitcoin.These partnerships boost accessibility, yield optimization, and BNBFi adoption.What are the biggest challenges ahead for Lista DAO?Terry:We're focused on solving:Regulatory uncertainty, while keeping decentralization intact.Increasing liquid staking adoption across the BNB Chain.Expanding lisUSD’s use cases to build demand.Cross-chain expansion, partnerships, and community support will help us overcome these.If you could describe Lista DAO’s ultimate vision in one sentence, what would it be?Terry:“All in BNBFi.”What DeFi problem does Lista DAO solve that no one else has addressed?Terry:We offer multi-layered yield without making users swap into unfamiliar tokens. Plus, we're BNB-native, unlike most DeFi platforms that only focus on ETH.💡 Lista DAO is the first truly BNBFi-native yield platform with complete vertical integration on BNB Chain.How important is community governance in shaping Lista DAO’s future?Terry:Our governance is community-led via veLISTA holders. They control:Emissions and protocol incentivesStrategic development directions This aligns protocol growth with user interests and ensures long-term decentralization.What sets Lista DAO apart from competitors like Lido or Rocket Pool?Terry:We're deeply integrated with Binance and the only project in Launchpool, Megadrop, and HODLer airdrops. Plus:Built natively on BNB ChainExclusively aligned with BNBFiOffer access to exclusive Binance DeFi featuresWhat role does Binance play in shaping the future of BNB liquid staking?Terry:Binance is key to our strategy. BNB's unique value lies in Launchpool access and liquidity. We build infrastructure that connects CeFi and DeFi—making BNBFi more accessible to a broader audience.With its BNB-first approach, multi-layered staking strategy, and exclusive Binance integrations, Lista DAO is emerging as the go-to protocol for anyone looking to maximize BNB yield in a decentralized and secure way.
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