Covering the forces shaping frontier AI, protocols, and global macroeconomic capital.
Senior Video Anchor & Executive Producer
David Chen hosts 'The Epoch Brief' and produces long-form video documentaries on geopolitical technology competition. An Emmy-nominated former television producer with two decades of broadcast journalism experience.
Decentralized finance's total value locked has reached $250 billion — a new all-time high — powered by Aave's V4 cross-chain liquidity, Uniswap V4's programmable hooks, and an influx of institutional capital seeking permissioned DeFi exposure.
Venture capital investment in Web3 and crypto infrastructure reached $10 billion in Q3 2026, with AI-native blockchain protocols, RWA platforms, and DeFi infrastructure collectively representing 72% of total deal value.
A new generation of AI-native Web3 portfolio management tools — led by Merlin, Zapper, and DeBank — is enabling individuals to manage multi-protocol DeFi positions, cross-chain assets, and yield strategies with institutional-grade analytics.
