# Can AlphaGrowth Fix Cardano DeFi?

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Podcast: [Learn Cardano Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-cardano-podcast-3673541)
Published: 2026-06-24T10:20:09+00:00
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## Resource

Peter interviews Bryan Colligan and Eric Waisanen from AlphaGrowth about the Cardano Prime proposal, the missing DeFi infrastructure on Cardano, how liquidity incentives could work, and what transparency the community should expect before treasury funds are committed. Key Takeaways: - AlphaGrowth says its Cardano Prime work would begin with a deep audit of Cardano DeFi infrastructure, applications, and liquidity gaps. - The team argues Cardano needs coordinated DeFi primitives, including stablecoin liquidity, money markets, DEX depth, bridges, and oracle infrastructure. - AlphaGrowth points to prior work with ecosystems such as Compound as evidence of its ability to attract and structure DeFi liquidity. - The proposal includes phased work: audit and planning, protocol buildout and integrations, then marketing and incentive campaigns. - The interview covers KPIs, reporting, community oversight, and why treasury funds should be released with accountability checks. - Peter pushes for detail on timelines, execution risk, UTXO-specific challenges, and whether this can realistically move Cardano DeFi by year end. Links & References: AlphaGrowth Cardano Prime Proposal https://link.learncardano.io/RKWXyB Bryan Colligan: Founder & CEO https://link.learncardano.io/XbzA78 https://link.learncardano.io/xyZcQo Eric Waisanen: Head of DeFi Operations https://link.learncardano.io/JnyEpE Website: https://learncardano.io X/Twitter: https://x.com/LearnCardano Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Nothing constitutes financial advice. DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives…

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