# Onchain Media Ep #024 | DeFi for Good with Azos | Hosted by Rachel Onchain

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Podcast: [Onchain Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/onchain-media-7129429)
Published: 2026-01-13T10:22:27+00:00
Episode link: https://onchainmediacollective.podbean.com/e/onchain-media-ep-024-defi-for-good-with-azos-hosted-by-rachel-onchain/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Onchain Media Podcast, Rachel Onchain hosts Joshua Lapidus and Penguin from the Azos team. They discuss their backgrounds in crypto, the evolution of public goods, and the mission of Azos to bring real-world assets (RWAs) to decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversation covers their strategic decision to build on the Base platform, the partnerships they are forming, and how they are designing positive feedback loops to encourage sustainable practices. They also delve into their rewards program, SEEDS, and share their philosophical views on creating better money for a better planet. _____________________________________________________________________ Takeaways: - Joshua Lapidus and Penguin have extensive backgrounds in crypto and public goods. - Azos aims to solve the climate finance trilemma by integrating RWAs into DeFi. - The team emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration in the crypto space. - Building on Base provides a trusted environment for their project. Azos is focused on creating positive flywheels that reinforce good actions and sustainability. - The SEEDS program incentivizes user engagement and participation in the ecosystem. - The founders believe in the potential of blockchain to solve significant global issues. - They aim to make DeFi accessible and fun for users through gamification. Partnerships with established organizations enhance Azos's credibility and reach. - The future of money and sustainability is promising with improved tooling and frameworks. _____________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Onchain Media Podcast 03:06 Guest Introductions and Backgrounds 09:37 Diving into Azos and Its Mission 11:23 Understanding Azos's Approach to Climate Finance…

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