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The WAGMI Ventures Podcast features interviews with the most interesting founders, builders, and investors in AI (artificial intelligence) and web3 (crypto, blockchain) from across the worldhosted by Gbenga Omosuyi, with WAGMI Ventures (wagmiventures.io).
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Democratizing High APY Savings Through DeFi & Stablecoins, with Andrey Chabanov (Wellspring)
Episode 169
Tuesday, 30 December, 2025

Andrey Chabanov is the Co-Founder & CEO of Wellspring (wellspring.money), a next-generation high-yield savings platform that transforms everyday USD deposits into up to 12% APY through stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi).Wellspring bridges the gap between conventional banking and the world of on-chain finance — delivering accessible, high-yield opportunities powered by audited DeFi lending protocols like Aave and HypurrFi, while keeping funds in self-custodial wallets and maintaining a simple, user-friendly experience that requires no crypto expertise. In this episode, Andrey breaks down how Wellspring makes DeFi yield effortless for everyday savers — converting bank deposits to stablecoins, automating deployment into proven lending strategies, and emphasizing self-custody so your money never fully leaves your control. He explores the real drivers of on-chain yields in 2025, the advantages over traditional high-yield savings accounts, strategies for risk management and security in DeFi, the impact of evolving regulations on mainstream adoption, and why platforms like Wellspring represent the future of personal finance — where transparency, automation, and higher returns empower users without middlemen taking the lion's share. He also dives into practical tips for beating inflation, avoiding common pitfalls, and why now is the moment to rethink how your savings work in a digital-first world.