The Hyperstone Alpha: Why Oracles are Critical DeFi Infrastructure

Oracles Are DeFi's Silent Infrastructure—Until They Break In this episode of GigaBrain podcasts, host Joao Simoes sits down with Hendrik (Hundert), DeFi lead at Redstone, to explore how oracles have become critical infrastructure powering DeFi, why Redstone emerged as the second-largest oracle provider, and the game-changing opportunities unlocked by Hyper Liquid's ecosystem and emerging perpetual markets.

Understand why oracle reliability matters more than ever as DeFi faces mounting security challenges, and how Redstone's zero-mispricing track record sets it apart in an increasingly complex ecosystem

What You'll Learn:

How to identify undervalued infrastructure plays in crypto
Why oracle competition reshapes entire ecosystems
The "Pull Oracle" architecture advantage
How to evaluate oracle reliability beyond marketing claims
Why Hyper Liquid's ecosystem integration creates entirely new yield mechanics
The emerging business model shift for oracle providers

Hundert is a DeFi specialist and community lead at Redstone, one of the most innovative oracle networks powering smart contracts across multiple ecosystems including Hyper EVM. With a background in early DeFi adoption and crypto-native strategy, Hundert has been instrumental in scaling Redstone from zero partners in early 2023 to becoming the second-largest oracle provider in the space. In this episode, Hundert discusses the critical infrastructure role of oracles in DeFi, Redstone's competitive advantages, and the groundbreaking Hyperstone product designed for permissionless equity trading through Hyper Liquid's Hip Free markets. His insights on emerging narratives, ecosystem positioning, and the evolving market dynamics provide actionable intelligence for DeFi enthusiasts seeking to understand oracle infrastructure and next-generation financial primitives. Hundert's track record of zero mispricings and focus on builder-first partnerships demonstrates why Redstone has become the go-to oracle solution for protocols navigating today's complex DeFi landscape.arkets by solving the unglamorous but essential "boring plumbing" that institutions require.