Why HyperLiquid Is Eating Centralized Exchanges—$1.4B Revenue in 2.5 Years | Telaga & Esty
November 14, 2025
Building the Future of DeFi: How Nest is Creating Amplified Hype Exposure on Hyperliquid
In this episode of the GigaBrain Podcast, host Joao Simoes sits down with Telaga, a former UK PhD cancer researcher turned crypto founder, and Esty, a DeFi maxi and growth strategist based in Thailand, to explore how Nest—a decentralized exchange and treasury protocol on Hyperliquid—is reshaping how users accumulate and compound exposure to one of crypto's most defensible assets: HYPE.
Nest & the Future of HyperLiquid: Building the Next Generation DEX
What if the future of decentralized trading hinges on amplified exposure to a single token? In this episode of GigaBrain Podcast, host Joao Simoes sits down with Telaga, a former PhD cancer researcher turned crypto founder, and Esty, a DeFi maxi and growth strategist, to explore why HyperLiquid represents the most compelling trading venue of the next decade, how Nest's MetaDex model creates sustainable yield through treasury mechanics, and the key strategies to position yourself for exponential growth through MegaHype. Whether you're looking to understand next-generation DEX architecture, master capital-efficient trading on HyperVM, or discover how digital asset treasuries can compound your crypto exposure, this conversation is packed with technical insights and bullish thesis that challenge conventional thinking. Tune in to uncover why the Assistance Fund's buyback mechanics make $100 HYPE virtually inevitable—and why builders are racing to capture value in HyperLiquid's expanding ecosystem.
What You'll Learn:
- Why the MetaDex model dominates growth chains and how Nest leverages it for capital efficiency.
- How MicroStrategy's treasury playbook applies to crypto assets.
- The math behind why HYPE hitting $100 is inevitable, not speculative.
- How to maximize returns as an early Nest participant.
- Why Hyperliquid's $1.4B annualized revenue in 2.5 years with an 11-person team signals a generational platform shift.
- How to evaluate crypto risk in infrastructure plays.
Telaga is a former UK PhD cancer researcher turned crypto founder, known for his expertise in decentralized exchange architecture and digital asset treasury mechanics. With a background in biochemistry, drug discovery, and academic research, he transitioned into crypto during the COVID-19 pandemic and quickly developed deep knowledge of DeFi protocols, particularly the ve(3,3) model. As co-founder of Nest—a MetaDex on Hyperliquid—and architect of the Hype Engine, an on-chain digital asset treasury, Telaga is pioneering innovative capital efficiency solutions for DeFi users. In this episode, he shares critical insights on how Nest leverages Hyperliquid's economics to create amplified exposure to the HYPE token while building sustainable value for the broader ecosystem, making this conversation essential for those seeking to understand next-generation DeFi infrastructure and long-term wealth accumulation strategies in crypto.
Esty is a DeFi maximalist and senior growth marketer with a background in biology and sports science who has been immersed in cryptocurrency since 2019. Based in Thailand, Esty has built his expertise through hands-on experience across Discord communities, social media strategy, and protocol marketing, while actively engaging in high-yield farming and trading on platforms like Hyperliquid. As co-founder of Nest, Esty brings a pragmatic, community-focused perspective on capital efficiency, security, and ecosystem alignment within DeFi. In this episode, he articulates a bold vision for Hyperliquid's inevitable market dominance and explains why NEST represents the optimal gateway for accumulating long-term exposure to HYPE, offering DeFi enthusiasts an unfiltered take on market dynamics and sustainable wealth strategies in crypto.