“DYOR is not just a platform, but a revolution in the world of decentralised finance.”
Today’s guest has been on quite a remarkable journey from a burgeoning career on the silver screen to the cutting-edge world of blockchain. Ben Kurland is a former Hollywood actor turned crypto entrepreneur and Web3 expert, who now finds himself the CEO of DYOR.
Ben’s transition into the blockchain space began almost a decade ago. Since then, he has advised on over a dozen startups, and collaborated with high-profile celebrities and superstar athletes on a number of projects and major crypto platforms but it’s a long way from how Ben might have imagined his life would pan out.
Ben left his home state of Massachusetts to attend college in Southern California, and in the years following his graduation was eager to carve out a career in Hollywood. Ben fully embraced the “fake it till you make it” mindset, and lived a life that he openly admits that far exceeded his means.
Despite an unrelenting drive and passion to perform, major success eluded him. However, he did feature in the five-time Academy Award-winning film, ‘The Artist’ back in 2011. It was in the years that followed that Ben’s perspective began to shift and with a keen eye for business and a natural disposition for leadership and communication, his true vocation began to surface.
Fast forward to today and Ben is the CEO of DYOR, an all-in-one trading and analytics platform that is revolutionising the decentralised financial landscape. The mission at DYOR is clear – democratise finance, making DeFi more accessible to all by providing tools that ensure fairness, transparency, and opportunity.
In an industry where innovation is lifeblood, outdated tools and practices create barriers that hinder many traders and project managers. That is where DYOR comes in. As DeFi continues to rapidly evolve, traditional tools often lag behind. Slow transaction times frustrate users and limit real-time decision-making, while opaque processes reduce trust and transparency.
“We’re on a mission to change the current infrastructure issues in the space, by running a professional business offering best in class tools to better serve the community of developers and traders alike.”
On top of that, the playing field is often skewed in favour of a select few, creating significant barriers for new entrants and smaller players. These are not just minor inconveniences but significant barriers that can choke innovation and discourage participation.
At DYOR, the commitment goes beyond building a platform; it’s about creating a vibrant community where every trader, regardless of their technical skill or financial strength, has equal access to premium trading tools and insightful analytics. By levelling the playing field, DYOR empowers all users to make informed decisions and participate fully in the DeFi ecosystem.
For traders, DYOR introduces an array of features aimed at enhancing trading efficacy and experience. The platform optimises transaction processes to reduce costs and increase speed, prioritises security with advanced protocols, and integrates various liquidity sources to provide a more stable trading environment.
For project managers, DYOR offers a robust toolkit designed to streamline the token launch process and sustain market presence. The dashboard management system allows you to oversee all aspects of your project easily, ensuring you can focus on growth and innovation. By simplifying token deployment, enhancing visibility, and maintaining a strong market presence, DYOR offers a dedicated team ready to assist with any challenges.
DYOR is built to address key challenges that traders, degens, and DeFi natives face daily. The platform’s architecture and governance ensure fair treatment for all users, preventing unfair practices. By simplifying the user interface and reducing barriers to entry, DYOR makes DeFi accessible to a broader audience, fostering inclusivity and usability.
“At DYOR, fairness isn’t just a feature – it’s our foundation. We’re building a platform where everyone has an equal chance to succeed.”
