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Inside EtherFi: Growing a Neobank with Mike Silagadze

EtherFi has been one of the fastest-growing neobanks for both crypto natives and retail users.

Castle Labs1 min read
Inside EtherFi: Growing a Neobank with Mike Silagadze

We sit down with Mike and learn more about his experience, what led to start EtherFi, their pivot, and current growth strategy.

Originally published in the Castle Labs newsletter. Subscribe at research.castlelabs.io/subscribe.

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