237: Solving Ethereum’s Liquidity Problem: Barna from Malda on Unified Lending Across Rollups

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Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture. This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths. Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/worth-knowing-7236433935503618048/ Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/ Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Barna, co-founder of Malda and mendi.finance, joins the podcast to break down Ethereum’s biggest DeFi problem: liquidity fragmentation. He explains how their protocol is using ZK co-processors and a host-extension chain model to unify lending and borrowing across rollups like Linea, Base, and more. We talk about why Ethereum’s growth has stalled, how liquidation mechanics work across chains, and what’s next in capital-efficient DeFi.

Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Barna and previews the discussion on Ethereum, DeFi, and Malda.

[00:01:00] Barna’s Background: From VC to Web3—how Barna entered crypto and launched Mendi Finance.

[00:02:30] Rise of Rollups: Why Mendi chose Linea and the appeal of zk rollups.

[00:04:00] Fragmentation Problem: How liquidity gets stuck across chains and slows DeFi down.[00:07:30] Bridging Bottlenecks: Why even optimistic rollups and native bridges hurt capital efficiency.

[00:10:00] Lending Constraints: How fragmented liquidity impacts borrowing depth and real-time trades.

[00:13:00] Global Architecture: The host-extension chain model and zkVMs powering Malda’s unified protocol

[00:17:30] Liquidations Across Chains: Barna explains how Malda lets liquidators repay from any supported chain

[00:20:00] Testnet + Mainnet Plans: What's next for Malda as they prepare for launch and audits.

[00:22:00] Future Upgrades: Building dynamic interest rates, loyalty incentives, and more with zk computation.

[00:24:30] Ask and Call to Action: Public sale coming soon—team open to investors, builders, and contributors.

[00:26:00] Wrap-Up: Sam and Barna close the episode with final thoughts and how to connect.

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