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1inch co-founder Anton Bukov fired, launches new DeFi infrastructure startup Second Tier

Crypto Briefing·July 16, 2026·1 min read
1inch co-founder Anton Bukov fired, launches new DeFi infrastructure startup Second Tier

1inch co-founder Anton Bukov was fired and launched a new DeFi infrastructure startup called Second Tier. Bukov's venture could reshape DeFi by focusing on decentralization, potentially challenging 1inch's institutional pivot and market position, according to a Crypto Briefing report. The move signals a shift in DeFi infrastructure priorities.

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