Hi HN! I built Bennu, a simplified DeFi gateway specifically designed for Latin America.
*The Problem*: DeFi is intimidating for most people in emerging markets. Complex interfaces, high minimum deposits, and lack of Spanish support create barriers to financial inclusion.
*The Solution*: Bennu makes DeFi as simple as online banking:
• Deposit with card/bank transfer (from $10 USD)
• Automatic 8% annual yield through battle-tested protocols (Morpho, Sushi, Vertex)
• Spanish interface with 24/7 support
• Built on Katana Network (faster, cheaper than Ethereum)
*Tech Stack*: Next.js 15, TypeScript, Firebase, Tailwind CSS, Bridge API for fiat on/off ramps
*Live Demo*: https://bennu.app (demo mode enabled - safe to explore!)
The demo shows the full user journey: onboarding → deposit simulation → yield tracking → portfolio management. All data is simulated for privacy.
*What makes it different*:
• Mobile-first design (most LatAm users are mobile-only)
• Banking-like UX (familiar patterns instead of DeFi complexity)
• Localized for emerging markets
• Educational content in Spanish
• Low barriers to entry ($10 minimum vs $1000+ elsewhere)
Started as a personal wealth tracker, evolved into a DeFi gateway. The goal is to bring DeFi benefits to underserved markets where traditional banking often fails.
Built solo over 6 months. Planning to expand to other emerging markets if this resonates.
Would love feedback from the HN community - especially on UX, security considerations, and market fit!
*The Problem*: DeFi is intimidating for most people in emerging markets. Complex interfaces, high minimum deposits, and lack of Spanish support create barriers to financial inclusion.
*The Solution*: Bennu makes DeFi as simple as online banking: • Deposit with card/bank transfer (from $10 USD) • Automatic 8% annual yield through battle-tested protocols (Morpho, Sushi, Vertex) • Spanish interface with 24/7 support • Built on Katana Network (faster, cheaper than Ethereum)
*Tech Stack*: Next.js 15, TypeScript, Firebase, Tailwind CSS, Bridge API for fiat on/off ramps
*Live Demo*: https://bennu.app (demo mode enabled - safe to explore!)
The demo shows the full user journey: onboarding → deposit simulation → yield tracking → portfolio management. All data is simulated for privacy.
*What makes it different*: • Mobile-first design (most LatAm users are mobile-only) • Banking-like UX (familiar patterns instead of DeFi complexity) • Localized for emerging markets • Educational content in Spanish • Low barriers to entry ($10 minimum vs $1000+ elsewhere)
Started as a personal wealth tracker, evolved into a DeFi gateway. The goal is to bring DeFi benefits to underserved markets where traditional banking often fails.
Built solo over 6 months. Planning to expand to other emerging markets if this resonates.
Would love feedback from the HN community - especially on UX, security considerations, and market fit!