In this episode, Hong Sun joins Jedi.

They discuss what institutions are looking for in their approach to investing in Bitcoin. They also explore Hong Sun’s insights on the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Core DAO’s contributions to DeFi, and the broader implications of their products like lstBTC for institutional investors. 

With an extensive strategy and the right partners onboard, there really is no limit as to where Bitcoin DeFi can go.

In this episode, Jerri sits down with DoctorBlocks, CTO of Switchboard, to delve into the critical role of decentralized oracles in the blockchain and DeFi space. 

DoctorBlocks shares his journey from academic and hardware security roles at Google to leading Switchboard. We discuss why oracles are essential for pricing in blockchain, the competitive landscape with industry leader Chainlink, and Switchboard's unique approach using trusted execution environments and a pull model. 

We also cover the concept of the Oracle Aggregator Network and explore the challenges and opportunities in providing decentralized, trustless data services.

In this episode, Jerri sits down with Kevin Williams from Sats Ventures.

Kevin shares his journey in the crypto space, shedding light on Bitcoin investments and the fascinating world of Bitcoin DeFi. 

Discover how Sats Ventures evaluates potential projects, the role of Lightning Network, and the prospects of smart contracts on Bitcoin. Kevin also reveals exciting innovations and future trends in the industry.

This week, Jerri sits down with Rich Rines, co-founder of Core. 

They explore the latest advancements in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rich also discusses Core's mission to unlock $1.5 trillion in Bitcoin liquidity and onboard billions of users to Bitcoin. 

Discover insights into Bitcoin staking, yield potentials, institutional interest, and the role of liquid staking derivatives. Rich also delves into the synergy between Bitcoin and Core, innovations in stablecoins, and the future outlook for institutional and retail adoption. 

Today, Jedi sits down with Alexi, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin (BOB). 

They get into Alexi's academic journey into Bitcoin, his transition from research to building in the crypto space, and the founding of BOB. 

They cover key aspects of Bitcoin DeFi, including the technical challenges, the importance of creating a secure ecosystem, and the hybrid design approach that BOB employs. 

Alexi explains the nuances between sidechains and true L2 networks, introduces innovative concepts like BitVM, and outlines the roadmap for integrating Bitcoin security into DeFi products. 

Tune in to learn more about the future of programmable Bitcoin and its impact on decentralized finance.

This week we bring in Franklin Labs from the Core ecosystem to discuss their community-centric validator services. 

Learn about their journey in crypto from high school days tracking Bitcoin to running a validator service that aims to give back to the community. 

Hear about the sustainable business model they've built, which focuses on rewarding core token holders through high-yield NFTs and a unique burn-and-redeem system. 

Franklin Labs shares insights on their future plans and the overall market strategy, emphasizing the importance of community and sustainable growth. 

Jedi sits down with Spring Roll and Neve from Core Network to dive into the community and NFT ecosystem they're building. 

They chat about their roles, goals, and vision for integrating DeFi with NFTs, and get some alpha on upcoming projects, memes, and the fun side of crypto. 

Stay tuned until the end for some unexpected shitcoin tangents!

Join Jedi as he sits down with Kieran Dennis. 

Kieran discusses how he fell in love with Bitcoin during COVID, the vision and goals of Core, and its innovative initiatives to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond a store of value. 

Learn about Core's efforts in staking, the future of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and the integration of real-world assets and DeFi applications on Core.

Kieran also shares insights into the current state and future trends of Bitcoin DeFi.

Jedi sits down with Yehor, COO & Co-founder of BitFLUX.

They dive into Yehor's crypto journey from 2017 and how BitFLUX aims to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi with a stable swap for BTC synthetics. 

Learn about the challenges of swapping BTC, the future of BTC DeFi, and how BitFLUX eliminates slippage and impermanent loss. 

Yehor also reveals the protocol's ambitious roadmap and plans for launching a point system. 

Jedi interviews Farmer Joe, the founder of the Pups token. 

They explore the origins of Pups, the role of the community in its growth, and the future of Bitcoin meme coins.

Farmer Joe shares insights on navigating the challenges of launching a fair token, cross-chain expansion to Solana, and future plans for Pups. 

The conversation also covers Bitcoin's evolving ecosystem and the impact of new token standards like Runes.

To start off the new year, Jedi sits down with Jason.

Hear about Jason's early days discovering Bitcoin in 2013, his thoughts on self-custody, and how he navigated the hectic crypto landscape. 

They dive into Hashnote's innovative approach to managing high-net-worth clients' crypto portfolios, non-custodial Bitcoin staking, and the impact of the upcoming U.S. regulatory regime shifts. Get insights into Bitcoin adoption and potential market trends.

Jedi sits down with Victor from Boosty Labs to discuss the future of Bitcoin DeFi. 

They explore the potential of Bitcoin becoming a central player in DeFi, similar to Ethereum with its smart contracts. 

Victor shares his vision of a Bitcoin Renaissance, emphasising the evolving utility of Bitcoin beyond just a store of value. This is a must-watch for anyone interested in Bitcoin development and the future of Bitcoin DeFi.

Jedi and Sid discuss the nuances of why stablecoins are so vital in crypto and more importantly, the role that they will play in a Bitcoin centric ecosystem. 

Learn about Sid's journey into crypto, the innovative structure of Bima.money's stablecoin, and how they allow you to leverage Bitcoin without compromising its custody. 

This episode covers the chaotic world of markets with Noah Seidman, a profound thinker in Bitcoin and macroeconomics and good friend of blocmates. 

We unpack Michael Saylor's 'infinite money machine' strategy, explore Bitcoin's future as a financial tool, and discuss how Bitcoin DeFi could surpass Ethereum. 

Plus, we speculate on the next big financial shifts and super cycles. Understand the implications of a pro-Bitcoin president, the evolving role of institutional players like BlackRock, and what the global financial system might look like post-2034.

Jedi hosts Makoto from Pell Network as they dive into Bitcoin restaking, Bitcoin DeFi, and the strategy for increasing user adoption with an expanding arsenal of DeFi products.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is Pell Network
• What is Eigen Layer
• Pell’s Approach to Bitcoin Restaking
• Pell Network’s Fee Generation Mechanism
• Pell’s Omni Chain approach

Jedi hosts Hong Sun from CoreDAO as they delve into the advancements in Bitcoin DeFi, particularly for institutional investors, and the significance of CoreDAO in enabling secure, scalable yield on Bitcoin assets. 

In this episode, you will learn:

- CoreDAO’s Unique Value Proposition to Institutions
- How CoreDAO Minimizes Investment Risk
- Role of Institutional Custodians
- Core’s Consensus Mechanism
- CoreDAO Community

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Jedi hosts Russ from COREx, the number one decentralized exchange on the CoreDAO ecosystem as they discuss the current state and future potential of Bitcoin DeFi.

In this episode, you will learn:

- What is COREx
- Expanding BTC-Fi Territory
- Layer 2 Roll-ups on Bitcoin
- COREx’s AI Agents
- TGE and Economics

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Jedi hosts return guest Rich Rines from Core DAO as they discuss Core's ecosystem, developments, and vision. 

In this episode, you will learn:
Recent Advancements in CoreDAO
Benefits and Implications of Dual Staking
Upcoming Fusion Upgrade
Core’s Long-term Ethos

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Jedi hosts Cassie from Satoshi App, a platform that provides users with access to airdrops and Bitcoin-related products and protocols. 

She explains that Satoshi App aims to provide users with a curated list of high-quality projects and airdrops, while also offering a seamless onboarding experience through its upcoming in-app wallet and AI agents. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is the Satoshi App
• Early alpha on Airdrops
• Upcoming Features
• Satoshi Roadmap

Jedi hosts Jing from Solv Protocol, a platform that aims to provide a staking abstraction layer for Bitcoin users.

Jing explains how Solv is working to bridge the gap between BTC holders and the DeFi ecosystem by providing a platform for users to deploy their assets and access various yield opportunities.

The conversation also touches on staking and liquid staking derivatives, the importance of user education, trust, and comfort in driving adoption, growth in the space, and the limitations of native BTC programming.

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Jedi hosts Jeroen, the CEO of Persistence One, as they discuss the intricacies of building a trust marketplace to share economic security and an interoperable station for cross-chain swaps across BTC L2s.

He shares his experience through the course of development and the motive behind fixing Bitcoin’s fragmented ecosystem. 

Jeroen addresses the concerns of Bitcoin Maxis and discusses how Persistence's intent-based product aims to mitigate the risks associated with bridging between bitcoin L2s.

He dives deeper into the technical details of the product and shares the roadmap for its development, including the integration with the persistence chain and the potential for a token-based incentive model.

Jedi hosts Chan, co-founder of ALEX, as they discuss the current state of blockchain, and decentralized finance (DeFi) with a focus on Bitcoin. 

They discussed ALEX as a comprehensive ecosystem that includes multiple components, such as a decentralized exchange (DEX), lending and borrowing platforms, and a cross-chain liquid layer to bring DeFi to Bitcoin. 

The conversation delves into the challenges of building on Bitcoin, including the lack of smart contract capability and the need for bridging between different blockchains.

Chan also discusses the importance of user experience and the need for permissionless trading environments.

Jedi hosts TN, CEO and co-founder of Pendle, a DeFi protocol as they discuss the growth of Pendle, the role of points in DeFi, the potential of Bitcoin DeFi, and the evolution of the cryptocurrency market. 

Pendle's strategy is to focus on becoming the premier destination for yield-related activities, and the team is working on expanding its functionality to support various types of yields.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of onboarding new users, the role of education, and the importance of partnerships.

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Jedi hosts Erin, a co-host of the podcast 'Hell Money'. Erin shares her experience with creating a podcast about Bitcoin, and her thoughts on Ordinals and the NFT space.

She also discusses her project, 'Ephemera', which aims to inscribe astronomical data onto Bitcoin, creating a decentralized timekeeping mechanism. 

Throughout the conversation, Erin shares her philosophical perspective on Bitcoin, its role in human history, and the importance of thinking about Bitcoin in terms of deep time.

She emphasizes the significance of inscribing meaningful data onto Bitcoin, making it a digital megalith that can preserve human knowledge and culture for centuries to come.

Jedi hosts Herman around the adoption of bitcoin as a medium of exchange in township in South Africa. 

Herman shares the story of how he and his team introduced Bitcoin to the local community, starting with a small group of coaches who were paid in bitcoin.

They discuss the struggles of Bitcoin adoption in South Africa and the bigger philosophical conversations around the use of Bitcoin as digital gold instead of a means of payment.

The ultimate goal of the Ekasi is to create a circular economy where bitcoin is used as both a store of value and a medium of exchange, empowering individuals and businesses in the community.

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