Kiln's Restaking Rendez-Vous AVS Edition

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Raagulan Pathy, Co-Founder of KAST, and host Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln, as we explore how stablecoins are reshaping the global financial system. Raagulan shares his journey from traditional web2 industries to becoming "the stablecoin guy". He discusses how his experiences—from working in telecom in Nigeria to scaling cloud infrastructure—shaped his vision for KAST, a platform bridging the gap between traditional banking and decentralized finance.Throughout the episode, we cover:• The real-world utility of stablecoins: How projects like USDC are solving inefficiencies in emerging markets and beyond.• KAST's mission: Building a seamless, bank-like experience for stablecoin users worldwide, including virtual accounts, payment links, and multi-chain compatibility.• The future of DeFi and regulation: Why stablecoins are gaining traction despite regulatory uncertainty, and how KAST navigates licensing across borders.• Upcoming innovations: Insights into KAST's self-custodial wallet, yield-generating stablecoins (USDK/USDKY), and long-term plans for an L2 tailored to payments.Raagulan also shares his thoughts on crypto adoption, the pitfalls of short-term token incentives, and why user experience will determine the winners in the onchain economy. Whether you're a crypto native or new to stablecoins, this episode offers a compelling look at the infrastructure underpinning finance's next chapter.PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Nanak Nihal Khalsa discusses his journey into the crypto space, focusing on decentralized identity, the concept of human keys, and the importance of entropy in cryptography. He explains how the Human Network aims to provide secure and private identity solutions while addressing compliance challenges. The discussion also touches on the vision of the Holonym Foundation and the broader implications of digital rights in developing countries.PODCAST INFO:

In this episode, Douwe Faasen, CEO & Co-Founder at HyveDA shares his journey into the crypto space, discussing the importance of data availability and how HyveDA aims to revolutionize this aspect of blockchain technology. He explains the lifecycle of data blobs within HyveDA, potential real-world applications, and the use cases of AI and DePin. Douwe also highlights the unique features of HyveDA, including its approach to restaking and shared security, and discusses future milestones for the project.PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Vaibhav Tyagi from Capx.ai discusses the evolution and significance of AI agents within the crypto ecosystem. He shares his background in product development and how he transitioned into the crypto space, emphasizing the intersection of AI and blockchain technology.Being an Actively Validated Service on both EigenLayer and Symbiotic, Tyagi explains why this choice was made and what the benefits behind it are. Tyagi explains the concept of autonomous AI agents, their differences from traditional bots, and the potential they hold for the future. He also outlines Capx.ai's role in facilitating the development and deployment of AI agents, highlighting the importance of a dedicated blockchain for these agents and the need for seamless user experiences in the crypto space. In this conversation, Tyagi from Capx.ai discusses the innovative features of Capx chain, focusing on tokenization for AI agents, the integration of Capx Cloud with both Web2 and Web3 solutions, and the importance of decentralization. He elaborates on the roadmap for Capx, including the upcoming mainnet launch and the significance of revenue metrics for AI agents. The discussion also touches on the intriguing world of meme coins and their impact on the crypto landscape.PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Sébastien Rannou and Loïc Titren from Kiln co-host Terence Tsao, Core Ethereum Developer at Offchain Labs. Together, they discuss the upcoming Ethereum upgrade known as Pectra, focusing on its implications for the consensus layer and the development process behind it. Terence shares his journey in Ethereum development, the challenges faced in implementing various EIPs, and the importance of testing in the upgrade process. The discussion also touches on the future of Ethereum, the role of Prysm in the ecosystem, and the anticipated changes with the Beam Chain.RESSOURCES MENTIONED:

In this episode of the Kiln Bitcoin Staking Rendez-Vous, Engin Erdogan, VP of Product at Thesis*, discusses his journey in the crypto space, the mission of Thesis*, and the innovative Mezo network. He emphasizes the importance of user experience and product market fit in developing Bitcoin-based products, particularly in the context of staking and bridging Bitcoin to enhance its utility. In this conversation, Engin Erdogan discusses the intricacies of TBTC, its role in Bitcoin staking, and the roadmap for Mezo. He emphasizes the importance of making Bitcoin more productive and useful, while also addressing the cultural shifts within the Bitcoin community and the broader crypto ecosystem. The discussion highlights the potential for Bitcoin staking protocols and the future of Bitcoin as a financial infrastructure.PODCAST INFO:

In this episode, Edgar Roth and Sébastien Rannou from Kiln engage with Jonas, Co-Founder, and CTO of Chainbound, to discuss the evolution of blockchain technology, focusing on Chainbound's projects, including Fiber, Echo, and Bolt. They delve into the concept of pre-confirmations, the challenges faced in designing Bolt, and the importance of economic security. The conversation also touches on the future of pre-confirmations in Ethereum, the role of restaking and shared security, and the implications of a universal registry contract. Additionally, they explore the intersection of AI and blockchain, offering insights for new builders in the space.PODCAST INFO:

In this episode, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, and Sébastien Rannou, Principal Engineer at Kiln engage with Murat Akdeniz, CEO & Co-Founder at Primev. They discuss his journey into blockchain and the evolution of pre-confirmations and MEV in Ethereum. They explore the significance of mev-commit, the role of restaking, and the economic incentives for validators. The conversation delves into the future of Ethereum, the competitive landscape of block building, and the integration of AI in Web3.PODCAST INFO:

In this episode, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, hosts Georgi Koreli, CEO & Co-Founder at Hinkal. Together, they discuss the evolution of privacy in blockchain technology, the challenges of compliance, and the innovative solutions Hinkal is developing to enhance user privacy. He emphasizes the importance of integrating privacy into the user experience and the future of DeFi privacy. The discussion also covers cross-chain privacy, user demographics, and the technical innovations that Hinkal is implementing to ensure secure and private transactions on public blockchains. PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Misha, Co-Founder of Symbiotic, and Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, discuss the evolution of shared security in blockchain technology, the importance of modular shared security, and the innovative concept of collateral abstraction. Misha shares insights on the user journey within the Symbiotic protocol, emphasizing flexibility and the learning process from past successes and failures in the industry. Edgar Roth and Misha discuss the intricacies of blockchain security, focusing on the upcoming launch of Symbiotic's mainnet. They delve into the implications of lockup periods, the role of Symbiotic in the broader blockchain ecosystem, and the incentives for restakers post-launch. Misha outlines the roadmap for network integration and the team's focus on optimization after the mainnet launch. The discussion also touches on the evolution of stakers, the future of shared security platforms, and Misha's personal interests in AI and Web3 innovations. PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO and Co-Founder at CoinShares, and Laszlo Szabo, CEO and Co-Founder at Kiln, discuss the significant milestones in the DeFi space, including the impressive growth of digital asset investment products. He shares insights into his journey into crypto, the evolution of CoinShares, and the challenges faced in the distribution and regulation of crypto products. The conversation also delves into the importance of staking and the strategic decisions behind product offerings in the crypto market. In this conversation, Jean-Marie Mognetti discusses the strategic positioning of CoinShares in the competitive landscape of financial products, particularly in relation to giants like BlackRock. He emphasizes the importance of offering high-value products and the unique expertise CoinShares brings to the table. The discussion also covers the company's growth strategy in the US market, the evolving landscape of DeFi, and the challenges of KYC regulations. Jean-Marie shares insights on tokenization and the future of financial services, highlighting the need for agility and focus in a rapidly changing environment. PODCAST INFO:

In this episode of the Bitcoin Staking Podcast, Willem Schroé from Botanix Labs discusses his background in mathematics and cryptography, his vision for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of money, and the development of the Spider Chain, a decentralized Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for a robust financial system built on Bitcoin, the risks of centralization through ETFs, and the importance of creating demand for Bitcoin on-chain. Willem also shares insights into the current developments and future roadmap of Botanix Labs, aiming to launch a censorship-resistant Layer 2 solution. In this conversation, Willem discusses the roadmap for decentralization, the importance of attracting builders to the Botanix layer, and the vision for Botanix as a second layer for Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for technological advancements in Bitcoin, including soft forks and upcodes, and explores the potential of Bitcoin staking as a means to enhance decentralized security and reward generation. PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Laszlo Szabo interviews Pierre Lavarague, Head of Business Development at Trust Wallet, discussing his journey in the crypto space, the evolution of DeFi, and the pivotal role of wallets in the ecosystem. They explore the impact of regulatory changes, the significance of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the innovative features of Trust Wallet, including ETH staking. The discussion highlights the importance of user experience and engagement in driving adoption in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance. In this conversation, Pierre Lavarague discusses the evolving landscape of DeFi, focusing on yield opportunities, user onboarding, and the importance of simplifying user experience through innovations like account abstraction. He emphasizes Trust Wallet's commitment to educating users about risks associated with yields and the company's remote organizational culture that fosters ownership and innovation. The discussion also touches on the future challenges and opportunities for Trust Wallet in a rapidly changing market. PODCAST INFO:

In this episode of the Kiln BTC Staking Rendez-Vous, Edgar Roth and Brendon Sedo discuss the approach of CoreDAO in utilizing Bitcoin as economic security. They explore the background of Brendon Sedo, the vision behind CoreDAO, and the unique Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism that combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's composability. The discussion also covers the mechanics of Bitcoin staking, the benefits it offers to Bitcoin holders, and the utility of the Core token, including upcoming upgrades that will enhance staking rewards. In this conversation, Edgar Roth and Brendon Sedo delve into the evolving landscape of Bitcoin staking and the Core ecosystem. They discuss the ease of building on the Core platform, and the recent surge in Total Value Locked within the ecosystem. The introduction of Liquid Staking Bitcoin (LST Bitcoin) is highlighted as a significant development, providing new opportunities for yield generation. The discussion also touches on the cultural shifts within the Bitcoin community, the potential for modular scaling, and the future of Bitcoin staking models. Curious to know more about Kiln?

In this conversation, Laszlo Szabo and Pierre Person, CEO and Co-founder of Usual, discuss the evolution of DeFi and the significant role of stablecoins within this ecosystem. Pierre shares his unique journey from a political career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of innovation in the stablecoin market. The discussion highlights Usual's approach to creating a stablecoin that aligns with the ethos of decentralization and value redistribution, contrasting it with existing models like Tether and Circle. The conversation also touches on the future of stablecoins, particularly in Europe, and the impact of regulation on the crypto landscape. In this conversation, Pierre Person discusses the future of European stablecoins, the regulatory landscape, and the challenges of building a successful crypto business. He emphasizes the importance of distribution strategies in both DeFi and CeFi, and shares insights on governance tokens and the need for a user-friendly approach to stablecoins. The discussion highlights the critical developments ahead for the crypto space and the potential for democratization of financial products. PODCAST INFO:

In this conversation, Edgar Roth interviews David Tse, Co-Founder of Babylon, discussing the innovative concept of Bitcoin staking and its implications for the blockchain ecosystem. David shares his journey into blockchain, the technical aspects of Bitcoin staking, the impact of the Taproot upgrade, and the role of slashing in ensuring security. The discussion also covers the future phases of Babylon, the integration of consumer chains, and the long-term vision for leveraging Bitcoin's security in a modular blockchain environment. 00:00 Introduction to Babylon and Bitcoin Staking 03:12 David Tse's Journey into Blockchain 05:35 The Concept of Bitcoin Staking 07:37 Technical Aspects of Bitcoin Staking 10:49 The Impact of Taproot on Bitcoin Staking 12:52 Understanding Slashing in Bitcoin Staking 15:43 Role of Finality Providers in Security 18:43 Economic Security and Consumer Zones 20:38 Liquid Staking Tokens and Their Impact 23:26 Future Phases of Babylon 28:48 Consumer Chains and Bitcoin Economic Security 31:55 Pitching Babylon to Existing Chains 35:13 Long-term Vision for Babylon 37:25 The Role of Opcats in Bitcoin's Future 41:10 Bitcoin's Future and Security Budget 42:55 Scaling Bitcoin through Staking 45:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Interests

In this conversation, Edgar Roth interviews David Tse, Co-Founder of Babylon, discussing the innovative concept of Bitcoin staking and its implications for the blockchain ecosystem. David shares his journey into blockchain, the technical aspects of Bitcoin staking, the impact of the Taproot upgrade, and the role of slashing in ensuring security. The discussion also covers the future phases of Babylon, the integration of consumer chains, and the long-term vision for leveraging Bitcoin's security in a modular blockchain environment. 00:00 Introduction to Babylon and Bitcoin Staking 03:12 David Tse's Journey into Blockchain 05:35 The Concept of Bitcoin Staking 07:37 Technical Aspects of Bitcoin Staking 10:49 The Impact of Taproot on Bitcoin Staking 12:52 Understanding Slashing in Bitcoin Staking 15:43 Role of Finality Providers in Security 18:43 Economic Security and Consumer Zones 20:38 Liquid Staking Tokens and Their Impact 23:26 Future Phases of Babylon 28:48 Consumer Chains and Bitcoin Economic Security 31:55 Pitching Babylon to Existing Chains 35:13 Long-term Vision for Babylon 37:25 The Role of Opcats in Bitcoin's Future 41:10 Bitcoin's Future and Security Budget 42:55 Scaling Bitcoin through Staking 45:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Interests

In this podcast episode, Laszlo Szabo interviews Nick Van Eck, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora, discussing the rapid growth of the DeFi space, particularly the stablecoin market. Nick shares his journey into the crypto world, the unique value proposition of Agora's stablecoin, and the importance of geographical expansion in their strategy. The conversation also touches on the future of stablecoins and the necessity for native stablecoins in various blockchain ecosystems. In this conversation, Nick Van Eck discusses the evolving landscape of blockchain ecosystems, the differences between centralized and decentralized stablecoins, and the future of tokenized real-world assets. He emphasizes Agora's mission to provide a liquid global digital dollar and the importance of meeting customers' needs across various regions. The discussion also highlights the advancements in crypto infrastructure and the potential for decentralized finance to reshape consumer banking. Curious to know more about Kiln?

In this episode of the Kiln DeFi Rendez-Vous, Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln sits down with Pablo Veyrat, Co-Founder and Core Contributor at Angle Protocol. In this conversation, Pablo shares his background, the story behind Angle Protocol, and the unique value proposition of their decentralized stablecoins, EURA and USDA. Throughout the episode, Pablo discusses the importance of Angle's native savings solutions, which provide yield-bearing products to users, ensuring they benefit from the underlying value generated by their assets. He also explores the democratization of risk and rewards in the stablecoin landscape and how Angle Protocol is revolutionizing the DeFi space. The discussion further explores the challenges and opportunities in the Euro stablecoin market, as well as the potential impact of stablecoins and DeFi on traditional finance. Pablo offers his insights into the future of these emerging technologies and their role in shaping the world of finance.

In this episode, Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch Network, shares his journey into the crypto space and the development of 1inch. He discusses his background as a software engineer and his early interest in cryptocurrencies. Sergej talks about his experience participating in hackathons and how he and his co-founder, Anton, built the first version of 1inch in New York City. He also shares the story behind the name '1inch' and how they pitched the idea to investors. Sergej explains the concept of aggregation in the DeFi space and how 1inch aims to provide a more efficient trading experience for users. He also discusses the development of the 1inch wallet and the importance of owning the user's experience. In this conversation, Sergej also discusses the geoblocking of the 1inch platform in the US and the decision-making process behind it. He also talks about the 1inch wallet and card, which allow users to easily spend cryptocurrencies in real life. Sergej explains the launch of Fusion, a compliant institutional environment for interacting with DeFi liquidity, and the concept of intent-based protocols. He shares his vision for the future of 1inch, including the use of payment channels and the development of a decentralized API network. Sergej emphasizes the importance of decentralization and building something that is used by a large number of people.

Jason Lau, Chief Innovation Officer at OKX, discusses the global expansion of OKX, the importance of Web3, non-custodial setups, and the evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem. He also explores the future of stablecoins and the potential of Web3 gaming. The conversation delves into user experience, cross-chain interactions, and the excitement around new protocols and use cases in the crypto space.

Adam Levine, SVP of corporate development and partnerships at Fireblocks, joins us on this episode to share his crypto journey and insights on the evolution of the crypto market. Adam discusses how he started to recognize the technology's potential and the importance of Fireblocks in the institutional space. He emphasizes the significance of security and partnerships in the institutional crypto space and how Fireblocks is addressing these concerns. Adam also discusses the importance of a non-custodial wallet as a service and the use of stablecoins for payments. He shares his thoughts on the future of crypto, including the focus on cross-chain asset movement and interoperability in the industry. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Fireblocks and the institutional crypto space from Adam's expert perspective!

In this episode, Laszlo Szabo, CEO and Co-Founder of Kiln, and Paul Frambot, CEO and Co-Founder of Morpho Labs, discuss Paul's journey of building the Morpho protocol, a lending and borrowing protocol on Ethereum. Paul explains how Morpho started as an optimization layer for Aave and Compound, but eventually built its own independent protocol called Morpho Blue.Paul highlights the inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and lack of resilience in the traditional financial industry, and how blockchain technology can address these issues. He also discusses the importance of decentralized trust and the potential for social networks in the DeFi space.Paul envisions a future where different DeFi use cases, such as decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, lending, staking, and social networks, coexist and cooperate on the blockchain.

In episode seventeen of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, host Edgar Roth from Kiln interviews Miguel Prada from Nektar Network. They discuss the approach that Nektar Network is taking to change the restaking space. In this episode, we'll take a look at Nektar's restaking network that aims to optimize Ethereum's security model and utilize it to scale various applications.

In episode sixteen of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, host Edgar Roth from Kiln interviews Felix Xu from ARPA Network. They discuss the ARPA AVS and the history of ARPA Network, which began in 2018 with a focus on privacy-preserving data analysis using multi-party computation. The company later transitioned to crypto and blockchain use cases, now specializing in threshold signature schemes. ARPA Network also offers a tamper-proof, verifiable random number generator called ARPA Randcast.

In episode fifteen of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, host Edgar Roth from Kiln interviews Deli Gong from Automata to discuss the solutions that Automata is bringing to the rollup space. In this episode, we'll take a look at Automata's utilization of TEE coprocessors to help rollups create an Ethereum-aligned future that prioritizes auditability, openness, and teamwork.

In Episode fourtheen of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, host Edgar Roth from Kiln interviews Kendall Cole from Proximity Labs (Near ecosystem) to discuss the solutions they're bringing to the interoperability space. Discover how Chain Signatures, secured by EigenLayer and NEAR stakers, enable transactions on any blockchain from your NEAR account.

In Episode thirteen of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, hosts Edgar Roth from Kiln and Ben Rodriguez from Coinbase Cloud interview Ellie Davidson from Espresso to explore the rollup space. Discover how Espresso enables rollups to achieve credible neutrality, improved interoperability, and lasting alignment with Ethereum.

In Episode Twelve of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, hosts Edgar Roth and Loic Titren interview Boba and Rochard, Co-founders of Drosera Network, to explore Web3 security. Discover how Drosera tackles the challenges of incident detection and response, fostering a collaborative security environment within the DeFi space.

In episode eleven of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth, host from Kiln, interviews Wanli Zhou, Head of Ecosystem at Brevis Network, as they delve into this new smart ZK coprocessor. Brevis allows smart contracts to read historical on-chain data and build expressive logic using zero-knowledge computation, enabling data-driven features without compromising decentralization.

In episode ten of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth, host from Kiln, interviews Altan Tutar, Senior Technical BD at the Near Foundation, as they delve into the Near's data availability AVS. Near Data Availability AVS offers a Super Fast Finality Layer, eliminating long waits for cross-chain transactions. This translates to a smoother user experience and unlocks the increased scalability of rollups using Near DA.

In episode nine of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth, host from Kiln, interviews Matan Si, the founder and CEO of eoracle, as they delve into the innovative eoracle solution. Eoracle marks a significant departure from traditional oracle solutions. Eoracle adopts a transparent, on-chain framework utilizing a diverse network of Ethereum validators and a substantial stake capital pool. This approach creates an interoperable layer that aligns seamlessly with the security and programmability of native smart contracts.

In episode eight of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth, host from Kiln, interviews Jay Prakash, the founder and CEO of Silence Laboratories. This cybersecurity company specializes in merging cryptography, sensing, and design to enhance authentication experiences seamlessly. During the discussion, they explore the origins of Silence Laboratories and its mission to enable enterprises to incorporate decentralized Threshold Signature Schemes and key-share generation. Through decentralization and shielding user secret data from exposure, Silence Laboratories aids enterprises in providing heightened security for user custody and computations.

In the seventh episode of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth and Loïc Titren from Kiln host Michael Chen, the Co-founder of Blockless. Blockless is an infrastructure platform for launching, integrating, and securing Network Neutral Applications (nnApps). They delve into the genesis of Blockless and the collaborative efforts of its co-founders. Michael sheds light on the wide array of applications possible on Blockless, ranging from AI-powered self-evolving games to community-powered edge inference networks.

In the sixth episode of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth from Kiln and Ben Rodriguez from Coinbase Cloud engage with Jon Kol, the Co-founder and CEO of Hyperlane, about the Hyperlane AVS. Hyperlane is the first permissionless interoperability layer, enabling anyone to connect any blockchain out-of-the-box. With Hyperlane, developers can build Interchain Applications—apps that abstract away the complexity of interchain interactions and serve users on any connected chain.

In the fifth episode of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth engages with Himanshu Tyagi, Co-founder, and CTO of Witness Chain. The conversation delves into Tyagi's background and the factors that led him to explore optimistic rollups. Witness Chain specializes in providing watchtowers for rollups, DePIN, and AI Coprocessors. These programmable watchtowers enhance transaction validation on rollups by monitoring and addressing faulty transactions. The episode discusses key aspects such as an overview of Witness Chain, the significance of watchtowers in rollups, pricing and incentives for their watchtower service, insights into the future of Witness Chain and DePIN chains, and the potential for cross-chain applications.

In this fourth episode of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth and Loïc Titren from Kiln engage with Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh, Founder and CEO, Lagrange Labs , exploring his background and what led him to explore zero-knowledge state proofs for optimistic rollups. Ismael highlights Lagrange Labs' focus on enhancing blockchain capabilities through advanced computing paradigms, allowing for more complex and efficient on-chain activities. He shares insights into the differences between optimistic and ZK rollups, stressing the importance of both in the blockchain ecosystem for accommodating a wide range of applications with varying requirements.

In this third episode of the Kiln Rendez-Vous podcast, Edgar Roth and Sebastien Rannou from Kiln engage with Teddy Knox, Senior Researcher at EigenLabs, exploring his background and what led him to build a data availability layer. EigenDA, EigenLayer's data availability solution, is emerging as a leading AVS, setting standards with its inaugural launch. In this episode, you'll gain an overview of EigenDA, expected to drastically reduce costs for rollup data posting, aiming to offer a more cost-effective solution than alternatives like Celestia.

In their conversation, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln interviews Amrit Kuma, COO at AltLayer. Amrit shares his journey into the field, starting first with computer science. They explore AltLayer's Rollup as a Service (RaaS) platform and its AVS offerings, focusing on decentralized sequencing, verification, and faster finality. Tune in to learn more about AltLayer value proposition and future of AVSs!

A Conversation with Sreeram from EigenLayer and Laszlo from Kiln Kiln CEO Laszlo Szabo interviews EigenLayer CEO Sreeram Kannan about restaking and AVSes. Restaking allows leveraging an existing stake to support additional services on EigenLayer, referred to as Actively Validated Services (AVS). By opting for restaking, participants have the opportunity to accumulate extra rewards in addition to their current ones. 2:18 The importance of collaboration in crypto 8:18 What's an AVS? 24:47 EigenDA and launching an AVS 43:42 The future of the EigenLayer ecosystem 50:04 Difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum staking Podcast Info Website: ⁠https://www.kiln.fi/rendez-vous-avs Restake your liquid staking token until Feb 9: Website: ⁠⁠https://stake.kiln.fi/eigenlayer/restake