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.