Staking is evolving fast—what’s next? In this episode, we dive into the state of staking with Keane Gilbert from Lido DAO, exploring key trends, institutional adoption, and the balance between decentralized and centralized solutions.

Questions we address include:

1. Can you provide an overview of the current state of staking and the key trends you see in the market?
2. What differences do you see between the retail and institutional markets?
3. What are the main differences between centralized and decentralized staking approaches?
4. How is Lido supporting the needs of institutional clients?
5. What are some of the latest market innovations in liquid staking, and how do they enable products like staked ETPs to bridge DeFi and TradFi?
6. Can you explain the concept of stVaults introduced in Lido V3?
7. What's new on the staking horizon?

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Is VC in 2025 a bull run, a reset, or something else? We sit down with Diana Biggs of 1kx to discuss what sets them apart, shifting capital trends, the IPO & M&A outlook, and the hottest sectors—from AI to Web3. Plus, how AI is changing venture, and the big question: profitability or growth? Tune in for expert insights on questions like:

1. How would you describe the current state of the VC market? Are we in a bull run, a reset phase, or something else entirely?
2. How do you work with start ups to ensure success beyond the funding round?
3. What’s your take on the IPO and M&A landscape? Is 2025 shaping up to be a good year for liquidity events?
4. What sectors or themes are you most excited about in 2025? (e.g., AI, Web3, ClimateTech, DeepTech, HealthTech)
5. Has AI changed the way VCs source, evaluate, or support startups?
6. What’s more important in 2025: profitability or aggressive growth?
7. What’s your biggest piece of advice for founders looking to raise in this environment?

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In this episode, host Deborah Tan-Pink dives into an important conversation with Aliya Das Gupta, SVP Business Development at Sygnum, and Hassan Ahmed, Country Director Singapore at Coinbase. Together, they explore how the crypto industry can foster diversity and inclusion to create a stronger, more innovative future.

From breaking down barriers in male-dominated spaces to actionable steps for driving inclusion, this episode sheds light on how diverse talents are key to transforming the crypto space.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion packed with insights on leadership, representation, and practical strategies to build a better, more inclusive blockchain ecosystem.

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