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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In this episode, we dive deep into the evolution of Solana, one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems in the world. From its groundbreaking approach to scalability and low transaction costs to its vibrant developer and user community, Solana has established itself as a major player in the crypto space. We explore the rise of so-called “Solana-killers,” discuss the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) within its ecosystem, and examine Solana’s role in a multi-chain future

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In "Let's talk Institutional Crypto'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink gets into the heart of institutional crypto with Samar Sen, Head of Asia-Pacific at Talos and Nicholas Foo, SVP of Trading at Sygnum Singapore.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 Beyond the investment thesis, are there certain aspects of crypto that most people aren't seeing or developing an appreciation for?

🔹 What are some of the major institutions doing in crypto? What does it mean for investors on both sides of the fence?

🔹 How are institutions getting more involved in the crypto space?

🔹 Quick-fire questions

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Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of restaking with Freddie Allen from Eigen Labs and Lucas Schweiger from Sygnum. We explore the fundamental mechanics of restaking, its benefits for validators and delegators, and how restaking affects network security and decentralization. Questions we cover include:

1. Can you walk us through the basic mechanics of how restaking works?
2. What are the primary benefits of restaking for both validators and delegators?
3. How does restaking impact the security and decentralization of a network?
4. In what scenarios does restaking provide the most value to participants?
5. What are the main risks associated with restaking, and how can they be mitigated?
6. How does restaking compare to other incentive mechanisms, like yield farming or liquidity mining?
7. How do you see the role of restaking evolving as the blockchain ecosystem matures?
8. What other new innovations in the space are you excited about?

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In the 4th podcast episode of Sygnum’s The Crypto Explorer, we look at the pressing issue of Ethereum’s scalability and explore the challenges and critical role of Layer 2 solutions.

Ryan De Souza from Offchain Labs and Rico Müller, Head of VC at Sygnum, discuss the current Layer 2 landscape and the dominance of Arbitrum with podcast host Aliya das Gupta.

Episode highlights:

🔹 The current state of Ethereum’s scalability challenges and why Layer 2 solutions are essential
🔹 Areas where Arbitrum is leading and why it stands out
🔹 Promising Layer 2 projects and what sets them apart in terms of innovation and adoption
🔹 How to approach fragmentation across Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions
🔹 Addressing concerns around the security and centralisation of Layer 2 solutions
🔹 The role of Ethereum’s upcoming upgrades like ETH 2.0 in supporting Layer 2
🔹 Arbitrum’s roadmap and key trends for the future of the Layer 2 ecosystem

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In "What it Means for a Market to be 'Crypto-Ready'", podcast host Deborah Tan-Pink quizzes Sim Yew Ng, Head of Wealth and Investment Solutions at Azimut and Benedict Yap, SVP of Asset Management at Sygnum Singapore, about the conditions and considerations required for a market to be "crypto-ready".

It has been more than 10 years since crypto entered the consciousness of the Singapore public and today, it remains a much-discussed issue whether investors here are ready to participate in the ecosystem.

Episode Highlights:

🔹 How has the crypto landscape in Singapore evolved since the introduction of crypto here?

🔹 Why certain segments continue to think the market is not ready for crypto

🔹 What does it mean for a market to be "crypto-ready"

🔹 Discussing the synergies between institutional adoption and retail participation

🔹 Are there any gaps in market that need to be addressed

🔹 Famous last words?

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