This week, we’re joined by the founder of Hibachi.xyz to explore the shifting landscape of crypto trading. We dig into trustless infrastructure, what makes proof of solvency so critical, and how new tech is pushing DeFi closer to CEX-level speed and UX. We also get into the role of platforms like RISC Zero, Celestia, and Base—and what’s ahead for cross-chain liquidity and market structure.

We address questions like:

1. What inspired the creation of Hibachi, and what gap in the market are you solving?
2. Centralized exchanges still dominate trading volumes. What are the biggest challenges in shifting traders toward provable, trustless platforms?
3. Speed and UX have been major blockers for DeFi adoption—how does Hibachi match or surpass the performance of traditional CEXs while maintaining decentralization?
4. You’re leveraging technologies like RISC Zero and Celestia—can you break down how they enhance security and scalability for Hibachi?
5. Multi-chain support is on your roadmap—how will Hibachi integrate with different ecosystems, and what challenges come with cross-chain liquidity?
6. Where are we in this market cycle, and where do you see us going from here?

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Staking is evolving fast—what’s next? In this episode, we dive into the state of staking with Kean 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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