Dive deep into the evolving world of Bitcoin DeFi with Bart from P-Stake as he reveals how the traditional "HODL-only" mentality is transforming. Discover how institutions are now seeking yield on their Bitcoin through liquid staking tokens and why the BTCFi ecosystem is becoming more collaborative than ever.
In this episode, we explore:
Key timestamps:00:01:27 - Bart's crypto journey and when he first discovered Bitcoin00:02:35 - Transition from DJI drone company to full-time crypto in 202100:04:47 - Reflections on the 2022 crypto crash and FTX collapse00:07:50 - How the Bitcoin ecosystem has recently "blown up" with BTCFi00:10:39 - P-Stake's evolution into a Bitcoin liquid staking token platform00:13:04 - Explaining YBTC and how it works with Babylon staking00:14:15 - Bitcoin community's mixed reaction to LSTs and staking00:16:51 - Why institutions have greater appetite for Bitcoin yield00:18:05 - P-Stake's focus on custom institutional solutions over retail00:22:31 - How Bitcoin LSTs improve yield for risk-averse institutions00:25:29 - P-Stake's $30M+ in institutional Bitcoin (pre-market correction)00:27:14 - Technical challenges in Bitcoin L2 ecosystem interoperability00:29:55 - Final thoughts on BTCFi's future and Bitcoin's growing utility
Whether you're a Bitcoin purist or interested in exploring new yield opportunities, this conversation offers fascinating insights into how institutions are approaching Bitcoin beyond simple HODLing and how the entire BTCFi ecosystem is rapidly evolving.
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