
In this conversation, Misha, Co-Founder of Symbiotic, and Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, discuss the evolution of shared security in blockchain technology, the importance of modular shared security, and the innovative concept of collateral abstraction. Misha shares insights on the user journey within the Symbiotic protocol, emphasizing flexibility and the learning process from past successes and failures in the industry. Edgar Roth and Misha discuss the intricacies of blockchain security, focusing on the upcoming launch of Symbiotic's mainnet. They delve into the implications of lockup periods, the role of Symbiotic in the broader blockchain ecosystem, and the incentives for restakers post-launch. Misha outlines the roadmap for network integration and the team's focus on optimization after the mainnet launch. The discussion also touches on the evolution of stakers, the future of shared security platforms, and Misha's personal interests in AI and Web3 innovations. PODCAST INFO: π Website: https://www.kiln.fi/podcasts π’ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QSnhSL... π£ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Curious to know more about Kiln? π Check our website https://www.kiln.fi/ π Join our Telegram channel for the latest updates https://t.me/Kiln_finance π Register to our newsletter https://www.kiln.fi/newsletter 00:00 Introduction to Misha and Symbiotic 02:49 The Evolution of Shared Security 06:00 Learning from Successes and Failures 08:54 Understanding Modular Shared Security 11:48 The Concept of Collateral Abstraction 15:09 User Journey in Symbiotic 17:57 The Lifecycle of Staking in Symbiotic 29:27 Understanding Lockup Periods in Blockchain 30:38 The Role of Symbiotic in the Blockchain Ecosystem 33:02 Incentives for Restakers Post-Mainnet Launch 36:11 Network Launch Plans and Roadmap 38:35 Post-Mainnet Focus and Optimization Strategies 42:13 The Evolution of Stakers and Shared Security 44:00 The Future of Shared Security Platforms 47:32 Passions Beyond Work: AI and Web3 Innovations