In this episode of the Bitcoin Staking Podcast, Willem Schroé from Botanix Labs discusses his background in mathematics and cryptography, his vision for Bitcoin as the ultimate form of money, and the development of the Spider Chain, a decentralized Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for a robust financial system built on Bitcoin, the risks of centralization through ETFs, and the importance of creating demand for Bitcoin on-chain. Willem also shares insights into the current developments and future roadmap of Botanix Labs, aiming to launch a censorship-resistant Layer 2 solution. In this conversation, Willem discusses the roadmap for decentralization, the importance of attracting builders to the Botanix layer, and the vision for Botanix as a second layer for Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for technological advancements in Bitcoin, including soft forks and upcodes, and explores the potential of Bitcoin staking as a means to enhance decentralized security and reward generation. PODCAST INFO: 🌐 Website: https://www.kiln.fi/podcasts 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QSnhSLXxVDgBAUMnKnPz1 🟣 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiln-rendez-vous-podcast/id1729247226 Curious to know more about Kiln? 👉 Check our website https://www.kiln.fi/ 👉 Join our Telegram channel for the latest updates https://t.me/Kiln_finance 👉 Register to our newsletter https://www.kiln.fi/newsletter