In this episode, John Mulreany interviews Jacob Phillips, Co-Founder of Lombard Finance, discussing his journey into the blockchain space, the opportunities in Bitcoin DeFi, and the role of LBTC as a liquid-staked representation of Bitcoin.
They explore the differences between retail and institutional users, the significance of Babylon in Bitcoin staking, and the security measures implemented in Lombard's protocol.
In this conversation, Jacob discusses the company's unique position in the Bitcoin LST space, their roadmap for expanding adoption through partnerships, and innovative strategies like pre-deposit vaults.
He also addresses yield opportunities with LBTC, future milestones focusing on scalability and sustainability, and the intersection of AI and crypto as a significant trend.
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00:00 Introduction to Lombard Finance and Jacob Phillips
02:58 Jacob's Journey into Blockchain and Crypto
05:57 Identifying Opportunities in Bitcoin DeFi
09:12 Understanding LBTC and Its Role in DeFi
12:00 Retail vs. Institutional Users of LBTC
15:00 The Role of Babylon in Bitcoin Staking
18:05 Security Considerations in Lombard's Protocol
31:58 Lombard's Unique Position in Bitcoin LSTs
32:08 Expanding Adoption: Partnerships and Roadmap
34:09 Innovative Pre-Deposit Vaults: A New Approach
39:42 Yield Opportunities with LBTC: Simplifying Returns
44:20 Future Milestones: Scalability and Sustainability
48:10 The Intersection of AI and Crypto: Future Trends