The Starting Block

In Episode 4 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Strike and Twenty One CEO Jack Mallers at BTC Prague. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:27 - What Strike's User Data Is Telling Him 06:32 - Why Bitcoin-Backed Lending Is His Most Successful Product 11:04 - The 50% LTV Debate & Strike's "No Liquidation" Loan 15:35 - Michael Saylor, MNAV & the Per...

In Episode 3 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of ConsenSys at Consensus Miami. Lubin shares insights on Ethereum's ecosystem, innovation, Layer 2 scaling, DeFi security, and the future of blockchain technology, including AI and quantum threats. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Future of DATs 06:10...

In 2 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Blockstream Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Back, at Paris Blockchain Week to address renewed speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto and why the mystery may never be solved. He explains the current state of quantum risk in Bitcoin, why the threat is likely overstated in the near term, and how the ecosystem is already p...

In 1 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave at ETHCC in Cannes. Stani breaks down the launch of Aave V4 and what it means for the future of DeFi. He explains how the new hub-and-spoke architecture improves liquidity efficiency while isolating risk, and how Aave is expanding beyond crypto into real-world assets. O...