Kiln Rendez-Vous Podcast

In this second episode of Kiln L1 Ecosystems Rendez-Vous, we sit down with Don Wilson, the founder and CEO of DRW. DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 2,000 employees across major financial hubs with proven expertise innovating across both traditional and cutting-edge markets. Listen as Don shares his unique insights on:🔸 The origins of DRW and its evolution into a global trading powerhou...

In this episode, we sit down with Yuval Rooz, CEO & Co-founder of Digital Asset, the company behind Canton Network—the leading blockchain for regulated finance, trusted by Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Börse, and more. Canton isn’t just another L1—it’s the future of onchain finance, blending institutional-grade infrastructure with DeFi’s composability. Tune in to learn how it’s bridging TradFi and c...

In this insightful episode of Kiln DeFi Rendez-Vous, host Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln, sits down with Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, the world’s largest crypto ETP issuer, for a deep dive into the explosive growth of Bitcoin ETFs, the evolving landscape of institutional crypto adoption, and what’s next for digital asset investing. Less than a year after their launch, Bitcoin ET...

Join us for an insightful conversation between Marieke Flament—seasoned tech executive, investor, and former CEO of the NEAR Foundation—and Thomas De Phuoc, COO and Co-Founder of Kiln, as they reflect on their years of collaboration, leadership lessons, and the evolving landscape of startups and Web3.This discussion begins with a look back at how their professional paths first crossed in 2017 at C...

In this conversation, Jess Houlgrave, CEO of Reown, discusses the evolution of blockchain technology and its implications for the financial system. She shares her journey from traditional finance to the crypto space, emphasizing the importance of user experience in Web3. The discussion covers the rise of stablecoins, the evolution of wallets, and the decentralization of Wallet Connect. Jess also h...

Join Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder of Kiln, for a conversation with Adam Levine, SVP of Corporate Development & Partnerships and CEO of Fireblocks Trust Company. In this episode, Adam shares insights into Fireblocks’ strategic expansion into regulated custody, explaining why they launched their New York-based trust company, how it serves institutional clients like VCs and market makers, a...

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 L...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Raagulan Pathy, Co-Founder of KAST, and host Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln, as we explore how stablecoins are reshaping the global financial system. Raagulan shares his journey from traditional web2 industries to becoming "the stablecoin guy". He discusses how his experiences—from working in telecom in Nigeria to scaling cloud infras...

In this conversation, Nanak Nihal Khalsa discusses his journey into the crypto space, focusing on decentralized identity, the concept of human keys, and the importance of entropy in cryptography. He explains how the Human Network aims to provide secure and private identity solutions while addressing compliance challenges. The discussion also touches on the vision of the Holonym Foundation and the...

In this episode, Douwe Faasen, CEO & Co-Founder at HyveDA shares his journey into the crypto space, discussing the importance of data availability and how HyveDA aims to revolutionize this aspect of blockchain technology. He explains the lifecycle of data blobs within HyveDA, potential real-world applications, and the use cases of AI and DePin. Douwe also highlights the unique features of Hyve...

In this conversation, Vaibhav Tyagi from Capx.ai discusses the evolution and significance of AI agents within the crypto ecosystem. He shares his background in product development and how he transitioned into the crypto space, emphasizing the intersection of AI and blockchain technology. Being an Actively Validated Service on both EigenLayer and Symbiotic, Tyagi explains why this choice was made a...

In this conversation, Sébastien Rannou and pwnh from Kiln co-host Terence Tsao, Core Ethereum Developer at Offchain Labs. Together, they discuss the upcoming Ethereum upgrade known as Pectra, focusing on its implications for the consensus layer and the development process behind it. Terence shares his journey in Ethereum development, the challenges faced in implementing various EIPs, and the impor...

In this episode of the Kiln Bitcoin Staking Rendez-Vous, Engin Erdogan, VP of Product at Thesis*, discusses his journey in the crypto space, the mission of Thesis*, and the innovative Mezo network. He emphasizes the importance of user experience and product market fit in developing Bitcoin-based products, particularly in the context of staking and bridging Bitcoin to enhance its utility. In this c...

In this episode, Edgar Roth and Sébastien Rannou from Kiln engage with Jonas, Co-Founder, and CTO of Chainbound, to discuss the evolution of blockchain technology, focusing on Chainbound's projects, including Fiber, Echo, and Bolt. They delve into the concept of pre-confirmations, the challenges faced in designing Bolt, and the importance of economic security. The conversation also touches on...

In this episode, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, and Sébastien Rannou, Principal Engineer at Kiln engage with Murat Akdeniz, CEO & Co-Founder at Primev. They discuss his journey into blockchain and the evolution of pre-confirmations and MEV in Ethereum. They explore the significance of mev-commit, the role of restaking, and the economic incentives for validators. The conversation delv...

In this episode, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, hosts Georgi Koreli, CEO & Co-Founder at Hinkal. Together, they discuss the evolution of privacy in blockchain technology, the challenges of compliance, and the innovative solutions Hinkal is developing to enhance user privacy. He emphasizes the importance of integrating privacy into the user experience and the future of DeFi privacy. T...

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 succe...

In this conversation, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO and Co-Founder at CoinShares, and Laszlo Szabo, CEO and Co-Founder at Kiln, discuss the significant milestones in the DeFi space, including the impressive growth of digital asset investment products. He shares insights into his journey into crypto, the evolution of CoinShares, and the challenges faced in the distribution and regulation of crypto produ...

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...

In this conversation, Laszlo Szabo interviews Pierre Lavarague, Head of Business Development at Trust Wallet, discussing his journey in the crypto space, the evolution of DeFi, and the pivotal role of wallets in the ecosystem. They explore the impact of regulatory changes, the significance of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the innovative features of Trust Wallet, including ETH staking. The d...

In this episode of the Kiln BTC Staking Rendez-Vous, Edgar Roth and Brendon Sedo discuss the approach of CoreDAO in utilizing Bitcoin as economic security. They explore the background of Brendon Sedo, the vision behind CoreDAO, and the unique Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism that combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's composability. The discussion also covers the mechanics of Bitcoin staking,...

In this conversation, Laszlo Szabo and Pierre Person, CEO and Co-founder of Usual, discuss the evolution of DeFi and the significant role of stablecoins within this ecosystem. Pierre shares his unique journey from a political career to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of innovation in the stablecoin market. The discussion highlights Usual's approach to creating a stablecoin that aligns...

In this conversation, Edgar Roth interviews David Tse, Co-Founder of Babylon, discussing the innovative concept of Bitcoin staking and its implications for the blockchain ecosystem. David shares his journey into blockchain, the technical aspects of Bitcoin staking, the impact of the Taproot upgrade, and the role of slashing in ensuring security. The discussion also covers the future phases of Baby...

In this podcast episode, Laszlo Szabo interviews Nick Van Eck, CEO and Co-Founder of Agora, discussing the rapid growth of the DeFi space, particularly the stablecoin market. Nick shares his journey into the crypto world, the unique value proposition of Agora's stablecoin, and the importance of geographical expansion in their strategy. The conversation also touches on the future of stablecoins and...

In this episode of the Kiln DeFi Rendez-Vous, Laszlo Szabo, CEO & Co-Founder at Kiln sits down with Pablo Veyrat, Co-Founder and Core Contributor at Angle Protocol. In this conversation, Pablo shares his background, the story behind Angle Protocol, and the unique value proposition of their decentralized stablecoins, EURA and USDA. Throughout the episode, Pablo discusses the importance of Angle...