Why Lido Became the Dominant Staking Protocol with Dmitry Gusakov
Dmitry Gusakov, tech lead for community staking at Lido, joins the Blueprints Podcast to unpack the future of Ethereum staking. We dive into why Lido became the dominant staking protocol, the evolution of decentralization, and how the Community Staking Module empowers home stakers. Dmitr also breaks down Lido V3 and why institutions and solo validators both matter for Ethereum’s resilience.Topics discussed in this episode:- 04:04 — Dmitry's Story- 12:47 — Incentives Driven Market- 16:16 — Lido Hurting Ethereum’s Decentralization?- 18:19 — Opening to Unlimited Validators- 23:17 — Ethereum’s Evolution- 32:15 — CSM v1 to v2- Design changes- 47:08 — Can Ethereum Decentralize all layers?- 53:29 — Lido V3 ExplainedThis episode features guest Dmitry Gusakov, Tech Lead, Lido Finance https://x.com/d_gusakovBlueprints is hosted by Edgar Roth https://x.com/roth_edgar and is presented by Symbiotic:- Website: https://symbiotic.fi/- X: https://x.com/symbioticfi- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/symbioticfiofficial- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/officialsymbioticfi- Blog: https://blog.symbiotic.fiThe information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast producers, partners or sponsors. Cryptocurrency and digital asset investments are highly volatile and carry risk. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions."
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Cap's Founder on TradFi, DeFi, and Building a Stablecoin That Won't Default
Benjamin Sarquis Peillard, founder of Cap, explains the evolution of stablecoin models—Types 1 and 2—and how Cap is developing a yield-bearing Type 3 stablecoin with verifiable guarantees on Symbiotic. He explores the shortcomings of traditional yield-generating stablecoins, the risks of unchecked token incentives, and how Cap leverages Symbiotic's redistribution mechanism to create a fundamentally safer design. This episode examines Cap's role in connecting traditional finance and DeFi, reveals why institutional players often understand DeFi better than most VCs, and discusses the future landscape of risk and yield in a multi-chain, multi-stablecoin ecosystem.Topics discussed in this episode:- 06:38 — Money Flow in Cap- 09:39 — Building on New Crypto Tech- 13:46 — TradFi x DeFi Bridge- 18:44 — Vault Curators' Role- 24:07 — LRTs Playing Safe- 29:11 — MEGAETH- 31:43 — Regulatory Clarity & InnovationThis episode features guest Benjamin Sarquis Peillard, Founder & CEO, Cap Labs https://x.com/Benjamin918_Blueprints is hosted by Edgar Roth https://x.com/roth_edgar and is presented by Symbiotic:- Website: https://symbiotic.fi/- X: https://x.com/symbioticfi- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/symbioticfiofficial- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/officialsymbioticfi- Blog: https://blog.symbiotic.fiThe information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast producers, partners or sponsors. Cryptocurrency and digital asset investments are highly volatile and carry risk. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions."
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Why Jon Kol Left Wall Street to Build a Modular Crypto Future
Hyperlane CEO Jon Kol breaks down why today’s crypto needs more than just rollups and bridges. Jon shares how personal frustration with banks fueled his mission, how working at Galaxy gave him the on-chain perspective, and why modularity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a design principle. From launching Hyperlane to challenging the closed, permissioned status quo, Jon lays out a clear vision for a chain-rich, interoperable crypto ecosystem.Topics covered in this episode:00:00 Introduction03:56 Rapid Fire06:49 Jon’s biggest L on chain07:49 Crypto Prediction for 202509:10 Jon’s Journey into Crypto17:46 What sets Hyperlane apart24:50 Toughest lesson learnt36:54 Core unique feature of Hyperlane42:58 TGE and advice for protocol founders54:39 Has Crypto lost its wayThis episode features guest Jon Kol, CEO of Hyperlane.Episode links:Hyperlane WebsiteHyperlane XBlueprints is hosted by Edgar Roth and is presented by Symbiotic:WebsiteXYouTubeDiscordBlogThe information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast producers, partners or sponsors. Cryptocurrency and digital asset investments are highly volatile and carry risk. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Blueprints: Real Stories from Infrastructure Builders
The infrastructure behind crypto's most ambitious projects doesn't build itself. Blueprints goes beyond the hype to explore the real stories of founders reshaping decentralized systems, from universal staking protocols to data availability networks to the next generation of blockchain infrastructure. Hosted by Edgar Roth of Symbiotic, each episode dives into the technical decisions, strategic pivots, and hard-won lessons that define how crypto infrastructure actually gets built.
The infrastructure behind crypto's most ambitious projects doesn't build itself. Blueprints goes beyond the hype to explore the real stories of founders reshaping decentralized systems, from universal staking protocols to data availability networks to the next generation of blockchain infrastructure. Hosted by Edgar Roth of Symbiotic, each episode dives into the technical decisions, strategic pivots, and hard-won lessons that define how crypto infrastructure actually gets built.
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