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Solv Protocol: Building A Decentralized Bitcoin Reserve for BTCFi

Jing is the CoFounder of Solv Protocol. In this episode, we explore Solv Protocol and their mission to build a decentralized Bitcoin reserve for BTCFi. Jing recounts how solvBTC became one of the fastest growing BTC derivatives this year, with over $1.3B in BTC deposited. He shares more on their grand mission to unlock liquidity for BTC holders and enable them with access to a wide array of DeFi apps, including a new BTC liquid staking token they just launched for Babylon, called SolvBTC.BBN. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI https://summer.fi/?utm_source=DeFidad 🧙‍♂️ MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 https://merlinchain.io/ 🍵 MATCHA.XYZ | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS https://matcha.xyz/?utm_source=theedgepodcast&utm_campaign=2q24 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS https://www.mantle.xyz/ 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH https://puffer.fi/ 💰 TELLER | DEFI'S CASH ADVANCE https://teller.org/ 🌕 MOONBEAM | INTEGRATED WEB3 FOR BUILDERS AND USERS https://moonbeam.network/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Jing's background 4:40 - Solv's mission 6:29 - Who's Solv building for? 8:17 - Building a Bitcoin reserve 9:38 - Is a risk-free BTC yield possible? 11:33 - Popular DeFi strategies for solvBTC 13:36 - Partnership with FBTC 14:39 - Mantle mid-roll 15:32 - How solvBTC works 17:45 - Growing to $1.3B in solvBTC 20:34 - Attracting institutional investors 21:49 - What's BTCFi? 23:52 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Solv Website: https://solv.finance/ ► Solv on Twitter: https://x.com/solvprotocol ► Jing on Twitter: https://x.com/jx_solv ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 4RC is invested in Solv Protocol. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

The Process Behind AI Art ft. Roope Rainisto

Roope Rainisto is a Finnish AI artist and designer who fuses a design career, storytelling, and AI in his art. He is recognized for crafting iconic AI art collections, including ‘Life in West America’ in collaboration with BrainDrops. Before venturing into the art world, Roope worked as a designer at Microsoft and co-founded Varjo, a VR studio. Join ±16,000 art fans that get my newsletter and podcast in their inbox or upgrade to a premium membership👇 https://www.kaloh.xyz In today’s episode, we discuss: Roope’s Background (00:00:44) Roope’s transition from a career in design to becoming an independent AI artist. Exploring AI and Blockchain (00:03:22) Roope talks about his interest in AI and his gradual understanding of blockchain and NFTs. Life in West America Collection (00:10:31) Roope explains the inspiration and impact of his "Life in West America" art collection. Inspiration Behind "Vacation" Collection (00:14:59) Vacation, American culture and escapism. Artistic Process and Curation (00:22:26) Roope details his creative process, including his art collection's incubation time and curation methods. Curating art (00:28:59) Roope discusses his experience curating art for a show, highlighting the challenges and importance of curation and the value of fresh perspectives. AI in filmmaking (00:35:50) Roope advocates for a hybrid approach and emphasizes the importance of storytelling. Artistic inspiration (00:47:21) Roope shares three artists who inspire him: Franz Kafka for his unique perspective, David Lynch for his dreamlike art, and Queen for their authenticity. Until next time, - Kaloh Mentioned: Stable Diffusion, Robert Frank, Lars Von Trier, Opensea, Right Click Save, Photoshop, Lightroom, Midjourney, Franz Kafka, David Lynch, Verse, Queen, Fellowship, Braindrops. Collections: Vacation, Life in West America.