Capturing EigenLayer’s Risks and Rewards w/ YieldNest's Deo and Dan - Flywheel #104
In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K introduce YieldNest, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way users engage with liquid re-staking protocols (LRTs) and Automated Validator Selections (AVSs). Joined by YieldNest founders Deo (Amadeo Brands) and Dan, the conversation dives deep into the mechanics of re-staking, the assessment of risks associated with AVSs and LRTs, and the future of decentralized finance. Dio and Dan share their extensive backgrounds, from working in hedge funds and DAOs to their involvement in significant DeFi projects and protocols, emphasizing their commitment to decentralization and the innovative approach of YieldNest. The discussion also covers the complex landscape of DeFi, including the challenges of education within the space, the potential of meme coins merging with substantive technology, and the importance of building a self-sovereign digital nation state through DeFi. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub 00:16 Introducing YieldNest: Innovating in DeFi 02:15 Deo's Journey: From Crypto Newbie to DeFi Innovator 04:40 The Philosophy of DeFi and Building a Digital Nation State 05:44 Challenges and Opportunities in DeFi's Growth 07:09 Meme Coins: The Convergence of Memes and Technology 08:47 Dan's Path: Engineering to DeFi Development 19:58 YieldNest's Approach to Managing DeFi Risks 25:48 Exploring the Nuances of Restaking Protocols 26:05 The Technical and Economic Implications of Restaking 27:40 Debating the Future of Blockchain Technologies 28:07 The Competitive Landscape of Restaking Protocols 32:49 Yieldnest's Approach to Restaking and Validator Management 35:52 The Lifecycle of an LRT: From Deposit to Withdrawal 44:21 Innovations and Challenges in Restaking Architecture 52:41 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Yieldnest ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research. Timeline
