170: Building DeFi on Bitcoin: Jeroen Develter of Persistence shares insights on unlocking DeFi for Bitcoin and the emerging trends in the Bitcoin Layer 2 space.

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we dive deep into the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem with Jeroen Develter from Persistence. Jeroen shares how Persistence is solving the problem of fragmentation across Bitcoin Layer 2s through innovative intent-based architecture. We also discuss the latest trends in Bitcoin DeFi, the challenges of building in this dynamic space, and what the future holds for Bitcoin as it continues to evolve. If you're interested in how Bitcoin is becoming more interoperable and accessible, this episode is a must-listen.

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  Key Timestamps:

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode, offering discount codes for upcoming blockchain events.

• [00:01:00] Guest Intro: Jeroen shares his journey into crypto and his role at Persistence.

• [00:03:00] Persistence Overview: Explanation of how Persistence enhances Bitcoin L2s.

• [00:04:00] Bitcoin L2s: Discussion on notable Bitcoin L2 projects and their impact.

• [00:06:00] Trends: Insights into Bitcoin staking and upcoming trends.

• [00:09:00] Staking in Bitcoin: Explanation of how staking works in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

• [00:11:00] Challenges: The biggest challenges Persistence faces in building their platform.

• [00:13:00] Differentiation: What sets Persistence apart from its competitors.

• [00:14:00] Technology: Core technology behind Persistence and its impact on cross-chain functionality.

• [00:17:00] Persistence DEX: Overview of the Persistence DEX and its role in the ecosystem.

• [00:18:00] Roadmap: Jeroen discusses Persistence's roadmap and future goals.

• [00:20:00] Pivoting: When and why Persistence pivoted its focus to Bitcoin L2s.

• [00:22:00] Market Trends: Current trends in the crypto space and the future of Bitcoin dominance.

• [00:25:00] Bitcoin’s Future: The potential for Bitcoin to reclaim dominance in the market.

• [00:26:00] Advice for Founders: Jeroen shares his advice for founders in the Web3 space.

• [00:28:00] Closing Remarks: Final thoughts on the importance of simplifying user experience in crypto.

Disclaimer

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https://pt.linkedin.com/in/jeroendevelter

https://twitter.com/dneorej

https://sg.linkedin.com/company/persistenceone

https://persistence.one/

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