In this episode of the Onchain Culture Podcast, we dive deep into the world of staking and digital asset rewards with Thomas de Phuoc, Co-Founder and COO of Kiln.
Kiln is at the forefront of providing innovative staking services and institutional DeFi solutions.
Join us as we explore Kiln's journey from identifying early opportunities in staking to becoming a trusted partner for investment firms and enterprises.
You'll also learn about the challenges of institutional adoption, the future of Bitcoin staking, and the exciting prospects for stablecoin rewards.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction and Icebreaker
4:50 Thomas's Journey into Crypto and Kiln
10:02 The Evolution and Potential of Staking
13:00 Kiln's Position in the Staking Market
21:07 Institutional Adoption and Challenges
26:46 Tokenized Validator Product and Partnership with VanEck
34:42 Regulatory Engagement and Compliance
39:14 Launch of Kiln DeFi Stack
45:02 Future of Stablecoin Rewards and Real World Assets
52:58 Kiln's Roadmap for 2025
56:21 How to Connect with Kiln
What is the Digital Assets Season 2025?
The Digital Assets Season (presented by w3.vision x Blockstories) is Europe’s largest educational campaign on exploring the next drivers of institutional adoption in digital assets.
From January to March 2025, 8 leading industry partners are hosting a 10-week immersive series designed to equip financial institutions with the strategies and playbooks needed to succeed in digital assets in 2025.
Watch, read and participate in our events here: https://www.w3.vision/
Get in touch:
Thomas de Phuoc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdephuoc/
Kiln Website: https://www.kiln.fi/
Vicktoria Klich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich/
Maximilian Vargas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maximilian-vargas/
Relevant Links for the Digital Assets Season 2025:
Podcast: https://www.onchainculture.xyz/
Newsletter: https://w3-news.beehiiv.com/
Event Calendar: https://lu.ma/DigitalAssetsSeason2025
Edited by:
Viktor Foos: https://linktr.ee/viktorfoos
