# EP54: Discussing DeFi, Staking, and Venture Capitalists interest in Crypto with Riley Edmunds

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Published: 2024-02-23T12:55:18+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to Navigating Bitcoin's Noise, the podcast where we cut through the clutter and bring you the most insightful perspectives in the world of Bitcoin. I'm your host, Kane McGukin, and today we have Riley Edmunds, co-founder of Stride Labs. In our conversation, we discuss Riley’s time at Bridgewater Associates, DeFi protocols, the choices and tradeoffs staking creates, and why Venture Capitalists find comfort in these models. Additionally, we discuss how regulation could help provide clarity for this part of the market If you’re looking to gain a better understanding of Bitcoin’s past, and its future potential as an economic network, then this is the episode for you. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive in. Kane McGukin X: https://twitter.com/kanemcgukin kanemcgukin.substack.com Riley Edmunds X: https://twitter.com/stride_zone https://www.stride.zone/

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