Mike Silagadze is the Founder and CEO of EtherFi.EtherFi is a decentralized non-custodial ETH staking protocol. It is the only staking protocol that allows stakers to retain control of their keys while delegating validator operations to node operators.Takeaways- Building and Exiting Top Hat- Why EdTech is a Challenging Space to Build- From Hedge Fund to EtherFi as a Platform- Understanding Staking and Restaking in Crypto- Simplifying Staking: The EtherFi Solution- Infrastructure Challenges: Navigating TradFi and DeFi- User Experience in DeFi- Global Reach: The Impact of a Borderless Approach- 30% of Latin Americans Have Used Stablecoins- Choosing the Right Jurisdiction for Crypto Businesses- Building Amidst Market Volatility- Insights on Fundraising and Investor Relationships- Future Predictions for DeFi and Mass Adoption- The Impact of DeFi on Traditional Finance- Government Involvement in Crypto: A Double-Edged SwordChapters00:00 Building Top Hat: Lessons from the Journey04:30 Transition to Crypto: The Spark of Interest07:57 From Hedge Fund to EtherFi: The Evolution10:23 Understanding Staking and Restaking in Crypto16:04 Simplifying Staking: The EtherFi Solution17:39 The Future of DeFi: Bridging TradFi and DeFi20:38 Infrastructure Challenges: Navigating TradFi and DeFi22:13 User Experience in DeFi: A New Approach25:42 Global Reach: The Impact of a Borderless Approach26:38 Navigating Global Compliance and User Engagement27:25 The Rise of DeFi in Latin America29:11 Choosing the Right Jurisdiction for Crypto Businesses30:16 Building Amidst Market Volatility32:15 Adoption Trends in Finance: TradFi, FinTech, and DeFi34:30 Insights on Fundraising and Investor Relationships38:32 Motivation Behind Long-Term Business Building40:25 Future Predictions for DeFi and Mass Adoption42:43 The Impact of DeFi on Traditional Finance46:11 Government Involvement in Crypto: A Double-Edged Sword47:57 Overcoming Challenges in EntrepreneurshipKeywordsTop Hat, education technology, crypto, EtherFi, staking, DeFi, TradFi, user experience, financial services, global finance, DeFi, cryptocurrency, compliance, Latin America, fundraising, market volatility, adoption, traditional finance, government involvement, entrepreneurship

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