David Tse, Co-founder of Babylon Protocol and a genomics expert, discusses the future of Bitcoin by introducing a third use case: secure staking. He explains Bitcoin's evolution as both a payment system and a store of value. The conversation delves into the trust in code versus traditional institutions and the mechanics of Bitcoin's staking process. Tse emphasizes the importance of user safety and innovative protocols, while exploring Bitcoin's role in the evolving financial landscape, including its potential integration within Web3.

David Tse, a Stanford professor and founder of Babylon, dives into the groundbreaking approach of integrating Bitcoin's security with staking to protect other networks. He discusses the challenges and breakthroughs in native BTC staking and how it could revolutionize liquidity in the blockchain ecosystem. The conversation touches on the significance of the OP_CAT upgrade for Bitcoin's scripting capabilities and the ambitious vision of Babylon in bridging Bitcoin with proof-of-stake networks. Could this be a new frontier for Bitcoin's evolution? Tune in to find out!

In this episode, David Tse, Babylon founder, discusses Bitcoin staking, shared security, Bitcoin's limitations, and innovation. They explore the use of staking for yield, Bitcoin's role in the proof of stake ecosystem, and the potential of a Bitcoin ETF.

Special guests Alexei Zamyatin and David Tse discuss Bitcoin halving, geopolitics, and Telegram (TON). Topics include layer 2 solutions, BitVM, trading on Bitcoin, and upcoming launches. Insights on crypto market reactions, political tensions, and ETF approvals in China. Exciting discussions on blockchain projects, fungibility, and development in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

David Tse, an expert in Bitcoin staking and Cosmos chains, discusses Babylon's Bitcoin staking testnet with 45 Cosmos chains. Topics include Bitcoin staking with Babylon and Osmosis, role of Babylon in Bitcoin staking, staking on various chains, Babylon's security and utility, BRC 20 standards in Babylon, Bitcoin staking on Babylon Chain, fraud-proof methods, and Bitcoin layering in blockchain systems.