YieldNest founders Deo and Dan discuss revolutionizing LRTs and AVSs in DeFi, building a self-sovereign digital nation state, merging meme coins with technology, managing DeFi risks, and the technical complexities of restaking protocols. The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities in DeFi growth, the fusion of Solana and Barotane, and the detailed lifecycle of LRTs and AVS operations in the space.