Alon Muroch, founder of SSV Labs, explains SSV Network’s approach to Ethereum staking. He describes how SSV uses Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) to structure staking operations, decentralize validator responsibilities, and manage over 2 million ETH. Murdoch also outlines SSV 2.0, which expands validator functions beyond staking to securing other protocols, and discusses ongoing conversations about Ethereum’s governance.

Exploring the sharded Layer 1 blockchain’s budding DeFi ecosystem

The cryptocurrency industry stands at a pivotal moment. With potential US regulatory changes on the horizon for 2025, mainstream adoption seems closer than ever.

For years, airdrops and points-based incentives were the lifeblood of early-stage crypto protocols. They sparked awareness, attracted users, and injected the kind of momentum needed to kick-start ecosystems. However, as protocols mature and refine their objectives, it’s time to graduate from short-lived reward campaigns to a more targeted, KPI-driven strategy.