In this Meet the Startup episode of the Alumni Ventures Tech Optimist Podcast, Managing Partner Ray Wu sits down with David Tse, co-founder of Babylon, to explore the company’s groundbreaking approach to Bitcoin staking. Babylon enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets securely on proof-of-stake networks without the need for complex bridging, enhancing both blockchain security and capital efficiency. Tse explains how Babylon’s innovative protocol leverages Bitcoin’s security for the broader ecosystem, creating new opportunities for Bitcoin holders while addressing key challenges in decentralized finance. With over $1.5 billion in total value locked and backing from major investors like Paradigm, Babylon is on a mission to shape the future of blockchain infrastructure.

To Learn More:

• Alumni Ventures (AV)
• AV LinkedIn
• AV Blockchain and Fintech Fund
• Tech Optimist
• Babylon

Speakers:

• Ray Wu
• David Tse

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Intro

Legal Disclosure:

• https://av-funds.com/tech-optimist-disclosures