Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageIn this episode Connor sits down with Parker White, COO & CIO at DeFi Development Corp to discuss the strategies and future plans of DFDV, a pioneer in Solana-based Digital Asset Trusts (DATs). The founders, primarily former Kraken employees, discuss the initial inspiration and rapid development of their company. They delve into the significant advantages of Solana over other asset classes, such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, and emphasize the importance of being a first mover in the market. Key strategies include leveraging capital markets for growth, deploying assets on-chain to generate yield, and potential international expansions. The conversation also explores the market dynamics of DATs, comparing them to ETFs, and underlines a commitment to long-term ecosystem support and growth. The founders assert that the four-year cycle is dead, positing that cryptocurrencies now move in alignment with mega high beta tech stocks, driven by liquidity conditions.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction00:48 - The Rise of DFDV: From Idea to Public Company04:02 - The Founding Team: Ex-Kraken Knights05:28 - Why Solana?09:03 - The Proliferation of DATs13:42 - Active Management Strategies for Solana20:13 - Reflecting on the Galaxy FTX Estate Deal20:54 - International Treasury Accelerator Program23:20 - Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions in DATs26:31 - Maintaining MAV Multiples Amid Market Compression29:48 - The Death of the Four-Year Cycle34:34 - Adapting Strategies for Bull and Bear Markets37:41 - Future Plans and Integration in DeFi Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.