Season 5 | Episode 4

In this episode of Bell Curve, Mike and Myles are joined by Eigen Layer Founder Sreeram Kannan. They dive into Eigen layer's supply & demand sides, its interactions with Ethereum restaking, and the team's vision for the end game of Ethereum LSTs and restaking.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview

(01:33) Interview Start: Sreeram

(02:19) High Level Eigen Layer Overview

(13:59) Supply & Demand Sides of Eigen Layer

(14:23) “Permissionless Ad”

(15:18) Supply & Demand Sides of Eigen Layer

(26:06) Eigen Layer & Ethereum Restaking

(37:24) Eigen Layer Demand Side

(45:00) Vote Extensions & Proposal Commitments

(49:15) Ethereum Restaking Prediction

(55:20) Role of Eigen Layer Governance in Restaking

(1:12:53) Eigen Layer & Liquid Staking

(1:22:03) Future of Validator Services

(1:31:05) Recap: Post-Interview

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Resources:

Eigen Layer

https://www.eigenlayer.xyz/

https://twitter.com/eigenlayer

https://forum.eigenlayer.xyz/

Witness Chain (Proof of Decentralization)

https://witnesschain.com/

Vitalik Account Abstraction Talk EthCC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLf8qpOmxQc

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.