Hi 👋

Episode 2 of the Staking Defense podcast features the SKALE Labs and Consensys Activate program collaboration. The Activate program provides a number of benefits to smaller validator operators.

Done well, the program can help level the playing field between larger and smaller validator operators. In Episode 2, I discuss these benefits with Jack O'Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs, Ebru Engwall, Director of Solutions Engineering at SKALE labs, and Collin Myers from Consensys.

We also cover these topics -

1 - Collin describing the Activate program

2 - Jack explaining why SKALE decided to use Activate

3 - Ebru and Jack discussing how SKALE views smaller operators and how they can start validating on the SKALE network (don't worry, it's not too late...!)

I hope you enjoy this episode. The program leaves me feeling hopeful that the importance of smaller validator operators isn't going unnoticed.

#KeepStakeDecentralized 💪

Chris

@cjremus

Episode links -

* Collin, Ebru and Jack on Twitter

* Collin’s Telegram ID - @stakeETH

* SKALE Labs validator program

* SKALE Labs validator chat

* Consensys Activate program

The Staking Defense podcast is sponsored by Staking Defense and Chainflow. It’s produced by the talented Luke Griffin of the Hear Bushwick podcast, part of the Heritage Radio Network.

Hi 👋

I’m feeling excited to release the Staking Defense Podcast’s pilot episode. This episode features Ian, founder of Secretnodes.org.

Ian’s a very active member of the Secret Network’s (formerly Engima) community. He’s also a smaller, independent validator operator 💪

In this episode, we discuss -

* How Ian got started validating

* Secretnodes.org’s contribution to the Secret Network

* Challenges he faces as a smaller, independent validator operator

* Whether the Secret Network is welcoming to smaller, independent validator operators

Also, you’ll hear Ian reference raising a modest amount of VC funding. Since the episode was recorded, Ian informed me that he returned this funding.

I hope you enjoy this episode. Please remember that it’s a pilot episode and my first as a podcast host. I’ve already identified some areas that and benefit from improvement.

Along those lines, any and all constructive feedback is welcome!

#KeepStakeDecentralized 💪

Chris

@cjremus

The Staking Defense podcast is sponsored by Staking Defense and Chainflow. It’s produced by the talented Luke Griffin of the Hear Bushwick podcast, part of the Heritage Radio Network.