Symbiotic

Looking forward to reshaping how DeFi coordinates and manages risk together with Nexus Mutual! For years, capital in onchain risk markets has been too fragmented to support meaningful, scalable coverage. By introducing composable underwriting infrastructure through Symbiotic, we’re enabling capital to work across layers, unlocking the foundations for the next era of decentralized risk markets. Proud of this milestone and excited for what it means for builders, coverage providers, and the broader ecosystem.

On Nov 4, catch Jillian Friedman live at Chainlink Labs' SmartCon 2025. She’ll join leaders from Bitwise and the Compound Foundation on a panel titled "Preserving the Blockchain Ethos", where they'll explore how decentralization can scale responsibly amid growing institutional adoption. Union Square Stage | 2:30–3:00 PM EST

On Nov 4, catch Misha Putiatin live at SmartCon 2025. He’ll dive into how restaking and real-time monitoring enable modular security for SolvBTC with CCIP, alongside Solv Protocol and Chainlink Labs. Penn Station Stage | 9:45–10:00 AM EST

We’re heading to New York for Chainlink Labs' SmartCon 2025. 4th Nov: - Fireside chat featuring Misha Putiatin on "Modular Security in Motion: Restaking and Real-Time Monitoring for SolvBTC with CCIP" - Jillian Friedman in a panel discussion on Preserving the Blockchain Ethos Catch the Symbiotic team on stage and around the conference in NYC.

Crypto isn't just technology: it's a subculture that refuses to admit it. On the latest episode of Blueprints, philosopher and crypto academic Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis of University College Dublin sits down with Edgar Roth of Symbiotic to break down the myths, contradictions, and cultural battles shaping the crypto world. From the illusion of decentralization in DAOs to Ethereum's "populist revolt," Dr. Paul explains how governance really works and why institutions could be crypto's greatest threat. We dive into Bitcoin's ongoing culture war, Ethereum's shift toward pragmatism, and Solana's rise as a Silicon Valley-inspired ecosystem. Topics discussed in this episode: - 00:00 Intro - 01:34 Rapid Fire Round - 03:14 From Academia to Crypto - 13:48 Why Crypto Isn't Taken Seriously Yet - 24:58 The Institutional Adoption Question - 30:50 Can Ethereum Be Manipulated? - 36:39 Is On-Chain Governance an Illusion? - 46:50 Are TGE Models Actually Efficient? - 50:57 Ethereum's Merge and Its New Identity - 1:03:07 The Cultural Divide in Crypto Link in the comments!

Financial infrastructure isn't just rebuilding banks: it's reimagining what money can do. Mike Silagadze shares how ether.fi evolved from liquid staking to building a full-fledged fintech powerhouse on crypto rails. On the latest episode of Blueprints, Mike sits down with Edgar Roth of Symbiotic to discuss his journey from exiting edtech giant Top Hat to starting fresh in crypto: driven by purpose, not necessity. We explore DeFi's growing pains, the evolution of decentralized infrastructure, and the next frontier: a global, non-custodial banking alternative built on Ethereum. Topics discussed in this episode: - 0:00 Introduction - 1:52 Rapid Fire with Mike Silagadze - 5:16 From Exit to ether.fi - 10:57 Liquid Staking Wars - 15:33 The Fintech Vision - Expansion - 17:20 Key to ether.fi's Growth - 24:10 Is restaking d3ad? - 29:59 Web3 Expansion - 46:23 Evolving Beliefs Link in the comments!

Universal staking isn’t just about reusing staked ETH, it’s about coordination, where any asset can secure any protocol. At Universal Staking Day on Nov 19th at Buenos Aires, hosted by Symbiotic at DeFiConnect, we’re bringing that discussion to life. Shared security is quickly becoming the connective layer for modular ecosystems: - Oracles need guarantees - Sequencers need slashing - Compute needs collateral We’ll spend a day with the builders shaping this new security economy, from validator ops and slashing standards to LRT design and MEV markets.

Our COO, Jillian Friedman, will be joining the Quebec Digital Asset Summit on Oct 15 (11:30 AM–12:30 PM) for a panel on Regaining Canadian Competitiveness. She’ll share how digital assets can boost innovation, foster collaboration, and position Quebec as a tech leader.

Onchain insurance isn't optional: it's the unlock for institutional capital. Abhishek Kumar breaks down why risk coverage is DeFi's missing piece and how Catalysis Labs is transforming restaked capital into active protection. On the latest episode of Blueprints, Abhi sits down with Edgar Roth of Symbiotic to discuss his journey from Ethereum protocol development to building institutional-grade insurance infrastructure for lending markets, stablecoins, and real-world assets. Topics discussed in this episode: - 00:00 Introduction - 02:32 Rapid Fire: Hot Takes & Hard Lessons - 05:36 From Web2 to Ethereum Core to Founder Mode - 12:01 The Pivot: From SDKs to Onchain Insurance - 21:43 How Cover Pools Actually Work - 33:04 Infra vs Frameworks vs Apps: Where Crypto Builders Should Play Link in the comments!

Risk isn't just about numbers: it's about understanding what breaks first. Carson Brown breaks down how risk really works in DeFi and why liquidity concentration is more dangerous than people think. On the latest episode of Blueprints, Carson sits down with Edgar Roth of Symbiotic to discuss the evolution of shared security, institutional risk appetite, and how stablecoins are reshaping the space. Topics discussed in this episode: - 00:00 Introduction - 03:35 Rapid Fire Q&A - 05:05 Carson's Path into Crypto - 09:03 Inside Gauntlet's Restaking Team - 16:27 The Overlooked Risk Metric - 24:34 Would TVL Survive Without Incentives? - 27:26 Evolution of Shared Security - 37:07 Stablecoin Staking Insights - 46:10 Balancing Growth and Trust Link in the comments!