Today, Jedi sits down with Alexi, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin (BOB).

They get into Alexi's academic journey into Bitcoin, his transition from research to building in the crypto space, and the founding of BOB.

They cover key aspects of Bitcoin DeFi, including the technical challenges, the importance of creating a secure ecosystem, and the hybrid design approach that BOB employs.

Alexi explains the nuances between sidechains and true L2 networks, introduces innovative concepts like BitVM, and outlines the roadmap for integrating Bitcoin security into DeFi products.

Tune in to learn more about the future of programmable Bitcoin and its impact on decentralized finance.

This week we bring in Franklin Labs from the Core ecosystem to discuss their community-centric validator services.

Learn about their journey in crypto from high school days tracking Bitcoin to running a validator service that aims to give back to the community.

Hear about the sustainable business model they've built, which focuses on rewarding core token holders through high-yield NFTs and a unique burn-and-redeem system.

Franklin Labs shares insights on their future plans and the overall market strategy, emphasizing the importance of community and sustainable growth.

Jedi sits down with Spring Roll and Neve from Core Network to dive into the community and NFT ecosystem they're building.

They chat about their roles, goals, and vision for integrating DeFi with NFTs, and get some alpha on upcoming projects, memes, and the fun side of crypto.

Stay tuned until the end for some unexpected shitcoin tangents!