Vivek Raman, Head of Proof of Stake at BitOoda joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Vivek’s career journey from traditional financial services to the world of public blockchains. Views on the impact of Ethereum’s transition to proof of stake, including his perspective on the new financial products on the horizon. The path of CeFi as it relates to DeFi and where Vivek sees overlap. How BitOoda is working with bitcoin miners to manage risk. The smart contract platform category and how Vivek stays current on the latest developments in the industry. To learn more about BitOoda visit their website. Follow Vivek on Twitter.