How Jito is Unlocking Restaking for Solana | S8 Finale | Lucas Bruder
In this episode, Lucas Bruder from Jito discusses their newly launched restaking platform for Solana. The conversation covers the history of Jito's products, the design choices behind their restaking solution, and how it differs from Ethereum-based platforms like Eigen Layer. Lucas explains the flexibility of Jito's approach, allowing for various assets including governance tokens, and discusses potential use cases such as oracles and keepers. The episode also explores the broader implications for Solana's ecosystem and the future of restaking across different blockchain environments. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Jito Restaking Announcement: https://x.com/jito_sol/status/1816488798374830164 -- Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data protection for any existing asset, app, or chain, Namada introduces shielded cross-chain actions and rewards for shielding your assets, which strengthens data protection guarantees for everyone. Namada is currently in its mainnet launch phase — follow along on namada.net -- Join us at Permissionless III. Use code BELL10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii -- Follow Lucas: https://x.com/buffalu__ Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- - -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:46) The History of Jito (5:43) Jito Restaking Design Decisions (17:23) Potential Use Cases for Restaking (29:38) Namada Ad (30:37) Dealing with Potential Downtime (34:46) Restaking on Solana vs Ethereum (40:25) The Supply Side of Solana Restaking (42:42) Handling Slashing (46:45) Restaking Marketplace Dynamics (53:37) How Can Restaking Impact the Solana L1? (57:07) Synergies Within Jito's Product Suite (1:01:51) Outro -- 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.