Gm! This episode we’re joined by Austin Federa to discuss DoubleZero’s 2025 progress, its private fiber network, performance gains beyond the public internet, validator and stake incentivization, and more.
Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:16) DoubleZero 2025 Highlights

(7:23) Beyond the Public Internet

(22:51) Network Performance

(24:52) Sablier Ad

(25:21) Stake Incentivization Program

(33:51) Validator Incentives

(40:34) Sablier Ad

(41:03) Value Flow

(52:59) Liquid Staking

(56:12) Future Outlook

(1:08:29) Closing Comments

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