Derek Yoo, CEO of PureStake | Bitcoin, Proof-of-Stake Networks & Building Blockchain Infrastructure for Algorand and Polkadot | Bitcoin.com Interviews

Derek Yoo, CEO and founder of PureStake, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to discuss his journey into cryptocurrency, the evolution of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, and how his company is powering the next generation of blockchain infrastructure for Algorand, Polkadot, and beyond.

With a background in enterprise cloud computing, Derek shares how PureStake’s suite of developer tools and node services helps blockchain ecosystems achieve scalability, reliability, and interoperability — essential for the mass adoption of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

💡 In this episode:
• Derek Yoo’s path from cloud infrastructure to blockchain innovation
• How PureStake supports Proof-of-Stake networks like Algorand and Polkadot
• The role of Bitcoin and Ethereum in shaping multi-chain ecosystems
• Challenges and opportunities in blockchain infrastructure development
• Insights into decentralization, staking services, and the Web3 future

🎧 A must-listen for anyone interested in Bitcoin’s relationship to Proof-of-Stake systems, multi-chain innovation, and the companies building the backbone of Web3.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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