Lorien Gabel, CEO of Figment | Powering 8% of Solana and 5% of Ethereum: Inside Institutional Staking & the Future of Crypto Infrastructure | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

Lorien Gabel (@loriengabel), Co-Founder and CEO of Figment, joins Frederick Munawa (@FrederickMunawa) on the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to uncover the unseen backbone of blockchain infrastructure — institutional staking.

With Figment responsible for 7–8% of Solana blocks and nearly 5% of Ethereum blocks, Gabel reveals what it really takes to secure the world’s leading proof-of-stake networks. He shares insights from four decades in tech, beginning with Canada’s first ISPs to now running one of the largest crypto infrastructure companies in the world.

The conversation dives deep into how institutional staking operates, what’s next for U.S. regulatory clarity, and why the next 60 days could be pivotal for crypto compliance and innovation. Gabel also explains why the real story isn’t just about staking rewards — it’s about building reliable, transparent, and institution-grade infrastructure that powers the decentralized web.

• How Figment powers a significant share of Solana and Ethereum blocks
• The inner workings of institutional staking and validator networks
• U.S. regulatory clarity and the 60-day countdown to major updates
• Lessons from building early internet infrastructure to blockchain systems
• Why decentralization depends on professionalized staking infrastructure

A must-listen for crypto infrastructure builders, institutional investors, and developers exploring how staking, regulation, and infrastructure are shaping the next phase of the blockchain economy.

🎙️ Host: Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Lorien Gabel – Co-Founder & CEO, Figment
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | figment.io | @loriengabel | @FrederickMunawa

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