Solana’s Vibe Shift, Restaking, and Yapping About Kaito | Ian Unsworth

In this episode, we’re joined by Ian Unsworth, Co-founder of Kairos Research to discuss restaking, compressed yields, and SIMD-228. We also dive into Solana’s vibe shift, Solana REV post TRUMP and LIBRA, and Unichain’s slow start. Finally, we end the episode with some yapping about Kaito, new high performance networks, and what does a restaking guy look like? Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources SIMD-228: Reducing SOL’s Inflation: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1880616152776552694 Kairos Research x Firstset: https://x.com/Kairos_Res/status/1886811200345817547 -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi’s Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Join us at DAS NYC 2025!  Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- 0xResearch needs your help!  We’re conducting an audience survey to help us get a better picture of who our listeners are, and what you want to see from the show. What do you like about the show? What can we improve on? To contribute, follow this link: https://blockworks-research.beehiiv.com/forms/a97db4d7-5ff3-4a02-9089-d521bc64babd -- Follow Ian: https://x.com/Ian_Unsworth Follow Dan Smith: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:54) Restaking, Compressed Yields & SIMD-228 (10:10) Solana's Vibe Shift (20:57) Solana REV Post Trump & Libra (32:09) Unichain's Launch (34:28) dYdX Snippet (39:24) Yapping About Kaito (57:29) Kairos Research x Firstset (1:00:47) New High Performance Networks (1:14:18) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.