
Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance
In this episode of the Solanas Global Podcast, host Alex Scott interviews Erik Ashdown, co-founder of Pye Finance, about the innovative concept of programmable staking and its implications for the Solana ecosystem. Erik shares his journey into the DeFi space, the importance of hackathons, and the current state of validators in Solana. He discusses the financialization of validators, the introduction of programmable stake accounts, and how Pye Finance differentiates itself from other protocols. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by validators and the potential for growth in the DeFi landscape.
#blockchain #finance #Solana #crypto #business #technology
Erik Ashdown - PYE Finance
Subscribe & Listen
More from Solana is Global with Alex Scott

Revolutionizing EV Charging: Decharge's Blockchain-Driven Infrastructure
In this episode, Dr. Prakash Kamaraj of Decharge discusses innovative approaches to EV infrastructure, blockchain integration, and global expansion strategies. Discover how Decharge is transforming energy aggregation and the role of Solana in their tech stack. X: @DoctorPrk, @DeCharge

Revolutionizing Blockchain with Advanced Cryptography: IKA & Encrypt Unveiled
In this episode, Alex Scott talks with David Lachmish, co-founder of IKA and Encrypt, exploring how cryptography research is revolutionizing blockchain technology. They discuss multi-party computation, fully homomorphic encryption, and their applications in custody, interoperability, and privacy for global finance.

Building a Network State: The Island DAO Journey
This episode explores the innovative community-building efforts of Island DAO, its evolution into a network state, and the exciting developments in Solana governance and events, including plans for Latin America and the Ride project.