Alex sits down with Toma Heremans, CEO of Obol Association, to explore how distributed validators (DVs) are redefining staking infrastructure, the future of Ethereum resilience, and why institutional adoption is the next major unlock for proof-of-stake networks. Toma breaks down the complexities and misconceptions around DVs and shares his vision for a world where even your phone can help secure Ethereum. He also dives into the staking value chain, the impact of upcoming Ethereum upgrades, and his bold prediction for 2025.

Toma Heremans is the CEO of Obol Association, the largest Decentralized Operator Ecosystem. Under Toma’s leadership, Obol was the first to bring distributed validators to mainnet, helping secure over a billion dollars in stake, with a focus on improving performance, reducing slashing risk, and enabling institutional adoption.

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