# Blockdaemon Bulletin | March 2025

By: Conor Keville

Welcome to the March edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

## Company Updates

##### **We’re Expanding Our DeFi API Suite!**

Blockdaemon has announced its intent to acquire [expand.network](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7MjfxY3m2ndW7lCdLW6lZ3pnW6NBzwj4CB8L8VqgbP595wSM7F1Rf4jYVTMzW30p2DB74lYNJW42yvjP4tdQYsW7WFkhY8fXxy6W7MFJ3Y7k8cRkW5tdrwq5pmsTZW7XV20n4_-3cFN9kpDqwfKjvfW8Jtb_83-LGjwW4WZJxk4v5wQjW97t49s1grCN1Vrj_WT3bgQ71W40r5yF8QRfKlW50QVzG2p0_DhN5rKFtm_VC_TW3DP_BK6wGBthN4RB0ft6wwncVXNKL127h9zrN5f-NLHYQPV7W1xnKRT8T9N25W69-KNP6bGts3W2y5sQS8GcZcYf6W4--s04), a leading DeFi API provider. This planned acquisition will enhance institutional access to DeFi with seamless blockchain connectivity. Learn more about this acquisition [here](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7MjfxY3m2ndW7lCdLW6lZ3nRW56L9Gp642Q7TN5wqz6FZll44W1TBfWh78y-bXW29QsqH6Lj4VtW8tlmym7JSSWYW304Gm56DcknwW2j1Lj86yjTQyW71mmB22HcBj7W8pW3qq3qjJGyN7CbChDLDBYvW8mSVkP5cBN46W7TVWl14bTXZhW4N142y6JWmtWW7_nnnC6JL0dMW1MPwJz7LNrTrN7fLJ2yLBLWmW4M_lCk1qFgH1W7qG-m46fx-33W5zHTV45tZC3_W1q4cyl2F2n6wVqkl-X8zgR9RV7t7FC8shQK9W3m3tw68LlvqjN5CmQSGQGRy6f4TLbxM04).

[**Walrus Mainnet Goes Live!**](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7MjfxY3m2ndW7lCdLW6lZ3nmV9xWxT9dMRYyW9dt_C27P1TMqN2b1MHfNqJQpW7ZNmTB3nv2rKW3p0PK_8KqxCRW3dpMDg60jhlfW7G7wkj2QSxllW6wc_dC7842WvW2Ff4nY1vT7l5W5BFkSg4nbzH7W2zwv2q4Z_JHFW5SmnBX16n9pXW6FtqXs5_XbyxW7yXc0y94hfBPVwX0fX2yXNPDW7xQpnZ1lyLrlW7vk_Dl3F9fxtW6WfyH_5VJXqBW3FdNXP7YH2W1W3tjSbc3xTftlW6v8gdN7zY1RlW7mJs_j7Rw1PJW6hV-l94bS2K6W5ZvnqX2-hMH-f7tPqt204)

Blockdaemon is excited to announce support of the Walrus Mainnet network, allowing stakers to delegate to industry-leading Blockdaemon validators in order to secure the network and earn rewards. A decentralized storage solution in the SUI ecosystem, Walrus, built by the team behind SUI, aims to make complex data scalable and efficient for blockchain applications. [Contact a staking expert](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7MjfxY3m2ndW7lCdLW6lZ3pSW6GFqd35B3Z0YVmP7Q04y1LNzW6Gz2MY9c1c5NW7gWHqT4SRZS5W4JLlCR5c2GlSW7zZMnQ7qnq10N4D0Y4YlS8D8W2jpdMd2HxrQtW7N81tx3Qx4T3W3RCFVp2qbq1RW4VHRWC3QqZ-cW7SKtg72LFrPrW3btlPC24v6hmW9c46t-7CfDLxW3MC-F03XJhwnW8BwD4b67-yGXVH5BTT4nJGk7W3PXlzV4zrHVLW5Q8WMx7DQnTbW2Yzj5N6fynqvW4wvLLZ3v596wVl4yZ81GWkfbV5cQST4BjxxwW2X8QsB1wR_YNf2y-Y9F04) to learn more about Walrus.

[**The Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Has Been Delayed After Several Incidents**](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfyx3m2ndW8wLKSR6lZ3mLW8lt1Jy40XLtLN8_SpYh_DhxdW41-7RY84mHRKW458rrK3GfnDhW83B1fx3W-3jDW6RQGCJ5s5vNVW8k_Skg1H88rzVv6jgP5pQs35W3NW3vD79nT8TW24Y7Vw6436sdW9gSwwn45gtG7W46WyGp90WZxMVtW60f95NJ6rVyHVMw5Z-qcbW9fG1cZ25XNsCN5NK2VHm-mfJW5h9fKC5C6g8DW2LsPWC12TfMqW3dV01Z9byB1XW466djf23vXT5W5kWn5j2CBrLmW2tZPr973w4BKW4XjZ0_5rvW83MbhCH6JHh6cN8bKg_wz4Yp6W7TYzDy7fz8CMW2h8Hs748nQYGW7NPb749cJcHff1kGr1q04)

These complications required validators in the Holesky and Sepolia to come together and support the network through coordinated efforts and highlight the importance of community in ensuring the stability and success of future updates. Our latest blog post dives deep into these challenges, offering key insights into the adjustments being made and the path forward. [Read the entire post](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfyx3m2ndW8wLKSR6lZ3mQW6GmhVD6mVsF_VL1cx83SD-BTW8r_Lbg2pcT2GW2HR0mm27Wbg2W61kCyV4mTx7ZN4kw4fyyRjT9W8dhNvl1XKRRSW1zvq7n4P3Z9fW3GpnGD5kJXSdW9by5XJ4k7C8sVwT9h84gMnvzW3J6yXH4rbyDfW7Vzhyv3010_hW7Lt7lB3cfKJKW4BZk0Z6MfDRRW5nlgnQ6jdt2pW5LSr107twJRDN4dTlypl_WSYVYwPpG26Sg7dW62dwxK48Yr1gN2P104f-Y8HTVVlhBc2cC7XfW8g2lxZ4Q71y-W8Nyfg_9gJFXwW1s-SL333PWdpW3JqLGW34ks2yW6mPz2C24RwjbW6TtKKx97H2DFf8LmGx-04).

## Event Recap

**ETH Denver 2025 - Innovation in Full Force!**

ETH Denver 2025 was nothing short of incredible, with **600+ side events** driving collaboration across the ecosystem!

Together with **Symbiotic**, **Avail, Radius, Obol, Babylon**, and more, **Blockdaemon** gathered top decision-makers and builders in the ecosystem.

Our CEO and Founder - **Konstantin Richter**, Head of US Sales - **Kaushal Sheth**, and Solutions Architect - **Greg May** shared insights on the bipartisan case for crypto, the unified Ethereum rollup ecosystem, and Bitcoin staking.

**DAS NYC - US President Reaffirms Support for Crypto**

The US is set to “dominate crypto and the next generation of financial technologies”, as President Trump addressed remarks at DAS NYC.

Blockdaemon CEO & Founder, **Konstantin Richter** shared his insights at DAS NYC as well on _The Enterprise Demand for Digital Assets Institutional_ with **Matt Higginson** ( _McKinsey & Co_), **Paul Brody** ( _EY_), **Yorke Rhodes III**( _Microsoft_), and **Pedro Gomes** ( _Walletconnect_).

Blockdaemon events gathering top institutional leaders, industry pioneers, and key decision-makers:

- Blockdaemon x BitGo x WisdomTree VIP Crypto Reception
- Blockdaemon x LayerZero Private dinner

**WEB3 HAPPY HOUR in London**

Exclusive web3 gathering at the heart of London co-hosted by **Blockdaemon**, **CF Benchmarks**, **Marinade**, and **Zodia Custody**!

**The State of Digital Assets: Korea Insights 2025**  
Blockdaemon together with Presto, Kaiko and in partnership with Crypto.com, Solana, KODA and Mirae Asset Management conducted a half-day seminar about market trends and crypto updates in Conrad Hotel, Seoul last 27th of March 2025.

**Merge Buenos Aires | Connecting LATAM & Europe Through Web3**

**Kaushal Sheth**, Blockdaemon Head of US Sales, shared insights on how Traditional Finance is embracing crypto and blockchain - together with top speakers - **Coty de Monteverde** (Banco Santander), **May Michelson** (GK8 by Galaxy), **Federico Damian Goldberg** (Manteca), and **Aaron Stanley** (Brazil Crypto Report)!

**Blockdaemon <> Blockwall <> AllUnity Dinner @ Crypto Assets Conference**

At one of Europe's premier digital assets conferences, Blockdaemon, Blockwall, and AllUnity hosted a VIP meal gathering top industry leaders to explore the most current trends in DLT, blockchain, and crypto assets.

## Upcoming Events

**Blockdaemon is proud to support the Seoulana Hackathon 2025 as the Core Infrastructure Sponsor!**

**See You at Paris Blockchain Week!**

**Andrew Vranjes - Chief Revenue Officer of Blockdaemon speaks at PBW**  
Topic: The Rise of ETFs and Institutional Capital  
Panel with: **Gijs Koning** ( _VanEck)_, **Thomas Restout**(B2C2 _)_, **Karima Lachgar**( _Olkpay)_, **Liam Kelly** (DL News _)

[https://bit.ly/4hsKUh6](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfyx5kBVqW8wM7ks6lZ3kMW4gXnYw1dG3_PW2XskM02sNlBfW2Z5ZMq4dzhGtV9lDgX6ktY-YW6JNCKB2fB_ZLW6V6Qww157wwxW33FRtz3KSwkMW1wZXS46tLDvVW6DzPXG5022hWW6sCj6d4x7BmRW4tFQKX39mmhtW1X345c2WJwtbW1M9M455R0WB5W58Gckl8L7lT2W5GbrVh7_JjGlW6DMn4W4RbvX9W8YV6sw33wMTYW8y5MqP3HMfwMW2KnHHS70T6TJW20f6yF5CZGpxW7W3mZ33DvjCmW9gs8Ql77X_d9W3rDpGK6TV7G9F5gvLPXKPMJW1jxN4B4yDztPW718N2B460Dh-VSFgqd3YTH-CN4R0H2JMwQC8W2-LT_S98Ndh-W7RW_rH9gZKk0W7swT3m242LZpW2XLKZY968WNrW3lvBnV3Hn3y5W4r-0Rq8l7CwGVDB1Pg4fl41YW16LGWz4dMrbCVW8X05616sckW2TVvXx80cMm3W1F4Xlk8Kkq9PW34wpWc5QrwJFW5-9Dw21n_CmDVwfhDs58T-3PVyRh414hM7B7W8cB5RR1vf7-hf8R-V-d04)

**Decentralized Drinks: Paris | Blockdaemon x Sygnum x AWS**

Hosted by **Blockdaemon, Sygnum, and AWS, _Decentralize Drinks: Paris_** isn’t just another networking event—it’s a celebration of web3. Join us and connect with trailblazers and pioneers shaping the future of blockchain technology!

[https://lu.ma/8a8oprvj](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfx23m2ndW5BW0B06lZ3mkW1tgGNK2jXrsHW7bXcjL8lJt9FW6sGf_F1vmj5sW2gVrm11XVB0JW5G8qr61c_yMfN2Fbdt0fdWY1W1xRKkL8rD6D7W3084Hj7mjv5QW1c4Mnz3TZ-2JW1YMVB782YDmSF4ZGHlFLK6HVSMNJF4k4y5YW8BDcXp3z7HLPV8--Qq5cZyWbW7c2ymR4VTLkCW42xnyv8QptDHW6z7xZ96YTWLvVWjkwD5XCQqbf66k0kY04)

**Meet Our Team At Paris Blockchain Week!**

Grab a coffee with our senior team members at Paris Blockchain Week! Schedule a time now!

- **Andrew Vranjes**, CRO (Chief Revenue Officer)
- **Amor Sexton**, COO
- **Demetrios Skalkotos**, Chief DeFi and Protocols Officer
- **Katie DiMento,** VP of Marketing
- **Tim Clausen,** MD, Germany and Head of Sales EMEA
- **Stefan Schmitt,** Sales Director, EMEA
- **Gavin Woods**, Senior Engineering Manager

## In The News

**Konstantin Richter sits down with CoinDesk to discuss Blockdaemon’s acquisition of expand.network and what it means for institutional access to DeFi**.

“DeFi will make running financial infrastructure a lot cheaper for banks and institutions and it’s where a lot of institutional benefits will reside over time,” Richter said in an interview. Read the [full interview](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfxl3m2ndW69sMD-6lZ3lNW8SYJgX7XdnpTW3Cv8lY4pz8hkVH4lTD4x12-lW2gh0Ll1731-YN5kKmkFQVS6jW2vfCcp3kfSnpW5xMkBM1CRd6yMrgN78YMwn4W433w2W5ZtFdnW6vLpCL7TxZWyN5TW4BgjN7dPW1Vd1dc2cFzHfMzPv17sxJhDW7zXC4095GbpSW22fCHw7TvVQ2W2pXbj42BNj5pW5nDYbr3syzYwW4hcS0x1d9nVtW5RPnPJ39f8YrW2R6C7_8p_D1Cf3QdM6R04).

**Blockdaemon Named “Best DeFi Infrastructure Platform” in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards.**  
Hot on the heels of our acquisition of expand.network, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognized as the Best DeFi Infrastructure Platform at the 2025 Fintech Breakthrough Awards. Read the [press release](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfxl3m2ndW69sMD-6lZ3kYW9174nQ4FKf_-W9c369_7qvFjhN5p60TdwqD18W1v47Yt68v7slW9hLC2C5Q5xg9W68zL0W20mxGmVQJ2vk88c6FLW2ync0B61JY4fN1T3XwS5cVqnW81D98j2KN4ZqW20m1hS8jW3PhMWPS2-9SbhMN43GNSFhJQmVW2n5kQL6VVdMmW7YcNnY7dwBSsW6zc2gH1r5JlrW1lWvB47n5Wf9W42RtKr2NkzYXW4P162f6yb_T4W4SHc_C39r-D8f8JN6Mj04).

**We're continuously expanding our team.**

[**Visit our careers page and apply today!**](https://d580rc04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/W5+113/d580rC04/VWg41x4YkZWbW4n1srY4VDr-SW5QKV2t5tWblDN7Mjfxl3m2ndW69sMD-6lZ3lYW7xMjTK1HtRhJW1CBBB-3FlSBqW2_sDVy4_J_wXW72ZQfj6CTkNqW8--tqF3ykTTfVVyQVB6CykXgW5bzBML3ZNyR3W92X7q05qVPptW5xxv3F77ZrqJW306n9y8zn9yLW2ptHR12FJDVQVRZZpT5jvXN3W9653gb3ZdCqcN7WMYc5fnf0wW2JHMwk4LlD3QW36H14J6FXwPHW3lpzsx3cVhVxW48bryw5hF502W58pMq61jqc_jVk_jFY5T31mLf9kg8Kx04)