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Blockdaemon Bulletin | March 2025

Mar 31, 2025
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Welcome to the March edition of the Blockdaemon Bulletin.

Company Updates

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We’re Expanding Our DeFi API Suite!

Blockdaemon has announced its intent to acquire expand.network, a leading DeFi API provider. This planned acquisition will enhance institutional access to DeFi with seamless blockchain connectivity. Learn more about this acquisition here.

Walrus Mainnet Goes Live!

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 to learn more about Walrus.

The Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Has Been Delayed After Several Incidents

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.

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.

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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 - Promo code [AVranjes15] for 15% discount!

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

Seine & Crypto Connect | Blockdaemon x BitMart x MetaEra

Join Blockdaemon and BitMart for an exclusive evening that blends innovation, elegance, and celebration!

https://lu.ma/a97zotmk

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 Office)
  • 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

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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.


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.

We're continuously expanding our team.

Visit our careers page and apply today!


And as always, get the latest on new releases and product updates:

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