Demystifying staking
Understanding a key building block of digital finance
Staking is a cornerstone of many public blockchains and a key driver of returns across the digital asset market. This session offers a clear, accessible introduction to the mechanics behind staking, the rise of liquid staking, and how regulated products are making these exposures easier to incorporate into institutional portfolios, without requiring deep technical expertise.
Discussion topics:
- What role does staking play in supporting blockchain networks, and why has it become a central feature of today’s digital asset ecosystem?
- How does liquid staking enhance flexibility and liquidity for investors compared with traditional staking approaches?
- How can regulated products make staking easier to incorporate into portfolios, and which risks deserve particular attention?
Speakers
Dovile Silenskyte
Director of Digital Assets Research
WisdomTree
Kean Gilbert
Head of Institutional Relations
Lido Ecosystem Foundation
Cristiano Ventricelli
Vice President - Senior Analyst, Digital Economy
Moody's Ratings
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Cristiano serves as Vice President of the DeFi & Digital Assets team at Moody's Ratings. His role entails the comprehensive analysis of emerging digital financial products and services, as well as overseeing the digital transition of traditional financial entities. He possesses a solid background in risk management, acquired through his tenure in various consulting and banking institutions. Before joining Moody's, Cristiano worked two years in the decentralized finance space, thereby solidifying his proficiency in the digital finance domain.