I'm trading the Alps for the Tetons for my first ever visit to Jackson Hole (had this on my ski bucket list but for now it's going to be a summer scouting trip) Excited to be attending the @SALTConference Wyoming Blockchain Symposium to engage with industry leaders on the future direction of digital asset markets - if I can make sure not to get too distracted by all the adventure sports on offer: running & mountain bike trails, white water rafting, via ferrata and paragliding; maybe I'll make some new friends that are both crypto and mountain lovers! Also pumped to see Kraken is the presenting sponsor, hope to catch up with some old friends and colleagues from my time there, the institutional platform has really grown under @DavidLRipley's leadership 🐙 At Nexus Mutual we're seeing a significant pick up in institutional interest for bespoke coverage against crypto-idiosyncratic risk. Two clear forces combining to act as carrot & stick: * first, the motivation from neobanks and fintechs looking to stand out from the crowd with a sophisticated offering when embedding DeFi in their earn offerings with FDIC-style coverage to boost consumer confidence * secondly the increased awareness and concern after high-profile exploits earlier this year, e.g. KelpDAO's rsETH impact on Aave, showing composability is one of DeFi's superpowers but also a potential Achilles' heel if risk is not properly mapped and mitigated. Institutional adoption isn't about eye-popping yields but properly managed risk-adjusted yield that is sticky and grows over the long term, a boon to users and a prize for proactive teams to get ahead of the competition. If you're attending and would like to know how we can help your protocol, fund or digital asset platform please feel free to drop me a message. See y'all in Wyoming! 🏔️🤠🏃🚵‍♂️