Reimagining Bitcoin’s Future in DeFi with Persistence’s Jeroen Develter
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Release Date: 02/06/2025
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Sohail Sadeghi, founder of Atlantis Tax Group, joins PayPod to explore how business owners, investors, and high-income earners can shift their mindset from tax compliance to tax strategy. Sohail shares his insights on the most common tax mistakes he’s seen, provides guidance on leveraging real estate for tax benefits, and explains how proactive tax planning can save thousands of dollars in the long run. Lessons You’ll Learn: Discover the importance of proactive tax planning throughout the year. Learn the tax deductions and credits specific to your business or industry....
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic John Gordon, CEO of ValidiFI, joins PayPod to discuss how alternative data is revolutionizing credit risk assessment. Discover how using ACH history, bank account behavior, and fraud signals is giving lenders a clearer, fairer view of consumer creditworthiness in today’s fast-changing financial landscape. Lessons You’ll Learn Explore why credit scores are no longer enough, and how alternative data fills the gaps. Learn how fraud prevention is evolving, how underserved populations benefit from better data, and why ACH validation is becoming a fintech essential....
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Today’s episode gets into the weeds into how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and financial access. Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz, reveals how his team is building the connective tissue for global stablecoin movement by partnering with licensed financial institutions. This episode uncovers the opportunities and challenges in building a compliant, scalable crypto payment network that thrives in both developed and emerging markets. Lessons You’ll Learn You’ll learn why stablecoins are reshaping how people save, spend, and move money...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Today’s conversation explores how decentralized finance (DeFi) has transformed the crypto landscape, especially for businesses in emerging markets. Maxim Galash, CEO of Coinchange, shares insights on building automated yield products, the role of stablecoins in global commerce, and how regulation is shaping the future of financial infrastructure in crypto. Lessons You’ll Learn You’ll learn how platforms like Coinchange offer passive income opportunities through a combination of staking, hedge funds, and DeFi protocols. Max explains why they pivoted to B2B after...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Adam Katz, founder and CEO of Kaletra, to discuss the challenges and inefficiencies in foreign exchange (FX) trading. Despite FX being a $7.2 trillion daily market, many financial institutions still rely on outdated legacy systems, leading to high fees, slow transactions, and inefficiencies. Adam explores why banks hesitate to modernize their FX infrastructure and how AI, automation, and fintech innovation can drive the future of cross-border transactions. They also touch on the role of blockchain, cryptocurrency,...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPd, host Kevin Rosenquist explores the urgent and growing issue of online impersonation and digital fraud with Kate Cox, Business Development Lead at Memcyco. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, Memcyco is pioneering real-time detection technology to uncover spoofed websites and protect both businesses and their customers from fraud. Lessons You’ll Learn This episode dives deep into how fake websites are created, the mechanics of phishing and spoofing attacks, and the real-time tools being used to stop fraud before it starts. You’ll gain insight...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into the world of fintech innovation with Tomas Navickas, the CTO and co-founder of myTU. He shares insights on how myTU is transforming digital banking and enhancing financial accessibility. As a leader in the industry, Tomas discusses the challenges of scaling a fintech startup, the role of technology in financial services, and how myTU aims to simplify money management for individuals and businesses. Lessons You’ll Learn This episode will equip you with key insights into modern banking solutions and the fintech landscape. You’ll discover how...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic Effective leadership is more crucial than ever in today’s fast-changing work environment. But what does it truly take to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion? In this episode of PayPod, we welcome leadership coach and facilitation expert Therese Miclot, who has spent over two decades helping individuals develop the skills to lead with impact. We explore how facilitation plays a key role in leadership, how leaders can cultivate the right mindset, and why mastering communication is essential for team success. Whether you’re managing a remote team, navigating difficult...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPad, we sit down with Stephen McDaniel, CEO of F&I Sentinel, to uncover the complexities of auto financing compliance and the hidden world of F&I products. From gap waivers to extended warranties, Stephen sheds light on how these financial products impact both consumers and lenders. We also explore how compliance regulations shape the car-buying experience, what role lenders play in ensuring fair practices, and how technology is revolutionizing auto finance compliance. Stephen shares his expert insights on what the future holds for car buying,...
info_outlinePayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic In this episode of PayPod, host Kevin Rosenquist sits down with Robert Podlesni, Chief Product Officer of Revolv3, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of subscription-based payment processing. As businesses increasingly shift to subscription models, optimizing payment approval rates and minimizing involuntary churn has never been more critical. Robert shares insights into the cutting-edge technology Revolv3 is leveraging to streamline payment processing, reduce transaction failures, and enhance revenue retention. Beyond payments, we dive into his passion for motorsports,...
info_outlineEpisode Topic
In this episode, Jeroen Develter, CEO of Persistence, delves into the evolution of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) and the challenges of blockchain interoperability. As Bitcoin moves beyond a store of value, Persistence is pioneering cross-chain swaps and decentralized finance solutions, allowing Bitcoin to integrate seamlessly into DeFi ecosystems.
Jeroen explains how layer 2 solutions, interoperability innovations, and security improvements are making Bitcoin more scalable and usable for financial applications. He also discusses intent-based transactions, a game-changing approach that simplifies cross-chain operations and improves liquidity without traditional bridges. By eliminating security risks and inefficiencies, Persistence is revolutionizing how Bitcoin interacts with DeFi platforms.
Lessons You’ll Learn
This episode offers a deep dive into the future of Bitcoin in DeFi. Jeroen reveals why traditional bridging mechanisms are insecure, how intent-based transactions enhance user experience, and why cross-chain swaps are the future of blockchain interoperability.
Listeners will gain insights into how layer 2 solutions are reshaping Bitcoin, what BTCFi means for the financial sector, and why trust and security remain the biggest obstacles in crypto adoption. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or blockchain enthusiast, this episode will equip you with essential knowledge on the next evolution of Bitcoin in DeFi.
About Our Guest
Jeroen Develter, CEO of Persistence, is a leading innovator in blockchain interoperability and Bitcoin DeFi. With a background in finance and technology, he has played a pivotal role in expanding Bitcoin’s functionality beyond a store of value, making it a powerful asset for decentralized finance applications.
Jeroen’s work at Persistence focuses on bridging Bitcoin with DeFi ecosystems through secure, scalable, and trust-minimized solutions. His expertise in cross-chain swaps, intent-based transactions, and layer 2 scalability is shaping the future of Bitcoin interoperability. Under his leadership, Persistence is addressing the inefficiencies of traditional blockchain bridges, providing a safer and more efficient framework for Bitcoin transactions across multiple chains.
Topics Covered
This episode explores Bitcoin’s transformation into a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi) and how Persistence is driving innovation in blockchain interoperability. Jeroen Develter explains why traditional bridges pose security risks and how cross-chain swaps offer a safer, more efficient alternative for moving assets between different blockchains. He also introduces the concept of intent-based transactions, which simplify crypto transactions by allowing users to set their goals while the system automatically finds the best way to execute them.
Additionally, Jeroen discusses how layer 2 solutions are solving Bitcoin’s scalability challenges, making transactions faster and cheaper without compromising security. He shares insights into the growing BTCFi ecosystem, explaining how Bitcoin can now be used as collateral, traded more efficiently, and integrated into broader DeFi applications. Finally, he touches on regulatory challenges in the crypto space, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with compliance to ensure long-term adoption. Whether you're a blockchain developer, investor, or crypto enthusiast, this conversation provides valuable knowledge on the future of Bitcoin in DeFi and what’s next for blockchain interoperability.