In episode 25 of Launch Pad, I talk to Charles Allen, @Charles_BTCS, CEO of BTCS - an Ether treasury company. Charles talks about: - working in the early days of Bitcoin - pivoting to Ethereum - staking with @Rocket_Pool - what sets BTCS apart from DATs and much more! Check Linktree in the bio for links to watch/listen elsewhere. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Charles Allen and BTCS 03:02 Charles Allen's Engineering Background and Early Career 05:26 Transition to Crypto and BTCS's Origins 11:10 Challenges and Strategies in Early BTCS 13:02 Pivoting to Bitcoin Mining 18:58 Developing a Digital Asset Strategy 21:07 Exploring Ethereum and Its Potential 25:08 Public Perception of Bitcoin and Crypto 29:48 The Boom of 2017 and M&A Deals 33:03 Navigating the Staking Landscape 36:50 Communicating Risks to Investors 38:06 Exploring Revenue Strategies 41:11 Regulatory Challenges in Staking 43:41 The SEC's Impact on Operations 50:07 Innovations with Rocket Pool 59:01 The Evolution of Digital Asset Treasury Strategies 01:04:32 Navigating Market Dynamics and Shareholder Interests 01:07:07 Investor Focus: Beyond Stock Prices 01:08:58 Leveraging DeFi: The Aave Strategy Explained 01:14:39 SEC Ruling Impact: Opportunities for Liquid Staking Tokens 01:18:53 The Future of Rocket Pool and Ethereum 01:22:56 The Evolution of Blockchain and Institutional Adoption 01:27:00 Ethereum's Role in the Future of Finance 01:32:37 Looking Ahead: BTCS's Strategic Vision 01:34:11 Personal Reflections: The Journey and Future Aspirations