DeFi

On September 24, 2025, The Tie’s Innovator Webinar Series will spotlight Enabling Institutional Access to On-Chain Yield. Moderated by Heidi Pickett (The Tie), the session will feature Griffin Peer (Reserve), Michael Heinrich (0G), and David Markley (XSY).

The convergence of AI and blockchain is creating a projected $50+ billion market opportunity by 2030. In this live Innovator Webinar, The Tie brings together experts from NEAR Foundation, Virtuals Protocol, and Eliza Labs to explore how blockchain infrastructure is powering the AI agent economy.

We’re excited to introduce Chill Factor v2 — a major overhaul of Frosty Metrics’ address-level analytics in the Avalanche ecosystem. With expanded Layer 1 support, dynamic on-chain quests, and a redesigned scoring model

The Tie’s Innovator Webinar brought together leaders from Aleo, ZKsync, and zkVerify to explore why privacy-preserving blockchains matter and how ZK tech is moving into real-world adoption.

The Tie’s webinar explored how tokenization is reshaping capital markets, with insights from Hedera, Ava Labs, and Zero Gravity Labs on adoption, regulation, and the AI–blockchain convergence.

Privacy-preserving blockchains are emerging as the foundation for a more secure and compliant financial future. On August 20, industry leaders from Aleo, zkVerify, and ZKsync will discuss the breakthroughs, challenges, and real-world applications shaping this next frontier.

Join The Tie’s Innovator Webinar Series on August 14 (12–1 PM ET) for a live discussion with industry leaders from Ava Labs, Hedera Foundation, and 0G Labs. Our expert panel will explore real-world use cases, infrastructure shifts, and the future of tokenized assets

Out East Summit 2025 brought together a curated group of 300 top executives—from fund managers and bank leaders to protocol founders and regulators—for an intimate, off-the-record exchange on the future of digital assets. Set against the backdrop of Long Island’s North Fork, the summit blended high-level dialogue with meaningful connection.

In The Tie’s Innovator Series webinar, leaders from Function, Marinade Finance, and XSY explored how institutions can transform idle digital assets—like BTC, SOL, and stablecoins—into sustainable on-chain yield. From staking and smart vaults to ETF integration readiness, the panel highlighted evolving risk frameworks, custodial solutions, and composable strategies designed for institutional adoption.