Venture capitalists eye "professor coins" like EigenLayer and Babylon, led by academics Kannan and Tse, focused on restaking tech. Challenges include academic vs. entrepreneurial focus. Babylon aims to bring restaking to Bitcoin. Despite setbacks, these projects are seen as improving the crypto industry, say supporters

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Academic-led projects like EigenLayer and Babylon, helmed by Kannan and Tse, are gaining VC interest. They're pushing boundaries in restaking tech, though bridging academia and entrepreneurship remains a hurdle.