The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can h...
Scroll's Path Forward Amid Airdrop Controversy: Sandy Peng on the Scroll Open Initiative
Sandy Peng, co-founder of Scroll, tells us the journey of building one of the most anticipated Ethereum Layer 2s, their focus on ZK rollups for scalability, and the unique value proposition of high security, decentralization, and low costs. Sandy discusses Scroll's transition from general purpose chain design to supporting specific use cases driven by ecosystem builders and founders. They explore challenges and lessons from Scroll's recent token airdrop, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, equitable distribution, and fostering a vibrant community. Sandy highlights the Scroll Open initiative and their long-term vision to create a thriving "city" for innovation and talent in the blockchain space.
Chapters
00:00 - Sandy Peng on Scroll's Rise
00:30 - Scroll’s Evolution and 2025 Vision
01:30 - The Founding Story of Scroll
02:30 - Why ZK Rollups?
04:00 - Scroll's Unique Edge in the L2 Space
07:00 - Transition to Use Case-Specific Chains
09:00 - Scroll's Vision for Builders and Founders
11:00 - Sub-Cent Costs and High Security Explained
15:00 - Decentralization: Scroll’s Progress and Plans
20:00 - Governance and the Role of Scroll Tokens
25:00 - Airdrop Lessons and Community Feedback
35:00 - Reflections on Token Distribution Trends
46:00 - Layer 2s and Ethereum’s Value Narrative
50:00 - Scroll Open: Building the Future Economy
58:00 - Scroll's Big Picture Vision
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Robinhood Crypto's Roadmap: Johann Kerbrat on Expansion, Staking, and Blockchain Integration
Johann Kerbrat is the Vice President and General Manager of Robinhood Crypto, leading the charge in bringing crypto to millions of retail investors. In this episode, Johann shares the journey of Robinhood Crypto, from its early days of launching in 2018 to its recent innovations, including staking, self-custody wallets, and a potential shift towards a full-fledged crypto exchange. He discusses how Robinhood is leveraging blockchain to enhance efficiency, lower costs, and expand access to financial instruments.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - History of Robinhood Crypto
01:23 - Why Robinhood Added Crypto
02:42 - Robinhood's Perspective on Crypto
07:12 - How Robinhood Monetizes Crypto
12:31 - Competing with Crypto Exchanges
14:22 - Token Listing Strategy
16:53 - Balancing Features and Asset Expansion
18:17 - Staking in the EU and Regulatory Concerns
21:22 - Staking Demand and Customer Education
24:08 - Robinhood Wallet Features
27:23 - Self-Custody Wallet Metrics
28:49 - Meme Stock Frenzy and Decentralized Trading
31:42 - Blockchain for Settlement and Efficiency
39:08 - Marketplace vs. Exchange Transition
41:49 - Upcoming Milestones for Robinhood Crypto
43:19 - Market Trends and Future Vision
44:49 - Long-Term Vision for Robinhood Crypto
46:00 - Closing Remarks
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How Lido is Making ETH Staking Easier and More Decentralized | Dimitry Gusakov, Community Staking
In this episode, Dimitry Gusakov, Community Staking Lead at Lido, discusses the protocol’s efforts to enhance decentralization and accessibility in Ethereum staking. He explains the launch of the Community Staking Module, which lowers barriers for individual validators while addressing concerns about centralization within the Ethereum ecosystem. The conversation also explores potential impacts of proposed Ethereum staking changes and Lido’s roadmap for further decentralization in 2025. Tune in to gain insights into the evolving landscape of liquid staking and its role in securing Ethereum.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:14 - What is Lido and Liquid Staking?
02:20 - Liquid Staking Use Cases in DeFi
05:33 - Addressing Centralization Concerns in Lido
08:25 - Community Staking Module: Decentralization Efforts
10:49 - Requirements to Become a Home Validator
13:26 - Rewards and Entry Barriers for Home Validators
16:12 - Hardware Setup for Validators
23:39 - Socialized Rewards and Offline Allowances
26:38 - Higher Rewards for Running a Node
34:23 - Impact of CSM on Lido’s Decentralization
41:13 - Ethereum Security and the Importance of Decentralization
52:19 - Ethereum Issuance Proposal: Implications for Lido
01:06:07 - Future Developments for Lido in 2025
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Deep Dive into Ethereum's Beam Chain: Exclusive Insights with Researcher Justin Drake
In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake dives deep into the Beam Chain proposal, a transformative upgrade aimed at accelerating Ethereum’s roadmap and enhancing its consensus layer. Justin explains how the Beam Chain would incorporate key innovations like SNARK proofs, quantum security, and single-slot finality to boost decentralization, security, and scalability. He also discusses incremental upgrades like staking caps and pre-confirmations, which aim to improve Ethereum’s performance and user experience in the near term. The conversation explores Ethereum’s competition with Solana and Bitcoin, highlighting how Ethereum’s long-term focus on robustness and scalability positions it to thrive as the foundational layer for the decentralized internet.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: Justin Drake
01:03 - What is the Beam Chain?
02:41 - Why Ethereum Needs Acceleration
05:06 - Lessons from the Merge for the Beam Chain
07:06 - Solving Ethereum’s Technical Debt
15:58 - Faster Confirmation Times
18:11 - Pre-confirmations in Ethereum
24:14 - Layer 1 and Layer 2 Pre-confirmations
30:41 - Big Ticket Changes in the Beam Chain
31:04 - Snarkification of Consensus Layer
33:31 - Single Slot Finality
39:00 - Trustless Bridges Between Blockchains
49:00 - Native Rollups and Execution Sharding
54:04 - Ethereum vs. Solana on Performance
01:10:00 - Near-Term Upgrades to Watch For
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"‘By 2025, Ethereum Will Feel Like One Unified Network" | Hart Lambur
Hart Lambur, co-founder of Across Protocol and UMA, discusses Across’s mission to enable fast, low-cost asset transfers between Ethereum layer twos, with a focus on creating a seamless user experience. He explains how the protocol’s “intent architecture” leverages third-party solvers to improve cross-chain interactions, offering a cohesive way for users to transfer assets and execute transactions across different Ethereum networks. Lambur also emphasizes the importance of Ethereum’s upcoming account abstraction upgrades in achieving a unified ecosystem, allowing actions on any Ethereum chain from a single wallet. He envisions a future by 2025 where Ethereum feels like a unified network, improving user experience significantly.
Chapters
00:04 - Introduction to Hart Lambur
00:14 - Hart’s Background and Motivation for Building Across Protocol
00:50 - Integration with Uniswap
10:34 - Challenges in Ethereum Interoperability and Gas Fees
12:03 - Ethereum’s Scalability Achievements and New Issues
18:04 - Account Abstraction: ERC-7702 and Its Role in Ethereum
27:02 - Intents Architecture
41:00 - Current User Experience Issues in Ethereum and Solutions
52:32 - Hart’s Vision for Ethereum as a Unified Network by 2025
57:08 - Closing Thoughts on Ethereum’s Future and Overcoming Fragmentation
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The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can hear the builders and users of this cutting edge world tell their stories first hand. Hosted by Camila Russo.
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