In this episode of CryptoCurrents, host Monika Proffitt interviews Jeroen Develterelter, COO of Persistence One, to discuss the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem, particularly focusing on Layer 2 (L2) solutions and the challenges of interoperability. Jeroen shares his journey from early Bitcoin to his current role in developing cutting-edge technology aimed at connecting fragmented L2 networks. They explore Persistence One's intent-based architecture designed to simplify cross-chain transactions, making Bitcoin's DeFi ecosystem more user-friendly.