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The InteropCrypto’s Casino Phase: The Future of Bitcoin, Ethereum & DeFi with Jordi AlexanderJoin Jordi Alexander, CEO of Selini Capital and host of the Steady Lads podcast, as he unpacks the current state of global markets and crypto in a high-stakes era. From the macroeconomic shifts driving Bitcoin and gold to the speculative bubbles bursting in altcoins and meme tokens, Jordi shares his candid views on where value lies today. This episode dives deep into the intersection of AI and crypto, the future of DeFi, and the economic forces shaping the next phase of digital finance.🎧 Listen to The Interop on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58QAY...
2025-05-0843 minThe Interop"Liquidity Fragmentation Isn't a Technical Problem, It's an Economic One" - Josh Bowen of AstriaMost rollups today aren’t sovereign. They rely on a single sequencer, creating a major centralization risk. Josh Bowen, CEO of Astria Labs breaks down how shared sequencing fixes this—eliminating blockchain silos and making rollups more secure and interoperable. Without shared infrastructure, modular blockchains just become fragmented networks. We explore the trade-offs in existing rollup solutions, why DA layers aren’t enough, and how Astria is reshaping the rollup landscape by removing single points of failure. This is how rollups can stay independent while still working together. The future of Ethereum scaling is here.Cons...
2025-04-0449 minThe InteropBuild A Chain In Any Language with Melanie Mohr of PWR LabsMelanie Mohr, Co-founder of PWR Labs, joins to talk about building a new kind of blockchain infrastructure—one that finally bridges Web2 and Web3. PWR Chain separates consensus from execution, enabling developers to build their own chains—called VIDAs—in any language: JavaScript, Python, C++, Rust, Move, Solidity. No VM restrictions, no validators required, and no gas tokens needed.We dive into:– How PWR Chain rethinks the Layer 1 / Layer 2 stack – Why most blockchains failed to attract developers – How DPoP (Delegated Proof of Power) secures the base layer – What ma...
2025-03-2647 minThe InteropHold DOGE, XRP, LTC? MoreMarkets Lets You Stake It!Altan Tutar, CEO of MoreMarkets (formerly Nuffle Labs), shares how the platform unlocks the potential of dormant crypto assets like Doge and XRP. By leveraging innovative infrastructure, MoreMarkets makes it easy for users to participate in DeFi without bridging risks. Altan discusses the evolution from NEAR DA to enabling seamless cross-chain staking and liquidity. Dive into the conversation on restaking, fast finality layers, and the future of crypto usability.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Meet Altan Tutar...
2025-03-1938 minThe InteropSymbiotic Mainnet: Why Modular Restaking Matters with Felix LutschFelix Lutsch, Head of Ecosystem at Symbiotic, dives deep into the future of blockchain security, modular restaking systems, and the challenges of decentralization. Learn how Symbiotic’s flexible architecture is paving the way for innovative use cases like insurance, multi-asset staking, and RWA integration. Felix also shares insights on Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin’s evolving role in DeFi.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📎 LinksSymbiotic Mainnet - https://blog.symbiotic.fi/symbiotic-arrives-on-mainnet/Symbiotic - https://symbiotic.fi/...
2025-03-1238 minThe InteropUSDN: Real Yield & Programmability in One Stablecoin with Jelena Djuric of NobleJelena Djuric, CEO and co-founder of Noble, joins Sebastien Couture to discuss Noble’s groundbreaking updates. From the launch of the $USDN, a composable yield stablecoin, to its role in the Cosmos and EVM ecosystems, Jelena reveals how Noble is reshaping stablecoin issuance and real-world asset integration. Explore how Noble leverages IBC to eliminate fragmentation, drive adoption, and enable seamless liquidity across ecosystems.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Introduction01:01 What is Noble Dollar?02:11 Scaling...
2025-03-0552 minThe InteropWill Stablecoins Replace Traditional Money? with Ryne Saxe of ECOStablecoins are changing the game in crypto. 🚀 Join us as Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, explains how his platform is building seamless cross-chain liquidity and making stablecoins the gateway for mass crypto adoption. Discover how stablecoins simplify payments, power emerging markets, and enable groundbreaking financial innovation. With insights on institutional adoption, user-friendly designs, and yield opportunities, this episode is a must-watch for crypto enthusiasts and builders alike.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Introduction02:10 Driving Crypto Adoption...
2025-02-2757 minThe InteropThe Shocking Truth About Crypto PrivacyJoin Adrian Brink, co-founder of Anoma, as he delves into groundbreaking concepts reshaping blockchain technology. Explore how Namada is leading the charge in privacy-first crypto systems and why intent-based protocols are the future. Learn about the push for user-controlled data, resilient systems for a chaotic world, and how decentralized blockchains can enable new applications. Get insights into building systems that protect user privacy while driving real-world adoption.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.venturesđź“š Chapters00:00 Introduction00:43 Transparency Limits Blo...
2025-02-1941 minThe InteropBiconomy’s “Supertransactions” are changing the way we use cryptoAhmed Al-Balaghi and Mislav Javor dive deep into their mission to simplify Web3 for developers and users alike. From gasless transactions to modular execution environments, this episode explores how Biconomy is tackling blockchain UX challenges. Learn about super transactions, multichain scaling, and the vision for a seamless Web3 future.
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2025-01-271h 00The InteropMorpho: Building a Unicorn from College with Paul FrambotPaul Frambot, co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, joins the show to discuss Morpho’s transformative impact on decentralized lending. From building a permissionless protocol to scaling Morpho’s ecosystem to $6 billion TVL, Paul shares insights into the protocol’s unique architecture, the challenges of creating risk-managed lending markets, and why Morpho is distinct from platforms like AAVE. With discussions on token strategies, cross-chain deployments, and institutional DeFi adoption, this episode is packed with actionable insights for the DeFi space.
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2025-01-2151 minThe InteropHow Movement CRUSHED its token launch with Ali SheikhMovement launched its token to massive success, surpassing FDV expectations and igniting a vibrant ecosystem of Move powered applications. Ali Sheikh shares insights on their strategic TGE, the Move language’s impact on blockchain security, and the roadmap ahead.
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00:00 Intro & Background
02:10 From VC to Builder
04:30 Movement’s TGE Lessons
07:45 MOVE’s Role in Security
10:55 Movement’s Culture of Success
14:20 Supporting Ecosystem Projects
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2025-01-1744 minThe InteropShared Security for AVS Explained | Abhishek Kumar (CEO at Catalysis)"Economic security is not free, but Catalysis helps you find the most cost-effective solution.”
Watch Abhishek Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Catalysis explain the role of Catalysis in providing abstraction layers for restaking protocols, enabling AVS builders to tap into diverse economic security sources while simplifying development. This episode explores the AVS landscape, the challenges of decentralization, and how Catalysis is solving interoperability and cost issues to accelerate innovation in decentralized app ecosystems.
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- The role of shared security in decentralized applications
- Challenges an...
2025-01-0248 minThe InteropBringing XRP, ADA, BTC, and LTC to DeFi w/ Larry Lyu of Dango"Dango is simplifying margin trading in DeFi."
Hundreds of billions of dollars of liquidity in $BCH, $DOGE, $XRP, $ADA and other assets is mostly absent from DeFi, not to mention Bitcoin. Imagine if we could fully utilize that TVL.
That’s what Dango wants to achieve. Right after they rebuild the entire DeFi stack...
The team built Grug as a new CosmWasm-based chain purpose-made for DeFi:
- On-chain credit account
- By-default smart accounts
- No...
2024-12-271h 02The InteropCan Cosmos Become a Top 3 Ecosystem? Maghnus Mareneck & Josh CincinnatiCosmos is gearing up for a new era. Join Josh Cincinnati, Chair of the Interchain Foundation Council, and Magnus Marinak, Co-Founder of Interchain Labs, as they discuss the bold steps being taken to redefine the Cosmos ecosystem. From unifying development to attracting institutional liquidity, this conversation dives into the hub's role, rebranding debates, and the future of decentralized blockchain architecture.
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- The ICF's acquisition of Skip and its rebranding as Interchain Labs.
- Vision of multiple sovereign blockchains and ecosystem growth.
- Attracting institutional liquidity to the...
2024-12-231h 01The InteropBuilding the Shared Computer on Solana with Bless NetworkIn this episode, Butian Li and Derek Anderson, co-founders of Bless Network explore the future of decentralized computing.
Formerly Blockless, Bless is launching the world's first shared computer, enabling users and developers to contribute compute power seamlessly from the comfort of their own browsers. They also discuss their rebrand, integration with Solana, the innovative browser extension, and the dynamic orchestration of compute resources.
Discover how Bless is powering real-time AI, gaming, and beyond while making the decentralized internet accessible to everyone.
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2024-12-2044 minThe InteropBuilding The Future of Proof: Ismael & BoThe Future of Proof with Polymer and Lagrange! Discover how the Internet of Verifiability is transforming trust, how ZK TLS enables privacy-preserving apps, and what it means to bridge Ethereum's finality barrier. Ismael and Bo explore the challenges of cross-chain apps, the role of digital identity, and why scaling solutions are critical for blockchain's future.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Internet of Verifiability Explained
04:59 The Power of ZK TLS
08:13 The Role of Decentralized Trust
13:19 Digital Identity and Custody Risks
18:04 Breaking Ethereum's Finality Barrier
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2024-12-1635 minThe InteropRethinking DeFi: Tokens, Tech, and Regulations with Julien & LucasJulien and Lucas share insights on the push toward regulated decentralised exchanges, the rise of stablecoins by major companies, and the role of global politics, including the impact of Trump’s crypto policies and Europe’s regulatory approach. Truly reflecting on the philosophical balance between decentralisation and pragmatism, questioning what it means for the blockchain ecosystem as it matures and reshapes the financial world.
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00:00 Introduction and Key Themes
01:31 Stablecoins and Regulation
03:10 Trump’s Crypto Impact on Europe
06:50 The DeFi Renaissance
11:09 Regulation, Clarity, and Innova...
2024-12-1029 minThe InteropHow Restaking Could Reshape DeFi and Infrastructure with Mirko & FelixBitcoin staking is here, and the debate is heating up. At the Staking Summit 2024, Mirko from Staking Rewards and Felix from Symbiotic dive into the latest trends: the growing role of restaking, Bitcoin’s proof-of-stake potential, and the institutional capital fueling innovation. They also explore how Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin are converging in unexpected ways, and why meme coins might still be the crypto industry’s best experiment.
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00:00 Introduction and Staking Summit Highlights
02:10 Growth of Staking Summits
04:18 Bitcoin Staking and Proof of Stake
07:45 Ethereum Meets Cosm...
2024-12-0632 minThe InteropIs Staking Truly Profitable? Robert Koschig and Angela KreitenweisWhat does it take to make staking profitable?
Angela Kreitenweis from Token Engineering Academy and Robert Koschig of 1kx dive into the intricacies of staking mechanisms, tokenomics, and protocol design.
From analyzing validator costs to rethinking inflationary rewards, they reveal what works—and what doesn’t—in crypto ecosystems.
Tune in for a deep dive into profitability, risk management, and the evolving economics of staking networks.
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2024-12-0230 minThe InteropInside Cosmos: Culture, Challenges, and Vision with Robert KelleyIn this conversation, host Sebastien Couture and guest Robert Kelley dive deep into the ethos and challenges of the Cosmos ecosystem, examining the unique elements that set Cosmos apart from other crypto projects. From the complex vision of sovereign interoperability to the communication hurdles that come with decentralized communities, they discuss how Cosmos stands out as a network of networks. Rob shares his perspective on community-building initiatives like the “Slow Blink Oath,” aiming to foster better communication within Cosmos. Tune in to hear insights on Cosmos’s evolution and why it might be on the path to becoming the “Linux” o...
2024-12-0231 minThe InteropIs It Time for Cosmos to Rebrand as Interchain? Sunny AggarwalSunny Aggarwal sits down with Sebastien Couture to discuss Cosmos’s evolving identity and why it might be time to rebrand the ecosystem as “Interchain.” Together, they explore the challenges Cosmos faces around liquidity, EVM compatibility, and the risks of having too many competing innovations. Sunny also shares insights on Osmosis’s next big moves, including Polaris, the new bridge and DEX aggregator, and ideas on integrating AI within blockchain. From interoperability to community focus, this episode captures the big questions shaping Cosmos and DeFi’s future.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https...
2024-11-2537 minThe InteropWhy Cosmos Should Embrace EVM and Bitcoin DeFi with Valentin Pletnev of QuasarIn this episode, Sebastien Couture and Valentin Pletnev of Quasar discuss Cosmos’s latest trends, challenges, and the increasing need for liquidity across the ecosystem. Valeyo shares insights on how Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity could transform Cosmos, with projects like Babylon, Noble, and Osmosis leading the way. They explore the possibility of rebranding Cosmos and embracing EVM compatibility to attract new assets and users. Valentin also shares updates on Quasar’s work in creating innovative yield products and the emerging importance of BTC-focused DeFi for Cosmos. This episode dives deep into Cosmos’s path forward and the strategies that could...
2024-11-2026 minThe InteropCosmos & Celestia: Building the Next Generation of DeFi with DropIn this episode, Mitya Argunov, co-founder of Drop, explores the transformative potential of liquid staking across DeFi. He discusses Drop’s journey, the challenges of cross-chain liquidity, and why Cosmos and Celestia ecosystems play a critical role in the future of decentralized finance. Mitya shares insights on upcoming token unlocks, the impact of modular chains, and how Drop is creating more utility for staked assets. Join us for a deep dive into the future of cross-chain applications and Cosmos’ next chapter.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.venturesTOPI...
2024-11-1830 minThe InteropWhy Cosmos Chains Need to Think Bigger with Max Einhorn & SpaydhAt Cosmoverse 2024, Spaydh from Neutron and Max Einhorn from Valence dive into the future of Cosmos and the race to take crypto innovation mainstream. They discuss their “wartime mode” approach to building products, cross-chain liquidity, and expanding Cosmos’ reach into EVM and non-Cosmos ecosystems. Spaydh and Max envision Cosmos as a tech hub with products people actually want, breaking out of the Cosmos “bubble” to create integrated, user-focused DeFi applications. Tune in for insights on IBC, Cosmos Hub’s evolving role, and why the future of crypto demands bigger thinking.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the followin...
2024-11-1237 minThe InteropWhy Decentralized AI Needs Cosmos: Greg Osuri or Akash ExplainsSebastien Couture talks with Greg Osuri, founder of Akash, about Cosmos’ resilience, the push for decentralized AI, and the tech breakthroughs happening with Cosmos’ appchain model. Greg shares why Nvidia and other big names are exploring decentralized GPUs on Akash, how Cosmos can support open-source AI to avoid Big Tech control, and why Cosmos is seen as the “cockroach” of crypto—tough, resilient, and essential for the future of blockchain and AI. Tune in to learn how Cosmos tech is disrupting both AI and cloud computing.GUESTSGreg Osuri on XSOCIAL MEDIASebastien...
2024-11-0954 minThe InteropWhy Meme Coins Are Beating DeFi – Farmer’s TakeConsider staking with Interop Ventures 🥩Sebastien Couture and Farmer, CEO of Defi Dojo Validator,Æ explore the shifting landscape of DeFi, meme coins, and Cosmos. Farmer shares why meme coins have captured the market’s attention, how communities like Defi Dojo evaluate yield farming opportunities, and what’s driving the explosive interest in AI-generated meme coins. Dive into the mechanics of points farming, the market’s “bag bias,” and the evolving role of Cosmos SDK in today’s DeFi scene. Whether you’re a DeFi nerd or just curious about crypto’s latest trends, this episode has it all.TOPICS
2024-11-0429 minThe InteropWill Cosmos Reach its Full Potential? Cryptocito at CosmoverseConsider staking with Interop VenturesJoin Cryptocito and Sebastien Couture as they dive into the intense planning behind Cosmoverse 2024 and the evolving identity of Cosmos. From the unique challenges of hosting events in Dubai to Cosmos’ growing pains and its brand identity debate, they reveal what it takes to rally the interchain’s true believers. Learn why Cosmos’ ecosystem could be the Linux of crypto, how it's responding to brand challenges, and why events like Cosmoverse are crucial—even if they’re “financial nightmares.”GUESTSCryptocito on XCryptocito on YoutubeSOCIAL MEDIA
2024-10-3122 minThe InteropSolving the Interchain's Liquidity Problem with Mitya Argunov of DropMitya Argunov, Co-Founder of Drop, highlights the need for a new liquid staking protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem, emphasizing its integration with DeFi partners to enhance liquidity and use cases. Drop, built on Neutron, allows users to stake ATOM tokens, receive dATOM, and participate in DeFi, with plans to expand to Celestia and integrate with other roll-ups.Consider staking with Interop VenturesTOPICS00:00 Introduction04:12 Drop Launch06:36 Droplets Explained10:43 Native Staking & The Interchain20:04 Another LST?28:23 Beyond the Hub: What’s Next?31:58 Future As...
2024-08-301h 09The InteropHow Orchestration Makes Web 3 Feel More Like Web 2 w Dean Tribble of AgoricI sat down with Dean Tribble CEO of Agoric at Nebular Summit to chat chain abstraction, Agoric's implementation of Chain Orchestration and how these technologies improve applications and user experience in crypto.Consider staking with Interop Ventures TOPICS00:00 Introduction01:17 Chain Orchestration08:01 Interoperability10:23 User Experience & Safety16:54 Crypto Regulations24:24 NFT's25:25 Building with AgoricGUESTSDean on XSOCIAL MEDIASebastien Couture on XThe Interop on X
2024-08-0728 minThe InteropSolving Ethereum Rollup Fragmentation with Austin King of Omni LabsJoin us on this episode as we dive into the future of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions with the CEO of Omni! Omni is revolutionizing the way developers build across different Ethereum Layer 2 solutions by providing a robust messaging layer and compute layer. By solving the fragmentation issue, Omni taps into liquidity from different networks, facilitating seamless cross-chain applications in the Ethereum ecosystem. Its architecture includes a secure messaging layer for roll-up communication and an EVM-based compute layer, ensuring interoperability and collateral management across roll-ups. Secured through restaking, with nodes offering services backed by restaked ETH, Omni's future looks promising. With...
2024-07-121h 00The InteropProgrammatic Monetary Policy for Protocols with Max Einhorn of ValenceValence enables programmatic economic relationships between protocols. This allows crypto-native institutions (e.g., appchains & DAOs) to engage in complex financial interactions.Valence is live today with two sub-protocols in private beta: The Rebalancer lets protocols set desired portfolio targets and efficiently rebalance over time. Covenants enable crypto-native institutions to lend protocol-owned liquidity (POL).A key innovation is the ability to create POL markets, which is crucial for restaking. Valence ensures AVSs know exactly how much liquidity they will receive, making restaking protocols more attractive and generating new revenue sources.Valence is to li...
2024-06-281h 02The InteropBitcoin is Making a Comeback with Matt Ye of LorenzoLorenzo is a Cosmos chain that leverages BTC shared security and enables liquid staking. In this conversation, Seb and Matt discuss the resurgence of interest in Bitcoin, particularly in the context of DeFi. They also explore the concept of liquid staking for Bitcoin and how it differs from liquid staking in proof-of-stake chains. Matt explains the architecture of Lorenzo, a Bitcoin liquid staking protocol built on the Cosmos chain, and how it leverages Babylon. They also touch on the different approaches to Bitcoin L2s and the importance of liquid staking to the success of the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem.
2024-06-1859 minThe InteropRebooting the Metaverse with Lex Avellino of PassagePassage improves virtual experiences and collaboration, making them more organic and immersive and better reflecting the way we interact in real life. For creators, Passage is a platform that enables nearly unlimited creative freedom thanks to its use of the Unreal Engine. This allows creators to build unique experiences for their communities. How does this relate to crypto? The $PASG token is the economic foundation for a new creator economy where community members own their identity and digital assets.Consider staking with Interop Ventures 🥩TOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:17:09 Is the Metaverse Dead?00:22:06 What is Pas...
2024-06-141h 00The InteropThe Interchain Application Layer with Adair Kelley of AbstractAbstract is an Interchain app platform enabling developers to build across CosmWasm-supported chains. Apps built with Abstract get automatic integrations with Interchain DEXes, lending markets, oracles, and liquid staking protocols.The core infrastructure is the Abstract Account, a smart contract wallet extendable with Abstract modules. One exciting use case is mesh applications, where chains form an Interchain DAO to vote on and fund public goods at a supra-chain level.Consider staking with Interop VenturesTOPICS00:00 Introduction02:33 CosmWasm Berlin Hackathon10:14 Evolution of CosmWasm 15:20 What is Abstract 24:21 Security32:06 Abstract-JS
2024-06-0553 minThe InteropInterwoven Rollups with Stan Liu & Ezaan “Zon” Mangalji of InitiaJoin us in this episode where we discover how Initia's vertically integrated tech stack seamlessly connects their L1s with application-specific L2 chains, enabling efficient inter-chain communication and solving the traditional fragmentation of multichain systems. We also explore the variety of development tools available (EVM, MoveVM & WasmVM), which simplify app deployment and significantly reduce the complexity for developers. Consider staking with Interop VenturesTOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:08:36 Appchains Debate00:14:35 Tackling Fragmentation00:17:31 Building on Initia00:25:05 Inside L2s 00:27:13 Role of Sequencers00:29:26 Scaling Limits00:30:33 L1s Services00:36:13 IBC Implementation00:37:57 C...
2024-05-2257 minThe InteropMONOLITHIC VS APPCHAINS with Eric Zhang & Brian Breslow of DoraHacksJoin us in this episode as we explore how DoraHacks advances the hacker movement. Learn about Dora Factory's innovative public good staking and decentralized funding infrastructures. We also discuss Dora Vota's role in enabling fair and private community governance through Anonymous Minimal Anti-Collusion Infrastructure (aMACI). Additionally, we deep dive into the appchain thesis and how projects benefit from running their own sovereign chains over building on monolithic L1s.Consider staking with Interop Ventures TOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:02:22 DoraHacks Overview00:10:51 Appchain Thesis00:20:11 L2s Thesis00:30:00 Cosmos SDK Evolution00:37:34 Solana Appchain...
2024-05-151h 07
The InteropCosmos in 2024 LIVESTREAM with Cryptocito, Sam Hart, Farmer and Stephen TCGConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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2024-01-061h 24
The InteropGENERALIZED ABSTRACTION with Anthony of XIONConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
XION is the first L1 purpose built for mass consumer adoption through its Generalized Abstraction layer. It is a paradigm shift, paving the way for mainstream adoption of Web3 by enabling seamless user experiences for everyday users through protocol-level implementations. It focuses on accounts, signatures, payments, interoperability, devices, and pricing.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:09 Burnt Banksy
00:05:12 Early NFT Projects
00:07:34 Nobody gives a shit about crypto
00:12:06 What is XION
00:13:30 XION in comparison to other protocols
00:15:51 Generalized Abstraction
00:18:37 Integration with other chains
00:21:19 Advantage of integrating with XION
00:23:28 Meta accounts and how it works
00:27:50 Abstraction 2.0 do we...
2024-01-041h 00
The InteropATOM IS MONEY with Sunny Aggarwal of OsmosisConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
Osmosis is an Interchain DEX that lets you swap, earn, and build on the leading decentralized Cosmos exchange. Building Interchain-native apps and smart contracts, as well as analyzing assets and liquidity, are all made possible by Osmosis's tools.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:38 The Mars-Neutron merger
00:12:10 Sunny’s take on Mars leaving Osmosis
00:17:01 Competition & stealing liquidity
00:21:33 Osmosis and Umee’s merger
00:23:05 Appchains merging & becoming rollups
00:25:03 Proposal #858 & AEZ
00:33:27 Community’s reaction to the proposal
00:34:40 Atom is money
00:44:46 What’s the vision & the plan?
00:50:18 Views on Atom1 & LSDs
00:57:07 Osmosis 2.0 - CL hooks & smart accounts
01:04:48 Exciting Osmosis applicat...
2023-12-131h 08
The InteropBUILD WHATEVER with Nick White of CelestiaConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
Celestia is a modular data availability (DA) network that securely scales with the number of users, making it easy for anyone to launch their own blockchain without having their own validator set. Celestia recently launched on Mainnet, going from white paper to protocol. Many exciting applications are being built with Celestia and new primitives are being discovered in the realm of Data availability sampling (DAS), Light nodes, DA narratives and more.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:38 Celestia's Launch: white-paper to protocol
00:03:35 Crypto community's reaction to the launch
00:07:39 Will app-chains supplement security with Celestia?
00:11:23 What's...
2023-12-081h 18
The InteropBUILDING THE AEZ with Youssef Amrani of AADAOConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO) is a grant focused DAO for the Cosmos Hub, funded by the Hub. AADAO currently focuses on ecosystem initiatives and public goods with the goal of aligning the ecosystem and driving value for ATOM. AADAO has been around for 9 months and been giving grants for 6 months. AADAO is also actively working towards wrapping the DAO in a legal structure in order to have a cohesive onchain and offchain existence.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:28 Youssef's background
00:05:30 Atom 2.0 whitepaper and lessons learned
00:14:04 What is AADAO?
00:18:41 Mandate and funding of AADAO
00:22:23 AADAO's...
2023-12-051h 15
The InteropETHEREUM IBC HUB with Bo Du of PolymerConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
This episode is all about Polymer's shift to the OP stack. Polymer just announced they will transition to operate as a rollup leveraging the OP stack, and build Ethereum's interoperability hub. Polymer will no longer build a Cosmos app-chain secured by Cosmos validators. Polymer will use Ethereum for security, and the Eigen Layer for for data availability.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:38 Polymer's IBC Summit
00:04:43 Polymer's shift to Ethereum
00:08:10 High level vision of Polymer
00:11:58 Connecting EVM chains to IBC
00:17:30 Futures contract and perpetuals
00:16:55 OP stack + Polymer
00:21:25 How Polymer's rollup will implement IBC
00:27:34 Bringing IBC...
2023-11-281h 05
The InteropDYDX V4 MAINNET with Charles d'Haussy of dYdXConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
In 2017 dYdX was launched as a decentralized exchange protocol. Fast forward to 2023 and dYdX has reached over 1T in total trading volume and commands a TVL of over $300m. Just last month dYdX released dYdX V4 which is a standalone open-source blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. With dYdX V4 the product development and governance is in the hands of the respective subDAOs, validators, dYdX stakers, and community members contributing to its future development.
This was originally recorded for the Epicenter podcast
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:40 Charles Background
00:05:03 How did Charles join dYdX...
2023-11-181h 13
The InteropLIQUIDITY ROUTER with Fig of SquidConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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Squid was built out of the need to communicate with multiple blockchains when there is not just one dominant chain. Squid is the router for moving assets across different chains, utilizing Axelar as the underlying layer. Squid does the work of figuring out the best path and rates for swapping assets across ecosystems, and simplifies this into a one-click process for the user. Squid has packaged swaps, bridges, and message transfer into one router.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:55 Fig's background
00:06:18 What is Squid?
00:11:11 Pain points for developers Squid is solving
00:13:20 Squid's relationship to...
2023-11-0959 min
The InteropCOSMOS IBC EVERYWERE with Karel Kaiser of UnionConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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Union builds Zero Knowledge infrastructure for interoperability that will enable permissionless and trust minimized message passing between the Interchain and Ethereum. Union is based on consensus verification and has no dependencies on trusted third parties, oracles, multi-signatures, or MPC. Union is the first messaging protocol with an IBC connection between Ethereum and their testnet.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:45 Karel's background
00:06:25 Karel's take on Cosmos ecosystem
00:08:08 Union product & mission
00:10:45 Verifying the state between chains
00:15:30 Consumer hardware generated proofs
00:17:25 Union architecture
00:21:30 Comet BLS
00:27:30 What are storage/state proofs?
00:29:15 How does BLS enable more validators?
00:32:49 Relayer...
2023-11-071h 06
The InteropMODULAR BASE LAYER with Anurag Arjun of AvailConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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Avail is a modular blockchain built to scale other blockchains, spun out of Polygon. It provides a fast, secure data and consensus layer for launching a sustainable blockchain. Avail is part of a growing modular ecosystem in the ongoing effort to increase data availability for blockchains. Avail's final incentivized testnet is starting in the end of October with final audits by the end of the year, and mainnet launch expected in 2024.
TOPICS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:13 Introduction to Anurag
00:04:18 Starting Avail while at Polygon
00:07:19 Tradeoffs when choosing security layers
00:16:15 Longterm viability of EVM Rollups
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2023-10-271h 10
The InteropMODULAR INTEROPERABILITY with Jon Kol of HyperlaneConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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Hyperlane is an interoperability protocol enabling permissionless connectivity between blockchains. Hyperlane is unique in that it provides a modular framework allowing developers to build interoperability solutions that fit the needs of their applications. Their recent v3 upgrade solves developer pain points, including the release of Hooks, which allows you to customize message routing.
TOPICS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:20 Jon’s interest in interoperability
00:09:00 How are interoperability protocols competing?
00:14:05 What are modular blockchains?
00:19:15 Making modularity accessible and secure
00:22:55 Hot take: Decentralized shared sequencers are not real
00:29:22 Tradeoffs for optimizing Hyperlane
00:34:02 Hyperlane’s architecture
00:44:45 Difference between IBC...
2023-10-221h 13
The InteropDIVERSIFIED YIELDS with Valentin Pletnev of QuasarConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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This week I sat down with Valentin Pletnev, Founder of Quasar Finance, an Interchain yield aggregator. We discuss Quasar's concentrated liquidity and staking vaults, how Quasar works with Osmosis, vault creators that provide strategies, the tech under the hood of their product, and Cosmos DeFi. We also hear Valentin's take on why he thinks the growing amount of Cosmos chains is a bearish direction for the ecosystem.
TOPICS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:15 Valentin's Background
00:07:53 Deploying Capital on Asset Management Platforms vs. Protocols
00:14:04 Liquidity Concentration and Community Governance
00:18:35 Early Yield Aggregation Products
00:22:46 Quasar and Sommelier...
2023-10-161h 07
The InteropPERPETUAL SWAPS with Jonathan Caras of LevanaConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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This week I sat down with Jonathan Caras, Head of Communications for Levana Protocol, a perpetual swap protocol deployed in the Cosmos ecosystem. We discuss the launch and future of Levana and dissected the ins-and-outs of DeFi yield, perpetual swap fees, and user strategies deployed on Levana. We also break down aspects of Levana's white paper, and discuss Jonathan's take on how the appchain thesis has failed.
TOPICS
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 Jonathan's background
00:05:48 Best Non-Finance User Products
00:12:15 Why has the Appchain Thesis Failed?
00:17:16 Sovereignty as an Appchain
00:24:00 Levana Background and Deployment
00:26:38 What is...
2023-09-291h 09
The InteropTHE STAKING ECONOMY with Brian Crain of Chorus One & ICFConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
Brian Crain of Chorus One talks about his role in the Cosmos ecosystem as an early team member at Tendermint and his work structuring the ATOM token sale. He also discusses the staking economy, interoperability, and liquid staking, reflecting on the centralization-decentralization tension in these areas. He also talks about the Interchain Foundation's (ICF) role and how the organization can better steward the broader Interchain ecosystem.
Brian Crain is CEO of Chorus One, President of the Interchain Foundation Council, and Host of the Epicenter podcast.
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LINKS
- Unbundling PBS: Towards protocol-enforced...
2023-09-141h 19
The InteropBLOCK SDK with Maghnus Mareneck of SkipConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-09-071h 09
The InteropPEER-TO-PEER RPC with Yair Cleper of Lava NetworkConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-08-251h 06
The InteropZK VERIFIABLE APPS with Butian Li of BlocklessConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-08-2558 min
The InteropMOVE VM with Rushi Manche of Movement LabsConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-08-0457 min
The InteropCUSTOMIZABLE ROLLUPS with Neel Somani of EclipseConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-07-071h 08
The InteropIBC EVERYWHERE with Bo Du of Polymer LabsConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-06-271h 03
The InteropNEUTRON MAINNET with SpaydhConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-06-201h 11
The InteropVERIFIABLE CREDENTIALS with Fraser Edwards of CheqdConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
GUESTS
Fraser Edwards: https://twitter.com/fraser_again
LINKS
Cheqd: https://cheqd.io
Creds: https://creds.xyz
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-06-161h 14
The InteropDATA GOVERNANCE with Théo Pelliet of OKP4Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-05-3157 min
The InteropCROSS-CHAIN LIQUIDITY with Jim Chang of Catalyst AMMConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 Techno
00:01:46 Introduction & background
00:07:52 Jim's hot take
00:16:25 Raas ecosystem
00:23:40 Catalyst product vision
00:28:45 Deploying Catalyst
00:31:44 Catalyst network architecture
00:37:30 Cross-chain messaging
00:42:40 Pricing mechanism
00:46:10 Unit of liquidity
00:48:06 Trust-minimized bridging
00:52:28 Impermanent loss
00:54:30 Capturing MEV
00:56:40 Multi-hop routing
01:00:09 Virtual pools
01:05:48 Partnership with Neutron
01:09:01 Roadmap & next steps
GUESTS
Jim Chang: https://twitter.com/0xJim
Catalyst: https://twitter.com/CatalystAMM
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-05-241h 12
The InteropAI SUPERCLOUD with Greg Osuri of Akash NetworkConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-05-161h 23
The InteropGPT SMART CONTRACTS with Emin GĂĽn Sirer of Avalanche @el33th4xor #AvaxConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-05-121h 03
The InteropSovereign MEV with Maghnus Mareneck of Skip ProtocolConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 - Introduction
02:32 - Maghnus' background
08:49 - Sentinal Protocol
10:14 - Different types of MEV
14:10 - Liquidations
16:48 - Sandwich attacks
20:04 - What is back running?
27:36 - MEV in Cosmos
30:26 - Cosmos v Ethereum developers
32:40 - The Skip Protocol stack
37:37 - Skippy
42:25 - Good MEV
48:17 - MEV Satellite
52:02 - Previous MEV models
55:10 - Satellite data dashboard
59:14 - IBC unwinding
01:04:12 - Future of MEV in Cosmos
01:09:16 - Crosschain MEV across ecosystems
GUESTS
Maghnus Mareneck: https://twitter.com/0xMagmar
LINKS
Skip Satellite: http://satellite.skip.money
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3...
2023-04-271h 12
The InteropUnderstanding RollApps with Shaolin of DymensionConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 - Introduction
02:50 - Barry's background
05:47 - Evolution of scaling
09:21 - Dymension’s RollApps
12:30 - Different types of rollups
16:33 - Scalability trilemma and modular blockchains
20:24 - Cosmos’ ICS scaling
23:55 - Dymension architecture and RDK
35:50 - The data availability layer
39:15 - RollApp interoperability
41:45 - Incentivising sequencer neutrality
53:14 - Network roles in Dymension
59:30 - Use cases & limitations of RollApps
01:02:47 - Future of Appchains
01:04:52 - The roadmap
GUESTS
Barry (shaolin): https://twitter.com/shaolin_flow
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-04-121h 10
The InteropDeFi Leasing with Ivan Kostov & Metodi Manov of NolusConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 - Introduction
02:16 - Ivan and Metodi's backgrounds
04:39 - Credissimo
09:34 - Nolus overview
11:44 - The mechanics and user experience
15:45 - How to repay a loan
19:09 - Why only stablecoins
21:56 - Difference to other lending markets
25:27 - Utility functions of the token
31:05 - Governance
33:04 - Current strategies
36:43 - Cross chain transfers
41:38 - Current and future partnerships
43:30 - Why Nolus is built on CosmWasm
46:35 - Why a Cosmos Appchain?
49:20 - Long term vision for sovereignty
57:26 - Nolus roadmap and launch
GUESTS
Metodi Manov
Ivan Kostov: https://twitter.com/kostovster
LINKS
- Website: https...
2023-03-301h 00
The InteropAXELAR VMConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Interop Summit
03:30 Account abstraction
07:30 Axelar Update
10:11 Token fungibility
12:30 Token translation
15:30 Axelar VM
21:30 IBC vs Axelar
24:30 Wallets & interoperability
29:00 Axelar VM & CosmWasm
30:35 Axelar Maestro
34:50 Contract templates
36:07 Contract upgradability
37:50 Grants program
38:30 Cross-chain MEV
40:30 Interchain security
41:50 Execution environments
46:35 Roadmap
GUESTS
Sergey Gorbunov: https://twitter.com/sergey_nog
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-03-1747 min
The InteropPlanetary Regeneration with Gregory Landua of Regen NetworkConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:10 - Gregory and Regen's background
00:05:11 - Carbon credits overview
00:10:24 - The carbon costs
00:14:30 - Fungibility of carbon credits
00:23:20 - Accuracy of carbon reduction methods
00:27:10 - Government driven carbon incentives
00:34:26 - The relationship with crypto
00:38:14 - The Nature Carbon Ton token
00:40:21 - The interoperability challenges
00:44:25 - What token holders do
00:54:28 - Upgrading the tokenomics
00:57:26 - Regen 5.0 upgrade
01:04:15 - Accountability of claims
Regen Ledger 5.0 Upgrade: https://github.com/regen-network/governance/tree/main/proposals/2023-01-regen-ledger-v5.0-upgrade
GUESTS
Gregory Landua: https://twitter.com/gregory_landua
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https...
2023-02-281h 15
The InteropInterchain Lending with Dohko of Mars ProtocolConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:47 - Dohko's background
00:04:41 - Mars and Delphi Labs
00:07:17 - Background of Mars Protocol
00:11:53 - Opportunities unique to Cosmos
00:19:06 - Synchronous composability
00:20:37 - The outpost model
00:29:34 - Liquidity on the outpost model
00:38:29 - Price coordination on the hub
00:40:14 - The Red Bank and The Fields of Mars
00:43:10 - A borrower's user case
00:45:25 - Leverage yield farming
00:51:14 - User contribution
00:52:33 - Risk parameters in their strategy
00:57:58 - Building on Mars
01:04:58 - Dohko's views on L2s on Ethereum
01:11:32 - The future of DeFi products
GUESTS
Dohko: https://twitter.com/dohko_01
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2023-02-171h 20
The InteropFuture of DAOs with Jake HartnellConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
Nebular Summit draft proposal: https://commonwealth.im/juno/discussion/9988-grant-for-nebular-summit-in-paris-in-july-interchain-builders-conference
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:58 - Jake's background
00:06:46 - The transition to his work today
00:12:20 - Jake's views on IBC
00:14:59 - Is Juno dead?
00:19:18 - DAO community governance
00:34:28 - Quadratic voting
00:38:48 - DAO DAO
00:46:50 - The DAO DAO roadmap
00:52:50 - The vision for Juno
01:02:48 - Funding on Security DAO
01:06:20 - Contributing to Juno
GUESTS
Jake Hartnell: https://twitter.com/JakeHartnell
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-02-151h 16
The InteropIBC Roadmap with Susannah Evans of InterchainConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Susannah's background
06:09 - Views on veganism!
11:37 - History of IBC
17:47 - Susannah's role
26:34 - IBC component flow
38:03 - Post token transfer
40:04 - Preventing malicious incidents
50:30 - Interchain Accounts and Queries
01:03:42 - Audience Question!
01:05:36 - IBC solidity implementation
GUESTS
Susannah Evans: https://twitter.com/susevans
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-02-131h 23
The InteropEVM + COSMOSConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:57 - The last 4 months
02:48 - Evmos' role in the ecosystem
09:28 - The future technical vision
16:25 - Launching a chain
19:02 - Cevmos
23:22 - Life expectancy of EVM
31:40 - Recent uses of Ethermint
37:49 - Licensing models
43:34 - Benefit of Evmos SDK to Evmos holders
47:20 - Evmos governance
50:19 - The Evmos roadmap
GUESTS
Federico Kunze Kullmer: https://twitter.com/fekunze
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-02-081h 04
The InteropRewarding Web3 Developers with Griffin Anderson of ArchwayConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:26 - Griffin's background
00:06:35 - Tendermint's influence
00:09:08 - Ethereum Enterprise Alliance
00:15:15 - What is Archway?
00:22:42 - Fees
00:29:55 - Interaction between modules
00:35:56 - CosmWasm SDK
00:39:57 - Differences between Archway and Juno
00:48:41 - Development of infrastructure
00:54:35 - Moving up the Archway stack
00:59:55 - Confio's halt on public goods
01:05:43 - The Archway roadmap
01:09:21 - Learn more!
GUESTS
Griffin Anderson: https://twitter.com/andergri
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-02-081h 11
The InteropNFT Interoperability with Shane Vitarana of StargazeConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:00 - Shane's background
00:05:00 - What led to Stargaze
00:09:26 - Overview of Stargaze
00:10:32 - Generating revenue
00:13:29 - The Stargaze stack
00:19:20 - What are validators doing?
00:23:50 - Comparison to KYVE
00:27:42 - What contracts are being uploaded?
00:29:47 - Striking a balance between NFT users
00:35:58 - NFT Interoperability
00:40:40 - NFT trading
00:47:21 - Transferring between chains
00:51:29 - Outposts on Stargaze
00:56:16 - Thoughts on scaling
00:58:41 - The current ecosystem infrastructure
01:08:04 - Privacy issues
01:18:17 - Stargaze tools for creators
GUESTS
Shane Vitarana: https://twitter.com/shan3v?
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com...
2023-02-021h 25
The InteropVerifiable Ethereum Data Marketplace with Rick Dudley of Laconic00:Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:33 - Tendermint's early days
00:10:33 - The biggest challenges in Web3
00:14:49 - Biggest technical challenges in crypto
00:16:57 - Making compromises
00:22:32 - Why do we need Laconic
00:25:53 - Uniswap
00:30:45 - Who's building models for the data
00:38:50 - How watchers work
00:53:44 - Why 7 validators
00:55:44 - Relationship with L2s
00:57:42 - Predicting reorgs
01:01:35 - Trust anchors
01:14:59 - Funding
01:18:27 - The Laconic roadmap and getting involved
GUESTS
Rick Dudley: https://twitter.com/AFDudley0
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-01-271h 23
The InteropLiquid Staking in Comos - Roea Mortaki & VishModali of QuicksilverConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 - Intro
02:26 - Meet Roea and Vish
05:30 - How important was Quicksilver's launch
09:30 - Quicksilver's vision
11:02 - Launch
13:53 - Chain Halt
17:16 - Governance Proposal
19:31 - Audits
22:49 - The hub running on a version
25:09 - What do we learn from here
30:17 - What are the constraints
32:07 - Difference between Ethereum and Cosmos
39:16 - Different approaches to liquid staking
43:41 - Proxy governance
46:06 - Decentralisation
49:28 - User parameters
56:36 - Liquidity fragmentation
GUESTS
Roea Mortaki: https://twitter.com/m_roea
Vish Modali: https://twitter.com/vishwakat
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com...
2023-01-191h 16
The InteropCOSMOS: Looking forward to 2023 (and lessons from 2022)Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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GUESTS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2023-01-061h 24
The InteropCrypto & Blockchain: Looking beyond the bear marketConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
GUESTS
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-12-221h 12
The InteropThe Gnosis Chain MergeConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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GUESTS
Friederike Ernst: https://twitter.com/tw_tter
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-12-151h 08
The InteropGamified Learning with SamConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:32 - Sam's background
00:11:25 - Node Guardians
00:19:47 - Leveraging the platform
00:24:32 - Recruitment scams
00:37:14 - Project investors
00:44:25 - StarkNet Ecosystem
00:59:37 - StarkNet conference
01:02:42 - Bare metal vs cloud
GUESTS
Sam: https://twitter.com/samnode_
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-12-131h 11
The InteropAttracting users to Cosmos with better UX with Dogemos00:Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:05 - The Cosmos ecosystem today
00:09:21 - The growth of the ecosystem
00:11:54 - Involvement with Terra
00:17:07 - Cultural significance of badkid
00:21:50 - Keplr
00:25:16 - The future of wallets
00:32:10 - The Keplr UX
01:01:00 - What's coming next?
GUESTS
Dogemos: https://twitter.com/dogemos
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-12-091h 07
The InteropDecentralized Capital Market Infrastructure with Jay Jog of Sei00:00:Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:07 - Jay's background
00:04:30 - Robinhood
00:06:26 - Jay's views on FTX
00:11:26 - What is Sei?
00:16:45 - Social Co-ordination
00:22:34 - Future of sector-specific chains
00:25:52 - Curating the ecosystem
00:27:32 - Sei's scaling strategy
00:31:43 - The technical components
00:38:17 - Risks with transactions
00:41:00 - Parallelization
00:51:27 - Sei's MEV strategy
00:59:24 - The order matching engine
01:03:30 - Who's building on Sei?
01:05:43 - Their partnership with Kyve
01:07:06 - Their long term vision
LINKS
Sei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeiNetwork
Sei Discord: https://discord.com/invite/sei
GUESTS
Jay Jog: https://twitter.com/jayendra_jog
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SOCIAL...
2022-12-021h 11
The InteropInterchain Privacy with Adrian Brink of AnomaConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:40 - The FTX collapse
00:07:26 - Anoma overview
00:10:44 - Homogeneous architecture
00:16:43 - Existing vs new model
00:25:57 - What is Namada?
00:29:31 - Privacy preserving transfer
00:32:20 - Intent-centricity
00:41:38 - The launch phases
00:56:50 - Pro/Retro active public good funding
01:02:04 - Apps on Anoma blockchain
01:10:18 - The trusted setup
01:13:42 - Who should come on next?
01:14:42 - Regulatory concerns
GUESTS
Adrian Brink: https://twitter.com/adrian_brink
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-11-181h 19
The InteropUnderstanding CosmWasm SDK with Larry EngineerConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:33 - Larry's background
00:04:09 - Building on Terra
00:12:02 - Benefits of Wasm
00:16:42 - How cw-sdk is built
00:38:24 - Funding and team structure
00:45:29 - The IAVL Tree
00:51:46 - Complexity of different modules
00:54:48 - Compatibility with existing tools
01:00:28 - The future roadmap
01:03:10 - Who should come on next?
01:03:44 - Centralized v decentralized appchains
GUESTS
Larry Engineer: https://twitter.com/larry0z
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-11-111h 10
The InteropUnderstanding Penumbra with Henry de ValenceConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:23 - Henry’s background
00:09:06 - Privacy preserving systems
00:11:59 - zk-reserch used
00:19:48 - Scaling
00:29:14 - The wallet
00:36:55 - Shielded AMMs
00:39:47 - Sealed-bid batch trading
00:48:25 - Private staking
00:54:14 - Staking rewards
00:58:59 - Use of IBC
01:04:15 - Penumbra’s role
01:13:06 - Penumbra client architecture
01:22:50 - Regulatory concerns
01:31:17 - Learn more
GUESTS
Henry de Valence: https://twitter.com/hdevalence
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-11-041h 33
The InteropATOM ONE Constitution with Jae KwonConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:20 - The last few years
00:07:29 - How Gno differs
00:10:45 - Smart contracts
00:14:47 - IBC compatibility
00:20:20 - ATOM ONE Constitution
00:40:00 - PHOTON token
00:47:00 - Maintaining its value
00:51:40 - Interchain Security staking
01:08:18 - Overlap of ATOM 1 and 2
01:23:00 - The github repo
01:29:21 - ICF funds
00:37:58 - AiB and NewTendermint
GUESTS
Jae Kwon: https://twitter.com/jaekwon
GUEST HOST
Brian Fabian Crain: https://twitter.com/crainbf
LINKS
- Atom One Constitution: https://github.com/tendermint/atom_one
- Atom One Forum Discussion: https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-one-constitution-proposal/7514
- The Shape of...
2022-10-281h 48
The InteropOsmosis Mesh Security & Permissioned CosmWasm with Sunny Aggarwal00:Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:24 - Cosmoverse
00:03:43 - ATOM 2.0
00:06:12 - Intro to Mesh Security
00:14:03 - Validator centralization
00:18:19 - Mesh Security flow
00:25:45 - Incentives
00:27:04 - Impact on less secure chains
00:30:45 - Liquid staking
00:37:13 - Permissioned CosmWasm
00:47:38 - Osmosis Beaker
00:50:31 - Permission vs Permissionless
00:54:30 - MEV - Osmosis vs ATOM 2.0
01:00:45 - The scheduler
GUESTS
Sunny Aggarwal: https://twitter.com/sunnya97
LINKS
Mesh Security Flow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13JrSdzodhAGRj59-P5e9sxyoDPvVm7ZVvw1GzR8OilQ/edit#slide=id.g15d37737ae2_0_336
CosmWasm/mesh-security: https://github.com/CosmWasm/mesh-security
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture...
2022-10-211h 07
The InteropATOM 2.0 GOVERNANCE DEBATE ⚛️00:Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:56 - Overview of whitepaper
00:08:19 - The community reaction
00:12:13 - Addressing the concerns
00:18:57 - Concept of councils
00:23:05 - Fund allocations
00:28:17 - ICF transparency
00:35:48 - Checks and balances
00:49:05 - Civil resistance on DAOs
00:53:40 - The allocator and scheduler
01:23:30 - Issuance
01:36:00 - Main takeaways from the chat
LINKS
- Atom 2.0 white paper: https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmWXkzM74FCiERdZ1WrU33cqdStUK9dz1A8oEvYcnBAHeo
- A new vision for the Cosmos Hub: https://forum.cosmos.network/t/proposal-draft-a-new-vision-for-cosmos-hub/7328
- Atoms Stakeholders Letter from many Cosmos Maximalists: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad...
2022-10-141h 45
The InteropThe Politics of Cosmos Validators – Daniel HwangConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
00:50 The problem
06:30 Validator Commons
08:01 Mesh Security
09:17 Validator best practices
10:31 Validators as DAOs
14:14 Validator cooperation
15:05 Thoughts on OFAC
21:07 Risk of recreating existing systems
22:53 Bitcoin's reliance on Core Devs
GUESTS
Daniel Hwang: https://twitter.com/danhwang88
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-1226 min
The InteropBuilding the decentralized datalake with Fabian Riewe of KYVEConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:16 - How Fabian got into crypto
00:05:43 - What is KYVE?
00:08:20 - Permanent storage on Arweave
00:19:15 - Arweave smart contracts
00:25:37 - Interaction between Arweave and Cosmos
00:28:10 - Rollups
00:29:24 - KYVE use cases
00:31:40 - KYVE architecture
00:38:22 - Verifying data by validators
00:46:56 - Where funding comes from
00:51:00 - Kysor - the KYVE Cosmovisor
00:54:03 - The incentivized testnet
00:55:35 - Future uses of KYVE
00:58:23 - How you can get involved
LINKS
KYVE: https://www.kyve.network/
KYVE docs: https://docs.kyve.network/
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kyve
GUESTS
Fabian Riewe: https://twitter...
2022-10-071h 00
The InteropSecuring the Cosmos with Bitcoin PoW – Fisher Yu of BabylonConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Babylon vision
05:08 Weak subjectivity
07:55 Babylon architecture
10:37 Bitcoin checkpoints
12:40 BLS Vs. Threshold Signatures
16:13 Transactions to Bitcoin
17:02 Bitcoin light clients
18:59 Shortening unbending periods
22:51 Babylon roadmap
GUESTS
FIsher Yu - www.linkedin.com/in/mingchaoyu
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-0724 min
The InteropBuilding Cosmos Apps for Mass Adoption – Sarah-Diane Eck of Lum NetworkConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
01:43 Lum Network
07:10 Decentralized curation mechanisms
09:05 Lum usage
10:07 Wallet UX
12:44 DFRACT Cosmos Index
16:50 Regulatory framework
20:05 The roadmap
LINKS
Lum Network: https://lum.network
Dfract: https://dfract.fi
ADCosmonaut guide: https://abcosmonaut.notion.site/
GUESTS
Sarah-Diane Eck - https://twitter.com/sarahdiane_eck
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-0523 min
The InteropInteroperable Smart Contacts on Cosmos – Jacob Gadikian of Notional LabsConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Multi-chain contracts
07:31 Multi-chain DAOs
09:02 Public goods funding through staking
18:30 Thoughts on Atom 2.0
19:45 MEV and The Hub
GUESTS
Jacob Gadikian - https://twitter.com/gadikian
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-0324 min
The InteropCosmoverse: Where Cosmos Legends are MadeConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction and why Medellin?
00:15:08 - Highlights from the event
00:19:16 - Mesh Security
00:24:17 - Prop #69
00:26:00 - ATOM 2.0
00:36:15 - Centralized planning & ICF
00:50:36 - Legends that were made
GUESTS
CryptoCito: https://twitter.com/cryptocito
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-0255 min
The InteropCOSMOS VS. THE FIAT SYSTEMConsider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Three Phases of Cosmos
03:54 Why Cosmos is important
08:15 Avoiding dystopia
12:05 ICF transformation
16:15 What's at stake for humanity
GUESTS
https://twitter.com/buchmanster
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-10-0119 min
The InteropATOM 2.0 IS HUGE FOR COSMOS!Consider staking with Interop Ventures https://interop.ventures
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TOPICS
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Cosmos Hub vision
09:41 Liquid staking
17:05 Interchain Allocation module
27:11 Interchain Scheduler module
37:57 Atom 2.0 future
LINKS
Atom 2.0 whitepaper: https://gateway.pinata.cloud/ipfs/QmWXkzM74FCiERdZ1WrU33cqdStUK9dz1A8oEvYcnBAHeo
Atom 2.0 proposal: https://forum.cosmos.network/t/proposal-draft-a-new-vision-for-cosmos-hub/7328
GUESTS
Zaki Manian - https://twitter.com/zmanian
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Sebastien Couture: https://twitter.com/seb3point0
The Interop: https://twitter.com/TheInterop
2022-09-2840 min
The InteropCross-Chain Communication with Sergey Gorbunov of AxelarConsider staking your AXLR tokens with Interop Ventures
➡️ https://interop.ventures
Interchain Travel in Medellin on September 27: https://www.interchaintravel.xyz
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TOPICS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:43 - Sergey's background
00:05:30 - Overview of Axelar
00:07:16 - Why Axelar is secure
00:08:56 - Trust assumptions on Axelar
00:16:40 - The chains Axelar supports
00:17:19 - The network architecture
00:29:28 - Dealing with finality assumptions
00:33:19 - Security risks and plans
00:41:00 - MEV opportunities
00:44:15 - Future of the application
00:47:40 - Solving fungibilty of bridge tokens
00:53:07 - Regulatory liabilities
00:55:30 - The token launch
LINKS
- Security at Axelar Core: https://axelar.network/blog/security-at-axelar-core
- Navigating Arbitrary Messaging Bridges: A Comparison Fram...
2022-09-241h 00
The InteropSmart Contracts on Interchain Security with NeutronConsider staking your EVMOS with Interop Ventures
➡️ https://www.mintscan.io/evmos/validators/evmosvaloper1wvgslxyxtg798cwsjj9epjcxxj8xqhj4a4pfzq
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NEBULAR SUMMIT - JULY 22, 2022 - PARIS
The Interop and Interop Ventures are organizing Nebular Summit in Paris on July 22. Join Cosmos ecosystem developers, researchers and entrepreneurs as they discuss the challenges facing the Interchain and envisage the expanding Internet of Blockchains.
➡️ More info: https://nebular.paris
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HTb8y2_1EeJW348XcCKwA
Nebular Summit is generously supported by:
- Evmos: https://evmos.org
- Anoma: https://anoma.net
- Neutron: https://twitter.com/Neutron...
2022-08-191h 09
The InteropEvmos v.6.0 upgrade with Federico Kunze KĂĽllmerConsider staking your EVMOS with Interop Ventures
➡️ https://www.mintscan.io/evmos/validators/evmosvaloper1wvgslxyxtg798cwsjj9epjcxxj8xqhj4a4pfzq
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NEBULAR SUMMIT - JULY 22, 2022 - PARIS
The Interop and Interop Ventures are organizing Nebular Summit in Paris on July 22. Join Cosmos ecosystem developers, researchers and entrepreneurs as they discuss the challenges facing the Interchain and envisage the expanding Internet of Blockchains.
➡️ More info: https://nebular.paris
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HTb8y2_1EeJW348XcCKwA
Nebular Summit is generously supported by:
- Evmos: https://evmos.org
- Anoma: https://anoma.net/
- Neutron: https://twitter.com/Neutron...
2022-07-1251 min
The InteropModular vs. Monolithic Blockchains with Ismail Khoffi of CelestiaIsmail Khoffi of Celestia joins The Interop to discuss the modular blockchain design paradigm and how Celestia aims to bring more scalability to crypto by providing a generalized data availability layer for rollups.
**Join Us in Paris for Nebular Summit**
The Interop and Interop Ventures are organizing Nebular Summit in Paris on July 22. Join Cosmos ecosystem developers, researchers and entrepreneurs as they discuss the challenges facing the Interchain and envisage the expanding Internet of Blockchains.
Tickets: https://nebular.paris
Topics:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:39 Nebular Summit in Paris on July 22
00:02:54 Ismail’s background
00:09:24 Rebranding to Celestia
00:12:54 Modular vs Monolithic blockchain design
00:33:44 What is Ce...
2022-07-071h 20
The InteropWhy Evmos HALTED an entire blockchainIn this inaugural episode of The Interop, I’m pleased to speak with Federico Kunze Küllmer, Co-founder of Evmos and CEO of Tharsis.
We discuss:
00:00 Introducing The Interop
01:26 Federico's background
07:23 Why Evmos is hard to build
12:15 Evmos vs Polygon
13:55 Evmos & Eth 2.0
17:23 Current state of Evmos
22:40 New EVM features brought by Evmos
27:10 Asset interoperability & fungibility
36:35 Interchain accounts & Evmos
39:04 Apps launching on Evmos
42:10 Token model
52:43 Benefits to developers
58:37 Smart contracts interoperability
1:05:42 Vulnerabilities discovered after launch
1:14:29 Tombstoning validators
1:19:30 Where the chain will restart
1:21:58 Impact on the Rektdrop
1:23:14 Lessons learned
Links:
- Evmos: https://evmos.org
- Evmos developer docs: https://evmos.dev
- E...
2022-04-081h 30