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Just The MetricsCPO of =nil; Foundation: How We Are Scaling Ethereum with zkSharding - Avi ZurloIn this episode, we go into the topic of “How to scale Ethereum” with Avi Zurlo, Chief Product Officer of =nil; Foundation. Avi discusses the =nil; zk-rollup architecture on Ethereum, leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to address state fragmentation issues. The conversation covers the concept of ZK sharding, differentiating it from other sharding and Layer 2 and aggregation solutions, and touches on Avi's journey into the crypto space. The discussion also explores the current status and future plans for =nil;, emphasizing user experience, community building, and the roadmap to launch. 0:00 Intro 3:26 Avi's Journey into the Crypto Space 6:44 Challenges with Ethereum's Rollup Scal...2024-06-1054 min

Just The MetricsExperts from Mina & Cardano Discuss the Innovation and Impact of the Ouroboros Consensus ProtocolIn this episode of the Just a Metrics podcast, join us for an in-depth discussion about the Ouroboros protocol with Dr. Philipp Kant, the Technical Product Manager at Mina Foundation, and Mathias Benkort, Technical Director of Open Source Development at Cardano Foundation. Learn about the evolution of Ouroboros, its various iterations, and its core value propositions. 0:00 Introduction 02:59 Understanding Ouroboros Protocol 05:31 Core Value Proposition of Ouroboros 07:04 BFT vs Longest Chain Protocols 09:13 Current State of Ouroboros Protocol 26:17 Security Assumptions and Real-World Testing 34:11 Challenges in Cross-Chain Consensus 37:12 Understanding Scalability in Systems 41:00 The Concept of Slashing in Blockchain 42:42 Incentives and Game Theory in...2024-06-041h 13

Just The MetricsRadix Founder: 'How We Will Achieve 1 Million+ TPS with Only Community Hardware' - Dan HughesThis discussion with Dan Hughes, the founder of Radix, goes into the intricacies of achieving linear scalability in distributed ledger networks. Dan shares insights into his journey from working in mobile telecoms and games development to revolutionizing DLT scalability. The conversation highlights the Cassandra test network's role in demonstrating Radix's capabilities, emphasizing a public test aiming for 1 million+ transactions per second using community-powered hardware. This discussion also explores the distinctions between atomic composability and commitment in the context of sharding, addressing the challenges of state bloat, privacy, validator sharding models, and the future roadmap towards the Xi'an network after...2024-06-041h 08

Just The MetricsBlockchain Founder:"We're breaking the EVM speed barrier with 10,000 TPS" -Keone Hon, CEO Monad LabsThis podcast features an in-depth conversation with Keone Hon, CEO of Monad Labs, exploring "The Monad Thesis" and the goal to significantly improve the performance of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based L1 blockchain through changes in execution and consensus stack. The discussion covers Monad's innovative multi-threaded approach to EVM execution, the reasons behind developing a separate layer one solution, and the key technological advancements Monad brings, including parallel execution, a custom state database (MonadDB), asynchronous execution, and a high-performance consensus mechanism. Keone also discusses security improvements, cost and developer adoption, the grand vision of Monad, and plans concerning the...2024-06-0441 min

Just The MetricsLong-Term Crypto Investor Reveals: “From Newbie to Pro, my 12 Years in Crypto.” - Elisa AlbrechtThis conversation features an inspiring conversation with Elisa, the founder and CEO of FemmeCapital, a platform dedicated to teaching women about cryptocurrency. Elisa shares her crypto journey, which began in 2012, and how she turned her passion into a job by launching FemmeCapital in 2020 to address the gender disparity in the crypto space. She provides practical advice for starting with crypto investments, highlights the importance of having a long-term plan, and discusses the significance of female empowerment in the sector. Elisa also reflects on the challenges and complexities of the crypto industry, including the impact of market cycles on investment...2024-06-0443 min

Just The MetricsLeading Blockchain Dev: How Mina Redefines Scalability and Cross-Chain InteroperabilityThis conversation with Sebastien Guillemot goes into the development of Zeko, an isomorphic Layer 2 zero-knowledge rollup aimed at enhancing the scalability within the Mina ecosystem and beyond. Sebastien shares insights into the importance of zero-knowledge proofs for blockchain scalability and interoperability, drawing parallels to traditional internet infrastructure to explain the concept. He elaborates on the challenges faced by optimistic rollups and presents Zeko's isomorphic design, utilizing Mina's native capabilities for seamless Layer 2 integration. Additionally, the discussion touches on the advantages of Mina for developers, such as programmable privacy, recursive proofs, and the potential for creating interoperable applications between different...2024-06-0442 min

Just The MetricsTop Web3 Researcher Explaining Why Privacy Will Be the Killer App of Web3! Mohamed FoudaThis podcast episode features a conversation with Mohamed Fouda, head of research at Allianz, a Web3 accelerator and builder community. Mohamed discusses the significance of privacy in the blockchain space, detailing the use of programmable blockchains and the challenges of achieving privacy within these systems. The episode covers the evolution and application of various technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption, and multi-party computation to achieve privacy in various scenarios. With his background in hardware and chip design plus his years long work with founders and builders Mohamed is a unique perspective on the evolution of these technologies...2024-06-0444 min

Just The MetricsSerial Tech Entrepreneur: How Web3 + AI Catalyze Financial Innovation & Equality! - Yip Thy Diep TaIn this episode of 'Just The Metrics', Yip Tee Deep Ta, CEO of J3d.ai, dives deep into the transformative impact of AI and blockchain technologies on the tech industry. She discusses the game-changing potential of Web3 to drastically reduce the costs of global economic transactions and democratize access to digital finance worldwide. Yip also shares her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the significant role of community and hands-on experience for those venturing into these emerging fields. She introduces J3d.ai, an AI startup aiming to create a decentralized global brain that leverages blockchain's incentive mechanisms and governance models...2024-06-0447 min

Just The MetricsRadix's Approach to Building a Secure, Dev-Friendly & Linearly Scalable DLT PlatformThis episode of our Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Piers Ridyard, CEO of RDX Works, focusing on the Radix distributed ledger network. Piers shares insights into his personal journey into the blockchain space, the technical and philosophical underpinnings of Radix, and the development of the Scrypto programming language designed specifically for Radix to improve devX and UX. The conversation also touches on future application potentials in Web3 and DeFi, the user experience challenges with current blockchain platforms, and how Radix's comprehensive, full-stack approach compares to modular designs in achieving massive scalability without compromising security or decentralisation. 0:00 Intro 02:32 Piers's...2024-06-0449 min

Just The MetricsWhy Move Will Dominate the Blockchain Development Space: A Conversation with Rushi MancheThis conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in the technical nuances of blockchain development, the potential of the Move programming language, and the strategic direction of Movement Labs. In this in-depth discussion, Rushi Manche, the founder of Movement Labs, goes deep into the blockchain industry, addressing the hurdles to mass adoption and security vulnerabilities that have led to significant financial losses in the sector. With a background in systems engineering, Rushi has spearheaded Movement Labs to enhance blockchain infrastructure using the Move programming language, aiming to bolster security, user experience, and developer engagement. He explains the unique advantages...2024-06-0447 min

Just The MetricsThe ZK Revolution: Brandon Kase on Scalability, Privacy, and Mina ProtocolIn this episode of Just The Metrics Podcast, Brandon Kase, the CEO of o(1) Labs, discusses the potential and importance of Zero-Knowledge (zk) technology in the blockchain space. He dives deep into the utility of zk-proofs for scalability, programmability and maintaining privacy in blockchain transactions. Further, Brandon highlights the vision and ambition of Mina Protocol, the first zk-native blockchain that is leveraging zk-technology for better scalability and privacy. Finally, he touches upon upcoming upgrades on Mina, how o(1) Labs is nurturing an ecosystem for developers, and the potential of using zk-technology for AI in the near future. 0:00 Introduction and...2024-06-0449 min

Just The MetricsThe Fast Eats the Slow: Insights on Building Web3 Startups from Faculty GroupIn this episode of Just The Metrics Podcast, we welcome Max Hunt and Don Reddin from the Faculty Group, a collective of blockchain native companies focusing on web3 startups. As key members of the team, they share insights on the current trends in the blockchain and web3 spaces, their experiences working with startups, and their perspectives on the accelerator arm of their group, Otaris. They also discuss the criteria for selecting startups for their accelerator program and share their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to venture into the web3 space. This conversation will be beneficial for those eager to...2024-06-0445 min

Just The MetricsMultivers X Unveiled: Robert Sasu on Multivers X’s Scalability, Security & GovernanceIn this episode of Just the metrics, the core-developer of Multivers X, Robert Sasu, discusses the challenges of blockchain scalability and the approaches being taken by Multivers X to address them. He explains in detail the technology behind Multivers X, including features like adaptive sharding, relayer transactions, and what the roadmap for scalability and , on-chain governance looks like. The conversation also delves into how Multivers X is fostering real-world adoption of blockchain technology. Robert also offers insights into the potential future of Multivers X and how it aims to achieve mass adoption by creating a safer and easier space...2024-06-041h 14

Just The MetricsYamfore: Crypto-Backed Loans on Cardano with No Margin Calls and Infinite Loan TermsIn this episode of the Just The Metrics Podcast, we focus on "Yamfore", an innovative decentralized non-custodial lending protocol built on Cardano. Joining us is Brandon Chukwuka, the founder of Yamfore, who explains the project's unique features, its utility, and the governance token (CBLP), along with the concept of progressive governance. He also shares insights into Yamfore's tokenomics, the upcoming mainnet launch, and future plans, including a teaser of the upcoming project “Butane”. Outline 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:25 Deep Dive into Yamfore's Concept and Features 05:00 User Journey and Interaction with Yamfore Protocol 08:21 Understanding Stablecoin Treasuries in Yamfore 13:32 The...2024-06-0434 min

Just The MetricsTezos: Why On-Chain Governance Matters?In this podcast episode, Nicolas Ochem, a Tezos core developer and founder of Midl.Dev explains the upcoming Oxford upgrade and the concept of adaptive issuance in the Tezos ecosystem. Ochem contrasts Tezos' on-chain governance approach to off-chain methods used in protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He also discusses how adaptive issuance aims to optimize validator incentives and improve the protocol's security. He provides insight into Tezos' thoughts on liquidity, the scalability of blockchains, and the role of rollups in scaling solutions. The interview also touches on subjects such as tokenomics, the impact of AI on blockchain development, and...2024-06-0457 min

Just The MetricsCan zk-Fold Scale Cardano?Explore zkFold, the project set to enhance Cardano's scalability through zero-knowledge smart contracts and zk-rollups. We dissect the project's phased plan, focusing on the zkWrapper phase, which allows developers to create scalable Plutus smart contracts without ZKP expertise. zkFold promises to boost transaction speeds, lower fees, and maintain Cardano's security and composability. We also assess the current state and potential of zk-technologies within the blockchain landscape. Join us for a deep dive into the future of Cardano's scalability solutions. Outline: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 How does a zk-rollup fit into the scalability roadmap of Cardano? 08:16 How zkFold is bringing both L1 and...2024-06-0422 min

Just The MetricsEthereal DAO: The most ambitious project on Radix?Join us for an in-depth discussion with Zygomeb, founder of EtherealDAO. This episode explores the unique features of EtherealDAO, such as its EUSD synthetic token and innovative peg-keeping mechanism. We also discuss why Radix was chosen as the platform for this initiative, emphasizing its advantages over Cardano in aspects like fast finality, throughput, native assets, atomic composability, and safety guarantees. Additionally, the episode covers prominent stablecoins in the broader crypto ecosystem and those specific to Cardano. Outline: 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Zygomeb's story 03:59 O-ADA 05:52 Zygomeb's approach as builder 09:50 What is Ethereal DAO? 13:38 Details on the current stablecoin designs 20:17 Implications of upcoming European...2023-10-181h 04

Just The MetricsThe Mostly Overlooked Opportunity for CardanoThis episode is a special one: We talk to two well-known builders from the Cardano Community. In this episode, we talk to Alex and Ahish about the importance and role of India for Cardano. We discuss topics such as: How is the developer situation in India? Why is India the developer hub for blockchain development? How do other blockchains approach this market? How is it possible to get in touch with local talent and raise awareness for Cardano? Join the Conversation in the comments! 👇 Outline: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 The liberalization of the Indian marketplace 04:30 Why Ashish started building on Cardano 05:57 Mentality in...2023-04-011h 12

Just The MetricsBuilding on Cardano Made Easy: The Revolutionary Mesh Developer ToolkitMesh, the toolkit that aims to revolutionize the development on Cardano. Mesh provides a platform, resources, and an open-source library to streamline development and foster a thriving ecosystem on Cardano. Mesh has everything you need to build on Cardano from a starter kit to comprehensive documentation. In this episode, we are talking with Jingles and Abdelkrim from Mesh to learn more about their value proposition, components, and long-term vision. Outline: 0:00 Introduction 01:51 Motivation to build Mesh 03:40 Problems that Mesh is solving & comparison to other blockchain ecosystems 07:30 Correctness & forma...2023-01-1854 min

Just The MetricsMove Fast and Break Things: Cardano vs. EthereumIn this episode, we talk about the developmental philosophy of Move fast and break things, its origin, and how it drove the development of Facebook and other startups to success. Then we explore the concept of “safety-critical systems" and why these systems are different from systems like social media platforms. Then we compare the developmental philosophies of Ethereum and Solana and why blockchain-based solutions are not gaining any traction regarding real-world adoption. Outline: 0:00 Introduction 01:58 What does "Move Fast & Break Things" mean? 05:13 Application of "Move Fast & Break Things" in we...2023-01-1145 min

Just The Metrics#3: NFT Shorting with guchi.io - How the Cardano NFT market becomes more Efficient with this projectIn this episode, we talk with Alexander Watanabe, Co-Founder of Guchio.io. Guchi.io is a platform aiming to increase the efficiency and size of the Cardano NFT market by displaying not only a bullish sentiment but by shorting offering the market to also the possibility to be bearish or HODL and earn money on your NFTs. PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3WbqJuy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kdTKf4L5XaWvBmUXOlGnZ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/@thisweekincardano/playlists Social/Follow Laura & Sooraj: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindset https://twitter.com/Soorajksa...2022-12-261h 20

Just The Metrics#2: Why TradFi is more efficient than DeFi, Minswap sandwich attack, Muesliswap organic APR, NEW Project launches: Flac Finance & Lace WalletIn this episode, we talk about the latest developments in the Cardano ecosystem. We focus on the Organic APR introduced by Muesliswap, the Sandwich attack in Minswap, the Launch of Lace wallet, and Flac Finance testnet. Outline: 0:00 Introduction 01:00 How Markets function: TradFi vs. DeFi 11:15 Muesliswap organic APR 15:49 Minswap sandwich attack 22:35 Lace Wallet PreProdcution launch 25:24 Flac Finance testnet launch PODCAST INFO: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3WbqJuy Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kdTKf4...2022-12-1828 min

Just The MetricsTWIC #1: The first year of DeFi on Cardano, Native Projects, Assessing & Comparing Decentralization of Cardano & EthereumIn this episode we talk about the first year of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Cardano, native Projects launching by leveraging unique features of Cardano, and the importance of comparing blockchain's degree of decentralization from a metrics point of view. Follow Laura & Sooraj: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindset https://twitter.com/Soorajksaju2 Subscribe to the FREE “Just the Metrics” Newsletter: https://just-the-metrics-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Let’s have a conversation: https://calendly.com/thisweekincardano/cardano-community-talk?month=2022-12 2022-12-1336 min

Just The MetricsWelcome to This Week in Cardano PodcastThis Week In Cardano is your go-to source for all the significant events in the Cardano Ecosystem. The purpose of this Channel is to help you navigate through the information overload of crypto. We will keep you updated with core developments & innovations as well as the most impressive projects building on Cardano. Newsletter: https://just-the-metrics-newsletter.b... Twitter: @DiMoneymindset & @Soorajksaju2 This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.2022-12-1101 min