Best Aptos Crypto Podcasts (2025)

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A Hardware-Accelerated Sidechain for Scaling Solana w/ Chaofan Shou (Solayer) 31:36

18d ago31:36

31:36

In this episode of Validated, host Austin talks with Chaofan Shou about building Solayer, high-performance side chain for Solana. Chaofan describes the specifics of Solayer's hybrid model, which sits between a traditional Layer 1 and Layer 2, offering faster execution environments for market makers and reducing high priority fees. They get into its…

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Engineering Agave for Solana's Next Chapter w/ Brennan Watt (Anza) 42:01

1M ago42:01

42:01

In this episode, Austin speaks with Brennan Watt, VP of Core Engineering at Anza, about the evolution of Solana’s validator clients. The conversation centers on Agave, originally developed at Solana Labs and now, by Anza. Brennan offers perspective on the critical role validator clients play in overall network performance, recounting challenges enc…

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How MegaETH's Node Specialization Enables Real-Time Applications w/ Lei Yang (MegaLabs) 49:24

2M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode, Austin sits down with Lei Yang of MegaLabs to explore the architecture behind MegaETH and its unique approach to enabling real-time blockchain applications. By specializing node roles and optimizing for high-frequency transactions, MegaETH tackles technical challenges like network latency and state propagation head-on. The conversa…

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The Aptos Roadmap w/ Avery Ching (Aptos Labs) 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

In this episode, Austin chats with Avery Ching (Aptos Labs) about the latest developments and future vision for Aptos. Avery recounts his early involvement with Libra/Diem at Meta, his journey into the crypto space, and the technical challenges and solutions that Aptos is tackling. The episode dives into the architectural framework of Aptos, dynami…

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Is Social Trading Crypto's Next Big Thing? w/ Ilja Moisejevs and Richard Wu 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, Austin chats with Ilmoi and Richard Wu about Vector, a social trading app that combines elements of Robinhood and Twitter. They delve into the core functionality of Vector, its community-building strategies, and the sophisticated technical infrastructure underpinning its seamless experience. The discussion also addresses broader to…

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Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency w/ Mateo Ward and Andrew McConnell (Malbec Labs) 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of Validated, Austin discusses his new venture DoubleZero with co-founders Andrew McConnell and Matteo Ward. They discuss the necessity of creating high-performance networking specifically tailored for blockchains, comparing it to the traditional internet and private networks. They delve into their backgrounds and how their experien…

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Episode 262: Jansen Teng, Co-Founder of Virtuals Protocol on building the Infrastructure for AI Agent Society 41:06

4M ago41:06

41:06

In this episode of Base Layer, we dive deep with Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals Protocol, exploring how their framework is revolutionizing AI agent development and deployment. Key Discussion Points: Origins in blockchain gaming and evolution to autonomous AI agents Technical architecture including memory systems and planning engines Revenue mo…

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Nudge 2.0, $CASH Markets, Luke from Aptos 1:42:48

5M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Date: 12/15/24 🔊Listen in as we discuss a massive week on Aptos from Nudge 2.0 with Brent, $CASH Markets, and Luke from Aptos! Hosts 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👇🏻 Options to Support the Channel Send Aptos Love to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt 👍 THUMBS UP ▶️ SUBSCRIBE 🎉 HIT THE 🔔 @Aptos…

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Will Stablecoins and PayFi Replace Traditional Banking? w/ Anna Yuan (Perena) 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

In this episode, Austin chats with Anna Yuan about the founding of QuineCo, the company behind Perena, a new protocol designed to support the liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency of stablecoins. The conversation covers the comprehensive value chain of stablecoins, the existing inefficiencies in current stablecoin ecosystems, and the …

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Smith from $GUI and Aptos Monkeys 1:54:12

6M ago1:54:12

1:54:12

Date: 11/11/24 🔊🔊Listen in as we discuss a massive week on Aptos from the ecosystem updates to $GUI and Aptos Monkeys! We are then joined by some amazing humans including Smith from the Aptos Memecoin, GUI and the founder NFT Project of Aptos Monkeys. Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAft…

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Let's Make Solana Cypherpunk w/ Yannik Schrade (Arcium) 39:51

6M ago39:51

39:51

In this episode, Austin chats with Yannik Schrade (Arcium) about the current state of zero knowledge technology. The conversation delves into various aspects of zero knowledge proofs, secure multi-party computation (MPC), and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Yannick explains the historical development of these technologies, their applications, a…

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Rufio from Aptos Memecoin, Donk 1:52:29

6M ago1:52:29

1:52:29

Date: 11/06/24 🔊🔊Listen in as we discuss a massive week on Aptos from the ecosystem updates, stats, to Code Collision! We are then joined by some amazing humans including Rufio from the Aptos Memecoin, Donk. Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark Chapters (00:00) - Intro (02:18) - Ap…

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emojicoin by Econia Labs 1:40:44

7M ago1:40:44

1:40:44

Date: 10/28/24 🔊🔊Listen in as we discuss a massive week on Aptos from the stats, to USDT LIVE. We are then joined by some amazing humans from the Econia Labs team to discuss everything Emoji Coin! Get Ready for emojicoin https://www.emojicoin.fun Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDar…

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Aptos 2 Year Anniversary, Move Spiders, and Yuppies NFT 1:44:16

7M ago1:44:16

1:44:16

Date: 10/21/24 🔊🔊Listen in as we discuss Aptos 2 Year Anniversary and are joined by Viet Anh Tran, the Founder of Move Spiders and Yuppies NFT! Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark Chapters (00:00) - Intro (05:11) - Aptos Stats and Ecosystem (09:45) - Aptos 2 Year Anniversary (23:4…

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Aptos Stats and Meme Season 1:44:25

7M ago1:44:25

1:44:25

Date: 10/14/24 🔊Listen in as we discuss Aptos Stats, News in the Aptos Ecosystem, Sneezy's Degen Corner, $CASH, Web 3 Gaming with Atreyu. Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark Joined on this weeks episode Creators & Guests Atreyu (🏴‍☠️,🌐) - Host Sneezy - Host ApersonLyeque.apt 💍 (🏴‍…

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Aptos Ecosystem, Ambitious Dirt, Degen Corner & Gaming 1:42:59

7M ago1:42:59

1:42:59

Date: 10/07/24 🔊Listen in as we discuss a new exciting NFT Project and Gaming Studio on Aptos, Ambitious Dirt team. We also dive into Sneezy's Degen Corner and Web 3 Gaming with Atreyu. Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark Joined on this weeks episode Creators & Guests Atreyu (🏴‍☠️…

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The Placeholder Playbook w/ Chris Burniske and Joel Monegro 1:09:10

8M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this episode, Austin chats with Chris Burniske and Joel Monegro from Placeholder, a cryptocurrency venture capital firm. They delve into the firm's unique approach to investments, combining venture capital structures with public market practices. The conversation covers the formation of Placeholder, their investment strategies focusing on long-t…

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Aptosaurs & Pixel Pirates 1:49:39

8M ago1:49:39

1:49:39

Date: 09/30/24 🔊Listen in as we discuss new exciting NFT Project on Aptos with Aptosaurs and Pixel Pirates with the founders of both respective projects Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👉🏻https://x.com/AptosAfterDark 👇🏻 Options to Support the Channel Send Aptos Love to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt Contact us for pa…

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Hair Club & Pixel Pirates 1:45:36

8M ago1:45:36

1:45:36

Date: 09/23/24 🔊Listen in as we discuss Hair Club and Pixel Pirates with the founders of both respective projects Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ 👇🏻 Options to Support the Channel Send Aptos Love to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt Contact us for partnerships [email protected] Video Chapter Titles: Intro - 0:00…

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Mirage Protocol, APTopia, KYDLabs 1:54:39

8M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Joined By Mirage Protocol, APTopia, and KYD Labs! 🔊Listen in as we discuss all things happening across the Aptos (APT) blockchain and ecosystem over the past week. We touch on everything Aptos related. Aptos Gaming, Aptos Alpha, Aptos NFTs, Aptos DeFi, Aptos News, Aptos Stats and much more. Joined by amazing humans. Hosts 👉🏻https://twitter.com/real…

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WTF RPC? w/ Brian Long (Triton One) 58:08

8M ago58:08

58:08

In this episode of Validated, Austin chats with Brian Long (Triton One) about the significance and functionality of RPC (Remote Procedure Call) services in blockchain. They delve into the complex roles RPCs play in enhancing blockchain usability, data retrieval, and transaction processing. Brian shares insights from his experience during the early …

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Sneezy's Aptos Experience 1:44:52

8M ago1:44:52

1:44:52

🗓️Date: 09/09/24 Welcome to Aptos After Dark on Spotify! Today we have Sneezy running through his experience at the Aptos Experience, held in Seoul South Korea. Hosts Sneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy Atreyu 👉🏻 https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ Send tips/surprises to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt Contact us for partnerships [email protected] #A…

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Aptos Community Meetup 1:59:30

8M ago1:59:30

1:59:30

🗓️Date: 09/02/24 Welcome to Aptos After Dark on Spotify! Today we have incredible guests joining as we review our experience at the Community Meetup held at ApersonLyeque Hosts Sneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy Atreyu 👉🏻 https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ Send tips/surprises to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt Contact us for partnerships aptosafterdark@gm…

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Blinks and Actions w/ Jon Wong (Solana Foundation) and Chris Osborn (Dialect) 49:27

8M ago49:27

49:27

In this episode, Austin chats with Jon Wong (Solana Foundation) and Chris Osborn (Dialect) about the development of and use cases for Blinks and Solana Actions. Blinks, short for "blockchain links," allow users to take direct "Actions" on the Solana blockchain such as swapping tokens, donating, or voting on governance directly from a link on platfo…

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david.apt Head of Engineering Aptos 1:59:18

9M ago1:59:18

1:59:18

🗓️Date: 08/26/24 Welcome to Aptos After Dark on Spotify! Today we have an incredibly special guest joining us. We have a conversation with the Head of Engineering at Aptos, Dr. David Wolinsky Hosts Sneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy Atreyu 👉🏻 https://twitter.com/hiAtreyu_ Send tips/surprises to 👉🏻 aptosafterdark.apt Contact us for partnersh…

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Aptos After Dark Episode 1 | Dr. Avery Ching Co-Founder & CTO Aptos 2:01:58

9M ago2:01:58

2:01:58

🗓️Date: 08/19/24 Welcome to the first episode of Aptos After Dark on Spotify! And if you're returning, this is episode 24 of Aptos After Dark on YouTube! Today we have an incredibly special guest joining us. We have a conversation with the Aptos Co-Founder and CTO Dr. Avery Ching Hosts Sneezy 👉🏻https://twitter.com/realjaysneezy Atreyu 👉🏻 https://tw…

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Turning BTC into a Programable Asset on Solana w/ Justin Wang (Zeus Network) 25:43

9M ago25:43

25:43

In this episode, Austin chats with Justin Wang (Zeus Network) about bringing Bitcoin onto Solana. Unlike previous BTC x Solana integrations, Zeus has built a new communication layer, termed as "Layer 1.5," to enable programmability for Bitcoin and other non-programmable UTXO chains on Solana. Justin shares Zeus' security model and other technical d…

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How Zeta Markets’ L2 Makes a DEX Feel Like a CEX w/ Tristan Frizza 49:53

9M ago49:53

49:53

In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan Frezza about Zeta Markets, a decentralized perps trading platform on Solana. Tristan shares insights on Zeta's inception in early 2021 and their mission to bring Nasdaq-like derivatives markets on-chain. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of building such a platform in a fully decentrali…

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How Gameshift's API Is Simplifying web3 Game Development w/ Davis Hart (Solana Labs) 36:48

9M ago36:48

36:48

In this episode, Austin chats with Davis Hard (Solana Labs) to talk about GameShift, a new API designed to streamline blockchain integration for game developers on Solana. GameShift aims to simplify the process of incorporating blockchain elements into games by providing a Rust-based API that intermediates between the game and the blockchain, reduc…

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A Blockchain Dev's Guide to Leaving Cities w/ Austin Adams (Anagram) 56:15

10M ago56:15

56:15

In this unconventional episode, Austin talks with Austin Adams of Anagram and Metaplex about his decision to leave urban life behind. Unlike most of his peers who work in major tech hubs, Adams has settled in rural Texas, where he spends his free time farming and operating his tractor. Their conversation explores the benefits and challenges of work…

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What Futarchy Looks Like in Practice w/ Kollan House (MetaDAO) 45:14

10M ago45:14

45:14

In this episode, Austin chats with Kollan House, cofounder of MetaDAO, the first project to put the concept of futarchy into practice since its conception in the early 2000's. Put simply, futarchy is a system of governance that uses market mechanics to make decisions. MetaDAO provides a platform to create, manage, and participate in futarchies, and…

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Bringing Blockchain to Music Streaming w/ Ray Jacobson (Audius) 46:06

10M ago46:06

46:06

In this episode, Austin chats with Ray Jacobson (Audius) about what decentralization unlocks for the music streaming ecosystem. In contrast with legacy streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Audius leverages blockchain to increase accounting transparency for artists. The platform allows artists to have more control over monetization meth…

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The CBDC Debate (Part 2) w/ Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) 46:27

10M ago46:27

46:27

In this second episode on CBDCs, Austin and Amira return to chat with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL). Foster recently voted against the CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Unlike Congressman Emmer, Foster believes in the importance of controlled privacy, distinguishing between continuous government surveillance and the ability to de-anonymize transactions …

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The CBDC Debate (Part 1) - Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN) 29:19

10M ago29:19

29:19

In this episode, Austin and Amira (Head of Policy, Solana Foundation) chat with Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), a champion of the the recently passed CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Congressman Emmer details his concerns about government surveillance through CBDCs, emphasizing his beliefs in individual privacy and financial freedom. They also discuss top…

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The Pro-Crypto 2024 Election w/ Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) 55:22

11M ago55:22

55:22

According to Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), being pro-crypto is being pro-American. In this conversation, Austin and Senator Hagerty discuss the many partisan divides on crypto and the industry's global implications. Hagerty explains his views on regulatory overreach, CBDCs, repatriating American crypto founders, and much more. DISCLAIMER The content…

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The Infinite-LST Future w/ FP Lee (Sanctum) 50:23

11M ago50:23

50:23

In this episode, Austin chats with FP Lee (Sanctum) about the liquid staking landscape on Solana. They discuss the architectural differences between staking on Solana and other blockchains, such as Ethereum, and how seemingly trivial implementation details have profound downstream implications for builders. FP breaks down Sanctum's product suite an…

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A Crypto Native's History of Markets w/ Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet) 1:06:36

11M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

In this episode, Austin chats with Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet) about the history of markets and the evolution of the math which underpins them. Over the course of their free-form conversation, they cover everything from the ancient history of futures (literally) to the impact of computers on finance in the 80's to the creation of financial products on …

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Firedancer w/ Kevin Bowers 1:00:10

11M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this episode, Austin visits Jump Crypto's office in Chicago (The Pit) to talk about Firedancer, Solana's second independent validator client. They discuss its roadmap, its rollout, and the ways in which it will optimize and improve upon the architecture of Solana's existing client. Kevin elaborates on his unconventional views on programming lang…

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How Metaplex Core Moves Beyond NFT Standards w/ Stephen Hess (Metaplex Studios) 46:38

12M ago46:38

46:38

In this episode, Austin chats with Stephen Hess about the evolution of the Solana NFT ecosystem from the summer of 2021 to the present. Starting from the initial creation of the Solana NFT standard, Austin and Stephen reflect on recent technological advancements such as compressed NFTs, programmability, and the introduction of the "Core" standard. …

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Building web3 Login Your Grandma Can Use w/ Itai Turbahn (Dynamic) 40:07

12M ago40:07

40:07

In this episode, Austin chats with Itai Turbahn (Dyanmic) about the future of wallet onboarding. Dynamic is building web3 authentication that allows crypto-enabled companies to seamlessly serve web3 natives and crypto novices alike. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss things like user management for multi-wallet users, tokenizing KYC,…

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Parallelizing the EVM on Solana w/ Andrey Falaleyev (Neon) 38:40

1y ago38:40

38:40

In this episode, Austin chats with Andrey Falaleyev, CTO of Neon, an EVM that lets devs build and deploy dApps from EVM chains to Solana, all while maintaining compatibility with the EVM opcode set. Andrey discusses Neon's decentralization and security, elucidating technical details around how Neon's parallelization works. He also sheds light on th…

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Does DEX Liquidity Need a Defense Layer? w/ Nitesh Nath (DFlow) 40:24

1y ago40:24

40:24

In this episode, Austin chats with Nitesh Nath of DFlow, a protocol that protects DEX liquidity against toxic order flows on Solana. According to Nitesh, users of DFlow will gain benefits such as tighter spreads, lower volatility, and more efficient price discovery, among others. He explains DFlow's unique system of "endorsers" for identifying type…

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What's Behind the Move Movement? w/ Rushi Manche (Movement Labs) 38:53

1y ago38:53

38:53

In this episode, Austin chats with Rushi Manche (Movement Labs) about bringing the Move programming language to Solana and other blockchains. They discuss some of the hype behind Move, such as its "built-in" security, and the inherent trade-offs that every programming language has. Rushi further explains topics like the difference between the Sui a…

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Why Does Mexico Want to Tokenize Its Treasuries? w/ David Taylor (Etherfuse) 42:24

1y ago42:24

42:24

In this episode, Austin talks with David Taylor (Etherfuse) about tokenizing Mexican bonds and equities. By bringing these assets onchain, Etherfuse is drastically reducing global barriers to entry in emerging markets. David discusses the Mexican government's enthusiastic response to their partnership and how their success could set a precedent for…

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The Long-Term Vision for the DA Layer w/ Connor O'Hara (Celestia) 57:15

1y ago57:15

57:15

In this episode, Austin chats with Connor O'Hara (Celestia) about the scope of DA projects like Celestia. After a reflective discussion on a wide range of topics from the early days of Bitcoin to tradeoffs of proof-of-stake networks, Connor gets at the heart of how data availability works, how it differs from settlement and state, and where data av…

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The Restaking Thesis w/ Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs) 1:03:49

1y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In this episode, Austin chats with Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs) about EigenLayer's vision for restaking. Sreeram argues that restaking is merely a way of making proof-of-stake networks more programmable, addressing the economic and architectural considerations required to make the restaking thesis work. The conversation also elucidates the relations…

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Level Up. Go Crankless. w/ Jarry Xiao (Phoenix) 43:24

1y ago43:24

43:24

In this episode, Austin chats with Jarry Xiao from Ellipsis Labs about Phoenix, the fastest on-chain orderbook on Solana. They explore Phoenix's innovative design, which enables settlement without the need for asynchronous cranks, setting it apart from previous order books on Solana. The conversation covers a range of topics including capital effic…

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Rethinking Solana's Validator Client Paradigm w/ Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica) 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

In this episode, Austin talks with Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica) about Sig, a new Solana validator client built in Zig. Unlike other Solana validator clients, Sig is optimized for reads as opposed to writes. Ahmad unpacks the seemingly herculean task of writing a new validator client from scratch and why this was an important decision for Syndica's core b…

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What Solana Unlocks for GameFi's Backend w/ Albert Chen (Genopets) 29:03

1y ago29:03

29:03

Web3 gaming is one of the oldest proposed use cases for blockchain. In this episode, Austin chats with Albert Chen (Genopets) about the state of web3 games on Solana and beyond. They dive into Genopets, exploring its gameplay, its web3 integration, and the philosophy guiding its backend design. The discussion also covers Genopets' semi-custodial ap…

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Base Layer Episode 261 - Step Simpkin, Co-Founder of Squads, helping companies form in a web3 world 18:29

1y ago18:29

18:29

Squads Labs is a core contributor to Squads Protocol, the leading multisig infrastructure on Solana. In addition to helping maintain the protocol, Squads Labs makes the Squads platform, an institutional-grade multisig platform for Solana-based teams. The Squads platform helps web3-native teams manage and secure digital assets on-chain. To learn mor…

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