The Rollup

Today, we're diving into the world of SEI Network and its role in the parallelization narrative. SEI Network is a solution that's quietly changing the way we navigate EVM challenges and state bloat. With the mainnet launch in August 2023, SEI Network has boasted a sustained time to finality of 390 milliseconds, outpacing even chains like Solana. Not only that, but the SEI token has outperf...

Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of alternative virtual machines (altVMs) and their role in shaping the future of the modular blcokchain future that we are rapidly approaching. In this podcast with Rushi, co-founder of Movement Labs, we'll be exploring the rise of altVMs within the modular stack, addressing the bottleneck issues on Ethereum, and discussing how these innovativ...

Today, we're shining a spotlight on the Arbitrum DAO, with Steven Goldfeder, the co-founder of Offchain Labs. Offchain Labs has been instrumental in empowering the community and building the way forward. The key highlights from the discussion are around the evolution of the Arbitrum project and its transition to a community-driven initiative. The focus is not just on the technical aspects, but...

Today, we're diving into the world of Avail with co-founder Prabal Banarjee, a 'modular stack' project that's all about user verifiability and data availability. Avail is all about putting the power back into the hands of users, and when asked about value accrual in the modular stack, Prabal made sure to tell us it all comes back to the users. Avail focuses on data availability and...

Osmosis has a chance to solidify the position of the dominant DeFi hub for Cosmos Hub & IBC-based blockchains in the coming year. Seriously. If Sunny can execute this properly, along with the Osmosis community, there's a massive market forming to which Osmosis will capture. Bullish. Very bullish. Our Andy & Rob sat down with Sunny to discuss liquid staking in Cosmos, his involvement wi...

Today, we're diving into the realm of Hyperlane, a cutting-edge solution designed to change the way we think about blockchain interoperability and messaging security within the modular blockchain future we are soon to exist in. We aim to help you understand the importance of seamless connectivity and robust security in the DeFi space throughout this pod! That's why we're excited to exp...

Today our focus is on Curvance, a platform that soon to be making waves in the crypto space. Curvance is all about providing practical solutions for handling bad debt and preventing market manipulation, particularly through flash loans with its innovative money market design. A much-needed solution in DeFi. Curvance aims to simplify the user experience and provide information on yield opportunitie...

Let's talk more about the world of cryptography, particularly secure key generation in the realm of DeFi and crypto. Web3Auth is paving the way for a non-custodial solution that prioritizes user security and asset protection. By focusing on secure authentication and key management, it's setting a new standard for accessing various applications and platforms in the crypto space. Web3Auth of...

If you're a onchain user, you NEED to be using data tracking and onchain tracking services to improve your results. Full stop. In the dark forest, where data dynamics play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of DeFi lies Flipside, a trailblazer of sorts in the realm of data analysis, governance support, and proactive monitoring within the crypto space. Flipside's multifaceted approach...

Tenderly, the goto platform for onchain simulations, has just rolled out a really cool set of features for builders wanting to test in a better capacity. It allows forking networks and conducting simulations, providing a flexible environment for testing and experimentation. This represents a significant leap forward in onchain experimentation, as shown by Bodgans presentation at EpicWeb3 ETH Infra...

Welcome to the next EP of DeFi by Design! Today, we have an exciting episode for you on a leading blockchain platform, which has recently integrated Web3 and Google Cloud for financial services onchain. This, and many other deep dives into modular and scaling technologies, were the subject at hand with CEO Eric Chen. Multiple times, Andy mentions "he wanted to get out of the weeds, but just c...

Today, we're exploring CatalystAMM, a project led by Jim, aimed at tackling cross-chain transaction issues and past security flaws. Their goal? To create a universal liquidity layer across all chains, making liquidity access effortless for users. Imagine a world where liquidity is automatically available across multiple chains, without the need for complex integrations or manual processes! 𝗪𝗲...

Today, we invite you to embark on a journey of unraveling the intricacies behind Liquid Staking Derivatives and the pivotal role of Validators. In a world where every move counts and opportunities are hidden in plain sight, understanding the dynamics of Tenderize becomes a compass guide. We also explore the behavior of projects during the bear and bull markets and the balance to have in those time...

Discover the captivating world of Pudgy Penguins, where crypto meets collectibles. With 8,888 unique digital penguins stored securely on the Ethereum blockchain, Pudgy Penguins offer irrefutable proof of ownership and scarcity. Join us on this journey as we explore their $400 million digital collectible sales, 900,000+ Instagram following, and even their presence in 2,000 Walmart stores. Discover...

What are the pros & cons of having a centralized vs decentralized sequencer? How about a shared sequencer? You may have seen some of the recent posts from Andy about the nature of sequencers as they exist now. In our interview with Caldera CEO, Matt Katz, he shared with us two ways sequencing impacts censorship and access to technology, plus why he sees crypto as a force for good. We touched o...

Matt Cutler, the MEV wizard, is back on the rollup. After learning the ins and outs of block building on Ethereum, Matt and the team at Blocknative face regulatory and ethical dilemmas to which there was no easy solution. After long deliberation about the future of Ethereum, Matt and co decide to embrace Ethereum's core values and stay true to their vision of decentralization and transparency...

Happy Friday! Hope you had a fantastic week on your crypto journey with Ethereum futures ETFs being approved, things are looking to be heating up. Maybe we see some flows hit the spot markets this weekend into Monday in preparation for this! For today we have an EPIC pod with Celo, an OG in DeFi which is aiming to scale Ethereum with real-world solutions, leading a thriving new digital economy for...

If you're a Sports + DeFi chad you need to know about this SNX affiliate and how you can take advantage of it 👀 Overtime Markets, maintained by Thales, is a binary options market protocol that does more than lose you money. Built using DeFi principles, you can take a position on all thing sports. We're bullish on SportsFi. In this video, you'll learn more about Overtime markets got it...

Hope you're all ready to roll up the latest in the L2 universe! Today, we have an electrifying podcast episode lined up featuring the founder of zkSync, one of the rollups scaling the security, technology, and ethos of Ethereum. But before we dive into the details, let's take a moment to acknowledge the buzz surrounding zkSync Era and its potential airdrop. This cutting-edge Ethereum scali...

Well, ETH is alive and deflationary. 922,267 ETH burned and 617,739 ETH issued since the Merge. Over 300,000 ETH taken out of circulation and we are just getting started. Not to mention, gas prices are low and the network is secure. So, yeah devs are up to something. Over at Swell Network, the Liquid Staking Protocol has hit $80m in TVL and closing in 50,000 ETH staked. Unlike other liquid staking...

A concept we’ve been hearing a ton about (and I’m sure you have too) is Account Abstraction. Basically, instead of using metamask for your wallet you’ll have a smart contract wallet which can do tons of custom operations and can initiate / conduct TXs without the need for an EOA (aka MetaMask/signer). We’re very bullish on AA. Similarly, we’re excited about chain abstraction👀 Imagine interacting...

We are “The Rollup” so were supposed to talk about rollups, right? Well, I must say it hasn’t been very difficult to find talking points from ETHCC. It truly felt like the entire conference was focused on Ethereum scaling and L2s. Mantle picked the right time to go live! In todays interview I spoke with Arjun who’s leading the ecosystem at Mantle about what makes them different in a world of 1000s...

Most of our network consists of builders and degens who are numb to bear markets after surviving for so long. This conversation was a first of its kind. Firstly, Worldpay and FIS are truly an institution, and one of the largest in the Fintech space with over a trillion dollars of settlement volume. Secondly, setting the limit of tradFi has let Worldpay break into Web3 with force. This is what we l...

We love speaking with projects that have been building since the early days in DeFi. Often times the ones who have survived have achieved a solid PMF, have a great time, and will have runway for the long haul. One of these is definitely Gearbox. Led by ivangbi & LobsterDAO frees, Gearbox is revolutionizing the leverage yield space by providing a base layer of leverage for DeFi. They have a hug...

Imagine if there was a technology stack that could underpin everything from decentralized finance to social media networks, instant messaging, and more. Now… Imagine if the team had raised $120M and practically has “infinite runway” according to the CEO.Then, picture the project has the highest volume of cross-chain messaging in all of DeFi currently. And finally, the team has made strategic desig...