In our final episode of Between Two Chains, we're speaking with Angus Lamps from Stargate Finance about interoperability across numerous blockchains and the technology behind bridges and its value for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Angus emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience in DeFi, highlights the challenges developers face, and emphasizes the need for intellectual honesty in the industry.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

18:09 Stablecoins and bridging challenges

26:40 User experience in DeFi

30:38 Interoperability and user trust

34:06 Ensuring secure transactions

37:02 The need for intellectual honesty

39:32 Follow Angus

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In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability.

Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

05:27 Scaling with zero knowledge (ZK) technology

11:39 Boundless and the ZKVM

16:29 Unlocking computational potential for UX

19:30 Building for consumers and developers

22:00 Onboarding new users to crypto

27:59 Exciting apps to look forward to

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Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders.

Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric while building decentralized applications.

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

08:30 The importance of composability

18:19 Composability in infra

21:17 The developer vs user communication gap

32:51 The importance of interoperability

37:13 Follow Jill

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In our first episode of Between Two Chains, a new 4-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved, we bring on Nitya and Aditi from Para (previously Capsule) to talk about the current state of wallet UX and how interoperability can create better overall experiences for users of onchain apps.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

3:44 What does interoperability mean?

12:25 Improving the onchain onboarding experience

19:04 Privacy and identity in interoperability

25:02 Tradeoffs to better UX

35:26 What's next once interoperability is solved?

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In this episode, we're speaking with Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, partner at Robot Ventures, and co-host of The Chopping Block, about his thoughts, criticisms, and predictions on the intersection of science, finance, and decentralization.

We start by talking about the historical funding models of scientific research, the shortcomings of traditional science funding, and the rise of decentralized science (DeSci).

Tarun then shares some of his critiques of the current state of DeSci, highlighting its misaligned incentives and financialization within the broader crypto space. He also shares his thoughts on the potential role of AI in the development of DeSci and crypto.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

02:19 Evolution of science funding

11:37 Funding models in DeSci

23:55 Reputation and credibility in science

31:29 Nonfinancialized mechanism design

40:58 The future of AI and crypto

44:37 Follow Tarun

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In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI.

We talk about how AI can impact DAOs beyond cost reduction and what a future where everyone has their own AI agent would look like.

Nick also shares insights on the development of Hats Protocol, the launch of Hats Pro, and discusses philosophical questions from the community on the human to AI relationship.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

01:52 Reflections on past predictions

04:23 How AI lowers coordination costs

06:37 AI agents and organizational dynamics

11:21 The future of work and AI

15:17 Economic evolution and UBI

18:22 AI coordination tools in DAOs

29:06 Hats Protocol updates

39:41 AI x crypto

44:47 Questions from the community

52:53 Nick's personal life philosophies

56:11 Follow Nick

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In this special bonus episode, we're recapping Season 3 of Crypto The Game (CTG) with founder, Dylan Abruscato, and several key players: Akhil (runner-up), Bhaumik (3rd place), Jake & Hanna, 0xdesigner, Bert the dog, and King Wilbert aka netdragon0x.

We talk about the game mechanics, players strategies, late-game upsets, controversies surrounding anonymous players, and the eventual revelation of the mysterious King Wilbert.

We wrap up with some confessions, hot takes, and a teaser for potential changes and challenges in future seasons.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

03:27 Twitter connections and anonymity

06:02 The closest finale in CTG history

08:05 BTS game mechanics

21:01 Future of CTG

26:41 Q&A with Dylan

34:03 Player intros

34:41 Introducing Bert, the first dog to play CTG

37:09 Runner-up Akhil's strategy

40:13 Bhaumik's strategy

41:42 0xdesigner's blue tribe experience

50:13 Bert's unique experience as a dog

55:29 Jake (and Hanna's) strategy

59:33 King Wilbert's philosophy

01:18:59 Confessions and hot takes

01:32:29 Final thoughts

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In this episode, we're speaking with Marguerite deCourcelle aka Coin Artist from Blockade Labs about the intersection and future of AI and blockchain gaming.

We talk about the potential impacts of AI agents on onchain games, the innovative projects coming out of the AI space, and the future of gaming. Marguerite also shares insights into her work with Skybox AI and the practical applications of virtual environments.

⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

02:07 Marguerite's background as an artist

04:07 The intersection of art and crypto

09:45 Evolution of NFTs and AI in gaming

17:15 Skybox AI and the future of virtual environments

31:43 Innovations in AI x gaming

35:40 Interactive storytelling and AI

42:58 The role of AI agents in DAOs

46:29 Future of onchain gaming

50:51 Financial incentives of onchain games

58:11 Follow Marguerite

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