171: Unlocking Web3's Full Potential: Tyler from ANKR Discusses Infrastructure, Rollups, and Staking

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, we are joined by Tyler, a product manager from Ankr. Ankr is a well-established brand in the Web3 space, known for providing decentralized infrastructure solutions and RPC services. Tyler shares insights into what Ankr is building, the challenges of being a product manager in Web3, and the exciting innovations happening in the space, including their new rollup-as-a-service offering and the potential of staking within the Bitcoin ecosystem. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone interested in Web3 development and the future of decentralized infrastructure. Discount Codes ⁠CoinFest Asia⁠ - CA24WEB3PODXYZ ⁠WebX⁠ -  discount_web3podcast ⁠Korea Blockchain Week⁠ -  DM for discount  code (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkamani/) ⁠Token2049 Singapore⁠ - WEB3POD10 Key Timestamps: Introduction to ANKR: [00:01:00]Learn about ANKR’s role in Web3, from RPC services to decentralized infrastructure. Tyler’s Journey into Web3: [00:02:00]How Tyler transitioned from academia to becoming a product manager in Web3. RPC Services Explained: [00:03:30]A beginner-friendly explanation of what RPC services are and how ANKR supports developers. No-Code Rollup Deployment: [00:06:00]Discover ANKR’s no-code rollup deployer and how it’s simplifying blockchain scaling. Who Uses ANKR?: [00:08:30]Tyler discusses the types of clients using ANKR’s services and how they benefit. DeFi and Staking Innovations: [00:10:30]Explore ANKR’s staking services and the future of DeFi on the Bitcoin network. Challenges and Opportunities: [00:14:00]The challenges ANKR faces as it continues to innovate in the Web3 space. Exciting Projects to Watch: [00:18:00]Tyler highlights some projects he admires in the Web3 ecosystem. The Road Ahead for ANKR: [00:20:00]What’s next for ANKR? Tyler shares the company’s roadmap for the next 12 months. Advice for Aspiring Product Managers: [00:21:00]Tips and advice for anyone looking to become a product manager in Web3. Disclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Connect https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-sloan/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ankr ankr.com https://x.com/ankr https://x.com/tsloan_tech    @tsloan_tech Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/