BOB: Can A Bitcoin L2 Combine The Best of Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Alexei Zamyatin is the CoFounder of BOB. In this episode, we review how a new Bitcoin L2 called BOB (Build on Bitcoin) aims to combine the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum for DeFi users. Alexei shares how this hybrid L2 marries the security of Bitcoin with the versatility of Ethereum, why Bitcoin DeFi is so compelling, and how we can get started as early adopters. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ☀️ SUMMER.FI | THE BEST PLACE TO BORROW AND EARN IN DEFI 🧙 MERLIN CHAIN | THE RISE OF BITCOIN'S LARGEST LAYER 2 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🍵 MATCHA | THE BEST PRICE ON OVER 5 MILLION TOKENS 🐡 PUFFER FINANCE | LIQUID RESTAKING FOR THE LITTLE FISH 🌕 MOONBEAM | INTEGRATED WEB3 FOR BUILDERS AND USERS ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - What is BOB? 6:58 - Thoughts on wBTC and its impact on Ethereum DeFi 11:13 - How will BOB compete for DeFi users 19:40 - Mantle mid-roll 20:34 - 4 Phases of BOB Roadmap 28:45 - When BitVM and what is OP_CAT? 38:01 - Moonbeam mid-roll 38:47 - Exploring BOB ecosystem 45:31 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► BOB Website: https://gobob.xyz/ ► BOB on Twitter: https://x.com/build_on_bob ► Alexei Zamyatin on Twitter: https://x.com/AlexeiZamyatin ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad and Nomatic were angels in BOB. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.