Inside LayerZero: Bryan Pellegrino on Poker, Protocols, and the Future of Web3

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Bryan Pellegrino, Cofounder and CEO of LayerZero, for an in depth conversation about the technology reshaping the future of blockchain interoperability. Bryan shares how his unconventional journey from professional poker to building one of the most important infrastructure projects in crypto shaped his approach to risk, strategy, and innovation.We unpack what it really means for LayerZero to be a Layer 0 protocol, why cross chain communication is essential for the next phase of Web3, and how the team has navigated high profile regulatory challenges including the FTX lawsuit. Bryan also opens up about why he chose to build in Vancouver, how global events like Silicon Valley Bank impacted founders, and what he believes is coming next for the crypto ecosystem.Whether you are deep in the industry or just exploring the future of blockchain, this conversation offers rare insight from one of the most influential builders in the space.Subscribe now to The Web3 Prof Podcast so you never miss an episode.