Solana Breakpoint: Open Source Innovation with Eclipse Labs, Soon, Mantis, & ABK Labs

What does it take to build the future of decentralized technologies? In this special episode of Everything SVM on The Index, recorded live at Solana Breakpoint 2024, Alex Kehaya and Omar Zaki dive into the world of building on the Solana ecosystem. Joined by blockchain pioneers Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs, and Joanna Zeng, CEO of Soon, they discuss the transformative role of open-source software in shaping decentralized technologies.This episode explores strategic integrations and innovations like SVM L2s and roll-up stacks that are redefining the blockchain landscape. Discover the ethos of open-source culture—rooted in transparency, community-driven progress, and the guiding principles set forth by the Solona co-founders.Learn how production engineering and pioneering research work together to drive blockchain infrastructure toward a future of universal self-custody and scalability. The episode also examines horizontal vs. vertical scaling, the disruptive potential of the decoupled SVM model, and its impact on niche areas like decentralized AI and gaming.Whether you’re a blockchain enthusiast or simply curious about decentralized systems, join this insightful discussion where community collaboration is the key to Web3’s future.ABK Labs:  https://abklabs.com/Mantis: https://www.mantis.app/Eclipse Labs: https://www.eclipse.xyz/Soon: https://soo.network/Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube