Why Private Layer 2s Might Be the Real Onchain Unlock

In Episode 37 of Chain Reactions, we’re joined by Bhav and Liam from Ten Protocol to explore how encryption and privacy are powering a whole new class of onchain applications, from casino games to DeFi dark pools to AI-native dapps.Bhav shares how he cold-pitched his way into web3 and became Ten’s first business hire, while Liam walks through his journey from government-backed studies in Korea to building meme-first infra in crypto.Together, they break down what Ten is, why encrypted L2s matter, and how their team is turning obscure tech into sticky culture.We also dig into:Why community-led fundraising is smarter than airdrop farmingHow to build cultural IP with jerseys, zines, and LaBoubouWhat makes the “vibe coding” movement with Lovable so powerfulThe go-to-market stack for real privacy adoptionIf you’re building infra, trying to make your chain not feel like a ghost town, or just wondering how the hell to explain TEEs to your community, this is required listening.Listen, subscribe, and mint the episode at pods.media/myosinxyz