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The Interop
by Interop Ventures
Technical deep dives with the entrepreneurs and developers building the decentralized economics networks which make up the Interchain. The Interop is hosted by crypto investor and podcaster @seb3point0.
Episodes
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Crypto’s Casino Phase: The Future of Bitcoin, Ethereum & DeFi with Jordi Alexander
Join Jordi Alexander, CEO of Selini Capital and host of the Steady Lads podcast, as he unpacks the current state of global markets and crypto in a high-stakes era. From the macroeconomic shifts driving Bitcoin and gold to the speculative bubbles bursting in altcoins and meme tokens, Jordi shares...
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Why Ethereum Got Scaling Wrong with Lucian Mincu of MultiversX
Lucian Mincu, co-founder of Multiverse X, dives deep into the critical decisions that shaped the blockchain industry. He shares why Ethereum abandoned state sharding and how Multiverse X boldly implemented it from day one to redefine scalability and speed. Discover the game-changing potential of...
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10% Yield on ETH? Here’s How Plaza Finance Does It
Ryan Galvankar, founder of Plaza, joins to discuss the groundbreaking launch of on-chain bonds and leverage products built on Base. From a 10% ETH-backed yield to the role of institutions in DeFi, Ryan explores how Plaza is redefining decentralized finance. Tune in to understand why long-term ETH...
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"Liquidity Fragmentation Isn't a Technical Problem, It's an Economic One" - Josh Bowen of Astria
Most rollups today aren’t sovereign. They rely on a single sequencer, creating a major centralization risk. Josh Bowen, CEO of Astria Labs breaks down how shared sequencing fixes this—eliminating blockchain silos and making rollups more secure and interoperable. Without shared infrastructure,...
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Build A Chain In Any Language with Melanie Mohr of PWR Labs
Melanie Mohr, Co-founder of PWR Labs, joins to talk about building a new kind of blockchain infrastructure—one that finally bridges Web2 and Web3. PWR Chain separates consensus from execution, enabling developers to build their own chains—called VIDAs—in any language: JavaScript, Python, C++…
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Hold DOGE, XRP, LTC? MoreMarkets Lets You Stake It!
Altan Tutar, CEO of MoreMarkets (formerly Nuffle Labs), shares how the platform unlocks the potential of dormant crypto assets like Doge and XRP. By leveraging innovative infrastructure, MoreMarkets makes it easy for users to participate in DeFi without bridging risks. Altan discusses the…
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Symbiotic Mainnet: Why Modular Restaking Matters with Felix Lutsch
Felix Lutsch, Head of Ecosystem at Symbiotic, dives deep into the future of blockchain security, modular restaking systems, and the challenges of decentralization. Learn how Symbiotic’s flexible architecture is paving the way for innovative use cases like insurance, multi-asset staking, and RWA...
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USDN: Real Yield & Programmability in One Stablecoin with Jelena Djuric of Noble
Jelena Djuric, CEO and co-founder of Noble, joins Sebastien Couture to discuss Noble’s groundbreaking updates. From the launch of the $USDN, a composable yield stablecoin, to its role in the Cosmos and EVM ecosystems, Jelena reveals how Noble is reshaping stablecoin issuance and real-world asset...
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Will Stablecoins Replace Traditional Money? with Ryne Saxe of ECO
Stablecoins are changing the game in crypto. 🚀 Join us as Ryne Saxe, CEO of Eco, explains how his platform is building seamless cross-chain liquidity and making stablecoins the gateway for mass crypto adoption. Discover how stablecoins simplify payments, power emerging markets, and enable...
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The Shocking Truth About Crypto Privacy
Join Adrian Brink, co-founder of Anoma, as he delves into groundbreaking concepts reshaping blockchain technology. Explore how Namada is leading the charge in privacy-first crypto systems and why intent-based protocols are the future. Learn about the push for user-controlled data, resilient…
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AI & Blockchain Will Redefine Everything
Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, discusses the intersection of AI, blockchain, and crypto's evolving role in the global economy. From regulatory clarity to the rise of AI-driven super apps, Illia explains how these technologies will disrupt industries, empower users, and challenge...
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AI Agents will Empower DeFi in 2025
AI agents are transforming blockchain and DeFi. SAFE’s modular smart accounts provide secure tools for agents to manage funds and drive innovation. Discover how autonomous agents enable synthetic economies, revolutionize transactions, and unlock new possibilities in DeFi, gaming, and beyond. SAFE...
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Biconomy’s “Supertransactions” are changing the way we use crypto
Ahmed Al-Balaghi and Mislav Javor dive deep into their mission to simplify Web3 for developers and users alike. From gasless transactions to modular execution environments, this episode explores how Biconomy is tackling blockchain UX challenges. Learn about super transactions, multichain scaling,...
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Morpho: Building a Unicorn from College with Paul Frambot
Paul Frambot, co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, joins the show to discuss Morpho’s transformative impact on decentralized lending. From building a permissionless protocol to scaling Morpho’s ecosystem to $6 billion TVL, Paul shares insights into the protocol’s unique architecture, the challenges...
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How Movement CRUSHED its token launch with Ali Sheikh
Movement launched its token to massive success, surpassing FDV expectations and igniting a vibrant ecosystem of Move powered applications. Ali Sheikh shares insights on their strategic TGE, the Move language’s impact on blockchain security, and the roadmap ahead. Consider staking with Interop...
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Bitcoin L2s will take off in 2025 | Charlie Hu of BitLayer
Charlie Hu, co-founder of BitLayer, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, the significance of BitVM, and the interaction between Bitcoin L2s and core developers. He shares how BitLayer enhances Bitcoin scaling, the implications of institutional interest in Bitcoin, and the future…
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How Electron Cuts ZK Proving Costs by 95% with Garvit Goel
In this conversation, Garvit Goel, CEO of Electron, discusses the advancements and future plans of Electron, a platform designed to significantly reduce the costs associated with verifying zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs on Ethereum and other blockchains. The discussion covers the launch of their...
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Shared Security for AVS Explained | Abhishek Kumar (CEO at Catalysis)
"Economic security is not free, but Catalysis helps you find the most cost-effective solution.” Watch Abhishek Kumar, co-founder and CEO of Catalysis explain the role of Catalysis in providing abstraction layers for restaking protocols, enabling AVS builders to tap into diverse economic security...
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Bringing XRP, ADA, BTC, and LTC to DeFi w/ Larry Lyu of Dango
"Dango is simplifying margin trading in DeFi." Hundreds of billions of dollars of liquidity in $BCH, $DOGE, $XRP, $ADA and other assets is mostly absent from DeFi, not to mention Bitcoin. Imagine if we could fully utilize that TVL. That’s what Dango wants to achieve. Right after they rebuild the...
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Can Cosmos Become a Top 3 Ecosystem? Maghnus Mareneck & Josh Cincinnati
Cosmos is gearing up for a new era. Join Josh Cincinnati, Chair of the Interchain Foundation Council, and Magnus Marinak, Co-Founder of Interchain Labs, as they discuss the bold steps being taken to redefine the Cosmos ecosystem. From unifying development to attracting institutional liquidity…
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Building the Shared Computer on Solana with Bless Network
In this episode, Butian Li and Derek Anderson, co-founders of Bless Network explore the future of decentralized computing. Formerly Blockless, Bless is launching the world's first shared computer, enabling users and developers to contribute compute power seamlessly from the comfort of their own...
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Building The Future of Proof: Ismael & Bo
The Future of Proof with Polymer and Lagrange! Discover how the Internet of Verifiability is transforming trust, how ZK TLS enables privacy-preserving apps, and what it means to bridge Ethereum's finality barrier. Ismael and Bo explore the challenges of cross-chain apps, the role of digital...
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Rethinking DeFi: Tokens, Tech, and Regulations with Julien & Lucas
Julien and Lucas share insights on the push toward regulated decentralised exchanges, the rise of stablecoins by major companies, and the role of global politics, including the impact of Trump’s crypto policies and Europe’s regulatory approach. Truly reflecting on the philosophical balance…
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How Restaking Could Reshape DeFi and Infrastructure with Mirko & Felix
Bitcoin staking is here, and the debate is heating up. At the Staking Summit 2024, Mirko from Staking Rewards and Felix from Symbiotic dive into the latest trends: the growing role of restaking, Bitcoin’s proof-of-stake potential, and the institutional capital fueling innovation. They also…
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Is Staking Truly Profitable? Robert Koschig and Angela Kreitenweis
What does it take to make staking profitable? Angela Kreitenweis from Token Engineering Academy and Robert Koschig of 1kx dive into the intricacies of staking mechanisms, tokenomics, and protocol design. From analyzing validator costs to rethinking inflationary rewards, they reveal what works—and...
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Inside Cosmos: Culture, Challenges, and Vision with Robert Kelley
In this conversation, host Sebastien Couture and guest Robert Kelley dive deep into the ethos and challenges of the Cosmos ecosystem, examining the unique elements that set Cosmos apart from other crypto projects. From the complex vision of sovereign interoperability to the communication hurdles...
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Is It Time for Cosmos to Rebrand as Interchain? Sunny Aggarwal
Sunny Aggarwal sits down with Sebastien Couture to discuss Cosmos’s evolving identity and why it might be time to rebrand the ecosystem as “Interchain.” Together, they explore the challenges Cosmos faces around liquidity, EVM compatibility, and the risks of having too many competing innovations....
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Why Cosmos Should Embrace EVM and Bitcoin DeFi with Valentin Pletnev of Quasar
In this episode, Sebastien Couture and Valentin Pletnev of Quasar discuss Cosmos’s latest trends, challenges, and the increasing need for liquidity across the ecosystem. Valeyo shares insights on how Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity could transform Cosmos, with projects like Babylon, Noble, and...
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Cosmos & Celestia: Building the Next Generation of DeFi with Drop
In this episode, Mitya Argunov, co-founder of Drop, explores the transformative potential of liquid staking across DeFi. He discusses Drop’s journey, the challenges of cross-chain liquidity, and why Cosmos and Celestia ecosystems play a critical role in the future of decentralized finance. Mitya...
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Why Cosmos Chains Need to Think Bigger with Max Einhorn & Spaydh
At Cosmoverse 2024, Spaydh from Neutron and Max Einhorn from Valence dive into the future of Cosmos and the race to take crypto innovation mainstream. They discuss their “wartime mode” approach to building products, cross-chain liquidity, and expanding Cosmos’ reach into EVM and non-Cosmos...
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Why Decentralized AI Needs Cosmos: Greg Osuri or Akash Explains
Sebastien Couture talks with Greg Osuri, founder of Akash, about Cosmos’ resilience, the push for decentralized AI, and the tech breakthroughs happening with Cosmos’ appchain model. Greg shares why Nvidia and other big names are exploring decentralized GPUs on Akash, how Cosmos can support...
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Why Meme Coins Are Beating DeFi – Farmer’s Take
Consider staking with Interop Ventures 🥩 Sebastien Couture and Farmer, CEO of Defi Dojo Validator,Æ explore the shifting landscape of DeFi, meme coins, and Cosmos. Farmer shares why meme coins have captured the market’s attention, how communities like Defi Dojo evaluate yield farming...
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Will Cosmos Reach its Full Potential? Cryptocito at Cosmoverse
Consider staking with Interop Ventures Join Cryptocito and Sebastien Couture as they dive into the intense planning behind Cosmoverse 2024 and the evolving identity of Cosmos. From the unique challenges of hosting events in Dubai to Cosmos’ growing pains and its brand identity debate, they reveal...
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Solving the Interchain's Liquidity Problem with Mitya Argunov of Drop
Mitya Argunov, Co-Founder of Drop, highlights the need for a new liquid staking protocol in the Cosmos ecosystem, emphasizing its integration with DeFi partners to enhance liquidity and use cases. Drop, built on Neutron, allows users to stake ATOM tokens, receive dATOM, and participate in DeFi,...
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How Orchestration Makes Web 3 Feel More Like Web 2 w Dean Tribble of Agoric
I sat down with Dean Tribble CEO of Agoric at Nebular Summit to chat chain abstraction, Agoric's implementation of Chain Orchestration and how these technologies improve applications and user experience in crypto. Consider staking with Interop Ventures TOPICS 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Chain...
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Solving Ethereum Rollup Fragmentation with Austin King of Omni Labs
Join us on this episode as we dive into the future of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions with the CEO of Omni! Omni is revolutionizing the way developers build across different Ethereum Layer 2 solutions by providing a robust messaging layer and compute layer. By solving the fragmentation issue, Omni…
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Programmatic Monetary Policy for Protocols with Max Einhorn of Valence
Valence enables programmatic economic relationships between protocols. This allows crypto-native institutions (e.g., appchains & DAOs) to engage in complex financial interactions. Valence is live today with two sub-protocols in private beta: The Rebalancer lets protocols set desired portfolio...
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Bitcoin is Making a Comeback with Matt Ye of Lorenzo
Lorenzo is a Cosmos chain that leverages BTC shared security and enables liquid staking. In this conversation, Seb and Matt discuss the resurgence of interest in Bitcoin, particularly in the context of DeFi. They also explore the concept of liquid staking for Bitcoin and how it differs from…
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Rebooting the Metaverse with Lex Avellino of Passage
Passage improves virtual experiences and collaboration, making them more organic and immersive and better reflecting the way we interact in real life. For creators, Passage is a platform that enables nearly unlimited creative freedom thanks to its use of the Unreal Engine. This allows creators to...
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The Interchain Application Layer with Adair Kelley of Abstract
Abstract is an Interchain app platform enabling developers to build across CosmWasm-supported chains. Apps built with Abstract get automatic integrations with Interchain DEXes, lending markets, oracles, and liquid staking protocols. The core infrastructure is the Abstract Account, a smart…
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Interwoven Rollups with Stan Liu & Ezaan “Zon” Mangalji of Initia
Join us in this episode where we discover how Initia's vertically integrated tech stack seamlessly connects their L1s with application-specific L2 chains, enabling efficient inter-chain communication and solving the traditional fragmentation of multichain systems. We also explore the variety of...
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MONOLITHIC VS APPCHAINS with Eric Zhang & Brian Breslow of DoraHacks
Join us in this episode as we explore how DoraHacks advances the hacker movement. Learn about Dora Factory's innovative public good staking and decentralized funding infrastructures. We also discuss Dora Vota's role in enabling fair and private community governance through Anonymous Minimal...
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The AI portfolio manager with Daniel Machlup of FortyTwo
Join us as we explore the innovative integration of AI in DeFi with Daniel Machlup from FortyTwo. FortyTwo is building the interface layer for cross-chain DeFi, tackling a critical challenge in the rapidly growing multi-chain ecosystem. The goal is simple, make cross-chain user experience easy…
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DeFi Risk Modelling & Management with Marijo Radman and Benedikt Eikmanns of Alterscope
Join us as we delve into the complexities of risk management in decentralized finance (DeFi), where Alterscope pioneers with its risk ZK coprocessor and zero-knowledge proof technology to tackle unique challenges such as liquidity and protocol risks. Uncover how Alterscope's advanced tools not…
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Decentralized Storage for IBC Chains with Patrick Dunlop & Marston Connell of Jackal
Discover Jackal Protocol in this episode as we delve into its decentralized storage solution, enhancing blockchain interoperability and real-time data access through its Cosmos Layer 1 platform. Learn how Jackal ensures data reliability with advanced redundancy and frequent verification…
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ZK Proof Aggregation with Garvit Goel of Electron Labs
Electron Labs aggregates zero-knowledge proofs across protocols into a single superproof, which is then verified on Ethereum. Thanks to the use of recursive ZK proofs, this collective approach lowers verification costs to less than 1% of current rates. This is a huge unlock for applications...
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Securing Cosmos Chains with Celestia DA - Jack Zampolin of Rollchains & Strangelove
Rollchains introduce new ways to build, maintain and scale Cosmos chains. New and existing Cosmos SDK chains can enable the Rollchains module to post block data to Celestia. Built with POA chains in mind, Rollchains promises to reduce the cost of securing chains while maintaining a high Nakamoto...
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The Future of DAO Governance with Nicolas Biagosch of Q Protocol
Q protocol is a decentralized governance layer for Web3 that allows developers to build organizational constitutions that are enforced by smart contracts and include off-chain avenues for resolving disputes the code can't deal with. Built as a fully EVM-compatible Layer 1 for maximum security…
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Cosmos Hub ICS Security Marketplace with Jehan Tremback of Informal Systems
Informal Systems is a Cosmos contributor that works on the Cosmos Hub, which is the first blockchain in the Interchain. The Cosmos Hub is one of thousands of blockchains that will eventually make up the Cosmos Network. The Hub's primary token is ATOM, but it will support many other tokens in the...
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FAIR TOKEN LAUNCHES with Simon Chadwick of Eclipse
Eclipse Fi is a revolutionary hub for interchain token launches, bringing the value back into the hands of early communities. Eclipse Mainnet, launching in Q1 2024, is the fastest Ethereum L2, powered by the SVM. With an architecture that combines the best pieces of the modular stack, developers...
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Technical deep dives with the entrepreneurs and developers building the decentralized economics networks which make up the Interchain. The Interop is hosted by crypto investor and podcaster @seb3point0.
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