The chapter explores the competition between Ethereum and Solana, reflecting on the growing interest in Solana and the potential migration of users from Ethereum to Solana due to differences in block times. It discusses the significance of community and leadership qualities in the development of layer one protocols and how effective communication with users is crucial for growth. The discussion also delves into interoperability, bridges, simplicity, AI, and the intersection between AI and crypto, emphasizing the importance of practical value and user-friendliness in crypto projects.
Summary
In this week’s episode, Anna and Tarun sit down with Hart Lambur irl at EthCC week in Brussels. They start by exploring Hart’s project Across - a cross-chain interoperability solution and sister project to Uma. They explore the Across construction, the tradeoff space and how this compares to other interop solutions. Then, in ZK Podcast tradition, the group shift gears with a few drinks and explore thoughtful observations on the week in Brussels.
Here’s some additional links for this episode:
9:08 * SchellingCoin: A Minimal-Trust Universal Data Feed
39:13 * ERC-7683 Cross Chain Intents Website
50:58 * Episode 286: Paris 2023 Recap with Uma, Zaki and Tarun
50:58 * Episode 292: State of ZK – Live at zkSummit10!
59:17 * Bell Curve Podcast - Deep Dive: The CAKE Framework & Building a One Click Experience | Hart Lambur & Stephane Gosselin
1:23:39 * ZK Whiteboard Sessions
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