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This week we invite Chris Osborn & Jon Wong to the show to discuss one of the most exciting announcements in recent weeks within crypto... Blinks. We deep dive into what are Blinks, why they're needed for the internet, attracting developers, and the roadmap for the rest of 2024 & beyond. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:44) What Are Blinks?
(07:10) Blinks Are Needed For The Internet
(10:23) Access Protocol Ad
(11:05) Blinks On Mobile & Attracting Devs
(16:51) The Blinks Business Model
(22:30) The Blinks Origin Story
(31:36) Security
(40:50) Integrating Blinks Into Twitter
(45:53) What's Next For Blinks?
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