Movement & Aptos: Making Security Sexy Again | Rushi Manche & Neil Harounian
Empire
Introduction
This chapter highlights the critical aspect of security within the blockchain industry, discussing the significance of robust security measures alongside the sponsors SAI and Aura, and introducing Marinade and Mantle in relation to Solana and blockchain staking protocols.
In this episode, Santi is joined by Neil, head of ecosystem at Aptos, and Rushi, founder of Movement Labs, to discuss the Aptos ecosystem and the Move programming language. They dive into the unique features and benefits of Move, the importance of security in blockchain development, and the collaborative efforts to grow the Move ecosystem. Neil and Rushi also share insights on the impressive growth and adoption of Aptos, as well as their focus on empowering builders and democratizing access to Move. Thanks for tuning in!
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Mantle Network is an Ethereum Layer 2 that aims to bring super-scalability to Ethereum by taking a modular approach that offers low fees and high security.
Mantle recently launched their airdrop program "Rewards Station" to holders of its native token, $MNT. The Rewards Station program distributes pre-sale token allocations or listed token to $MNT holders who stake their $MNT.
Check out the rewards station: https://www.mantle.xyz/rewards-station
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Marinade is the leading Solana staking service that spreads your stake across 100+ top validators, distributes MEV rewards, and provides automatic downside protection with new Protected Staking Rewards. Choose to liquid stake for mSOL for use in DeFi, or delegate your stake through Marinade Native, which gives you full custody of your SOL and no smart contract risk. Max performance for you, max performance for Solana.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(06:26) Why Aptos & Move Language
(19:18) Institutional Support
(29:00) Aptos Roadmap
(35:06) Sei ad
(36:04) Aura Ad
(36:52) Marinade Ad
(37:57) Mantle Ad
(38:54) Onchain User Behaviors
(46:05) TVL Growth Strategy
(59:56) Move Alternative Chains
(01:09:11) Integrated vs Modular
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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