Muneeb Ali is the co-founder of Stacks, which is a L2 that enables smart contracts and decentralized applictions to be built on top of Bitcoin. Muneeb is an early adopter in the blockchain industry with over a decade of experience. He offers a unique and insightful perspective on the current landscape of leading Layer 1 blockchains. In our conversation, we explore his views on the role of Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin, how it compares to Ethereum and Solana, and why Bitcoin holds a unique position as sound money. We also delve into broader industry trends and what the future might hold for scaling solutions.
0:00 Bitcoin L2s
4:07 Muneeb Ali
8:03 Stacks
24:42 Bitcoin VS Ethereum
27:42 Ethereum VS Solana
38:35 Bitcoin As Money
50:40 BitVM
54:24 Rollups on Bitcoin
56:00 DeFi On Bitcoin
1:03:28 EVM
1:05:55 Getting Started With Stacks
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