The Future Landscape of Blockchain Ecosystems and User Growth Challenges

Will Ethereum L2s overtake Solana? Optimism's CGO, Ryan Wyatt, joins us on The Milk Road Show to discuss why major companies like Sony choose to build L2s, the future of interoperability, and the monolithic vs. modular blockchain debate. Ryan shares his 2025 predictions and explains why the "blockchain race" is far from over.

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Ryan Wyatt's X: https://x.com/Fwiz

Optimism's X: https://x.com/Optimism

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⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱

00:00 - Intro

01:01 - It's Black Friday!

02:38 - Navigate

03:14 - Uphold

03:56 - From singlechain to superchain

06:17 - Sony enters the arena

10:28 - The relationship between Sony and Optimism

13:45 - Interoperability and the future of L2s

17:17 - Are we going to see interoperability all over Ethereum?

22:36 - Competing ecosystems within Ethereum

24:30 - How does the next big wave of users come in?

29:30 - The monolithic vs. modular debate (Solana vs. Ethereum)

32:37 - Will protocols such as Uniswap and Base leave the OP stack?

35:54 - Are L2s parasitic to Ethereum?

38:35 - Ryan's 2025 predictions

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📃 Disclaimer 📃

The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses. Viewers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.