Joe Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and Consensys, explores the evolution of blockchain technology and the expanding role of the Ethereum ecosystem in this episode. He discusses Consensys' pivotal work in building foundational infrastructure, such as MetaMask and Infura, while outlining the strategic direction for future applications and decentralized technologies. Joe delves into Layer 2 solutions, regulatory challenges with the SEC, and the broader implications for the industry. He offers a forward-looking perspective on the maturation of Ethereum, emphasizing scalability, decentralization, and the development of Web3.

0:00 - Evolution of Consensys

3:00 - Growth of Ethereum Infrastructure

6:30 - Scaling Ethereum & Layer 2 Solutions

9:00 - Joe Lubin's Beliefs

11:00 - Regulatory Challenges & SEC Lawsuit

14:30 - Future of Ethereum & Regulation

18:00 - Decentralizing Consensys and Network States

21:30 - Ethereum's Layer 1 & Layer 2 Architecture

28:00 - Impact of Layer 2 on Ethereum Mainnet

36:00 - Transitioning Products to On-chain Governance

39:00 - Network States and Decentralization

43:00 - Preparing for the Next Wave of Applications

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