Bell Curve Commonware: Building the Anti-Framework | Patrick O’Grady
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Dec 11, 2024 Patrick O’Grady, Founder of Commonware and former CTO at Ava Labs, discusses his journey through the crypto landscape. He shares insights on the mission behind Commonware, aiming to enhance blockchain flexibility for developers. O'Grady reveals the innovative exo-stack concept and how it democratizes access to state-of-the-art technologies. The conversation highlights the need for adaptability in cryptographic strategies and the importance of Uniswap's groundbreaking bug bounty in securing new protocols, while fostering a collaborative developer ecosystem.
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Coinbase and Rosetta
- Patrick O’Grady worked at Coinbase, integrating different crypto ecosystems.
- He created Rosetta, a universal read-write layer for easier integrations.
Ecosystem-Driven Development
- Crypto development is very ecosystem-driven, unlike other tech verticals.
- This connection between product, open software, and ecosystems is problematic.
Commonware's Goal
- Commonware aims to commoditize state-of-the-art blockchain performance.
- Developers should choose ecosystems based on alignment, not just tech.