The Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Superfluid Co-Founder & CEO Fran Renzi.

In this episode, Copeland and Renzi discussed Superfluid, a protocol that allows for continuous, second-by-second streaming of cryptocurrency payments. Renzi explains how the protocol works by using a different accounting method than traditional token transfers, allowing for more efficient and scalable recurring payments, with potential applications in areas like employee compensation, subscription services, and gaming.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Sponsor break

01:14 Diving Into Superfluid

04:27 How Superfluid Works

08:49 The Accountant’s Nightmare

11:05 Scaling

17:10 Going Cross-Chain

21:32 Garnering Participation

24:02 Hacker House Results

29:24 Meme Coins vs Utility Season

32:49 Reasons For Money Streaming

39:57 Smart Contracts and Smarter Payroll

43:18 Banks, Blockchains, and Bottlenecks

49:17 Streaming For Games

50:55 Conclusion

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Guest links:

Fran Renzi - https://x.com/francescorenzia

Superfluid - https://x.com/superfluid_HQ

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