The Index Podcast
Hacking Innovation in the Solana Ecosystem with Matty Taylor, Co-founder of Colosseum
Mar 15, 2024
Join host Alex Kehaya in a conversation with Matty Taylor about hacking innovation in the Solana ecosystem. They discuss transitioning to Solana for scalability, exciting opportunities in the ecosystem, encryption challenges, and the importance of feedback and competition in the crypto world.
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Quick takeaways
- Recognizing scalability issues, Matty Taylor transitioned to Solana from Ethereum due to Solana's architecture and successful delivery post-launch.
- Colosseum's hackathons foster innovation, community engagement, and startup success in the Solana ecosystem, amplifying vibrancy and market opportunities.
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Maddie Taylor's Journey into Crypto Space
Maddie Taylor, co-founder of Colosseum, traced her entry into the crypto space back to her college days. Fascinated by Bitcoin and economics, she delved into understanding digital currencies, eventually leading her to write her thesis about Bitcoin's mining industry. After working at Square, she ventured into the DeFi realm with ZeroX on Ethereum before making a significant shift to the Solana ecosystem.
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