AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Zero Knowledge
Episode 340: Is Cosmos Dead? A critical look with Zaki Manian
Sep 18, 2024
Zaki Manian, a key player in the Cosmos ecosystem, delves into whether Cosmos is nearing its end. He discusses its turbulent history, including the aftermath of the Luna crash and the challenges facing leadership and community engagement. Zaki highlights the ongoing efforts to revive Cosmos through innovation, confronting issues like disillusionment among contributors. They explore the need for better collaboration and the potential of new initiatives to unify the fragmented ecosystem, prompting a critical look at its future.
01:23:41
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Cosmos has experienced major internal conflicts and external pressures that have challenged its growth and cohesion since its 2019 launch.
- The ecosystem's fragmentation has stymied progress, as lack of a unified vision complicates governance and collaboration among various stakeholders.
Deep dives
The Evolution and Key Events of Cosmos
Cosmos has undergone significant changes since its inception, with crucial milestones shaping its current state. Initially launched in 2019, Cosmos debuted with the Atom Hub, establishing itself as one of the first major proof-of-stake networks to gain traction among centralized exchanges. Throughout its history, the network faced numerous internal conflicts and fragmentation among its teams, influencing its direction and development. Events such as the launch of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and the rise of other chains within the ecosystem played critical roles in both its growth and subsequent challenges.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode