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What Can We Learn From Sui's Outage? | Weekly Roundup

Nov 22, 2024
This week delves into Sui's outage and what it teaches us about blockchain reliability. The hosts discuss competition among Layer 1s, questioning if Solana has a sustainable edge. They examine the migration of Ethereum projects to Solana and the implications for both ecosystems. Developer experiences in alternative protocols like Move are explored, alongside the challenges of outages. The conversation wraps up with the future of stablecoins, emphasizing the need for innovation in a rapidly changing market.
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Quick takeaways

  • Competing effectively in the cryptocurrency space requires identifying significant market gaps and innovating solutions that are at least ten times better than existing platforms.
  • The observed shift in market psychology reflects a need for sustainable investment approaches in the crypto ecosystem, moving beyond short-term speculation towards long-term value.

Deep dives

Identifying Market Gaps for Innovation

Competing with existing market shares requires recognizing market gaps where a new solution offers significant improvements. It is essential to pursue opportunities that can be at least ten times better than existing solutions, as seen in the case of Solana which improved on Ethereum's user experience and throughput. The conversation raises a critical question: what can be the next innovation that can effectively challenge Solana? Identifying differentiators such as developer experience, user engagement, or unique features beyond just performance or cost becomes crucial for success.

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