10x Devs & 10x Growth Leads with Monad's Keone and Intern | EP 52
Jun 5, 2024
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Keone Hon and Intern from Monad discuss building a strong community, meme marketing, layer 1 vs layer 2 considerations, and the importance of performance optimization in blockchain technology. They also touch on brand coherence, internet memes, and comparisons with Hyperliquid.
Parallel execution in EVMs enhances performance but isn't the sole solution.
Monad's technical solutions attract developers organically through effective execution strategies.
Layer 2 solutions face brand challenges but can succeed with strong identities and user experience.
Deep dives
Parallel EVM is a Resonating Idea
The concept of parallel execution in EVMs is frequently highlighted and perceived as a key factor for performance improvement, though it represents only a fraction of the entire story. While parallelism is crucial in optimizing hardware capabilities, it is not the sole solution for elevated performance.
Tech Innovation and Community Building
Monod's innovative technical solutions are attracting developers and users organically, indicating an effective execution strategy. The community, spearheaded by the Molandak character, plays a pivotal role in enhancing engagement and creativity within the ecosystem.
Challenges of Ethereum Layer 2s
Comparing Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions like Eclipse, Movement, Arbitrum, and others in terms of performance suggests complex trade-offs in reaching Monad-like performance levels. Factors such as integrating SVM or Movie M with Ethereum and enhancing data availability play crucial roles in determining their effectiveness.
Brand Building and User Experience
Building a coherent brand is a significant challenge for layer 2 solutions aligning with Ethereum while competing for user adoption. Establishing a strong brand identity and prioritizing user experience are pivotal for success in the competitive blockchain landscape.
The Importance of Meme Templates
Remixing popular meme formats and creating mashups like the chess meme template showcase innovative and engaging content creation. Leveraging familiar templates with unique variations enhances audience engagement and meme appreciation.
Imran and Qiao sat down with Monad’s Keone Hon and Intern to deep dive into Monad and discuss Devs & Growth Leads. No BS crypto insights for founders.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro (01:02) "Every brand now will have an intern" (02:46) The Shift in The Flow of Customer Acquisition Now (07:16) "Aside from memes, what was crucial upon building the hype around Monad?" (10:10) The Interesting Growth Strategy of Monad (15:01) What's with Giving CL Credit Card Details? (16:12) Diving Deep into Monad (21:21) The Trade-off Between Building Monad as a Layer 1 vs Layer 2 (26:14) How Easy is it to Port Over an App to Monad? (32:23) "Do you see any layer 2 that can compete with Monad?" (33:33) Can Monad Compete with Solana, Aptos, and Sui in Terms of Performance? (34:07) Monolithic or Modular? (37:21) The Idea Behind the Monad Characters/Memes (46:26) Most Important Areas of Optimization (51:17) "The whole parallel EVM is kind of a meme" (52:47) Does Sui and Aptos Use Asynchronous Execution? (54:42) When Mainnet? (55:07) How Monad Would Think About Incentive Systems? (57:51) Ranking Ethereum Layer 2s in Terms of Performance (01:03:01) The Intern's Favorite Meme Template (01:04:38) Thoughts About Hyperliquid
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