Why Santi Is Launching An L1 | Weekly Roundup

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Feb 14, 2025

This week, a major announcement revolves around Santi's upcoming launch of a Layer 1 blockchain. The discussion dives into the strategic advantages of launching your own chain and the focus on retaining capital within the ecosystem. Insights on the evolving landscape of DeFi highlight user acquisition strategies and the integration of telecom services with banking. The potential of tokenization and its role in enhancing market integrity also surfaces, coupled with predictions about the future of blockchain technology in traditional finance.

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INSIGHT

Customizable Blockchains

Blockchains are like infinite economic games that can be designed for different purposes.
Having your own chain offers flexibility in setting parameters and building infrastructure.

INSIGHT

Value Leakage

Value leakage occurs when using another L1 due to constraints and competition for resources.
Building your own chain offers value capture and control over user experience.

ADVICE

Choosing the Right Blockchain

When selecting a blockchain, optimize for high performance, throughput, and customizability.
Prioritize EVM compatibility to leverage existing Ethereum projects.

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Gm! This week we're back with another roundup. We discuss Santi's big announcement as he prepares to launch an L1. We deep dive into the strategic decision to launch your own chain, value capture as an L1, crypto's biggest opportunity, why the future will be on chain & more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:12) Building A Chain (Berkshire On Chain)

(10:22) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(11:18) Capturing Value As An L1

(14:17) Building On Avalanche

(21:36) Crypto’s Go To Market Problem

(23:52) What’s Next For Inversion?

(38:11) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(39:49) Why Mobile Is Crypto’s Biggest Opportunity

(45:40) The Inversion Chain

(49:17) Token Distribution

(52:26) Sponsors (Ledger, Mantle, Arweave)

(54:52) Time To Be Optimistic?

(01:02:34) Why The Future Will Be On Chain

(01:10:56) Crypto’s Equity Problem

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