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Unichain and MEV On L2s | Hasu & Hayden

Nov 12, 2024

Join renowned crypto analyst Hasu and Hayden Adams, co-founder of Uniswap, as they dive into Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap and the innovative vision behind Unichain. They discuss the strategic significance of rollups for scalability, the challenges of liquidity provision, and the intriguing dynamics of MEV in Layer 2 solutions. Discover how decentralized finance is evolving with Uniswap 4 and the potential impacts of transaction experiences on governance. This lively conversation is packed with insights for anyone interested in the future of DeFi!

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Hayden Adams

Hasu

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Quick takeaways

Unichain is a blockchain initiative tailored to the Uniswap community's needs, emphasizing adaptability and community-driven development over time.

Ethereum's Rollup-Centric Roadmap focuses on enhancing scalability by introducing interconnected Layer 2 solutions to effectively manage elevated transaction volumes.

A full-stack development approach promotes collaboration, enabling developers to create user-centric solutions that bridge application interfaces and blockchain infrastructure.

Implementing Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) secures the block building process, enhancing privacy and data integrity against centralized threats.

Deep dives

Uniswap and Unichain: A Comprehensive Ecosystem

Uniswap represents more than just a singular smart contract; it encompasses a complex network of interactions and components that enhance its usability and functionality. Unichain is envisioned as a specific blockchain that serves the unique needs of the Uniswap community and its broader decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Over the years, it is expected that users will organically define its ultimate purpose and significance within the blockchain landscape. This community-driven perspective emphasizes the potential for growth and adaptability in addressing various use cases.

Intro

2min

Scaling Ethereum: The Rollup Roadmap

7min

Navigating the Cycles of Crypto Market Dynamics

2min

Unichain Innovations in DeFi

21min

Understanding Liquidity Provision Challenges and Opportunities

3min

Exploring Layered Architectures and Sector-Specific Chains in DeFi

2min

Uniswap's Evolution and User Experience in DeFi

17min

Governance and Decentralization in Unichain

20min

The Future of Ethereum: Roll-ups and Decentralization

19min

In this episode, Hayden Adams and Hasu joined us to discuss Ethereum’s rollup centric roadmap, and the vision for Unichain. We also dove into priority ordering, MEV taxes, and LP arbitrage. Finally, we ended the episode by unpacking MEV on L2s vs mainnet, TEEs, and potential cons of Ethereum’s rollup centric roadmap.

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Resources

Priority Is All You Need: https://www.paradigm.xyz/2024/06/priority-is-all-you-need

Unichain White Paper: https://docs.unichain.org/whitepaper.pdf

Introducing Rollup-Boost: https://writings.flashbots.net/introducing-rollup-boost

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:24) Ethereum's Rollup Centric Rollup

(11:21) The Unichain Vision

(22:14) Priority Ordering, MEV Taxes, and LP Arbitrage

(36:30) Fuel Ad

(37:24) Unichain: Built For A Community, Not Use Cases

(42:23) Full Stack Building In Crypto

(52:58) Who Should Be the Voice of the User?

(55:24) Decision Making at Uniswap

(59:06) MEV On L2s vs L1

(1:04:59) Trusted Execution Environments

(1:15:20) Potential Cons of the Rollup Centric Roadmap

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Bell Curve

Unichain and MEV On L2s | Hasu & Hayden

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Uniswap and Unichain: A Comprehensive Ecosystem

The Rollup-Centric Roadmap and Ethereum Scaling

Market Dynamics and Horizontal Scalability

Building a Full-Stack Approach to Blockchain Development

Unichain's Role in Decentralized Governance

TEEs and Enhancing Blockchain Security

Embracing Innovation in the Ethereum Ecosystem

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