In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Veman welcome Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs. They discuss the evolution of the crypto landscape, the genesis of Sei Labs, and the impact of the GameStop saga on the crypto community. Jay shares his early experiences in crypto, his time at Robinhood, and the challenges faced in launching a new layer 1 blockchain. The conversation also explores the importance of decentralization, the future of stablecoins, and the role of the EVM in the crypto ecosystem. In this conversation, Jay from Sei Labs discusses the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, emphasizing the importance of legitimacy and regulation in the crypto space. He highlights the need for high-performance blockchains to support sophisticated financial instruments and the role of community in building successful projects. The discussion also covers the upcoming Giga upgrade, which aims to significantly enhance the scalability of the Sei network, enabling new types of applications.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:36 The Genesis of Sei Labs
03:40 Early Experiences in Crypto and Robinhood
08:30 The Impact of the GameStop Saga
11:33 Decentralization and Self-Ownership
12:12 Sei Network: A New Blockchain Paradigm
15:21 Challenges in Launching a Layer 1 Blockchain
18:48 The Future of Layer 1s and Stablecoins
23:00 The Future of Blockchain and Exchanges
26:04 Legitimacy and Regulation in Crypto
31:52 Technical Differentiation in Crypto
35:27 Building a Thriving Community
39:58 The Giga Upgrade and Its Implications
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