Beniamin Mincu, founder of MultiversX, introduces xDay conference in Romania. Topics discussed include crypto adoption, Universal zkRollups, upcoming trends, challenges for MultiversX, and building bridges for technology adoption. The podcast also explores Romania's crypto-friendly environment, growth potential, advancements in the network's ecosystem, innovation in DeFi lending protocols, and the future of crypto adoption.
The transition from Elrond to Multiverse X signifies a focus on fundamental technologies like blockchain, AI, and spatial computing to bring value to users and build bridges between multiple worlds.
Romania's competitive fiscal and tax environment, along with clear EU regulations, position it as a favorable destination for crypto startups and projects.
Deep dives
X-Day Conference and Multiverse X
The podcast episode features interviews conducted during the X-Day conference hosted by Multiverse X in Romania. The conference aims to explore ideas and startups at the intersection of web3, blockchain, AI, and the metaverse. Multiverse X focuses on technologies like blockchain, AI, and spatial computing, with a goal of building bridges to bring these technologies to the hands of users. The conversations at the conference involve discussions with key players, including regulators, tech companies, and builders, to accelerate innovation in these areas.
The Transition to Multiverse X
This section discusses the repositioning of Elrond to Multiverse X. The transition was not merely a rebranding, but a repositioning to focus on fundamental technologies that will be important in the next 10-30 years, such as blockchain, AI, and spatial computing. Multiverse X aims to explore multiple worlds and be at the intersection of these worlds to bring the most value to people. The podcast highlights the importance of building bridges and introducing these technologies to users through applications and startups.
Romania's Position in the Crypto Space
The podcast guests discuss Romania's unique position in Europe for attracting crypto startups and projects. The country offers a competitive fiscal and tax environment and benefits from clear EU regulations on blockchain and crypto. The Romanian Minister of Digitalization emphasizes the need to continue progress, attract more builders and startups, and leverage the potential benefits that technology adoption can bring to the country's economy and innovation ecosystem.
Challenges and Future Trends in Blockchain
The podcast explores the challenges and future trends in blockchain technology. The guests highlight the importance of scalability, interoperability, and user experience. They discuss the significance of technologies like zero-knowledge proofs and zero-knowledge rollups for scaling solutions and ensuring privacy. They also emphasize the need to focus on user adoption and creating an Apple-like user experience. The guests believe that adoption, trust, and integration of blockchain with AI and ML will drive the future growth of crypto and blockchain technology.
This week's podcast features a number of interviews we conducted in Romania, during the xDay conference hosted by MultiversX.
In this podcast, we will hear from
Beniamin Mincu - founder of MultiversX
Bogdan Ivan - Romanian Minister of Digitalization
Sheraz Ahmed - Managing Partner at Storm Partners
Sunny Aggarwal - Co-Founder of Osmosis
Sergiu Biriș - Head of Product at MultiversX
Grigore Rosu - Founder of Runtime Verification
Danilo Carlucci - Founder and CEO of Morningstar Ventures.
In this episode, we discuss the current state of MultiversX and the transition from Elrond, crypto adoption in Romania, Universal zkRollups and its benefits, upcoming trends and narratives, challenges lying ahead for MultiversX, and much more.
But first, Beniamin will introduce us to xDay.
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