Token Warrant MegaETH brings the First Real Time Blockchain to Ethereum
In this episode of the Token Warrant, Regan Bozman hosts Tom Schmidt, General Partner at Dragonfly, and Shuyao Kong, co-founder of MegaETH. Tom shares his journey from prior roles at 0X and Instagram to investing in early-stage crypto projects at Dragonfly, emphasizing the importance of a global perspective. Shuyao discusses her entry into crypto in 2017, the work at ConsenSys, and the first real-time blockchain technology of MegaETH. The conversation delves into the evolution of Ethereum, the challenges developers are facing, and the need for constant innovation and practical applications in the crypto space.
00:37 Tom from Dragonfly is introduced and prior roles in tech, focusing on early-stage crypto investments.
01:50 Shuyao discusses her entry into crypto in 2017 and the experience at Consensys and MegaETH sunsetting Truffle at Consensys.
04:06 Tom and Shuyao discuss Ethereum's evolution and its current challenges in the crypto landscape.
09:13 Shuyao explains MegaETH as a real-time blockchain with unique capabilities and architecture.
11:30 Comparing MegaETH to Ethereum's scaling solutions, emphasizing its approach to performance.
12:10 Shuyao details the technical architecture of MegaETH, focusing on its sequencer and validating network.
14:35 Tom and Shuyao discuss shifting perspectives in blockchain development to unlock new opportunities.
16:09 Shuyao & Tom detail MegaETH's $20 million fundraising round led by Dragonfly and how Shuyao met the Dragonfly team and their collaboration.
25:25 Shuyao describes MegaETH's culture and unique strategy for ecosystem building - introducing the Mega Mafia and MegaZoo.
31:44 Tom explains Dragonfly's flexible investment approach, balancing market insights with founder-driven opportunities.
38:44 Shuyao shares how Dragonfly has provided hands-on support and the insights provided by MegaETH.
44:00 Shuyao invites developers interested in high-performance blockchain to join MegaETH and getting involved in the community.
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