Bankless Arbitrum’s Stylus with Steven Goldfeder | ETHDenver 2023 Interview #7
Mar 9, 2023
Steven Goldfeder, an expert in Arbitrum's technology, discusses the innovative Stylus tool that allows developers to write smart contracts in multiple programming languages, enhancing Ethereum's development landscape. He dives into the competitive dynamics of L2 solutions and the significance of Arbitrum's acquisition of Prismatic Labs. Goldfeder also explores the future of layer two interoperability, emphasizing the need for collaboration among chains to advance decentralized finance and other sectors like NFTs and gaming.
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Stylus: Expanding Smart Contract Development
- Arbitrum's Stylus enables EVM+ development, allowing developers to code with any language alongside Solidity.
- This offers a 10x cost benefit and broader developer inclusion.
Stylus: Bridging the Language Gap
- Stylus allows developers to code smart contracts using familiar languages like Rust, C, and C++.
- This opens Arbitrum to a wider range of developers beyond Solidity experts.
Stylus Technical Mechanism
- Stylus leverages Arbitrum Nitro's Wasm integration, compiling various languages to run on the underlying virtual machine.
- This expands language compatibility beyond the EVM while maintaining Ethereum's security.