Abdel Bakhta

In this engaging discussion, Abdel Bakhta, the Head of Ecosystem at Starkware, shares his journey from Ethereum core developer to onboarding users to Starknet. He dives into the evolution of Starkware's culture and the community-driven growth strategy that champions innovation and diversity. Abdel also explores the unique philosophy behind Starknet's identity, emphasizing the importance of 'keeping Starknet strange.' He elaborates on how the ecosystem is adapting to emerging regions and discusses the trade-offs between decentralization and governance through personal anecdotes.