AJ Warner

In this discussion, AJ Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs, shares his visionary concept of Arbitrum as a 'digital sovereign nation.' He dives into key distinctions between Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains, revealing how Arbitrum's unique governance can outperform traditional models. Warner explores innovative capital allocation strategies, likening L1s to Real Estate Investment Trusts and L2s to oil-rich nations. He paints a future rich with opportunities for decentralized governance and enhanced collaboration within the ecosystem.

Robinhood and Arbitrum's partnership to bring more users on-chain through layer 2 developments. Consensus event in Austin discussed, highlighting industry experts. Challenges and benefits of onboarding non-crypto native consumers into the crypto space. Importance of education and user-friendly experiences in promoting wider participation.