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Andrew Koller

Founder of Ink, Kraken's on-chain unit. Leading Kraken's initiative to bring its services on-chain, focusing on user-friendly DeFi experiences.

Top 3 podcasts with Andrew Koller

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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 11min

The Real Reason Kraken Built an L2 | Andrew Koller & Hilmar Orth

Andrew Koller, the founder of Kraken's new Layer 2 called Ink, teams up with Hilmar Orth, founder of Gelato, to discuss the surge of companies launching their own chains. They delve into the technical aspects of Layer 2 solutions, exploring who truly needs them and predicting a wave of new developments. The duo emphasizes the importance of decentralization and user autonomy in finance, and they highlight the strategic collaborations that will shape the future of decentralized exchanges and enhance user experiences.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 54min

Kraken's 'Ink' - the Newest L2 in the Optimism Superchain | Ben Jones & Andrew Koller

Andrew Koller, founder of Ink and a key player at Kraken, and Ben Jones, co-founder of Optimism, dive into the groundbreaking launch of Ink, a blockchain designed to enhance Ethereum's scalability. They discuss Ink’s 1-second block times and its integration with top DeFi applications. The duo emphasizes the synergy between Kraken and Optimism, exploring Ink's roadmap and potential for on-chain wealth management. They also touch on the vision for a unified Layer 2 landscape and the collaborative efforts to prevent fragmentation in the crypto ecosystem.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 41min

The State of the Ethereum Blockchain with Andrew Koller

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Koller, an engineer at Kraken, shares insights on the cryptocurrency exchange landscape and the future of Ethereum. He explores the evolution and technological significance of Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, emphasizing security in an ever-changing market. Koller addresses the delicate balance between innovation and safety, along with the pivotal role of decentralized applications in reshaping finance. He also sheds light on Kraken's approach to enhancing trust within the volatile crypto environment.