Jill Gunter

Join Ryan Wyatt, Chief Growth Officer at Optimism Foundation; A.J. Warner from Offchain Labs; and Jill Gunter, Co-founder at Espresso Systems, for a lively discussion on the philosophical divides between Ethereum's scaling solutions. They dive into how Arbitrum and Optimism tackle critical challenges like governance and interoperability. Discover how licensing models and distinct growth strategies shape their approaches. The conversation reveals not just technical specs, but the underlying visions mapping the future of blockchain ecosystems.

Jill Gunter, Chief Strategy Officer at Espresso Systems, sheds light on the crucial balance between blockchain infrastructure and applications. She uses clever analogies, such as mountain hiking and Dungeons and Dragons, to explore shared sequencers and their role in decentralized gaming. Jill also discusses misconceptions about Espresso ahead of its mainnet launch and emphasizes the importance of supportive networks for women in tech, particularly mothers. Her insights make complex concepts accessible for both newcomers and seasoned developers.

Jill Gunter, co-founder of Espresso, discusses their mission to help L2 rollups decentralize, the role of sequencers in rollups, trading centralized revenue for decentralization, and the potential of blockchain-based payments.