Hannes Mühleisen and Mark Raasveldt, key figures behind DuckDB, dive into their latest project, Duck Lake, aiming to simplify the lakehouse ecosystem. They discuss how Duck Lake stands out with its unified SQL database, making metadata management a breeze. The duo shares their vision for decentralized processing, local-first data architecture, and benefits like data inlining and encryption. They also touch on its seamless integration with existing systems, showcasing how it can transform data workflows and enhance user experiences.