Sam Battenally, CEO of Rise and a tech innovator, dives into the world of based rollups, presenting a game-changing approach for Ethereum scaling. He explains how this method leverages Ethereum's existing validator network, enhancing security and infrastructure sharing. The conversation highlights the potential of innovations like parallel EVM engines and the emergence of the 'GigaGas era' for unlocking new blockchain applications. Battenally emphasizes the collaborative spirit in the industry and how each new rollup participant boosts liquidity and shared security.