Sam Hart and Illia Polosukhin join the hosts to discuss chain abstraction and its role in interoperability solutions. They explore topics such as user funds in cross-chain architectures, the use of zero-knowledge proofs, and the tradeoffs between shared security and chain sovereignty. They also touch on topics like wrapped Bitcoin, simplifying bridge implementation, the evolution of wallets, and the future of rollups.

In this discussion, Sam Hart, head of product at Skip Protocol, shares insights on creating seamless cross-chain experiences in the Cosmos ecosystem. He dives into the challenges of interoperability, highlighting the role of Skip’s innovative Go API and Skip:Connect tools. Sam explores the ongoing competition between Ethereum and Cosmos, addressing unique economic behaviors and the impact of Miner Extractable Value. He also discusses the future of cross-chain monetization and the importance of enhancing user experiences through advanced blockchain solutions.

Join Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and Sam Hart from Other Internet as they dive deep into crypto's three body problem. Toby clarifies misconceptions around headless brands, emphasizing their decentralized essence. Laura discusses the soullessness in current onchain culture, while Sam critiques the state of community norms in crypto. The trio debates legal frameworks' role in shaping user experiences and the need for genuine connections amidst crypto's decentralization conflict. Tune in for insights that challenge assumptions and inspire fresh thinking!

Jelena Djuric and Sam Hart, Cosmos veterans, discuss recent advancements in the Cosmos ecosystem and Noble's partnership with Hashnote to bring the USYC token, the first cross chain real-world asset (RWA), to Cosmos. They also explore the evolution of the Cosmos ecosystem, onboarding newcomers, interest from non-crypto entities, adding real world assets, and integrations and bridges in the Cosmos ecosystem.

Blockchain fee market expert, Pranav Garimidi, and blockchain fee market analyst, Sam Hart, join Mike to discuss the challenges of balancing spam prevention with positive user experience. They dive into fee structures in major chains like Solana, unpack the "fee market fallacy," explore fee burning debates, and analyze the use of credits to shape user behaviors. They also discuss the origins of fee markets in Bitcoin, innovations in Ethereum's EIP-1559, and the future of pricing scarce resources in blockchains.