In a lively discussion, Ben Jones from Optimism, Hart Lambur of UMA, Arjun Bhuptani from Connext, Chris Whinfrey of Hop Protocol, and Vaibhav Chellani of MOVR dive into the exciting world of Layer 2 scaling solutions. They explore the essential role of cross-chain bridges in enhancing cryptocurrency interoperability. The panel highlights innovative bridging mechanisms and the importance of user education on trust models. They discuss the anticipated migration to Layer 2 and its impact on the DeFi landscape, emphasizing the future of blockchain ecosystems.