Muneeb Ali, co-founder of Stacks and an early blockchain advocate, shares insights on the future of Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. He discusses the crucial role these technologies play in enhancing Bitcoin's scalability and compares its capabilities with Ethereum and Solana. The conversation highlights Bitcoin's unique position as sound money and its growing utility in decentralized finance. Muneeb also delves into the innovative features of Stacks and explores evolving developer landscapes, underscoring the importance of infrastructure for broader adoption.

Tory Green, the Co-Founder and CEO of io.net, discusses the revolutionary approach of their decentralized computing network aimed at democratizing access to AI through a global pool of GPUs. He shares insights into the recent leadership shake-up before their token launch and the strategic vision to challenge big tech's dominance in AI. Tory emphasizes the importance of decentralizing computing power and the innovative ways io.net plans to engage users while fostering financial incentives for GPU owners, paving the way for a fairer tech landscape.

Evgeny Yurtaev, Co-Founder and CEO of Zerion, discusses his journey from tech enthusiast to DeFi innovator. He unveils Zerion’s new Layer 2 solution, the Zero Network, which promises zero transaction fees and a smoother user experience. Evgeny dives into the challenges of simplifying digital asset management and enhancing security in DeFi. He also highlights the evolving role of wallets and the importance of user engagement in fostering a more accessible Web3 environment.

Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and creator of Infinex, discusses solving crypto's UX issues through Infinex. Topics include incentive schemes, NFT governance tokens, integrations, passkeys, and the vision of Infinex. The podcast delves into DeFi, Synthetix, and strategies for driving DeFi adoption and enhancing the user experience.

Benjamin Jones, Director of Optimism Foundation, discusses Optimism's mission to scale Ethereum, Retro Funding philosophy, scalability solutions, and the future of zero-knowledge proofs. They explore the Superchain concept, interoperability, CKVerify, layer two solutions, public goods funding, and OP stack modularity, emphasizing security measures and emergency protocols in the crypto space.

Noah Seidman, an experienced technologist, shares his systematic view on crypto and finance in a thought-provoking podcast. Topics include global macro trends, Bitcoin's role as a reserve currency, long-term investment strategies, and the importance of decentralization. He provides valuable insights on portfolio construction, investment advice for beginners, and staying informed in the fast-paced crypto market.

Daniel Fogg is the CEO of RootstockLabs, the organization behind the Rootstock sidechain, which is a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution designed to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities with smart contract functionality. Rootstock was launched in January 2018, becoming the first Bitcoin sidechain, and is secured by Bitcoin's hashing power through a merged mining process. The sidechain leverages Bitcoin's security while enabling Ethereum compatible smart contracts, aiming to reduce transaction costs and improve scalability​ 0:00 Rootstock's Story 7:11 The Architecture 14:52 Use Cases 21:25 Bitcoin Community 27:00 Ordinals and BRC20 30:32 BitVM 36:00 Merged Mining 41:17 Competition Our sponsorhttps://stellar.org/soroban?utm_source=defiant&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=defiant_podcasthttps://zkverify.io/?utm_source=defiant&utm_medium=pd&utm_campaign=ad_1https://www.karpatkey.com/?utm_source=Youtube_des&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Defiant ✨ Check out our new website ✨ https://thedefiant.io/ 🚀 Sign up to our newsletter 🚀 https://thedefiant.io/go-premium#pricing?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=signup 🤑 Find DeFi investment opportunities & educational primers here https://thedefiant.io/promo?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=alpha ✊ Follow The Defiant Twitter: https://twitter.com/defiantnews Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3SdRdEs5ag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedefiant.io/ Telegram: https://t.me/DefiantNews 📬 Contact our Newsroom editorial@thedefiant.io 🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships sponsors@thedefiant.io #TheDefiant​ #DeFi​ #Decentralized​ #Finance​ #Blockchain #Web3

Suji Yan, founder of Mask Network, discusses bridging Web2 and Web3 for social media privacy. They delve into SocialFi, decentralized social media, content creation, adoption challenges, and the importance of data ownership in a decentralized space.

Gabby Dizon from YGG discusses play-to-earn gaming, on-chain reputation, and the future of Web3 gaming. Topics include YGG's mission, token economy, guild protocols, badges for reputation, NFT activity, and the growth of decentralized labor pools.

Johann Kerbrat, Crypto GM at Robinhood, talks about democratizing finance with recent launches like self-custodial wallet and staking. They discuss Web3 games, fees, regulation, DeFi, staking, and future plans including Robinhood Chain and tokenization. Robinhood aims to empower users with educational resources and crypto-native features, emphasizing accessibility and innovation in the industry.