Jax Dwyer sits down with Connor Howe, co-founder of Enso, to discuss their groundbreaking platform designed to transform the DeFi and crypto landscape. Learn how Enso simplifies interactions across Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other blockchain protocols, offering developers a seamless, intent-based solution for cross-chain integration.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
09:06 Enso's Evolution: From Social Trading to DeFi Middle Layer
13:02 Addressing Fragmentation with Cross-Chain Capabilities
23:27 Building on Enso: Contributing Implementations and Earning Fees
26:34 Enso: An Intent-Based Platform
28:20 Incentivizing Developers and Monetizing Knowledge
31:55 Enabling Social Trading in the Web3 Space
36:13 Enso: Revolutionizing Developer Interactions
41:11 Challenges and Lessons as a Founder
44:14 Underserved Areas in the Web3 Space
51:04 The Future of Enso: Intent-Based Interactions

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

- Connor Howe's Background: Explore Connor's journey from gaming and bot farms on RuneScape and World of Warcraft to becoming a key figure in the Ethereum ecosystem. Understand how his early exposure to Bitcoin and his university thesis on Ethereum paved the way for his career in crypto.
- The Birth of Enso: Discover the inception of Enso and how it evolved from a social trading platform to a comprehensive DeFi middle layer. Learn about the technical challenges faced and how Enso addresses the need for rapid integration with DeFi protocols.
- Intent-Based Interactions: Dive into the concept of intent-based interactions for developers. Understand how Enso abstracts the complexities of DeFi, enabling seamless interactions with protocols across multiple blockchains.
- Security Innovations: Gain insights into the security measures Enso implements, including multi-sig wallets, cold storage solutions, and cybersecurity strategies. Learn about the importance of protecting assets from physical and digital threats.
- Social Trading: Explore the idea of monetizing knowledge through social trading. Understand how Enso allows users to create and share investment strategies, enabling others to invest in these strategies for potential profits.

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Keywords: Connor Howe, Enso, crypto, Ethereum, Bitcoin, gaming, DeFi, social trading, web3, cross-chain, Enso platform, intent-based, developers, protocols, blockchain, graphers, action providers, validators, social trading, adoption, DeFi integration, multi-sig wallets, cybersecurity, cross-chain functionality, blockchain protocols, decentralized finance.

About Enso:
Enso is a pioneering platform designed to simplify DeFi interactions across multiple blockchain protocols. By offering an intent-based solution, Enso allows developers to integrate various DeFi functionalities seamlessly. The platform focuses on enhancing user experience through advanced cross-chain capabilities, security innovations, and a robust infrastructure.

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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