Michael Pearl speaks with Eitan Katz, co-founder and CEO of Kima, about the challenges of interoperability in the blockchain space and how Kima aims to address these issues.

He explains the limitations of existing solutions, particularly bridges, and highlights Kima's unique approach that prioritizes security and compliance.

The discussion also touches on the integration of fiat currencies and the future of compliance in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Chapters

(00:30) Introduction to Eitan Katz
(01:40) Eitan Katz's Background and Journey into Blockchain
(04:31) Understanding Kima's Mission: Solving Interoperability
(08:51) The Limitations of Existing Solutions: Bridges
(15:44) Kima's Unique Approach to Interoperability
(21:46) Kima's Infrastructure and B2B Partnerships
(27:33) Integrating Fiat and Compliance in DeFi
(34:50) Security Practices in Smart Contracts and DeFi
(39:45) The Future of Compliance in DeFi

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