We're joined by Ayo Akinyele, CEO of Bolt Labs. Bolt is building a new privacy-focused layer-2 payment channel network design. Initially designed by Matt Green and Ian Meyers, Bolt is being commercialized by Ayo and his team. Beginning with a Zcash integration, they have plans to implement on several crypto networks. We chat with Ayo about the technical design of BOLT channels, their privacy guarantees, how they complement designs like Lightning, and their synergies with the Zcash team. Topics discussed in this episode:Privacy in LightningTechnical design of Bolt channelsArchitecture of Bolt channel networksIntegrations with existing networksSynergies with Zcash projectRegulatory aspect of payment channel hubs Links mentioned in this episode: Bolt Labs websiteBolt: Anonymous Payment Channels for Decentralized Currencies (white paper_Bolt Zcash implementationBolt: anonymous payment channels for decentralized currencies '" Part IBolt: anonymous payment channels for decentralized currencies '" Part IIAyo Akinyele on TwitterStarkware Session: September 16th in Tel Aviv '" 20% off with the code EPICENTERChain-Aviv #4: The era of new rising chains and assets '" September 11th in Tel Aviv Sponsors: Cosmos: Join the most interoperable ecosystem of connected blockchains This episode is hosted by Meher Roy & Sunny Aggarwal. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/303