Bridged Podcast

How will Eco any make onchain interaction a simple stablesend?

Join us as we speak with Jay, CMO at Eco. In a nutshell, Eco is a protocol for stablecoins and the apps that use them. Eco accelerates how money moves onchain.

Tune in to learn about trusted Eco’s plan to tackle fragmented liquidity, why developers should come to Eco, next steps in their roadmap, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Eco’s Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/Eco

Link to Eco’s website
👉🏻 https://eco.com/

Episode Breakdown

01:00 - How would you present and explain Eco to a 5-year old?

02:00 - What is Eco and what’s the problem you’re trying to solve?

06:30 - What are your thoughts on stablecoins’ increased traction and adoption in developing economies?

11:40 - How does Eco’s cross-chain transfer system aim to solve the challenge of fragmented liquidity?

16:20 - What role does the Eco rollup play in optimizing stablecoin transactions, and how does it differ from other rollups in the Ethereum ecosystem?

19:00 - In terms of product development, where are you at and what can expect from the team to ship in the next few months?

22:40 - Why should developers come to Eco?

25:30 - When it comes to product development, do you draw any insights from the Web2 world?

28:00 - Visa recently launched its Tokenized Asset Platform for stablecoin issuance, what do you think this means for Eco and the broader stablecoin ecosystem?

How does t1 leverage real time proving and TEEs to address liquidity islands and rollup fragmentation? 

Join us as we speak with Orest, co-founder and CTO at t1 protocol. In a nutshell, t1 is building real-time proving to unify Ethereum.

Tune in to learn about trusted execution environments (TEEs), real time proving, use cases powered by t1, next steps in their roadmap, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to t1’s Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/t1protocol

Link to t1’s website
👉🏻 https://www.t1protocol.com/

Episode Breakdown

00:45 - How would you explain t1 to a 5-year old?

03:00 - How far do you think we are from true chain abstraction and what do you think the future L2 landscape will look like?

06:00 - Would you be able to provide a high-level overview of t1’s architecture?

11:00 - Until when will we be able to utilize TEEs and real time proofs? 

14:30 - What are some use cases that are uniquely suited to t1’s architecture? 

18:00 - What are the main benefits for building chain-agnostic dApps on t1 for developers?

19:30 - What common limitations do you see in existing Layer 2 solutions that t1 can address or take advantage of?

22:30 - What’s in store for t1 in the next few months?

Why is decentralised cloud computing important and why should people care?

Join us as we speak with Bren, a contributor from the Ecosystem Growth team at Cere Network. In a nutshell, Cere provides decentralised data clusters for the AI era, secured by the Cere blockchain protocol.

Tune in to learn about decentralised cloud computing, Dragon1, DaVinci, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Cere's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/cereofficial

Link to Cere's website
👉🏻 https://www.cere.network/

Episode Breakdown

01:00 - How would you explain Cere Network to a 5-year old?

02:00 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the decentralised cloud computing space and a quick primer on Cere’s Decentralised Data Clusters?

08:30 - Can you explain how a user would be able to set up his own decentralised data cluster and join the network?

13:00 - Given the rise of AI agents such as Replit Agent and ChatGPT, why should users care about edge computing solutions such as Cere?

22:00 - Would you be able to shed more light on Dragon 1, its innovative governance model, and how it stacks against other centralised data infrastructures? 

27:30 - What kind of interest and traction are you seeing for Dragon 1?

30:40 - Can you provide a quick primer on Cere’s DaVinci platform?

34:00 - What kind of interest has DaVinci received from artists, and are there any noticeable trends in the types of artists showing interest in this solution?

How can Peanut help enable the dollarisation of an emerging economy?

Join us as we speak with Konrad, co-founder at Peanut Protocol. In a nutshell, Peanut is revolutionising the way you transfer tokens across chains—using nothing but a simple link.

Tune in to learn about how Peanut links compare to other on-chain identity solutions, use cases powered by Peanut, their new cash out function, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Peanut's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/PeanutProtocol

Link to Peanut's website
👉🏻 https://peanut.to/

Episode Breakdown

01:00 - How would you explain Peanut to a 5-year old?

02:30 - How do Peanut’s links compare to other on-chain identity solutions in Web3?

07:00 - Are Peanut’s links customizable to ensure only a specific person can open them and retrieve the funds?

11:00 - How do Peanut’s escrow-like contracts make complex token transfers easier and more intuitive with flexible conditions?

14:00 - Has Peanut been used as a payment solution for freelance work?

16:30 - What exchange rates does Peanut use for its cash-out function, and how does the process work?

23:30 - How much money has been sent using Peanut links to date?

26:00 - What are some examples of use cases powered by Peanut links to date?

28:45 - How do you plan to increase the adoption of Peanut going forward?

34:00 - How can Peanut help enable the dollarization of an emerging economy?

39:00 - What’s in store for Peanut in the next few months?

How can Eclipse integrate Solana's speed with Ethereum's liquidity and what will the result be?

Join us as we speak with Ren, Growth Marketer at Eclipse Labs. In a nutshell, Eclipse is Ethereum’s first SVM L2.

Tune in to learn about Eclipse's modular architecture, their Mainnet journey, future plans, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Eclipse's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/EclipseFND

Link to Eclipse's website
👉🏻 https://www.eclipse.xyz/

Episode Breakdown

01:00 - How would you explain Eclipse to a 5-year old?

04:30 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the current SVM L2 landscape and Eclipse’s positioning within it?

12:00 - How will Eclipse’s modularity evolve as the platform scales and what benefits does the separation of execution, settlement, and data availability offer to developers?

18:00 - Why do you think Eclipse will be the Layer 2 of choice for developers wishing to build the next killer app?

23:00 - How does the Eclipse Labs team approach ecosystem development and growth?

28:00 - How crucial is culture at Eclipse, and how does the team plan to nurture it organically?

36:00 - Can you provide an overview of Eclipse’s Mainnet journey so far and future steps?

38:30 - What’s the status with the Total Eclipse Challenge and what can we expect from the team to ship in the near future?

How can blockchain technology drive greater financial inclusion in emerging markets?

Join us as we speak with Zach, CEO and Co-Founder at Jia. In a nutshell, Jia provides blockchain-based financing to businesses in emerging markets and reward them with ownership.

Tune in to learn about Jia's products, their presence in Kenya and the Philippines, plans to expand to other markets, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Jia's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/jia_DeFi

Link to Jia's website
👉🏻 https://www.jia.xyz/

Episode Breakdown

00:40  - How would you present and explain Jia to a 5-year old?

05:00 - How hard is it for Jia to enter a new market and convince local players to trust your solution?

08:00 - Does your onboarding process include an educational component to ensure local players in emerging markets are familiar with and understand your solution?

09:45 - Which regions is Jia currently targeting, and what traction has the platform gained so far?

19:00 - Who are the other key players leveraging blockchain in the microfinancing space, and what specific role does Jia play within this ecosystem?

22:30 - Could you provide an overview of the credit check process Jia conducts on local businesses before onboarding them?

26:00 - Will you focus first on strengthening your presence in Kenya and the Philippines, or are you also planning to expand into other markets?

28:00 - What social impact does Jia aim to achieve through its microfinancing efforts, and how do you measure success in this area?

29:30 - What was your background prior to co-founding Jia?

Will blockchain technology achieve mass adoption once it becomes fully abstracted away from users?

Join us as we speak with Chris, Head of BD at Dynamic. In a nutshell, Dynamic was founded to help accelerate the adoption of wallet-based authentication.

Tune in to learn about real-life use cases and examples powered by Dynamic, Chris' Web3 journey, Dynamic's plans for the future, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Dynamic's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/dynamic_xyz

Link to Dynamic's website
👉🏻 https://dynamic.xyz/

Episode Breakdown

00:30 - How would you explain Dynamic to a 5-year old?

06:00 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the Web3 identity and authentication vertical and explain how Dynamic differentiates itself from other solutions?

11:00 - Could Dynamic assist a government entity in storing public health data for all citizens in a country?

16:00 - Do you believe blockchain technology will mature to a point where it becomes invisible to users, seamlessly operating in the background without them knowing?

24:00 - Can you share some examples of innovative applications or use cases at Dynamic that you’re particularly excited about?

30:00 - What was your background prior to joining Dynamic?

35:00 - In terms of what next, what can we expect from the Dynamic team to ship and deliver this year?

How does Mento allow people to build wealth in global currencies and access credit in local currencies?

Join us as we speak with Markus, CEO at Mento Labs. In a nutshell, the Mento platform enables the adoption of digital currencies worldwide, aiming to provide a stable asset for every country.

Tune in to learn about the adoption of stablecoins in developing economies, real-world applications and use cases for Mento’s stablecoins, Mento's plans for a second airdrop, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Mento Labs' Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/MentoLabs

Link to Mento's website
👉🏻 https://www.mento.org/

Episode Breakdown

01:00 - How would you explain Mento to a 5-year-old?

02:30 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the current stablecoin market and where do Mento’s stables fit in the big picture?

05:00 - How does Mento plan to become the platform that enables access to local currency stablecoins for every country in the world?

08:00 - What is Mento’s end-to-end process for issuing a new digital currency stablecoin in a given country and how would it be collateralized? 

17:00 - What is the portfolio of exogenous crypto assets used to collateralise Mento’s stablecoins?

21:00 - Can you provide some examples of real-world applications and use cases for Mento’s stablecoins? 

28:00 - What does the rollout and adoption of Mento’s stablecoins look like?

32:00 - What data points can you provide about the adoption of Mento stablecoins, and what are the current drivers behind the upward trend?

37:00 - In terms of what next, will there be a second airdrop for Mento and what were they key learnings from your first airdrop?

How does Layer N provide independent execution, with a strong emphasis on messaging?

Join us as we speak with Sheheryar, Co-Founder at Layer N. In a nutshell, Layer N is Ethereum's first multi-tenant L2, a new kind of L2 designed as a network of custom VMs powered by a shared communication and liquidity layer.

Tune in to learn about GVMs vs. XVMs, ZK fraud proofs, heterogenous execution, Layer N’s plans for Q3 and Q4, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Layer N's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/LayerN_Official

Link to Layer N's website
👉🏻 https://www.layern.com/

Episode Breakdown

00:45 - How would you explain Layer N to a 5-year old?

01:30 - What inspired the idea behind Layer N and what was your background prior to co-founding the protocol?

03:30 - Having previously built a DEX on Solana before starting Layer N, were there any core values or insights from that experience that you have applied to your current venture?

04:30 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the Layer 2 landscape and elaborate on how Layer N is different from other solutions and why?

08:00 - When do you think that zero knowledge proofs will be able to bring blockchain adoption to the next level?

09:30 - Would you be able to elaborate on generalized (GVMs) and application-specific (XVMs) VMs?

13:00 - How does Layer N enable modern performance and Web2-level UX?

16:00 - Can you share the current progress at Layer N and discuss the use cases you're most excited about?

18:30 - Have there been any conversations between Layer N and institutions for possible partnerships or collaborations?

20:00 - Will there have to be a transitional and educational phase to bring Web2 enterprises on-chain?

22:00 - Where are you at with your Liquidity Program and what’s next?

24:00 - Why should developers be excited to build on Layer N?

26:00 - What does the endgame look like for Layer N?

29:00 - In terms of what next, what can users expect from the Layer N team to ship in 2024?

How can Blockchain Reconciliation and Remittance Record (BRRR) enable everyday users to access enriched transactions?

Join us as we speak with Anton, Co-Founder at Holyheld. In a nutshell, Holyheld offers a cash account with debit card and personal IBAN that you control from any self-custody wallet you own.

Tune in to learn about BRRR, Holyheld's future plans, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Holyheld's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/holyheld

Link to Holyheld's website
👉🏻 https://holyheld.com/

Episode Breakdown

00:30 - How would you explain Holyheld to a 5-year-old?

02:00 - What was your background prior to co-founding Holyheld?

02:40 - During your time in TradFi, did you notice any obvious inefficiencies in traditional payment rails?

04:30 - Once you got red-pilled on crypto, how did you come about founding and starting Holyheld?

08:30 - What is Blockchain Reconciliation and Remittance Record (BRRR), and why should people be excited about this new development?

14:30 - Are there any takeaways from some of the inefficiencies that characterize SWIFT as a messaging network?

19:00 - How do you plan on communicating BRRR to off-chain banking institutions to ensure that they will eventually implement it?

26:00 - How receptive are off-chain stakeholders to the prospect of incorporating crypto features within traditional banking and payment product offerings?