Chain Abstracted

Chain Abstracted

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Chain Abstracted episodes

  • Nuffle pod w Vaibhav Chellani from Socket

    In this episode, Socket CEO Vaibhav discusses Socket Protocol, a framework designed to simplify blockchain interactions. It introduces "chain-abstracted packets," allowing applications to operate across multiple networks without relying heavily on intermediaries. With features like gasless transactions and improved security, Socket streamlines the development and use of decentralized applications.


    Social Channels

    Twitter/X: @vaibhavchellani
    LinkedIn: Vaibhav Chellani
    Website: Socket Protoco
    Nuffle Labs - https://x.com/nufflelabs
    Nuffle Labs Links - https://bento.me/nufflelabs
    Altan Tutar - https://x.com/mraltantutar
    About Vaibhav
    Parth Bhalla attended The University of Pennsylvania before unenrolling and pursuing a career as an ambassador for Microsoft, where he focused on blockchain and AI awareness. He also worked as a Contributor to the Government of Delhi where he was the youngest member of the entrepreneurs' committee. In 2022, he started Tria, a platform focused on simplifying blockchain interactions and improving user experience in Web3 applications, where he is now the CEO.
    Nuffle Pod with Chain Abstracted. What will make Web3 easy to access, and simple to use? Nuffle Labs is a NEAR Spinout company focused on providing middleware services to rollups and modular chains interested in chain abstraction and data availability.

    47 min
  • Rollups, Staking, and Infrastructure w Amrit Kumar from Altlayer

    In this episode of Chain Abstracted, host Altan Tutor (CEO of Nuffle Labs) and Michael Kelly (CPO of Open Forest Protocol) sit down with Amrit Kumar, COP at Altlayer, to discuss Altlayers role in the Web3 world. AltLayer is a decentralized platform designed to simplify the creation of rollups, offering enhanced security and quick finality. It provides a user-friendly Rollups-as-a-Service tool that supports both short-term and permanent rollup solutions, catering to developers and non-developers alike.

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/maqstik?lang=en
    Website: https://www.altlayer.io/
    Takeaways
    • AltLayer focuses on building ephemeral rollups, which are disposable and have a shorter lifespan.
    • Restake rollups combine rollups with shared security and decentralized sequencing.
    • Rollups and shards are similar in terms of execution, and rollups can be seen as execution shards.
    • Synchronous composability is challenging to achieve without a shared model or node with visibility across different domains.
    • Base rollups use Ethereum validators as sequencers, providing liveness guarantees but with increased latency.
    • Base pre-confirmation is being explored to reduce latency in base rollups. Chain abstraction is crucial in the world of thousands of rollups, enabling interoperability and composability across different chains and runtimes.
    • The demand for AVSs is currently limited by the supply of assets available for staking. There is a need to develop mechanisms to specify and modify the amount of restaking collateral required.
    • Tokens will continue to play a significant role in rollup networks, but the focus should shift from value-less governance tokens to tokens that have utility and can be staked for network security.
    • The crypto space is still in the experimental phase, and there is a need for innovative and engaging entertainment-focused dApps that can capture users' attention and drive adoption.
    • Building infrastructure in the crypto space is important, but investment in consumer apps is equally crucial for creating a thriving ecosystem.
    • The guests encourage builders in the near ecosystem to reach out for support and tease upcoming announcements related to AVSs and the near ecosystem.
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Background
    05:06 The Concept of Restake Rollups
    15:24 Similarities Between Rollups and Shards
    18:15 Challenges of Achieving Synchronous Composability
    20:03 Exploring Base Rollups and Base Pre-confirmation
    28:58 The Significance of Chain Abstraction in a World of Rollups
    31:23 Challenges and Opportunities in Building AVSs
    39:09 The Role of Tokens in Rollup Networks
    45:20 The Potential of Entertainment dApps for Mass Adoption
    50:17 The Importance of Finding Product-Market Fit
    52:48 Building Infrastructure vs. Investing in Consumer Apps
    About Amrit Kumar
    After earning his PhD in Computer Science, Amrit began his career as a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. He later co-founded Zilliqa, a secure blockchain platform designed for enterprises and advanced applications. In 2022, Amrit took on the role of Chief Operating Officer at AltLayer, where he strives to make the creation of rollups simple and secure.

    54 min
  • TABASCO from Particle Network

    In this episode, host Altan Tutor (CEO of Nuffle Labs) and Michael Kelly (CPO of Open Forest Protocol) sit down with the Head of Developer Relations at Particle Network, TABASCO. Particle Network provides a Universal Accounts (UA) system that enables Web3 users to manage a single account, balance, and interaction point across multiple blockchains, achieving chain abstraction. This is made possible through the Particle Network Layer 1 (L1), which operates as an infrastructural layer, coordinating secure and trustless transactions across different blockchain ecosystems. Unlike traditional blockchains, Particle Network L1 focuses on unifying users and liquidity rather than serving as a platform for building applications.


    Takeaways

    • TABASCO got interested in crypto at a young age and started trading when he was 15. 

    • He built an application called Amity DeFi at the age of 16, which had thousands of users and allowed on-chain transactions on Discord. 

    • TABASCO joined Particle Network as a developer relations position and eventually became the lead of their developer relations team. 

    • Particle Network is an L1 chain that focuses on chain abstraction and universal accounts, aiming to improve user experience and solve the problem of fragmented UX in the crypto space. 

    • The future-proof architecture of Particle Network allows for adaptability and interoperability with other account-level solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience. 

    • The community should strive for unopinionated neutral infrastructure to avoid further fragmentation and create a unified ecosystem. Chain abstraction can be categorized into three layers: application layer, account layer, and blockchain layer. 

    • Collaboration is strong vertically within each layer, while competition and potential fragmentation exist horizontally between account layer solutions and blockchain layer solutions. 

    • The goal of chain abstraction is to create chain-agnostic applications that allow users to interact with any blockchain without needing to know the underlying chains. 

    • Incentives for launching chain abstraction solutions include value creation through transaction fees and the shift towards quality-driven applications. 

    • The market will reward applications that provide a seamless user experience and capture user value.

      • Chapters

      00:00 TABASCO's Journey into Crypto and Particle Network 

      06:20 The Construction of Particle Network 

      11:32 The Future-Proof Architecture of Particle Network 

      17:14 The Importance of Adaptability and Interoperability 

      24:58 Striving for Unopinionated Neutral Infrastructure 

      30:43 Collaboration and Competition in the Chain Abstraction Stack 

      35:27 Creating Chain-Agnostic Applications for a Seamless User Experience 

      43:42 Incentives for Launching Chain Abstraction Solutions 

      49:15 The Shift Towards Quality-Driven Applications in the Crypto Space


      52 min
    • Breaking Down Chain Abstraction: How Rollup is Simplifying Web3 Integration

      In this episode host Altan Tutor (CEO of Nuffle Labs) and Michael Kelly (CPO of Open Forest Protocol) sit down with Andy Cavanaugh & Robert Klages (Founders of The Rollup) to discuss chain abstraction and share more about their company, The Rollup. The Rollup is a blockchain / crypto media company specializing in writing and reporting on the development of L1 blockchains, L2s, dApps, new infrastructure primitives, and why it all matters!

      • Chain abstraction involves abstracting away the complexity of blockchain infrastructure and providing a seamless user experience.
      • The chain abstraction stack is modular and consists of various components such as permissions, order flow, solver networks, and settlements.
      • The focus should be on cross-chain interaction and bridging, as well as improving the on-ramp experience and reducing gas fees.
      In the future, users are expected to participate in the Web3 economy through wallets that integrate with popular platforms like Amazon, using Ethereum for payments.
      • The intersection of L2s, modular chains, and ZK rollups will play a crucial role in achieving chain abstraction. Chain abstraction is a key concept in the modularization of blockchain networks.
      • Front-end applications are becoming more consumer-facing, while the back-end focuses on modularity and chain abstraction.
      • Fragmentation is a challenge in Ethereum's roll-ups, and interoperability solutions are needed. The on-ramp and off-ramp experiences are important areas for improvement in the blockchain space.
      • Shared security and restaking have the potential to impact the ecosystem.
      The best-case scenario for shared security is the successful implementation of slashing, proper risk management, and new application possibilities.
      • The worst-case scenario for shared security is the failure of risk management, leading to liquidation cascades and the collapse of the experiment.
      Chapters
      00:00 Introduction to Chain Abstraction
      08:32 The Modular Stack and Components
      10:18 Focus Areas for Chain Abstraction
      25:13 The Future of User Participation
      26:57 The Role of L2s, Modular Chains, and ZK Rollups
      27:27 The Future of Chain Abstraction
      29:45 Addressing the Challenges of Fragmentation
      31:42 The Importance of On-Ramp and Off-Ramp Experiences
      33:03 The Potential Impact of Shared Security and Restaking
      47:03 Best-Case Scenario: Successful Implementation of Shared Security
      48:49 Worst-Case Scenario: Failure of Risk Management in Shared Security
      About The Rollup
      The Rollup is a podcast and interview platform where Web3 leaders and experts share insights on their companies and the latest crypto news. It's also an educational hub for all things Web3 and cryptocurrency.
      Social Channels
      Twitter/X:
      @ayyyeandy
      @robbie_rollup
      Join NEAR's community:
      Website: https://near.org/
      NEAR AI: https://near.ai/
      Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol
      Blog: https://near.org/blog/
      Medium: https://medium.com/nearprotocol
      GitHub: https://github.com/near
      Dev Docs: https://docs.near.org/
      #NEAR #nearprotocol #NEARAI

      47 min
    • Fluent: Flexible Execution Environments for Blockchain Developers

      In this episode Altan Tutar, Co-Founder & CEO at Nuffle Labs. Nuffle labs is NEAR DA & fast finality layer. Talks with the Fluent team about their platform designed to enable blended execution environments. They explore how Fluent allows developers to run applications across different standards with native interoperability of what can be built on blockchain. With support for various VMs, including Solana, Fluent is paving the way for a more flexible and unified development experience. The team also shares their roadmap, including the upcoming mainnet launch.

      Takeaways

      • Fluent aims to unify different execution environments and provide a blended execution experience for developers. 

      • Blended execution involves abstracting VMs within an execution environment, allowing for more expressive and customizable development. 

        • It supports existing web3 APIs and tooling, allowing developers to deploy applications without modifications. 

        • Fluent also allows the use of libraries from different VMs, providing a maximally expressive environment for developers. 

        • From the user perspective, Fluent is compatible with existing wallets and offers a seamless experience for interacting with different VMs. Fluent believes in the future of many chains and roll-ups, but sees blended execution as a better way to build the execution environment for developers. 

        • Chain abstraction is the key to unifying different chains, and Fluent provides a way to abstract away from specific technologies and use any execution environment. 

        • Fluent aims to give developers and users the flexibility to choose the technology they want to use. 

          • Chapters

          00:00 Introduction and Background

          03:09 How Fluent Came Together

          05:30 Blended Execution and the Value of EVM

          08:07 The Benefits of Blended Execution

          11:01 Developer and User Experience with Fluent

          21:23 Chain Abstraction and Fluent's Role

          27:30 Concrete Solutions for Chain Abstraction

          30:47 Applications and Use Cases for Fluent

          40:43 Development Status and Roadmap

          44:36 Key Takeaways and Contact Information


          Host:

          Altan Tutar is the Co-Founder / CEO at Nuffle Labs. Prior to Nuffle, Altan was a Partner Engineer at the NEAR Foundation. He holds a master's degree in computer science from Imperial College London, where he researched deep learning methods for robotics.

          https://x.com/nufflelabs

          https://x.com/mraltantutar

          Dino Savonin - CEO & Co-Founder https://x.com/0xDinoEggs

          Dmitry Savonin - CTO & Co-Founder https://x.com/dmitry_savonin

          https://fluent.xyz/


          DISCLAIMER
          The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

          49 min
        • The Potential dApps of Chain Abstraction w/ Sid from Electric Capital

          In this episode of Chain Absatracted, Sid from Electric Capital discusses his background in crypto and role at Electric Capital. Together with Altan they explore the concept of chain abstraction and its impact on the crypto ecosystem. They discuss the proliferation of L1 and L2 chains, the challenges of fragmentation, and the importance of community and brand loyalty. They also touch on the value of restaking, the future of DeFi, and the potential for cross-margin trading. Sid emphasizes the need for open-mindedness and willingness to adapt in the rapidly changing crypto landscape.

          Takeaways
          • Chain abstraction allows for the use of any DApp on any chain from any wallet, enabling a more seamless user experience.
          • The proliferation of L1 and L2 chains and the fragmentation of communities present challenges and opportunities in the crypto space.
          • The value accrual in the crypto ecosystem can vary across different chains and protocols, with DeFi protocols capturing significant value.
          • Tokens play a crucial role in capturing and distributing value within the crypto ecosystem, and their incentives and governance models are important considerations.
          • The development of cross-margin capabilities, Bitcoin DeFi, and real-world asset integration are exciting areas to watch in the future.
          • Entrepreneurs should be willing to jump in, ask questions, and stay open-minded in order to navigate the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
          Timestamps:
          00:00 Introduction and Background
          14:02 The Value of L1 and L2 Chains
          20:33 Understanding Chain Abstraction
          25:09 The Impact on Developers
          31:02 The Future of DeFi
          37:01 Advice for Entrepreneurs
          About Sid Venkateswaran
          Sid Venkateswaran is a Protocol Specialist at Electric Capital. Prior to joining the venture firm, Sid worked as a trader/APM at FalconX, a digital asset prime brokerage. He holds a degree in physics from the University of Illinois, where he also interned at IEX.
          About Electric Capital
          Electric Capital is a venture firm specializing in cryptocurrencies, blockchain, fintech, and marketplaces. Their unique investment approach emphasizes community building, hands-on protocol expertise, and strategic product guidance. Notable investments include Kraken, dYdX, NEAR, and Bitwise.
          Socials
          Twitter/X: @sidmvenkat
          LinkedIn: Sid Venkateswaran
          Website: Electric Capital
          Join NEAR's community:
          Website: https://near.org/
          NEAR AI: https://near.ai/
          Twitter: https://twitter.com/NEARProtocol
          Blog: https://near.org/blog/
          DISCLAIMER
          The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

          44 min
        • Chain Abstraction w/ Kendall Cole, Founder of Proximity Labs

          Kendall Cole is the founder of Proximity Labs, a research and development firm, and serves as the Head of Product at NEAR Protocol. Previously, he was a Product Manager at Kauri and ConsenSys, roles that highlight his extensive experience in the blockchain industry.

          Twitter/X: @kendaIIc
          LinkedIn: Kendall Cole
          Website: Proximity Labs
          Altan, Joe, and Kendall discuss Chain Signatures, a distributed MPC network that allows NEAR smart contracts or accounts to sign transactions for any blockchain. They explore keeping NEAR users within the NEAR context while interacting with other chains, highlighting NEAR's smart accounts and scalability for chain abstraction. They detail the technical flow, cost implications, and user experience of using Chain Signatures, which abstracts different blockchains to simplify user interactions. While some transactions require settlement times, intermediate steps can be settled in near real-time, enabling seamless applications that integrate multiple blockchains, from improving Bitcoin lending user experiences to creating new applications leveraging chain signatures.
          Takeaways
          • Chain Signatures is a distributed MPC network that enables NEAR smart contracts or accounts to sign transactions for any blockchain, unlocking a new design space for interoperability.
          • The technical flow of using Chain Signatures involves a smart contract that listens to signature requests and an operator network that computes the signatures.
          • The cost of using Chain Signatures depends on the gas costs of the destination chain, but NEAR's low gas costs and ability to offload interactions can help reduce costs.
          • Chain Signatures offers the opportunity for developers to create user experiences that are less transactional and more seamless, abstracting away the need for constant transaction signing.
          Timestamps:
          01:25 Enabling Interoperability with Chain Signatures
          02:50 Keeping Users within the NEAR Ecosystem
          08:04 NEAR's Unique Features for Chain Abstraction
          15:37 Technical Flow of Requesting and Signing Transactions
          21:20 Cost Implications of Using Chain Signatures
          23:17 Community Governance of Chain Signatures
          24:05 Abstracting the Complexity of Interacting with Multiple Blockchains
          26:30 Improving the Trading Experience for Bitcoin-Based Assets
          28:26 Creating a Retail-Friendly Bitcoin Lending Protocol
          30:51 Building Applications that Compose Multiple Different Blockchains
          37:45 Supporting the Launch of Chain Signatures
          DISCLAIMER
          The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

          48 min
        • Lava Network: A Marketplace for RPC Providers

          Yair Cleper, Co-founder of Lava, discusses the importance of chain abstraction and the role of Lava in providing a data access layer for blockchain networks. Lava started with decentralized RPC and expanded to include indexing, subgraph, and oracles. The Lava network operates as a marketplace, where RPC providers stake Lava tokens to serve requests and receive rewards based on the quality of service. Lava aims to simplify the infrastructure for developers and users, ensuring reliable and seamless access to blockchain networks. Lava just launched mainnet and is focused on expanding adoption in the coming months.

          About Lava Network

          Lava Network is developing the standard for blockchain RPC/APIs and acts as the “access layer for blockchains.” It is the first SDK providing dApps with high uptime, fast RPC - through a global network of incentivized node runners.

          Takeaways: 

          • Chain abstraction is crucial for simplifying the infrastructure and providing reliable access to blockchain networks.

          • Lava serves as a marketplace for RPC providers, who stake Lava tokens to offer their services and receive rewards based on the quality of service.

          • The Lava network aims to make it easier for developers and users to interact with multiple chains by providing a seamless data access layer.

          • The team is focused on achieving product-market fit and expanding partnerships with different chains to further enhance the Lava ecosystem.

            • Chapters

            00:00 Introduction and Background

            03:49 Lava: A Data Access Layer for Blockchain Networks

            09:23 Lava as a Marketplace for RPC Services

            14:39 Lava Pools: Incentivizing Providers and Chains

            21:44 Restaking and Influencing the Network Performance

            28:00 The Importance of Access in a Multi-Chain World

            34:47 Lava's Role in Aggregating Chains and Services

            39:43 Key Takeaways and Future Outlook


            About Yair Cleper

            Yair Cleper the co-founder and CEO of Lava Network, an incentive layer for fast and decentralized connection to any blockchain. Prior to jumping into Web3, Yair was a successful Web2 founder at Supersmart and Octopai. He is also an investor with CodiumAI.

            Twitter/X: https://x.com/yaircleper

            LinkedIn: Yair Cleper

            Website: https://www.lavanet.xyz/


            DISCLAIMER

            The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

            42 min
          • Jesse Eckel crypto podcaster Chain Abstraction

            In this episode of Chain Abstracted, Jesse Eckel (founder of the podcast Never Die: A Crypto Podcast) talks filming luxury weddings to diving into the world of cryptocurrency. He discusses his experiences, chain abstraction, and the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.

            Takeaways

            1. Journey into Crypto: Jesse transitioned from a successful videography business to crypto investing after the pandemic, highlighting resilience and adaptability.
            2. Chain Abstraction Importance: Emphasis on moving past infrastructure wars to focus on application development and user experience in the crypto space.
            3. Future of Crypto: Predictions on the evolution of blockchain technology, including the significance of super networks and specialized chains.
            4. Value of Decentralization: The importance of security and decentralization in building robust, trustworthy blockchain networks.
            5. Advice for Newcomers: Encouragement for new entrants to focus on education, ethics, and solving real-world problems rather than just seeking financial gains.

              6. About Jesse Eckel

              Social Channels

              Twitter/X: @Jesseeckel

              LinkedIn: Jesse Eckel

              Spotify: Never Die: A Crypto Podcast

              Jesse Eckel is the founder of the podcast Never Die: A Crypto Podcast, where he invites guests to discuss the latest trends in the crypto world. In addition to his podcast, Jesse founded Oathpact Ventures and Hammer Forged Creative and co-founded Levenue. He also shares his crypto research and insights on his YouTube channel, offering valuable perspectives to over 200k subscribers.

              About Never Die: A Crypto Podcast

              Never Die: A Crypto Podcast was created by Jesse Eckel and features notable guests such as Illia Polosukhin, Niraj Pant, and Brendan Farmer. On the podcast, they discuss various crypto-related projects/topics.

              Hosts:

              Altan Tutar Co-founder of Nuffle Labs https://x.com/mraltantutar

              Michael Co-Founder and CPO of Open Forest Protocol @ozymandius_

              Website: https://chainabstracted.com/

              Connect with NEAR

              Website: https://near.org/

              Twitter: https://x.com/nearprotocol

              DISCLAIMER

              The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

              45 min
            6. Building the Open Web: RSS3's Vision for Decentralized Information w/ Joshua Meng

              This podcast episode features Joshua from RSS3, discussing the project's mission to create an open, decentralized information network for Web3. Joshua explains RSS3's approach to aggregating data from various protocols, their recent mainnet launch, and their vision for the future of social media and content distribution in a decentralized web ecosystem.

              Joshua Meng is the founder of RSS3 and is a dedicated advocate for open information. He is also the author of the Open Information Manifesto, and an initiator of the Open Information Grant.

              RSS3 is a decentralized network indexing and structuring open information, making it accessible and valuable for the next Twitter, Google, and OpenAI.

              Social Channels

              Twitter/X: https://x.com/joshuarss3

              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-meng-047704261/?originalSubdomain=nz

              Website: https://rss3.io/


              Takeaways

              • RSS3 aims to standardize and aggregate information from various decentralized protocols to create a unified, open web experience.
              • The project is developing both a decentralized information network and a blockchain layer (V-Sell) to support crypto-economic activities.
              • RSS3 envisions three coexisting systems in the Web3 social landscape: pure Web3 communities, bridged Web2 platforms, and Open Web approaches.
              • The project is working on innovative applications like a cross-protocol search engine and a content aggregator that combines Web1, Web2, and Web3 information.
              • RSS3 partnered with NEAR for data availability solutions, emphasizing the importance of technical stability and shared vision in choosing collaborators.

                • Timestamps

                00:00:00 - Introduction and background of RSS3

                00:05:35 - Explanation of RSS3's node network and information aggregation
                00:07:16 - Discussion of RSS3's value layer and recent mainnet launch
                00:14:37 - Timeline of RSS3's development and future plans
                00:16:17 - Exploration of chain abstraction concept
                00:19:06 - Analysis of current state and future of Web3 social platforms
                00:23:34 - Overview of RSS3's ecosystem products (search engine and content aggregator)
                00:26:38 - Discussion of RSS3's work on open agent frameworks
                00:29:50 - Insights on NEAR partnership and data availability solutions
                00:34:01 - Closing thoughts and future vision for the Open Web


                DISCLAIMER
                The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor. NEAR Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers’ own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.

                38 min

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              Exploring the world of chain abstraction and blockchain technologies.