Lex chats with Nassim Eddequiouaq and Riyaz Faizullabhoy - Co-Founders of Bastion - a transaction and Web 3 orchestration company that aims to provide infrastructure for businesses to build user-friendly experiences on top of blockchain technology. The founders, Nas and Riyaz, have a background in security and have worked together for several years at companies like Docker, Anchorage, and Facebook. They believe that custodial wallets offer the best user experience and are focused on building a platform that allows businesses to issue wallets seamlessly to their users. Bastion also offers a smart transaction routing system that optimizes transactions and reduces costs. Both Nas and Riyaz see custodial services as a starting point for users, with the goal of eventually allowing them to graduate to self-custody. They emphasize the importance of security, compliance, and user experience in their platform.

MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION

Bastion's Website: https://bit.ly/3M8B6wb

Nassim's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/46UYe9g

Riyaz's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3M5UGJi

Topics: crypto, payments, custody, Web3, Web2, cybersecurity, decentralization, wallets, user experience, security

Companies: Bastion, Libra, Meta, Andreessen Horowitz, a16z, Docker, Anchorage Digital, Facebook

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TIMESTAMPS

1’13”: From digital security to working on Facebook’s Libra project: The journey of Riyaz and Nas

7’09”: The Rationality of Digital Adversaries: A Look at Cybersecurity Challenges

9’45”: The Convergence of Decentralization and Corporate Ambitions: A Deep Dive into the Libra Project

16’52”: From Operator to Investor: Navigating the Crypto Space at Andreessen Horowitz

21’50”: Unlocking Crypto Security: The Mission of Bastion and its Innovative Approach

27’48”: Empowering Developers: How Bastion Fits into the Crypto Infrastructure Ecosystem

32’40”: Simplifying User Interactions: The Role of Bastion in Crypto Transactions and custody

38’51”: Data and the Future: Navigating the Possibilities of Web 3 Custodianship

41’02”: The channels used to connect with Riyaz and Nas & learn more about Bastion

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