In this episode, Daniel engages in an insightful conversation with Sergio Lerner, Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Rootstock Labs. Sergio has been a pivotal figure in the development of Rootstock, contributing his extensive knowledge and expertise to the blockchain's robust security architecture. Together, they explore the principle of defense in depth and how it is applied within the Rootstock ecosystem.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Sergio's Bitcoin beginnings and initial contributions
7:00 - Principles of defense in depth in Rootstock
9:00 - Understanding the blockchain trilemma: security, scalability, and decentralization
17:00 - How secure is Rootstock? Key security mechanisms: Merge Mining, PoW HSMs, Armadillo, and more
21:00 - Hardware security modules
24:00 - Defense in depth and the defense mechanisms that Rootstock employs to prevent attacks
28:00 - How Rootstock addresses potential vulnerabilities and attacks
37:00 - What's the difference between a main block and an uncle block
41:00 - Merged mining factoring into the architecture of Rootstock
26:00 - Final thoughts

Join us as we explore the fundamental concepts, principles, and characteristics of Rootstock. From its origins as the pioneering Bitcoin sidechain to its evolution as a versatile platform for smart contracts, we'll leave no stone unturned.

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