In our 20th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk, had on Denis, Head of Developer Experience at ZetaChain. 

ZetaChain is a Universal L1 that connects natively to any other blockchain network, from smart-contract platforms like Ethereum to non-programmable chains like Bitcoin​.

ZetaChain recently introduced ZetaChain Lightning—an upgrade that cuts block times by 30%+, integrates Solana and TON, and sets the stage for faster cross-chain transactions and broader chain support.

In this podcast, we discuss how ZetaChain differentiates itself from competitors, what to expect from ZetaChain next, and more.

Have a listen 👇

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Denis Introduction
06:00 - ZetaChain vs Other Crosschain Solutions
09:59 - $ZETA Gas Pools
14:43 - Unlocking Opportunities of Native $BTC 
22:28 - Minimizing Counterparty Risks
24:41 - Cross-chain Solutions & Exploit Risk
29:56 - Increasing Validator Diversity
33:43 - Vetting Process for Onboarding New Chains 
39:48 - Optimizing for Sustainability 
42:35 - What to Expect Next

Important Links
Follow Denis on X: https://x.com/fadeev
Follow ZetaChain on X: https://x.com/ZetaBlockchain
ZetaChain Deep Dive: https://alearesearch.io/deep-dives/zetachain/