Matic Network is a Layer-2 scaling solution that provides instant, low cost, and secure transactions on Ethereum. Built on an adapted implementation of Plasma and a decentralized network of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) validators, its goal is to solve the scalability and usability issues for developers building Dapps, whilst not compromising on decentralization and user experience.

Sandeep Nailwal, COO & Co-founder of Matic, joins us to chat about how Matic works and the problems it's solving, and we also get a fascinating look into the crypto and startup community in India.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Sandeep’s background and how he got involved in crypto
• What the crypto scene looks like within Bangalore’s startup ecosystem
• How have the Indian regulations on crypto affected Matic's business
• What Matic is and the main problem it’s solving
• A deep dive into Matic’s technical infrastructure and building on Tendermint
• Why choose Matic over other off-chain scaling solutions for Ethereum
• Matic's leveraging of hackathons in their go-to-market strategy
• Some of the trade offs one needs to make when using Matic
• How Matic will fit into the Ethereum 2.0 ecosystem as it develops
• Dagger, and other tools they are planning to build
• Learning more about Matic

Episode links:

• Matic website
• What is Matic Network?
• Episode 352 with Jack O'Holleran of SKALE Labs
• Episode 336 with Jinglan Wang & Karl Floersch of Optimism
• Episode 340 with Daniel Wang of Loopring
• Matic on Twitter
• Sandeep on Twitter

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This episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/369