In this episode, we explore the evolution of blockchain and smart contract platforms over the past 15 years with Yves La Rose, CEO of the EOS Network Foundation. The discussion covers EOS's transformation into Volta, the rise of institutional capital in crypto, Bitcoin scaling solutions, and the competitive landscape among L1 blockchains. Yves also shares insights on regulatory positioning, transaction cost predictability, and why investors should hold L1 tokens.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:46) The L1 Landscape Over Time

(5:48) Evaluating the Competition Among L1s Today

(8:38) Onboarding Institutional Capital

(11:31) Rebranding EOS

(13:36) Differentiation Among L1s

(17:18) Why Hold L1 Tokens?

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