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Unlocking Liquid Staking with Meta Pool on NEAR and Ethereum: Co-founder Claudio Explores Layer 2 Wars and Crypto's Global Impact

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Join us for a conversation with Claudio, the co-founder of Meta Pool, a liquid staking platform initially built on NEAR and now expanding to Ethereum. In this episode, we explore the dynamics of Layer 2 wars, the importance of validators in decentralized networks, and the strategies Meta Pool is employing for global impact. Learn how Meta Pool is not only leveraging NEAR's capabilities like the BOS (Blockchain Operating System) but also making strides into the Ethereum ecosystem. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on the technologies and trends shaping the future of crypto.

Claudio - https://twitter.com/ccossio

Meta Pool https://twitter.com/meta_pool


This episode breaks down into 3 parts👇

Part 1: The State of the Crypto Ecosystem

  1. Introduction: The podcast kicks off by setting the stage for the current state of the crypto ecosystem, emphasizing its complexity and the challenges it faces.
  2. Layer 2 Wars: The conversation delves into the competition between different Layer 2 solutions, highlighting the need for interoperability and collaboration.
  3. Legal Influence: The growing influence of legal systems on the crypto ecosystem is discussed, indicating that it's an uphill battle for control and regulation.

    4. Part 2: The Role of Validators and DecentralizationPart

    1. Validator Importance: The podcast expresses enthusiasm about the role of validators, seeing them as crucial for the ecosystem's health and as a potential avenue for new business models.
    2. Decentralization: The challenges of achieving true decentralization are discussed, with the acknowledgment that the ecosystem is still in its early stages.
    3. Integration and Interoperability: Questions are raised about what integration with technologies like Polygon means for the ecosystem, pointing out that many are building on other platforms.

      4. 3: Future Directions and Community Involvement

      1. Value Creation: The importance of understanding how to support value creation in the ecosystem is emphasized, noting that even a 1% improvement can make a significant difference.
      2. Global Expansion: Plans to expand into emerging markets like Brazil are discussed, with the aim to foster early adoption and support value creation.
      3. Regulatory Compliance: The need for professional node operators and regulatory compliance is touched upon, especially when interacting with traditional finance systems.
      4. Community Call to Action: A strong call is made for community involvement to support and maintain value creation, especially in the face of negative perceptions about crypto.

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