Hyperlane CEO Jon Kol breaks down why today’s crypto needs more than just rollups and bridges. Jon shares how personal frustration with banks fueled his mission, how working at Galaxy gave him the on-chain perspective, and why modularity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a design principle. From launching Hyperlane to challenging the closed, permissioned status quo, Jon lays out a clear vision for a chain-rich, interoperable crypto ecosystem.

Topics covered in this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(3:56) Rapid Fire

(6:49) Jon’s biggest L on chain

(7:49) Crypto Prediction for 2025

(9:10) Jon’s Journey into Crypto

(17:46) What sets Hyperlane apart

(24:50) Toughest lesson learnt

(36:54) Core unique feature of Hyperlane

(42:58) TGE and advice for protocol founders

(54:39) Has Crypto lost its way

This episode features guest Jon Kol, CEO of Hyperlane.

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