Observatory proudly presents this episode of the podcast.
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Hello and welcome to the Bare Metal Podcast, where we discuss technical aspects of bare metal validation.
In this episode, we'll go through the tips & tricks to setting up a solid validator, security, cosmos-sdk, and more.
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Topics Covered
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - How did you get into crypto?
5:06 - Do you consider yourself a maxi of one particular blockchain?
6:35 - What is your job as the owner of the Cosmos SDK?
9:47 - Does any chain use the cosmos SDK in any surprising ways?
12:08 - Which chain did you start validating first?
14:10 - What are the pain points when setting up a new validator?
16:15 - Do you think validators should create binaries themselves?
18:07 - Are there any tools, tips, or tricks for cost optimization?
21:22 - Do you think it is necessary to run centuries?
23:51 - How do you choose blockchains to validate?
26:53 - Do validators lend their credibility to the chain they validate?
31:53 - What is your strategy to attract more stake?
34:15 - What is your view on the main issues and challenges that validators will face?
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