This Week In Cardano: Recent Episodes
This Week In Cardano
This Week In Cardano is your go-to source for all the significant events in the Cardano Ecosystem. The purpose of this Channel is to help you navigate through the information overload of crypto. We will keep you updated with core developments & innovations as well as the most impressive projects building on Cardano.
This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
In this episode, we go into the topic of “How to scale Ethereum” with Avi Zurlo, Chief Product Officer of =nil; Foundation. Avi discusses the =nil; zk-rollup architecture on Ethereum, leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to address state fragmentation issues. The conversation covers the concept of ZK sharding, differentiating it from other sharding and Layer 2 and aggregation solutions, and touches on Avi's journey into the crypto space. The discussion also explores the current status and future plans for =nil;, emphasizing user experience, community building, and the roadmap to launch.0:00 Intro3:26 Avi's Journey into the Crypto Space6:44 Challenges with Ethereum's Rollup Scalability07:25 Understanding Modular and Monolithic Blockchain10:48 Introducing NIL and its Goals13:30 ZK Sharding: A Game Changer17:15 Comparing NIL with Other L2 Solutions21:50 The Key Innovations and User Experience26:22 Challenges and Strategies for Community Building30:11 Current Status and Future Launch Plans33:45 Performance Metrics and Vertical Scaling37:10 Dynamic Sharding and User Experience41:05 Approaches to Solving Cross-Shard Communication Issues45:38 Expectations for NIL's Impact on the Ecosystem50:24 Crypto Market Noise54:19 Final Thoughts Follow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju Connect with the guest:Avi Zurlo:https://x.com/avizurloLearn more about the =nil; Protocol:https://x.com/nil_foundationhttps://nil.foundation/🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/#JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #web3 #crypto #ethereum #evm #zeroknowledge #zkevm This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
In this episode of the Just a Metrics podcast, join us for an in-depth discussion about the Ouroboros protocol with Dr. Philipp Kant, the Technical Product Manager at Mina Foundation, and Mathias Benkort, Technical Director of Open Source Development at Cardano Foundation. Learn about the evolution of Ouroboros, its various iterations, and its core value propositions. 0:00 Introduction02:59 Understanding Ouroboros Protocol05:31 Core Value Proposition of Ouroboros07:04 BFT vs Longest Chain Protocols09:13 Current State of Ouroboros Protocol26:17 Security Assumptions and Real-World Testing34:11 Challenges in Cross-Chain Consensus37:12 Understanding Scalability in Systems41:00 The Concept of Slashing in Blockchain42:42 Incentives and Game Theory in Blockchain50:58 Cardano’s & Mina’s Reward System and How it works01:02:48 Scaling and Efficiency in Blockchain Systems01:07:16 Mina Protocol and Zero-Knowledge Proofs01:12:01 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju Connect with the guest:Dr. Philipp Kant: / dr-philipp-kant-4972b1a3 Mathias Benkort:https://x.com/_KtorZ_ / matthias-benkort-47186a57 https://github.com/KtorZ🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
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This discussion with Dan Hughes, the founder of Radix, goes into the intricacies of achieving linear scalability in distributed ledger networks. Dan shares insights into his journey from working in mobile telecoms and games development to revolutionizing DLT scalability. The conversation highlights the Cassandra test network's role in demonstrating Radix's capabilities, emphasizing a public test aiming for 1 million+ transactions per second using community-powered hardware. This discussion also explores the distinctions between atomic composability and commitment in the context of sharding, addressing the challenges of state bloat, privacy, validator sharding models, and the future roadmap towards the Xi'an network after Babylon. The dialogue encapsulates Radix's mission to provide a scalable, efficient, and decentralized blockchain network, contrasting it with existing L1 and L2 solutions.0:00 Introduction 03:07 Dan Hughes Shares His Journey10:49 Deep Dive into Cerberus Consensus Protocol and Cassandra Test Network15:59 Understanding Atomic Composability and Commitment in Sharded Networks16:01 The Technical Nuances of Atomic Composability and Commitment20:24 The Importance of Atomic Commitment in Blockchain Networks24:06 Balancing Safety and Liveness in Consensus Protocols31:33 Cassandra Network: Building Towards a Scalable Future36:05 Addressing the Challenges and Future of Cassandra Network38:28 Transitioning to a Decentralized Network with Thousands of Validators40:16 Validator Dynamics and Decentralization40:33 Exploring Decentralization and Validator Dynamics41:41 Understanding Consensus Protocols and Sharding Models44:33 Addressing State Bloat and Historical Data Storage47:39 Comparing Throughput in Sharded vs. Unsharded Networks50:18 Integrating Zero Knowledge Technology with Radix59:20 Braided Shards and Network Finality Insights01:06:19 Closing RemarksFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju Connect with the guest:Dan Huges: / fuserleer Learn more about Cassandra Test Network:https://x.com/fuserleer/status/178851...https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...Learn more about Radix Network: / radixdlt https://www.radixdlt.com/🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
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This podcast features an in-depth conversation with Keone Hon, CEO of Monad Labs, exploring "The Monad Thesis" and the goal to significantly improve the performance of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based L1 blockchain through changes in execution and consensus stack. The discussion covers Monad's innovative multi-threaded approach to EVM execution, the reasons behind developing a separate layer one solution, and the key technological advancements Monad brings, including parallel execution, a custom state database (MonadDB), asynchronous execution, and a high-performance consensus mechanism. Keone also discusses security improvements, cost and developer adoption, the grand vision of Monad, and plans concerning the public testnet and mainnet launch.0:00 Introduction02:18 Keone Hon's Journey02:28 The Genesis of Monad and Its Mission05:28 Why Monad Chose to Build a Separate Layer 1 Blockchain09:47 Monad's Technical Innovations for EVM Performance11:17 Exploring Monad's Unique Optimizations15:58 Exploring the Potential of MonadDB25:01 The Impact of Asynchronous Execution on a Blockchain’s Efficiency28:36 The Improvised Consensus Mechanism of Monad37:53 Monad's Vision for Security37:53 The Vision and Future Roadmap of Monad40:02 Next Steps for Monad: DevNet to Mainnet40:35 Closing ThoughtsFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju Connect with the guest:Keone Hon: / keonehd Learn more about Monad:https://www.monad.xyz/https://docs.monad.xyz/ / monad_xyz 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
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This conversation features an inspiring conversation with Elisa, the founder and CEO of FemmeCapital, a platform dedicated to teaching women about cryptocurrency. Elisa shares her crypto journey, which began in 2012, and how she turned her passion into a job by launching FemmeCapital in 2020 to address the gender disparity in the crypto space. She provides practical advice for starting with crypto investments, highlights the importance of having a long-term plan, and discusses the significance of female empowerment in the sector. Elisa also reflects on the challenges and complexities of the crypto industry, including the impact of market cycles on investment strategies.___Outline:00:00 Starting the Crypto Journey: A Personal Story00:54 The Birth of FemmeCapital: Empowering Women in Crypto02:18 From Hobby to Full-Time: The Evolution of FemmeCapital08:23 Navigating the Bear Market: Challenges and Adaptations10:49 The Future of Crypto: Stability, Regulation, and Community Shifts15:31 Educational Strategies in a Complex Crypto World20:31 Understanding the Psychological Aspect of Crypto InvestmentsYou can check out FemmeCapital and Elisa's work below:FemmeCapital: https://www.femmecapital.de/FemmeCapital on Instagram: / femmecapital Follow Elisa: Elisa on LinkedIn: / elisa-albrecht-2337001a ___Follow us & subscribe for more Just The Metrics-Content:Laura: / dimoneymindset Sooraj: / soorajksaju Just The Metrics- Newsletter: https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
This conversation with Sebastien Guillemot goes into the development of Zeko, an isomorphic Layer 2 zero-knowledge rollup aimed at enhancing the scalability within the Mina ecosystem and beyond. Sebastien shares insights into the importance of zero-knowledge proofs for blockchain scalability and interoperability, drawing parallels to traditional internet infrastructure to explain the concept. He elaborates on the challenges faced by optimistic rollups and presents Zeko's isomorphic design, utilizing Mina's native capabilities for seamless Layer 2 integration. Additionally, the discussion touches on the advantages of Mina for developers, such as programmable privacy, recursive proofs, and the potential for creating interoperable applications between different blockchain ecosystems.00:00 Intro01:38 Sebastien Shares His Blockchain Journey01:51 The Vision of Zeko02:17 The Advantages of zk-Rollups for Blockchain Scalability07:23 Why Choose Mina Over Ethereum for Zeko?09:46 Leveraging Mina for Cross-Blockchain Interoperability18:26 Diving Deep into Zeko: A zk-Rollup Stack for Developers23:26 The Future of Data Availability and Zeko's Roadmap30:05 Decentralizing Sequencers38:10 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans for ZekoFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju Connect with the guest:Sebastien Guillemot: / sebastiengllmt Zeko | zero-knowledge scaling protocol, built on Mina:https://zeko.io/ / zekolabs 🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:Zeko Labs:https://docsend.com/view/f9a6kgdr4tjw...Lumina DEX: / luminadex https://luminadex.com/https://docsend.com/view/5tviuhs8cqdi...Lambda Class: https://lambdaclass.com/ / class_lambda https://blog.lambdaclass.com/mina-to-...OP Super Chainhttps://x.com/Optimism/status/1765902...
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This podcast episode features a conversation with Mohamed Fouda, head of research at Allianz, a Web3 accelerator and builder community. Mohamed discusses the significance of privacy in the blockchain space, detailing the use of programmable blockchains and the challenges of achieving privacy within these systems. The episode covers the evolution and application of various technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs, fully homomorphic encryption, and multi-party computation to achieve privacy in various scenarios. With his background in hardware and chip design plus his years long work with founders and builders Mohamed is a unique perspective on the evolution of these technologies and projects working on buildingprivacy-enhanced solutions. The discussion also focuses on the emerging projects in the space fostering privacy, and the intersection of regulations and privacyon web3s.0:00 Intro02:39 Journey into Blockchain: From Electrical Engineering to Crypto05:29 The Importance of Privacy in Blockchain and Web309:06 Exploring On-Chain Privacy: Techniques and Technologies14:38 Diving Deep into Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Applications23:30 What is Fully Homomorphic Encryption and what are its C´challenges27:09 Multiparty Computation: A Middle Ground for Privacy33:46 AI and Blockchain: A Future Together with Privacy Technologies37:37 Regulatory Landscape: How European and US regulations will affect privacy-based solutions41:56 Alliance: Fostering Innovation in the Web3 EcosystemFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with the guest:Mohamed Fouda : / mohamedffouda Read Mohamed's articles: / fouda Alliance | Crypto Accelerator: / alliancedao https://alliance.xyz/🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:Understanding WhatsApp Data Security: End-to-End Encryption and Backups:https://www.wati.io/blog/understandin...Blockchain networks: Data structures of Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash, Ethereum, Ripple, and Iota: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/A...An Open-Source Tool for Assessing User-Privacy on Ethereum and Tornado Cash: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat...ZKPs, FHE, MPC: Managing Private State in Blockchains: / zkps-fhe-mpc-managing-private-state-in-blo... zkApps Overview:https://docs.minaprotocol.com/zkappsDeep dive on fully homomorphic encryption: what is it and what makes it different? :https://evervault.com/blog/deep-dive-...Zama: An open source cryptography company building state-of-the-art FHE solutions for blockchain and AIhttps://www.zama.ai/https://docs.zama.ai/homepageINCO: Building the frontier of FHEhttps://www.inco.org/https://www.inco.org/blogs/Nillion Non-Interactive MPC Protocol for Non-Linear Computations: / introducing-the-nillion-non-interactive-mp... https://docs.nillion.com/multi-party-...0xPass Passport Protocol - Programmable MPC Networkhttps://0xpass.io/https://blog.0xpass.io/p/introducing-...The promise and challenges of crypto + AI applications:https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2024...Modulus: Bring powerful AI on-chain with specialized zkhttps://www.modulus.xyz/ / moduluslabs What is a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)?https://www.trustonic.com/technical-a...The EU's new MiCA framework for crypto-assets - the one regulation to rule them allhttps://paddihansen.substack.com/p/th...Aztec: The Endgame for Blockchain Privacy
In this episode of 'Just The Metrics', Yip Tee Deep Ta, CEO of J3d.ai, dives deep into the transformative impact of AI and blockchain technologies on the tech industry. She discusses the game-changing potential of Web3 to drastically reduce the costs of global economic transactions and democratize access to digital finance worldwide. Yip also shares her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the significant role of community and hands-on experience for those venturing into these emerging fields. She introduces J3d.ai, an AI startup aiming to create a decentralized global brain that leverages blockchain's incentive mechanisms and governance models to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration. The conversation offers insights into the synergies between blockchain and AI, exploring how these technologies can create more efficient, inclusive, and scalable solutions for the digital economy.___Outline:00:00 Entering the World of Crypto and Tech01:06 Blending AI, Blockchain, and Social Entrepreneurship02:49 Social Entrepreneurship as a starting point04:28 From Hip Hop Events to Blockchain: A Personal Entrepreneurial Journey07:00 The Critical Role of Women in Shaping the Future of Tech and Web310:49 The Power of Community and Education in Tech Inclusion22:50 www.j3d.ai: A Vision for a Decentralized Global Brain Combining AI and Web333:32 Exploring the Synergies Between Blockchain and AI for a Better Future40:07 Empowering Beginners in the Tech Space: A Step-by-Step Approach46:06 Wrapping Up: The Future of Women in Tech and the Importance of Community___You can check out some of Yip’s projects below:Systain3r (/ˈsɪst.eɪn.ər/) Summit & Unconference: https://www.systain3r.com/DLT Talents: https://web3-talents.io/J3d.ai: https://www.j3d.ai/H.E.R. DAO: https://www.her-dao.xyz/Follow Yip:Yip on LinkedIn: / beautifulbrains ___Follow us & subscribe for more Just The Metrics-Content:Laura: / dimoneymindset Sooraj: / soorajksaju Just The Metrics- Newsletter: https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
This episode of our Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Piers Ridyard, CEO of RDX Works, focusing on the Radix distributed ledger network. Piers shares insights into his personal journey into the blockchain space, the technical and philosophical underpinnings of Radix, and the development of the Scrypto programming language designed specifically for Radix to improve devX and UX. The conversation also touches on future application potentials in Web3 and DeFi, the user experience challenges with current blockchain platforms, and how Radix's comprehensive, full-stack approach compares to modular designs in achieving massive scalability without compromising security or decentralisation.0:00 Intro02:32 Piers's Personal Journey into Blockchain Space: From Ethereum Miner to CEO06:21 The Inevitability of Smart Contracts and Digital Assets11:30 Radix's Approach17:33 Scrypto: Simplifying Blockchain Development19:02 Expanding the Developer Community and User Adoption26:05 The Uncharted Territory of AI and Blockchain26:16 Exploring the Web3 Engine: Beyond DeFi26:40 The Philosophy of Platform Tools and User Success28:02 Comparing Blockchain Architectures: Full Stack vs. Modular38:20 Platform Agnosticism in Blockchain Programming41:32 Radix's Approach to ScalabilityFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with the guest:Piers Ridyard : / piersridyard Radix DLT: / radixdlt https://www.radixdlt.com/🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:- https://www.radixdlt.com/blog/the-def...- https://assets.website-files.com/6053...- https://www.radixdlt.com/full-stack#:.... - https://learn.radixdlt.com/article/wh...Image credits: • Sui Vs Solana Blockchain - A Develope... / understanding-the-rivalry-between-modular-...
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This conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in the technical nuances of blockchain development, the potential of the Move programming language, and the strategic direction of Movement Labs.In this in-depth discussion, Rushi Manche, the founder of Movement Labs, goes deep into the blockchain industry, addressing the hurdles to mass adoption and security vulnerabilities that have led to significant financial losses in the sector. With a background in systems engineering, Rushi has spearheaded Movement Labs to enhance blockchain infrastructure using the Move programming language, aiming to bolster security, user experience, and developer engagement. He explains the unique advantages of the MoveVM over its competitors and the interoperability between M1 and M2 blockchain platforms, emphasizing the creation of a developer-friendly ecosystem. Outline00:00 Intro02:47 The Journey to Founding Movement Labs02:57 The Current Landscape of Blockchains03:31 The Limitations of EVM and Solidity06:26 The Potential of Move Programming Language06:47 The Evolution of Move19:45 Comparing Move VM with Other VMs22:29 The Significance of Formal Verification24:01 Understanding Formal Verification in Smart Contracts25:08 The Importance of Developer Adoption and User Experience27:04 The Role of Security in Blockchain Adoption29:23 The Future of Modular vs Monolithic Blockchains33:56 The Business Model and Value Accrual in Blockchain38:02 The Role of Geographical Influence in Blockchain Development40:26 Exploring the Avalanche Subnet Ecosystem44:33 The Future of Blockchain in Short, Medium, and Long Term46:07 Advice for Aspiring Blockchain Entrepreneurs47:01 Closing RemarksFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with the guest:Rushi Manche: / rushimanche Movement Labs: / movementlabsxyz https://linktr.ee/movementlabsxyz🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:https://www.certik.com/resources/blog...https://www.developerreport.com/https://arxiv.org/pdf/2110.08362.pdfhttps://x.com/monad_xyz/status/174551... / movement-celestia-an-open-protocol-to-buil... / introducing-m1-redefining-l1-blockchains-w... / movementlabsxyz_solidity-move-moveecosyste...
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In this episode of Just The Metrics Podcast, Brandon Kase, the CEO of o(1) Labs, discusses the potential and importance of Zero-Knowledge (zk) technology in the blockchain space. He dives deep into the utility of zk-proofs for scalability, programmability and maintaining privacy in blockchain transactions. Further, Brandon highlights the vision and ambition of Mina Protocol, the first zk-native blockchain that is leveraging zk-technology for better scalability and privacy. Finally, he touches upon upcoming upgrades on Mina, how o(1) Labs is nurturing an ecosystem for developers, and the potential of using zk-technology for AI in the near future.0:00 Introduction and Welcome02:44 Brandon's Early Involvement with Bitcoin04:36 The Evolution of Brandon's Role in Mina Protocol06:33 The Core Concept of Decentralization06:54 The Promise of zk-Technology in Blockchain12:46 The Evolution of ZK Technology and Its Impact on Mina20:21 The Importance of Decentralization for a Blockchain23:42 Decentralization and the Lightweight Nature of Mina24:30 The Vision of Mina and the Power of Proofs24:51 The Mina Proof and its Applications25:34 Bridging to Other Chains and the Universal zk Layer26:24 Mina's Mainnet Launch and the Development of zk Tools29:03 Introducing Programmability and zkApps29:31 Explaining zk Programmability and its Superpowers30:31 Potential Use Cases for Privacy and Integrity33:04 The Intersection of AI, Blockchain, and ZK Tech38:13 The Status of Privacy in Mina40:17 The Berkeley Upgrade and its Relevance45:17 Composability and Bridging in the Mina Ecosystem48:05 Getting Involved in the Mina EcosystemFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with the guest:Brandon Kase:https://twitter.com/bkase_?lang=eno(1) Labs: / o1_labs https://linktr.ee/o1labs🔗 Subscribe to our newsletter, Just The Metrics: Stay ahead in the Web3 space with our free newsletter, packed with insightful content.:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:Mina Protocol Official Website: https://minaprotocol.com/Mina Protocol Documentation: https://docs.minaprotocol.com/zkappsIntro to Recursive SNARKs on Medium: / intro-to-recursive-snarks Elliptic Curve Cryptography Explained: https://avinetworks.com/glossary/elli...Block Producers on Mina: / evaluation-of-block-producers-on-mina Zeko Rollup, L2 on Mina: https://zeko.io/Is Web3 Decentralized? An Analysis on Blockchain RPC Clients:https://mirror.xyz/nastitasuper.eth/e...#JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #zeroknowledgeproof #zeroknowledge This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
In this episode of Just The Metrics Podcast, we welcome Max Hunt and Don Reddin from the Faculty Group, a collective of blockchain native companies focusing on web3 startups. As key members of the team, they share insights on the current trends in the blockchain and web3 spaces, their experiences working with startups, and their perspectives on the accelerator arm of their group, Otaris. They also discuss the criteria for selecting startups for their accelerator program and share their advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to venture into the web3 space. This conversation will be beneficial for those eager to understand the web3 field better, especially aspiring entrepreneurs, startup founders, and investors.Outline00:00 Introduction00:30 Understanding Faculty Group and Otaris Catalyst Accelerator02:33 The Journey and Evolution of Faculty Group03:14 Comparing the Blockchain Space: 2017 vs Now05:44 The Role of Faculty Group in Guiding Startups06:09 The Impact of Market Events on Blockchain Ecosystem08:03 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Startups09:47 The Complexity of Navigating the Web3 Space23:22 The Future of Layer One Blockchain26:08 Success Stories from Otaris Catalyst Accelerator28:16 The Future of Real World Asset Tokenization30:22 The Impact of Regulation on Blockchain Adoption36:25 Investment Trends in the Current Financial Climate41:45 Advice for Aspiring Web3 Entrepreneurs44:19 Conclusion and Sign OffFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with the guests:Max Hunt: / decimalgroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjhunt/...Don Reddin: / offchainpod / @offchainpod https://www.linkedin.com/in/donreddin...Faculty Group:https://www.faculty.group/ / faculty__group / faculty-group Otaris:https://otaris.io/accelerator / otaris_io / otaris Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:https://www.ixswap.io/#JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
In this episode of Just the metrics, the core-developer of Multivers X, Robert Sasu, discusses the challenges of blockchain scalability and the approaches being taken by Multivers X to address them. He explains in detail the technology behind Multivers X, including features like adaptive sharding, relayer transactions, and what the roadmap for scalability and , on-chain governance looks like. The conversation also delves into how Multivers X is fostering real-world adoption of blockchain technology. Robert also offers insights into the potential future of Multivers X and how it aims to achieve mass adoption by creating a safer and easier space for both users and developers.Outline00:00 Introduction01:09 Robert's Journey: Becoming a Blockchain Core Dev04:15 The Importance of Blockchain Technology09:13 The Core Value Proposition of Multivers X 17:57 The Importance of Security in Blockchain22:09 The Guardian System in Multivers X26:08 Addressing the Issue of Blind Signing28:11 The Scalability Approach of Multivers X37:10 Introduction to Adaptive Sharding38:03 Cost and Accessibility of Running Nodes38:42 Exploring the Concept of Sovereign Shards41:50 Ease of Use and Interoperability in Sovereign Shards42:34 Launching a Sovereign Shard: Prerequisites and Process46:06 The Importance of User-Friendly Transactions49:21 Comparing Account Abstraction in Ethereum and Multivers X57:47 Does Adaptive Sharding Enable Unlimited Scalability?01:00:00 Upcoming Upgrades01:01:42 On-Chain Governance in Multivers X01:06:37 Adoption and Future of Multivers X01:13:41 Closing RemarksFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with Robert Sasu: / sasurobert Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:xDay 2023 highlights:https://multiversx.com/blog/xday-2023...ESDT Tokend standard: https://x.com/ElrondWarriors/status/1... / 1643548035698311168 MultiversX Network Architecture: https://docs.multiversx.com/sdk-and-t...Cross Shard Transactions: https://docs.multiversx.com/technolog...Crypto Hacks 2023:https://unchainedcrypto.com/november-...Guard accounts:https://docs.multiversx.com/developer...https://docs.multiversx.com/sdk-and-t...Sovereign Shards: / 1731336246004183097 https://x.com/DBCrypt0/status/1654178...https://agora.multiversx.com/t/sovere...https://agora.multiversx.com/t/sovere...Adaptive Sharding: https://docs.multiversx.com/technolog... / shelters-multiversx-thesis-challenge Relayed/Meta-transactions:https://x.com/MultiversX/status/16943...https://docs.multiversx.com/developer...EIP-3074:https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3074On-Chain Governance:https://x.com/MultiversX/status/17290...
In this episode of the Just The Metrics Podcast, we focus on "Yamfore", an innovative decentralized non-custodial lending protocol built on Cardano. Joining us is Brandon Chukwuka, the founder of Yamfore, who explains the project's unique features, its utility, and the governance token (CBLP), along with the concept of progressive governance. He also shares insights into Yamfore's tokenomics, the upcoming mainnet launch, and future plans, including a teaser of the upcoming project “Butane”.Outline00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:25 Deep Dive into Yamfore's Concept and Features05:00 User Journey and Interaction with Yamfore Protocol08:21 Understanding Stablecoin Treasuries in Yamfore13:32 The Role and Tokenomics of CBLP Token in Yamfore17:15 Understanding the CBLP Auction Portal18:07 Exploring the Reinvestment Process19:49 Introduction to Progressive Governance20:11 How Progressive Governance Works25:33 Why Yamfore Is Non-Upgradabale31:34 What Is Brandon Up To After Yamfore Goes Live?33:00 Introduction to Butane34:24 Closing RemarksFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with Brandon Chukwuka and Yamfore: / yamfore Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:https://www.yamfore.com/ / yamfore-litepaper https://yamfore.gitbook.io/yamfore/we... / 1697178397112475959 / unveiling-the-cardano-blockchains-orcfax-o... / orcfax https://mehen.io/blog/ / yamfore-development-update-8 / yamfore-non-fungible-bond-offering / butaneprotocol https://docs.butane.dev/paper.pdf
In this podcast episode, Nicolas Ochem, a Tezos core developer and founder of Midl.Dev explains the upcoming Oxford upgrade and the concept of adaptive issuance in the Tezos ecosystem. Ochem contrasts Tezos' on-chain governance approach to off-chain methods used in protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum. He also discusses how adaptive issuance aims to optimize validator incentives and improve the protocol's security. He provides insight into Tezos' thoughts on liquidity, the scalability of blockchains, and the role of rollups in scaling solutions. The interview also touches on subjects such as tokenomics, the impact of AI on blockchain development, and the future of blockchain adoption.Outline:00:00 Introduction00:48 Discussion on On-Chain Governance06:47 Exploring the Oxford Proposal09:14 Understanding Liquid Staking in Tezos12:31 Adaptive Issuance and Changes to Slashing21:34 Skin in the Game and Changes in Staking24:06 Discussion on Liquid Staking Derivatives27:44 Transition from Nakamoto to TenderBake Consensus Protocol28:59 The Shift to pBFT Style Consensus and its Advantages29:42 Future Plans for Reducing Finality to a Block Time30:12 Understanding the Tez Token and its Value31:08 The Concept of Ultrasound Money and its Implications32:04 The Importance of Adaptive Issuance and Sound Money34:09 The Future of Scalability in the Blockchain Ecosystem34:30 The Rationale Behind Tezos' Rollup Centric Approach41:13 The Concept of Ultra High Throughput Rollup47:56 Adoption and the Blockchain Industry50:38: Where Is the One Honest Party for a Rollup?53:44 Governance: Pure Technical Upgrades vs. Upgrades with Economic Implications57:30 ConclusionFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with Nicolas:Twitter: / nicolasochem https://midl.dev/Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:https://www.apriorit.com/dev-blog/blo...https://spotlight.tezos.com/announcin...https://www.tezosagora.org/learnhttps://research-development.nomadic-...https://forum.tezosagora.org/t/adapti... • Kevin Sekniqi & Sreeram Kannan || Sec... https://twitter.com/evan_van_ness/sta...https://research-development.nomadic-...https://blog.chain.link/scaling-the-e...https://academy.binance.com/en/glossa...https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/p/...https://l2beat.com/scaling/summaryhttps://academy.shrimpy.io/post/what-...https://chainstack.com/solving-the-bl...https://vitalik.ca/general/2023/06/09... • Tezos 2.0: The Next Era of Rollups - ... https://docs.sui.io/guides/operator/s...https://spotlight.tezos.com/etherlink...https://www.michelson.org/https://www.developerreport.com/https://nfthorizon.io/musee-dorsay-pa...https://xtz.news/en/tezos/moma/the-mo...
Explore zkFold, the project set to enhance Cardano's scalability through zero-knowledge smart contracts and zk-rollups. We dissect the project's phased plan, focusing on the zkWrapper phase, which allows developers to create scalable Plutus smart contracts without ZKP expertise. zkFold promises to boost transaction speeds, lower fees, and maintain Cardano's security and composability. We also assess the current state and potential of zk-technologies within the blockchain landscape. Join us for a deep dive into the future of Cardano's scalability solutions.Outline:00:00 Introduction01:02 How does a zk-rollup fit into the scalability roadmap of Cardano?08:16 How zkFold is bringing both L1 and L2 scalability to Cardano.10:09 zk-SNARKs vs. zk-STARKs11:31 Trusted setup and its drawbacks13:24 Throughput of zk-rollups15:28 Funding for further development16:25 zk-rollups and composability18:32 How zkFold Symbolic can make Cardano smart contracts more efficient20:41 Will zkFold have a token?21:23 ConclusionFollow Laura & Sooraj: / dimoneymindset / soorajksaju2 Connect with Vladimir and zk-Fold: / zkfold / vlas1n Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/
Referenced in the show:https://zkfold.io/https://www.lidonation.com/es/proposa... / genius-x-a-business-accelerator-for-cardan... https://github.com/zkFold/zkfold-symb...https://cexplorer.io/article/understa...https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/22/17/...https://forum.cardano.org/t/hydra-car...https://blog.pantherprotocol.io/a-gui...#JustTheMetrics #cardano #scalability #zkrollup #tech #blockchain This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Zygomeb, founder of EtherealDAO. This episode explores the unique features of EtherealDAO, such as its EUSD synthetic token and innovative peg-keeping mechanism. We also discuss why Radix was chosen as the platform for this initiative, emphasizing its advantages over Cardano in aspects like fast finality, throughput, native assets, atomic composability, and safety guarantees. Additionally, the episode covers prominent stablecoins in the broader crypto ecosystem and those specific to Cardano.Outline:00:00 Introduction02:35 Zygomeb's story03:59 O-ADA05:52 Zygomeb's approach as builder09:50 What is Ethereal DAO?13:38 Details on the current stablecoin designs20:17 Implications of upcoming European regulations (MiCA) on stablecoins23:13 Stable coins on Cardano29:15 How EUSD keeps its peg?31:02 Why is DJED the simplest algorithmic stable coin you can design?31:38: Why is Ethereal DAO being built on Radix rather than Cardano?33:20 Why Cardano needs enable more interoperability/composability for its DeFi ecosystem to flourish?34:00 How does Cardano's permissionless batcher system improve dApp interoperability?35:31 Why atomic composability matters?40:45 Why is fast finality and high throughput is important?41:55 How does the Ethereal system stay out of an inefficient state?47:02 When Ethereal DAO launch?49:28 What are the fundamental security guarantees offered by Radix?51:37 How do native assets make development easier?54:10 How are Native assets on Cardano and Radix different?55:55 Why is the ability to freeze or recall important for certain assets?58:37 Teaser on O-ADA, the most degenerate DeFi asset to be released on Cardano01:00:49 Is iUSD a stablecoin or not?1:04:10 ConclusionFollow Laura & Sooraj: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindsethttps://twitter.com/Soorajksaju2Connect with Zygomeb:Twitter: https://twitter.com/zygomebZygomeb's's Projects:https://twitter.com/OptimFihttps://twitter.com/EtherealDAOSubscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “Just The Metrics”:https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/Referenced in the show:https://www.ethereal.systems/EtherealUSD_Litepaper.pdfhttps://etherealsystems.medium.com/https://cexplorer.io/article/understanding-cardano-batchershttps://spectrumlabs.medium.com/cardano-amm-dex-protocol-powering-cardano-defi-with-transparency-1669e31af3bahttps://docs.indigoprotocol.io/https://djed.xyz/https://github.com/input-output-hk/djed-stablecoin-prototypehttps://docs.frax.finance/amo/overviewhttps://docs.makerdao.com/https://docs.liquity.org/https://www.radixdlt.com/blog/how-radix-engine-is-designed-to-scale-dappshttps://github.com/cardano-foundation/CIPs/tree/master/CIP-0068https://learn.radixdlt.com/article/what-are-native-assetshttps://twitter.com/SoorajKSaju/status/1704596534082302299https://mehen.io/blog/#JustTheMetrics #cardano #radix #stablecoin #tech #blockchain This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
This episode is a special one: We talk to two well-known builders from the Cardano Community. In this episode, we talk to Alex and Ahish about the importance and role of India for Cardano. We discuss topics such as: How is the developer situation in India? Why is India the developer hub for blockchain development? How do other blockchains approach this market? How is it possible to get in touch with local talent and raise awareness for Cardano? Join the Conversation in the comments! 👇 Outline:00:00 Introduction02:00 The liberalization of the Indian marketplace04:30 Why Ashish started building on Cardano05:57 Mentality in India & Opportunities for crypto11:27 Current developer situation & Activities of Cardano in India 16:15 Building on Cardano & Developer experience on Cardano vs Ethereum27:48 How to onboard Indian Developers on Cardano? 30:50 Perfect prerequisites for Blockchain Use Cases with the Aadhaar System40:50 Why India is aligned with Crypto Solutions43:50 How & why Asish started Flac Finance 47:18 What Problem is Flac Finance solving?54:51 Risks of Custodial Systems & what is Flac Finance doing differently?1:06:00 ConclusionFollow Laura & Sooraj: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindsethttps://twitter.com/Soorajksaju2Connect with Alex:Twitter: https://twitter.com/monad_alexanderAlex's Projects:Guchi: https://guchi.io/Unsigned Algorithms: https://www.unsigs.com/Connect with Ashish:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashishercAshish's Projects:Strica: https://strica.io/Flac Finance: https://flac.finance/Cardano Blockchain Explorer: https://cardanoscan.io/Typhon Wallet: https://typhonwallet.io/#/Subscribe to the FREE daily Newsletter “This Week In Cardano”:https://thisweekincardanonewsletter.c...Follow the pod:https://linktr.ee/thisweekincardano#ThisWeekInCardano #Cardano #tech #blockchain #buildingoncardano #india This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.
Mesh, the toolkit that aims to revolutionize the development on Cardano. Mesh provides a platform, resources, and an open-source library to streamline development and foster a thriving ecosystem on Cardano. Mesh has everything you need to build on Cardano from a starter kit to comprehensive documentation. In this episode, we are talking with Jingles and Abdelkrim from Mesh to learn more about their value proposition, components, and long-term vision.
Outline:
0:00 Introduction
01:51 Motivation to build Mesh
03:40 Problems that Mesh is solving & comparison to other blockchain ecosystems
07:30 Correctness & formal methods in Mesh development
10:00 Comparison of building approaches in different blockchain communities
12:49 Cardano vs. EVM-based chains in real-world use cases
13:51 Why Mesh is open-source
16:02 Mesh Demo
23:43 Mesh's Main Collaborations
28:52 Biggest Learnings from Building on Cardano
38:10 Governance at Mesh
41:03 AI as Knowledge Hub for Mesh
45:00 Roadmap & Vision of the project
49:55 Driving Developer adoption for Cardano
50:30 What motivates the team
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How to get in touch with Mesh:
Jingles on Twitter: @jinglescode
Abdelkrim on Twitter: @abdelkrimdev
Project Homepage: https://meshjs.dev/Mesh
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Z6AH9dahdH
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In this episode, we talk about the developmental philosophy of Move fast and break things, its origin, and how it drove the development of Facebook and other startups to success. Then we explore the concept of “safety-critical systems" and why these systems are different from systems like social media platforms. Then we compare the developmental philosophies of Ethereum and Solana and why blockchain-based solutions are not gaining any traction regarding real-world adoption.
Outline:
0:00 Introduction
01:58 What does "Move Fast & Break Things" mean?
05:13 Application of "Move Fast & Break Things" in web2, an example of Facebook
12:20 What are Safety-Critical Systems
16:11 Example of Boing 737
19:52 Why Blockchains are safety-critical systems
22:50 Examples of Ethereum
28:06 Vulnarabalilitie of Ethereum
36:36 Example of Solana
38:27 Why "Move Fast & Break Things" is not working for web3
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Referenced in the show:
https://teampassword.com/blog/facebook-hacks-a-history-of-security-breaches-at-facebook
https://blog.growthhackers.com/what-is-a-north-star-metric-b31a8512923f
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/28/technology/facebook-hack-data-breach.html
https://smallbusinessprogramming.com/safety-critical-software-15-things-every-developer-should-know/
https://succeedsooner.ca/2019/09/23/dont-move-fast-and-break-things/
https://www.ft.com/content/4ecdb67c-beb9-11e1-b24b-00144feabdc0
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/rbs-hit-with-102m-fine-for-it-failures-398072
https://iohk.io/en/blog/posts/2016/09/09/ethereum-classic-an-update/
https://medium.com/hackernoon/the-evm-is-fundamentally-unsafe-d69f2e3b908b
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2021/10/03/66m-in-tokens-added-to-recently-hacked-still-vulnerable-compound-contract/
https://decrypt.co/93874/biggest-defi-hacks-heists
https://www.cybavo.com/blog/compound-defi-protocol-bug-causes-90-million-reverse-rug-pull/
https://4irelabs.com/articles/top-17-smart-contract-hacks/
https://hacken.io/discover/most-common-smart-contract-vulnerabilities/
https://csxqli.github.io/files/SPB22-2.pdf
https://ph.news.yahoo.com/synthetix-reverses-oracle-error-caused-160600347.html
https://anycoindirect.eu/en/blog/how-ftx-and-alameda-research-caused-the-collapse-of-solana
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In this episode, we talk with Alexander Watanabe, Co-Founder of Guchio.io. Guchi.io is a platform aiming to increase the efficiency and size of the Cardano NFT market by displaying not only a bullish sentiment but by shorting offering the market to also the possibility to be bearish or HODL and earn money on your NFTs.
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Referenced in the show:
- Guchi website: https://guchi.io/
- Follow the project on Twitter: https://twitter.com/guchi_io
- Guchi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd67j8ZToN32cV1WuIKxUvw
- Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/monad_alexander #ThisWeekInCardano #Cardano #tech #blockchain #WeeklyUpdates
In this episode, we talk about the latest developments in the Cardano ecosystem. We focus on the Organic APR introduced by Muesliswap, the Sandwich attack in Minswap, the Launch of Lace wallet, and Flac Finance testnet.
Outline:
0:00 Introduction
01:00 How Markets function: TradFi vs. DeFi
11:15 Muesliswap organic APR
15:49 Minswap sandwich attack
22:35 Lace Wallet PreProdcution launch
25:24 Flac Finance testnet launch
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In this episode we talk about the first year of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Cardano, native Projects launching by leveraging unique features of Cardano, and the importance of comparing blockchain's degree of decentralization from a metrics point of view.
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Referenced in the show:
https://twitter.com/MuesliSwapTeam
https://medium.com/@muesliswap/hybrid-dex-the-muesliswap-way-building-a-dapp-on-cardanos-eutxo-f7a3fac5d2d2
https://defillama.com/chain/Cardano
https://lendingpond.app/#faq
https://adapulse.io/what-are-fluid-tokens/
https://github.com/aadafinance/materials/blob/main/Aada_finance_lightpaper.pdf
https://app.indigoprotocol.io/
https://docs.indigoprotocol.io/readme/about-indigo
https://guchi.io/
https://www.optim.finance/
https://twitter.com/OptimFi/status/1521183564531916802?s=20&t=QKbvUQbhl0M8-9KN88U82A
https://twitter.com/Soorajksaju2/status/1598778931188011033?s=20&t=JpWCKZfA1AamTuwDMDYHmQ
https://pro.nansen.ai/eth2-deposit-contract
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/3136c55b-635e-4f46-8e4b-b8ab54f2d460/page/ngPAC
https://twitter.com/toghrulmaharram/status/1598798659281461256?s=20&t=JpWCKZfA1AamTuwDMDYHmQ
https://twitter.com/SalomonCrypto/status/1599088168376348672?s=20&t=JpWCKZfA1AamTuwDMDYHmQ
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This Week In Cardano is your go-to source for all the significant events in the Cardano Ecosystem. The purpose of this Channel is to help you navigate through the information overload of crypto. We will keep you updated with core developments & innovations as well as the most impressive projects building on Cardano.
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This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.