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00:31:26

The Interwoven Appchain Thesis

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2024/09/09

If you've been here on the channel for sometime, you know we have been large proponents of the application specific designs. We have been vocal about the customizability benefits of appchains, amidst other key advantages like sovereignty and more control over blockspace. However, one of the largest pushbacks we've received (and thought through) is around the interoperability issues of a world of thousands of rollups. As part of our ongoing NYC chain abstraction focused content blitz, we

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01:14:57

The Ethereum Roadmap w Justin Drake

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2024/09/07

The future of Ethereum is in our hands. Undeniably, the community has a major decisions to make which will shape the endgame of Ethereum. Today’s piece dives into the important discussion on synchronous composability and shared sequencing, a topic that sits at the heart of Ethereum's scaling journey.We caught up with Justin Drake, who shared his views on the current state of rollups, the challenges of decentralizing sequencers, and how Ethereum is positioning itself as the go-to layer for data

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00:41:22

Why No One Wants To Be A Shared Sequencer Anymore

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2024/09/06

A few weeks back, Andy put out a tweet saying "no one wants to be branded as a shared sequencer anymore" and it triggered quite a few people. The "loss of revenue" is the biggest, ongoing misconception of why shared sequencing isn't the best option for rollups. Today were tackling that notion head on with Noah Pravecek from NodeKit and their shift from shared sequencing to building a Superbuilder. Initially, NodeKit aimed to build a shared sequencer, similar to what other

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00:38:25

Is AggLayer The Solution To The Modular Fragmentation...

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2024/09/05

In today’s piece, we’re taking a close look at one of the latest innovations in the modular ecosystem: AggLayer, the new interoperability layer stemming from the Polygon team. As Ethereum scaling solutions continue to evolve, AggLayer offers a new approach to making cross-chain interactions smoother, more secure, and more scalable.But, is this the solution we are looking for? Is AggLayer competitive with Superchain? How will the modular community align on a single solution to unify the

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00:42:32

What Are The Ideological & Product Implications of A...

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2024/09/04

Joins us for a discussion about the Ideological & product implications of a chain abstracted future with: Asad Ahmed from Okto Dave from Particle Network Arjun from Jumper Exchange Griffin Dunaif from Halliday Consensus128 from Lava Network Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X:

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00:34:26

How MegaETH is Building A Highly Performant EVM L2

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2024/09/04

One of the core ideas that we shared in this podcast and throughout the NYC sessions was creating more optimizations for Ethereum L2s which currently don't exist today. It feels like we've settled in to the current standards of 2 second block times and a standard of TPS which has been normal. MegaETH is trying to flip this model on its head. Centralized block production via a beefy sequencer, and decentralized block validation via inheriting Ethereum's security. For those who’ve been

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00:30:10

How To Build A Cult-Like Community in Crypto with XION

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2024/09/03

This was one of the wildest interviews we've ever done. From the attire of our guest, to the level of entertainment, technical detail, and insights on community building -- this is one of those conversations that has everything. We originally sought out to ask Burnt about his strategies of growing his community (cult), how XION has nailed down collaborations with some of the world's largest brands, and how he envisions the chain abstraction landscape shaping up in the coming years. We

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00:30:55

Where Is The Demand for Data Availability? With EigenDA

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2024/09/02

Today, we’re diving into a topic that's crucial for the future of Ethereum and the broader modular ecosystem: Data Availability. Recently, there's been chatter on X about DA being commoditized to zero and the only value accrual in the modular stack being in execution. Is this true? Where is the current demand for DA? Are modular DA providers competing with Ethereum? In our latest conversation with Teddy from EigenDA, we explored the nuances of scaling Ethereum and why the demand for block

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00:53:26

ZKVMs and Proof Verification

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2024/08/30

Join us for a discussion about ZKVMs and Proof Verification with ZKVProtocol, RiscZero, ProjectZKM and Aligned Layer.Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures:

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01:14:14

Are Based Rollups The Solution To Ethereum's...

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2024/08/30

Based rollups are a really interesting design because they offer MEV to the L1 (which acts as the sequencer) rather than accruing the value to the rollup operator. This has been the biggest argument for L2s being parasitic to the L1. We think based rollups change that for the better. The core issue still remains, however: Current rollups likely will not opt-in to based designs because they will lose their sequencer revenue and entire business model would have to undergo a dramatic shift. Today,

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00:46:52

Crypto Market Updates with Altcoin Sherpa and Jaypeg

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2024/08/30

Join us for a discussion about Crypto Market Updates with Altcoin Sherpa and Jaypeg.

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01:15:20

Why SolverFi Is The Next Big Trend In Crypto

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2024/08/29

We've been studying the chain abstraction stack pretty heavily recently.Over the last few months, we've developed a thesis that our optimal outcome in the more immediate future is to have a frontend UX powered by a wallet abstraction provider which allows for all your crypto balances across all chains to be aggregated in one place. Then, when you interact across various different dApps in the crypto space, the cross-chain bridging and settlement takes place via intent-based

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00:43:36

What is a ZK coprocessor and what onchain apps do...

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2024/08/28

Join us for a discussion about ZK coprocessor and what onchain apps do they enable.Participants: Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh from Lagrange Mo from Brevis Felipe Argento from Cartesi Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The

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00:53:00

How To Navigate The Volatile Crypto Markets

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2024/08/28

A bit of a different vibe from our typical technical content as we dive into the perspective of one of the most well known crypto funds, built by Arthur Hayes, ex-CEO of BitMEX. If you've been in the space for a while, you know that market swings are extremely frequent and can be quite volatile.The key to thriving in this environment isn’t about trying to predict the next big move but about understanding how to manage risk, maintain discipline, and stay informed...which is easier said than

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00:48:41

DeFi on High TPS Modular Appchains

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2024/08/23

Join us for a discussion about DeFi on High TPS Modular Appchains with Simon Jones of Reya and Cedo Salah of StorkOracle.Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBh The Rollup Disclosures:

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00:54:24

A Friendly Debate About Bitcoin Scaling

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2024/08/23

When we originally drew this piece up, we were thinking to make it solely about Bitcoin blockspace (as shown in the thumbnail), but this debate stretched a vast number of topics. In today's piece, we’re diving into the nuanced evolution of Bitcoin, from its foundational role as digital gold to its potential as a robust platform for onchain applications. Bitcoin’s narrative is shifting, but its core principles remain strong. Our conversation with Rena Shah, COO of Stacks, and Rich Rines, a core

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00:48:37

Data In The Modular Stack

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2024/08/21

Join us for an indepth discussion about Data In The Modular Stack with:Ganesh Swami from Covalent Kimura Yu from Sunrise Ram from Openledger Kenny from Manta Network Kyle Rojas from Avail Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupco Follow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollup Follow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandy Join our TG group:

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00:44:01

Why Galxe Is Launching Their Own Chain

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2024/08/20

We've been discussing chain abstraction as the next logical step for the modular ecosystem for some time now.Today, Gravity, the new chain launched by Galxe, is ready to take this challenge on as well. By integrating over 35 different chains, Galxe has long been a key player in the ecosystem, but with Gravity, they are launching their modular appchain. This new Layer 2 solution, which aims to eventually evolve into a Layer 1, is built on the Arbitrum Nitro stack, and Eigenlayer restaked ETH

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00:52:19

WTF is MEV? Pre-Confs & MEV Commit Explained

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2024/08/19

MEV is how some VCs value Layer 1 blockchains, its how "sandwich attacks" happen onchain, and its sometimes toxic. Although, we've found that "toxic flow" is really just profitable user trading onchain...that's a conversation for another day though. MEV has evolved from its early days as "Miner Extractable Value," a term that felt relevant in a proof-of-work world, to "Maximal Extractable Value," a crucial component embedded within Ethereum’s

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00:50:03

How To Connect Ethereum's Rollup Clusters

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2024/08/16

Following yesterday's podcast detailing the "Why" we should care about building a connected future for Ethereum, we decided to follow it up with a detailed, technical video on the "How" it will be accomplished. Rollup clusters offer a promising way forward, and in this piece, we’re breaking down exactly how they work and which interoperability solutions are best suited for different jobs. One of our favorite sayings from the modular ecosystem is to "pick the best tool

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