Just The Metrics

Laura and Sooraj

We are Laura & Sooraj, and we simplify the complexities of web3 and zk-tech, translating tech-heavy language into accessible, understandable insights through conversations with industry experts. 🔗 Connect and Converse: Newsletter: https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/subscribe X: https://twitter.com/SoorajKSaju X: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindset 📚 Check out our first book "A 3 Step Assessment Framework for Layer 1 Blockchains" here: https://www.justthemetrics.com/#book 🛎️ Subscribe and hit the bell to stay in the loop! Exciting discussions await in every episode. See you there!

  1. 06/10/2024

    CPO of =nil; Foundation: How We Are Scaling Ethereum with zkSharding - Avi Zurlo

    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 Intro 3:26 Avi's Journey into the Crypto Space 6:44 Challenges with Ethereum's Rollup Scalability 07:25 Understanding Modular and Monolithic Blockchain 10:48 Introducing NIL and its Goals 13:30 ZK Sharding: A Game Changer 17:15 Comparing NIL with Other L2 Solutions 21:50 The Key Innovations and User Experience 26:22 Challenges and Strategies for Community Building 30:11 Current Status and Future Launch Plans 33:45 Performance Metrics and Vertical Scaling 37:10 Dynamic Sharding and User Experience 41:05 Approaches to Solving Cross-Shard Communication Issues 45:38 Expectations for NIL's Impact on the Ecosystem 50:24 Crypto Market Noise 54:19 Final Thoughts Follow Laura & Sooraj:   / dimoneymindset    / soorajksaju   Connect with the guest: Avi Zurlo: https://x.com/avizurlo Learn 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.

    55 min

  2. 06/04/2024

    Experts from Mina & Cardano Discuss the Innovation and Impact of the Ouroboros Consensus Protocol

    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 Introduction 02:59 Understanding Ouroboros Protocol 05:31 Core Value Proposition of Ouroboros 07:04 BFT vs Longest Chain Protocols 09:13 Current State of Ouroboros Protocol 26:17 Security Assumptions and Real-World Testing 34:11 Challenges in Cross-Chain Consensus 37:12 Understanding Scalability in Systems 41:00 The Concept of Slashing in Blockchain 42:42 Incentives and Game Theory in Blockchain 50:58 Cardano’s & Mina’s Reward System and How it works 01:02:48 Scaling and Efficiency in Blockchain Systems 01:07:16 Mina Protocol and Zero-Knowledge Proofs 01:12:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Follow 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/ #JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #web3 #crypto This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.

    1h 13m

  3. 06/04/2024

    Radix Founder: 'How We Will Achieve 1 Million+ TPS with Only Community Hardware' - Dan Hughes

    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 Journey 10:49 Deep Dive into Cerberus Consensus Protocol and Cassandra Test Network 15:59 Understanding Atomic Composability and Commitment in Sharded Networks 16:01 The Technical Nuances of Atomic Composability and Commitment 20:24 The Importance of Atomic Commitment in Blockchain Networks 24:06 Balancing Safety and Liveness in Consensus Protocols 31:33 Cassandra Network: Building Towards a Scalable Future 36:05 Addressing the Challenges and Future of Cassandra Network 38:28 Transitioning to a Decentralized Network with Thousands of Validators 40:16 Validator Dynamics and Decentralization 40:33 Exploring Decentralization and Validator Dynamics 41:41 Understanding Consensus Protocols and Sharding Models 44:33 Addressing State Bloat and Historical Data Storage 47:39 Comparing Throughput in Sharded vs. Unsharded Networks 50:18 Integrating Zero Knowledge Technology with Radix 59:20 Braided Shards and Network Finality Insights 01:06:19 Closing Remarks Follow 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/ #JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #web3 #crypto #radix #ethereum #evm This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.

    1h 9m

  4. 06/04/2024

    Blockchain Founder:"We're breaking the EVM speed barrier with 10,000 TPS" -Keone Hon, CEO Monad Labs

    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 Introduction 02:18 Keone Hon's Journey 02:28 The Genesis of Monad and Its Mission 05:28 Why Monad Chose to Build a Separate Layer 1 Blockchain 09:47 Monad's Technical Innovations for EVM Performance 11:17 Exploring Monad's Unique Optimizations 15:58 Exploring the Potential of MonadDB 25:01 The Impact of Asynchronous Execution on a Blockchain’s Efficiency 28:36 The Improvised Consensus Mechanism of Monad 37:53 Monad's Vision for Security 37:53 The Vision and Future Roadmap of Monad 40:02 Next Steps for Monad: DevNet to Mainnet 40:35 Closing Thoughts Follow 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/ #JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #web3 #crypto #monad #ethereum #evm This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.

    42 min

  5. 06/04/2024

    Long-Term Crypto Investor Reveals: “From Newbie to Pro, my 12 Years in Crypto.” - Elisa Albrecht

    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 Story 00:54 The Birth of FemmeCapital: Empowering Women in Crypto 02:18 From Hobby to Full-Time: The Evolution of FemmeCapital 08:23 Navigating the Bear Market: Challenges and Adaptations 10:49 The Future of Crypto: Stability, Regulation, and Community Shifts 15:31 Educational Strategies in a Complex Crypto World 20:31 Understanding the Psychological Aspect of Crypto Investments You 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/

    43 min

  6. 06/04/2024

    Leading Blockchain Dev: How Mina Redefines Scalability and Cross-Chain Interoperability

    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 Intro 01:38 Sebastien Shares His Blockchain Journey 01:51 The Vision of Zeko 02:17 The Advantages of zk-Rollups for Blockchain Scalability 07:23 Why Choose Mina Over Ethereum for Zeko? 09:46 Leveraging Mina for Cross-Blockchain Interoperability 18:26 Diving Deep into Zeko: A zk-Rollup Stack for Developers 23:26 The Future of Data Availability and Zeko's Roadmap 30:05 Decentralizing Sequencers 38:10 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans for Zeko Follow 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 Chain https://x.com/Optimism/status/1765902... #JustTheMetrics #tech #blockchain #adoption #web3 #crypto #zeroknowledge #zkp #privacy This is no financial advice. This channel is strictly educational.

    42 min

  7. 06/04/2024

    Top Web3 Researcher Explaining Why Privacy Will Be the Killer App of Web3! Mohamed Fouda

    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 Intro 02:39 Journey into Blockchain: From Electrical Engineering to Crypto 05:29 The Importance of Privacy in Blockchain and Web3 09:06 Exploring On-Chain Privacy: Techniques and Technologies 14:38 Diving Deep into Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Their Applications 23:30 What is Fully Homomorphic Encryption and what are its C´challenges 27:09 Multiparty Computation: A Middle Ground for Privacy 33:46 AI and Blockchain: A Future Together with Privacy Technologies 37:37 Regulatory Landscape: How European and US regulations will affect privacy-based solutions 41:56 Alliance: Fostering Innovation in the Web3 Ecosystem Follow 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/zkapps Deep 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 AI https://www.zama.ai/https://docs.zama.ai/homepage INCO: Building the frontier of FHE https://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 Network https://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 zk https://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 all https://paddihansen.substack.com/p/th... Aztec: The Endgame for Blockchain Privacy a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXRBZXBWTlRtT2pKN2pmZEttUlNseU52MVNFd3xBQ3Jtc0tsa

    45 min

  8. 06/04/2024

    Serial Tech Entrepreneur: How Web3 + AI Catalyze Financial Innovation & Equality! - Yip Thy Diep Ta

    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 Tech 01:06 Blending AI, Blockchain, and Social Entrepreneurship 02:49 Social Entrepreneurship as a starting point 04:28 From Hip Hop Events to Blockchain: A Personal Entrepreneurial Journey 07:00 The Critical Role of Women in Shaping the Future of Tech and Web3 10:49 The Power of Community and Education in Tech Inclusion 22:50 www.j3d.ai: A Vision for a Decentralized Global Brain Combining AI and Web3 33:32 Exploring the Synergies Between Blockchain and AI for a Better Future 40:07 Empowering Beginners in the Tech Space: A Step-by-Step Approach 46:06 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/

    47 min
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We are Laura & Sooraj, and we simplify the complexities of web3 and zk-tech, translating tech-heavy language into accessible, understandable insights through conversations with industry experts. 🔗 Connect and Converse: Newsletter: https://justthemetrics.beehiiv.com/subscribe X: https://twitter.com/SoorajKSaju X: https://twitter.com/DiMoneymindset 📚 Check out our first book "A 3 Step Assessment Framework for Layer 1 Blockchains" here: https://www.justthemetrics.com/#book 🛎️ Subscribe and hit the bell to stay in the loop! Exciting discussions await in every episode. See you there!

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  • Creator
    Laura and Sooraj
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura and Sooraj
  • Show Website
    Just The Metrics