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Join us on this episode as we dive into the future of Ethereum Layer 2 solutions with the CEO of Omni! Omni is revolutionizing the way developers build across different Ethereum Layer 2 solutions by providing a robust messaging layer and compute layer. By solving the fragmentation issue, Omni taps into liquidity from different networks, facilitating seamless cross-chain applications in the Ethereum ecosystem. Its architecture includes a secure messaging layer for roll-up communication and an EVM-based compute layer, ensuring interoperability and collateral management across roll-ups. Secured through restaking, with nodes offering services backed by restaked ETH, Omni's future looks promising. With advancements in AI and natural language programming, the landscape of alternative VMs like Move and Wasm could further evolve, enhancing the Ethereum ecosystem's capabilities. Join us in exploring Omni's innovative solutions for Ethereum Layer 2!
Consider staking with Interop VenturesTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction
11:12 - Blockchain Social-Fi Apps and Their Relevance
16:05 - Ethereum is Confused
23:58 - Vision and Architecture of Omni
30:57 - Omni as a Roll-Up as a Service Platform
35:18 - Enabling Cross-Chain Applications with Omni
42:40 - Securing Omni through Restaking
52:15 - The Future of Alternative VMs
56:19 - The Potential of AI
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Valence enables programmatic economic relationships between protocols. This allows crypto-native institutions (e.g., appchains & DAOs) to engage in complex financial interactions.
Valence is live today with two sub-protocols in private beta: 
The Rebalancer lets protocols set desired portfolio targets and efficiently rebalance over time. Covenants enable crypto-native institutions to lend protocol-owned liquidity (POL).A key innovation is the ability to create POL markets, which is crucial for restaking. Valence ensures AVSs know exactly how much liquidity they will receive, making restaking protocols more attractive and generating new revenue sources.
Valence is to liquidity what EigenLayer is to security.
Beyond restaking, Valence enhances alignment between ecosystems and drives the future of the decentralized economy.
Learn how Valence’s crypto-native institutional debt markets improve cross-ecosystem alignment and drive the future of the DeFi economy.
Consider staking with Interop VenturesTOPICS00:00 Introduction 02:06 Building Timewave & Valence 07:37 Valence Endgame 13:05 Bringing Institutional Capital to Crypto16:55 What Valence Enables 22:09 Rebalancer24:53 Covenants31:04 Expressing Intent 38:16 Valence Architecture 41:07 Cosmos Hub Outlook 52:17 Protocol Monetary Policy 58:10 Final Thoughts
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Lorenzo is a Cosmos chain that leverages BTC shared security and enables liquid staking. In this conversation, Seb and Matt discuss the resurgence of interest in Bitcoin, particularly in the context of DeFi. They also explore the concept of liquid staking for Bitcoin and how it differs from liquid staking in proof-of-stake chains. Matt explains the architecture of Lorenzo, a Bitcoin liquid staking protocol built on the Cosmos chain, and how it leverages Babylon. They also touch on the different approaches to Bitcoin L2s and the importance of liquid staking to the success of the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem. Consider staking with Interop Ventures 🥩
TOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:02:01 The Bitcoin Renaissance00:05:13 Technical Improvements Enabling Bitcoin L2s & OP_CAT00:12:51 Different Approaches to Bitcoin L2s00:17:58 Could Bitcoin Become a POS Chain?00:23:00 What is Lorenzo00:28:29 The Dual Token Model & Yield Sources00:30:36 Lorenzo Architecture00:49:14 BTC-Fi00:57:17 Current Status of Lorenzo
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Passage improves virtual experiences and collaboration, making them more organic and immersive and better reflecting the way we interact in real life. For creators, Passage is a platform that enables nearly unlimited creative freedom thanks to its use of the Unreal Engine. This allows creators to build unique experiences for their communities. How does this relate to crypto? The $PASG token is the economic foundation for a new creator economy where community members own their identity and digital assets.
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TOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:17:09 Is the Metaverse Dead?00:22:06 What is Passage00:31:10 How to Use Passage00:35:39 Crypto-Enabled Communities00:41:29 Cosmos SDK Architecture00:44:21 Akash Partnership00:53:59 Passage Elite00:57:38 Roadmap
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Abstract is an Interchain app platform enabling developers to build across CosmWasm-supported chains. Apps built with Abstract get automatic integrations with Interchain DEXes, lending markets, oracles, and liquid staking protocols.
The core infrastructure is the Abstract Account, a smart contract wallet extendable with Abstract modules. One exciting use case is mesh applications, where chains form an Interchain DAO to vote on and fund public goods at a supra-chain level.
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TOPICS00:00 Introduction02:33 CosmWasm Berlin Hackathon10:14 Evolution of CosmWasm 15:20 What is Abstract 24:21 Security32:06 Abstract-JS 34:36 Integrations36:11 Modulars37:48 IBC Email40:50 Abstract & EVM apps
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Join us in this episode where we discover how Initia's vertically integrated tech stack seamlessly connects their L1s with application-specific L2 chains, enabling efficient inter-chain communication and solving the traditional fragmentation of multichain systems. We also explore the variety of development tools available (EVM, MoveVM & WasmVM), which simplify app deployment and significantly reduce the complexity for developers. Consider staking with Interop VenturesTOPICS00:00:00 Introduction00:08:36 Appchains Debate00:14:35 Tackling Fragmentation00:17:31 Building on Initia00:25:05 Inside L2s 00:27:13 Role of Sequencers00:29:26 Scaling Limits00:30:33 L1s Services00:36:13 IBC Implementation00:37:57 Custom Modules00:40:06 OPinit Stack 00:41:59 VMs Integration 00:48:03 RaaS Market Competition00:52:59 Testnet Opportunities
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