Podcast 41 [Bridged] - Arjun Bhuptani

Can you enable communication between chains without introducing trust?

Arjun is the CEO and Co-Founder of Connext, a modular interoperability protocol that lets you build secure cross chain apps, called xApps.

Tune in to learn about Connext’s eventful journey, account abstraction and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Connext’s Twitter page
👉🏻 https://twitter.com/ConnextNetwork

Link to Connext’s website
👉🏻 https://www.connext.network/

Episode Breakdown

00:30 - What is your background prior to starting Connext?

03:30 - What is the xCall and what role does it play within Connext’s xApps?

07:00 - Will there be friction from big players to remain siloed in order to increase the likelihood of a monopolised and chain-specific future and what role will cross-chain services, such as Connext, play in preventing such an outcome?

11:00 - Are we at the make-or-break moment for the Web3 movement to achieve systemic adoption and, if so, are the main players in the space ready to face such a transition?

13:00 - What is account abstraction and why is it such a hot topic at the moment?

16:30 - Are we heading towards a future characterised by a myriad of layer 2 solutions?

20:00 - In terms of the working culture at Connext, are the values within the core team a reflection of your own individual journey within the space or has the community played a role as well?

23:30 - How has Connext been able to survive through so many market cycles?

27:00 - Has Connext’s survival been a product of top-down focus from investors, bottom-up involvement from the community, a rare ability from the management team or a mix of these three factors?

31:00 - What is Connext’s philosophy when it comes to the onboarding of decentralised applications across different verticals on your ecosystem?

36:30 - Will more cross-project collaboration be needed to push the envelope on the scale of innovation needed to fulfil blockchain’s long-term vision?

40:00 - What can we expect from Connext in the near future?