How does Layer N provide independent execution, with a strong emphasis on messaging?

Join us as we speak with Sheheryar, Co-Founder at Layer N. In a nutshell, Layer N is Ethereum's first multi-tenant L2, a new kind of L2 designed as a network of custom VMs powered by a shared communication and liquidity layer.

Tune in to learn about GVMs vs. XVMs, ZK fraud proofs, heterogenous execution, Layer N’s plans for Q3 and Q4, and much more. Enjoy!

Link to Layer N's Twitter page
👉🏻 https://x.com/LayerN_Official

Link to Layer N's website
👉🏻 https://www.layern.com/

Episode Breakdown

00:45 - How would you explain Layer N to a 5-year old? 

01:30 - What inspired the idea behind Layer N and what was your background prior to co-founding the protocol?

03:30 - Having previously built a DEX on Solana before starting Layer N, were there any core values or insights from that experience that you have applied to your current venture?

04:30 - Would you be able to provide an overview of the Layer 2 landscape and elaborate on how Layer N is different from other solutions and why?

08:00 - When do you think that zero knowledge proofs will be able to bring blockchain adoption to the next level?

09:30 - Would you be able to elaborate on generalized (GVMs) and application-specific (XVMs) VMs?

13:00 - How does Layer N enable modern performance and Web2-level UX?

16:00 - Can you share the current progress at Layer N and discuss the use cases you're most excited about?

18:30 - Have there been any conversations between Layer N and institutions for possible partnerships or collaborations?

20:00 - Will there have to be a transitional and educational phase to bring Web2 enterprises on-chain?

22:00 - Where are you at with your Liquidity Program and what’s next?

24:00 - Why should developers be excited to build on Layer N?

26:00 - What does the endgame look like for Layer N?

29:00 - In terms of what next, what can users expect from the Layer N team to ship in 2024?