Is the Multi Chain Thesis Dead? with Sergey Gorbunov of Axelar

Is the Multi Chain Thesis Dead? with Sergey Gorbunov of Axelar

Author: Tascha Labs March 24, 2023 Duration: 53:55
In this episode of the Tascha Labs podcast, we explore the current status of the Multi-Chain Thesis, with Sergey Gorbunov, Co-Founder and CEO of Axelar. We dive into the world of multi-chain ecosystems, the factors driving consolidation in crypto liquidity, and the benefits for web3 applications to go multi-chain. We also touch on the architectural pros and cons of different cross-chain tech stacks and the future of the multi-chain thesis. Related links: https://axelarscan.io/ https://dune.com/axelarnetwork/axelar 0:00 - The Multi-Chain Thesis 2:10 - Sergey Gorbunov and Axelar introduction 5:19 - Outlook about the changes in multichain world 8:09 - Reason behind consolidation in crypto liquidity 13:18 - Adding additional distribution with less hassle 17:39 - Long-term use case for cross chain transactions 22:14 - Axelar's cross-chain mechanism 27:05 - Usage growth in different segments of user base 32:56 - Architectural pros & cons 37:09 - Cost or speed advantage of Axelar's approach 40:05 - Direction of chain architecture in terms of general purpose vs application specific 42:50 - Distribute ledgers technologies aside from blockchain 50:18 - Things learned as an entrepreneur Subscribe to the Tascha Labs newsletter at https://taschalabs.com/newsletter/

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