The Interop

Join Jordi Alexander, CEO of Selini Capital and host of the Steady Lads podcast, as he unpacks the current state of global markets and crypto in a high-stakes era. From the macroeconomic shifts driving Bitcoin and gold to the speculative bubbles bursting in altcoins and meme tokens, Jordi shares his candid views on where value lies today. This episode dives deep into the intersection of AI and crypto, the future of DeFi, and the economic forces shaping the next phase of digital finance.🎧 Listen to The Interop on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58QAYwzVjCLrWR8E4tWbgmConsider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Introduction03:00 Crypto as a Casino Phase07:15 The Base vs. Speculation Framework12:00 AI’s Role in Crypto’s Future17:45 Ethereum’s Struggles & Lessons23:30 Bitcoin, Gold & Global Shifts28:00 Wrap-Up & Market Outlook📎 LinksThe Interop - https://interop.ventures/Selini Capital - https://www.selinicapital.com/🌐 SocialsJordi - https://x.com/gametheorizingSebastien Couture - https://x.com/seb3point0Selini Capital - https://x.com/SeliniCapital🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with the latest insights in blockchain technology!

Lucian Mincu, co-founder of Multiverse X, dives deep into the critical decisions that shaped the blockchain industry. He shares why Ethereum abandoned state sharding and how Multiverse X boldly implemented it from day one to redefine scalability and speed. Discover the game-changing potential of sub-second finality, adaptive state sharding, and the vision for invisible, seamless blockchain interactions. Lucian also tackles the rising demand for stablecoins, their role in global finance, and the shifts in payments that are reshaping real-world adoption.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Introduction03:10 Multiverse X Origins06:24 Why Ethereum Chose Rollups10:43 Sharding vs. Rollups18:37 Sub-Second Finality24:34 Stablecoins & Payments31:39 Future of Blockchain📎 LinksMultiversX - https://multiversx.com/Whitepaper - https://files.multiversx.com/multiversx-whitepaper.pdf🌐 SocialsLucian Mincu - https://x.com/lucianmincuSebastien Couture - https://x.com/seb3point0Plaza - https://x.com/MultiversX🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with the latest insights in blockchain technology!

Ryan Galvankar, founder of Plaza, joins to discuss the groundbreaking launch of on-chain bonds and leverage products built on Base. From a 10% ETH-backed yield to the role of institutions in DeFi, Ryan explores how Plaza is redefining decentralized finance. Tune in to understand why long-term ETH investments could outpace market cycles and how programmable derivatives are unlocking new possibilities for investors.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters
00:00 Why Long-Term Matters02:10 Plaza Mainnet Launch05:30 ETH Investment: Long vs Short11:01 Institutional Adoption & Stablecoins16:13 RWA Tokenization Challenges23:59 Plaza Bonds & Leverage31:13 ETH Bonds Offer 10% Yield36:07 From Cosmos to Base📎 LinksPlaza Finance - https://plaza.finance/Plaza Docs (Overview) - https://docs.plaza.finance/🌐 SocialsRyan Galvankar - https://x.com/unhedged21Sebastien Couture - https://x.com/seb3point0Plaza - https://x.com/plaza_finance🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with the latest insights in blockchain technology!

Most rollups today aren’t sovereign. They rely on a single sequencer, creating a major centralization risk. Josh Bowen, CEO of Astria Labs breaks down how shared sequencing fixes this—eliminating blockchain silos and making rollups more secure and interoperable. Without shared infrastructure, modular blockchains just become fragmented networks. We explore the trade-offs in existing rollup solutions, why DA layers aren’t enough, and how Astria is reshaping the rollup landscape by removing single points of failure. This is how rollups can stay independent while still working together. The future of Ethereum scaling is here.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters00:00 What Is Astria02:10 Rollup Problems Today06:30 Why Sequencers Matter10:45 Fixing Interop & Silos14:55 Modular Chains Are Siloed19:20 Shared vs. Solo Sequencing23:40 What’s Next for Scaling📎 LinksAstria Labs - https://www.astria.org/🌐 SocialsJosh Bowen - https://x.com/JskybowenSebastien Couture - https://x.com/seb3point0Astria - https://x.com/AstriaOrg🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with the latest insights in blockchain technology!

Melanie Mohr, Co-founder of PWR Labs, joins to talk about building a new kind of blockchain infrastructure—one that finally bridges Web2 and Web3. PWR Chain separates consensus from execution, enabling developers to build their own chains—called VIDAs—in any language: JavaScript, Python, C++, Rust, Move, Solidity. No VM restrictions, no validators required, and no gas tokens needed.We dive into:– How PWR Chain rethinks the Layer 1 / Layer 2 stack – Why most blockchains failed to attract developers – How DPoP (Delegated Proof of Power) secures the base layer – What makes VIDAs different from L2s and appchains – The potential for massive corporate adoptionPWR Chain isn’t just another L1. It’s a new model for scaling decentralized applications—built to handle the next 10 million developers.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.ventures📚 Chapters00:00 Introduction02:10 Powerchain’s Edge06:13 Developer Challenges11:22 Evolving Coding Standards17:53 Consensus and Validation24:04 Efficient Blockchain Design28:58 Data and Scaling34:35 Flexible Virtual Machines40:38 Power Token Insights45:57 Closing Thoughts📎 LinksPWR Chain (White Paper) - https://whitepaperv2.pwrlabs.io/PWR Chain Website - www.pwrlabs.io🌐 Socials (X)Melanie Mohr - https://x.com/mohrwomSebastien Couture - https://x.com/seb3point0PWR Labs - https://x.com/pwrlabs🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated with the latest insights in blockchain technology!