In this episode of the DeFi Podcast, we're joined by Boris Mamlyuk, CEO and co-founder of STXN, who shares his journey from tenured law professor to blockchain innovator. Boris discusses STXN's groundbreaking work on "smart transactions" - technology designed to dramatically reduce the 15%+ failure rate plaguing blockchain transactions. Alongside hosts Bill, JF, and Rhett, we examine the impact of recent tariff announcements on crypto markets, debate Ethereum's economic model following Kane Warwick's controversial thread, and explore how STXN is building decentralised infrastructure to make blockchain more accessible. Boris reveals how STXN's "Block Clock" app allows users to earn crypto through a decentralised timestamp network and shares the company's vision for connecting EVMs, Solana, and beyond with an enhanced transaction layer.Key Topics:🔹 The market impact of tariffs on crypto and potential blockchain solutions🔹 The debate around Ethereum's L2-centric roadmap and fee economics🔹 How STXN is solving the high failure rate of blockchain transactions🔹 STXN's approach to creating decentralised transaction processing🔹 The vision for programmable smart transactions across multiple chainsChapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:00 Market Overview and Tariffs Impact04:09 Blockchain and Tariff Verification08:36 Stablecoin Legislation Concerns10:57 Ethereum's Challenges and Future18:35 Boris Ma's Journey into Crypto21:06 The Birth of Crypto Law Review21:44 Joining Forces with STXN22:59 Challenges in Ethereum Transactions23:44 STXN's Solution to Transaction Failures26:12 Decentralized Solver Networks37:17 Conditional Transactions and Smart Contracts43:19 Conclusion and Future ProspectsFollow the Podhttps://x.com/defipodcastFollow the Hostshttps://x.com/Bill_Tanyerihttps://x.com/JFSainehttps://x.com/RhettShippDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on this podcast constitutes financial advice. Please consult a professional investment advisor and do your own research before making any financial decisions.RetryClaude does not have internet access. Links provided may not be accurate or up to date.Claude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.