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Web3 Innovators

Conor Svensson

118 episodes

9 months ago

In this episode, Gavin Thomas and Cais Manai of Ten Protocol join Conor Svensson to explore the transformative potential of on-chain privacy and how Ten Network enables private smart contracts on Ethereum. They discuss trusted execution environments (TEEs), selective privacy, and the path to a decentralized future that empowers developers and users. Drawing from their TradFi and blockchain experience, Gavin and Cais share how Ten Network bridges Web2 and Web3.Episode HighlightsPrivacy in Web3...

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In this episode, Gavin Thomas and Cais Manai of Ten Protocol join Conor Svensson to explore the transformative potential of on-chain privacy and how Ten Network enables private smart contracts on Ethereum. They discuss trusted execution environments (TEEs), selective privacy, and the path to a decentralized future that empowers developers and users. Drawing from their TradFi and blockchain experience, Gavin and Cais share how Ten Network bridges Web2 and Web3.Episode HighlightsPrivacy in Web3...

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Episodes (20/118)

Web3 Innovators

#117 - Chainlens Spaces: Wen Encrypted Ethereum?

In this episode, Gavin Thomas and Cais Manai of Ten Protocol join Conor Svensson to explore the transformative potential of on-chain privacy and how Ten Network enables private smart contracts on Ethereum. They discuss trusted execution environments (TEEs), selective privacy, and the path to a decentralized future that empowers developers and users. Drawing from their TradFi and blockchain experience, Gavin and Cais share how Ten Network bridges Web2 and Web3.Episode HighlightsPrivacy in Web3...

10 months ago

29 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#116 - Chainlens Spaces: Turbocharging Web3 with Incentivised and Decentralised RPC

In this episode, Conor speaks with Yair Cleper of the Lava Network, about the critical role decentralised infrastructure plays in enabling the scalability and reliability of Web3 applications. Yair shares Lava’s vision for creating a decentralised RPC marketplace that ensures high performance, data reliability, and cost efficiency through incentivised participation. The discussion covers Lava’s approach to aligning incentives for node operators and developers, its rapid adoption across 40+ bl...

11 months ago

26 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#115 - Chainlens Spaces: Unifying global cloud infrastructure with Impossible Cloud Network

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, Conor Svensson sits down with Kai Wawrzinek, CEO and Founder of Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), to discuss their mission to decentralize cloud infrastructure. Kai explains how ICN leverages Web3 and decentralized technologies to address traditional cloud provider limitations, such as vendor lock-in, high costs, and single points of failure. The conversation covers ICN's decentralized approach to enterprise-grade storage, the role of token incentives in sca...

11 months ago

30 minutes

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#114 - Chainlens Spaces: How Trump's Election Win will Impact Real World Assets on Ethereum

In this insightful episode, Dennis O'Connell, President of the ERC3643 Association, joins Conor to discuss the ERC3643 standard and how it is advancing tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on Ethereum. Dennis shares insights into the association’s mission to foster interoperability and compliance in the digital asset space and how the recent U.S. election results could influence crypto regulation and RWA adoption in the U.S. and globally.Episode HighlightsERC3643: The Next Evolution in Token St...

11 months ago

53 minutes

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#113 - Chainlens Spaces: Efficient verification of ZK proofs on-chain with zkVerify

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, host Conor Svensson speaks with Rob Viglione, co-founder and CEO of Horizen Labs, about zkVerify and the evolution of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof technology. Rob explains how ZK proofs are transforming on-chain privacy, scalability, and verifiability, and the role zkVerify plays as a verification layer optimized for cost and flexibility. The conversation delves into ZK’s applications in AI, gaming, and Web3, and how zkVerify offers efficient, universal verif...

12 months ago

28 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#112 - Chainlens Spaces: Scaling the EVM with BlockDAG on Waterfall Network

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, host Conor Svensson speaks with Sergii Grybniak, Head of Research at Blue Wave Inc. and the Waterfall Network. Sergii discusses how BlockDAG technology can scale Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM), the challenges of decentralization, and the journey of developing the Waterfall Network from his PhD research. The conversation highlights the importance of solving the scalability trilemma—balancing decentralization, security, and scalability—through Waterfall’s ...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#111 - Chainlens Spaces: Ethereum’s Broadband Moment with RISE Chain

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, Conor Svensson speaks with Sam Battenally, co-founder of RISE Chain, about the future of Ethereum Layer 2 scaling and how RISE is positioned to deliver a "broadband moment" for Ethereum. Sam discusses the challenges of transaction throughput, the advantages of focusing on Giga gas over TPS, and how RISE aims to deliver high performance through parallelized EVM execution and state access. The conversation also touches on RISE’s roadmap, decentralized sequen...

1 year ago

29 minutes

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#110 - Chainlens Spaces: What’s Next for Smart Contract Transparency with Sourcify

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, host Conor Svensson is joined by the Sourcify Dev Team—Kaan, Marco, and Manu—to discuss the evolution of smart contract verification and the future of smart contract transparency. The team dives into the origins of Sourcify, its role in the Ethereum ecosystem, and how they’re solving critical challenges related to source code verification. The conversation covers Sourcify's roadmap, its integration into developer tools, and their push to decentralize the v...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#109 - Chainlens Spaces: Proxy Contracts on Ethereum

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, host Conor Svensson speaks with Andrii Kliui, Senior Blockchain Developer at Web3 Labs, about proxy contracts on Ethereum and their importance in smart contract development. Andrii explains the role of proxy contracts, their key advantages like upgradability and gas efficiency, and highlights different Ethereum proxy standards. He also shares how Chainlens Blockchain Explorer helps users understand and interact with proxy contracts even when the contract i...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#108 - Chainlens Spaces: Linea Attestations

In this episode of Chainlens Spaces, Conor Svensson, founder of Chainlens and Web3 Labs, speaks with Arthur Remy, Core Product Manager at Verax Attestation Registry, a decentralized attestation registry built on the Linea Network. Arthur shares his journey from entering the crypto space in 2017 to working with ConsenSys and Verax. He explains the significance of attestations in Web3, their growing use cases, and how Verax aims to foster identity and reputation solutions for decentralized syst...

1 year ago

23 minutes

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#107 - Chainlens Spaces: Wen DePIN for Explorers

Summary:In this episode of the Web3 Innovators podcast, host Conor Svensson welcomes Ruben Wolff, co-founder and CTO of DBForest. Ruben shares his insights into how blockchain infrastructure needs to scale to meet growing demand, particularly focusing on decentralized node services. With a background in decentralized systems, Ruben discusses the challenges and opportunities of building robust infrastructure that supports a global blockchain ecosystem. From app chains to zero-knowledge pr...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#106 - Web3 Perspectives: The Blockchain Multiverse: The Future of Public and Private Networks

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives, dive into the intricate world of blockchain with our exploration of "The Blockchain Multiverse: The Future of Public and Private Networks." Uncover the evolving landscape of permissioned and permissionless networks, the significance of private networks in regulated industries, and the exciting prospects of the multi-chain future.Key Highlights:Migration Dynamics: Delve into the ongoing migration to Layer 2 and Appchains and understand the impli...

1 year ago

8 minutes

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#105 - Web3 Perspectives: The Unintended Victims of Fintech's Quest for Scale: How Web3 Offers a Lifeline

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives, we discuss the unintended repercussions of fintech's rapid expansion and the transformative potential of Web3 as a solution. Explore the complexities of fintech's scale-centric approach, the plight of unbanked individuals, and the promising lifeline that Web3 technologies offer.Key Highlights:Fintech's Scale Dilemma: Understand how fintech's emphasis on automation and scalability inadvertently excludes individuals who don't fit the predetermine...

1 year ago

8 minutes

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#104 - Web3 Perspectives: DeFi's New Frontiers: Restaking, Liquid Staking and the Rise of LSD Tokens

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives, we delve into the cutting-edge landscape of decentralized finance with a focus on "DeFi's New Frontiers: Restaking, Liquid Staking, and the Rise of LSD Tokens." Join us as we unpack the potential of restaking in Ethereum, explore the emergence of Liquid Staking Derivative (LSD) tokens, and navigate the exciting opportunities and risks in DeFi's latest innovations.Key Highlights:Restaking Opportunities: Understand the impact of restaking in the ...

1 year ago

7 minutes

Web3 Innovators

#103 - Web3 Perspectives: Can AI fix Web3 UX?

In the latest episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives we discuss the pressing question: Can AI revolutionise Web3 UX? Your host explores the challenges users face with current applications, the potential for AI to streamline experiences, and the crucial trust-building needed for this transformative shift.Key Highlights:Web3 Challenges: Uncover the persistent clunkiness of Web3 applications, from browser-based wallet frustrations to transaction fee complexities. AI's Role: Explore the transfor...

1 year ago

6 minutes

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#102 - Web3 Perspectives: Beyond Grants and Tokens: Redefining Sustainable Funding Models for OSS in Web3

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives we delve into the transformation of funding models in the Web3 space. Uncover the challenges of sustaining grant-funded projects, explore the dichotomy between open-source ideals and commercial viability, and discover innovative approaches like impact staking and dApp staking. Key Highlights:Web3 vs Traditional Funding:Trust-based funding in Web3Open-source culture reducing administrative burdensBalancing open-source goals with commercial s...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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#101 - Web3 Perspectives: The Race to Mainstream Adoption between Public and Private Networks

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives, delve into the dynamic landscape of blockchain adoption. Explore the nuanced race between public and private networks striving for mainstream acceptance. Uncover regulatory milestones, contrasting adoption patterns, and predictions for the future of blockchain technology.Key Highlights:Regulatory Milestones: Discover recent global regulations impacting the crypto and blockchain sphere, including pivotal moves by Beijing, Hong Kong, and the EU.P...

1 year ago

6 minutes

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#100 - Web3 Perspectives: The One Ring: A Golden Ticket in the Digital Age

Join us in this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives as we unravel the intriguing relationship between Magic: The Gathering, NFTs, and the digital realm. Delving into the story of the most expensive Magic card ever found, we explore the parallels between manufactured scarcity in trading cards and the evolving landscape of NFTs as a distinct asset class.Key Highlights:Uncover the captivating tale of the one-of-a-kind Magic card, linked to J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic One Ring.Examine the strikin...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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#99 - Web3 Perspectives: Weathering the Storm: Why Blockchain's Future Lies Beyond Current Criticisms

In this episode of "Web3 Innovators Perspectives," we unravel the ongoing storm surrounding blockchain technology. Despite recent skepticism, our exploration delves into the resilience of web3, drawing parallels to historical innovations that faced initial skepticism. Join us as we navigate the current landscape, addressing regulatory challenges, the delicate balance of accreditation, and the evolving dynamics between CeFi and DeFi.Key Highlights:Regulatory Challenges: Examine the critical ro...

1 year ago

7 minutes

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#98 - Web3 Perspectives: The DeFi Dilemma: Can it Fulfil its Promise?

In this episode of Web3 Innovators Perspectives, we delve into the recent $62M exploit on Curve Finance, a leading decentralized exchange in the DeFi ecosystem. Explore the challenges faced by liquidity providers, the Vyper bug's role in the exploit, and the implications of Curve's founder pledging CRV tokens. Uncover the ongoing struggle to manage software vulnerabilities in decentralized applications and the risks associated with stacking DeFi apps. Join us for a deep dive into the complexi...

1 year ago

9 minutes