Alt Thinking July 25, 2024
DeFi Decoded Podcast

Building the Fastest Ethereum Layer 2 Using Solana with Terry and Ren of Eclipse Labs

156 - Building the Fastest Ethereum Layer 2 Using Solana with Terry and Ren of Eclipse Labs
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  • Alex Tapscott, CFA
    Managing Director, Digital Asset Group, Portfolio Manager
    Alex Tapscott, CFA
    Managing Director, Digital Asset Group, Portfolio Manager
    Mr Tapscott is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, on business, government, and society. His latest book, Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier (Harper Collins), was published September 19th, 2023. Alex is also the Managing Director of the Digital Assets Group at Ninepoint Partners, one of Canada’s leading investment firms, with more than...
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Terry Chung and Ren Yu Kong from Eclipse discuss their DeFi journeys, Eclipse’s unique value, Solana vs. Ethereum Virtual Machines, innovative community strategies, and future Web3 trends.

Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guests Terry Chung, Head of Strategy, and Ren Yu Kong, Growth Marketer, of Eclipse. Listen in as they discuss their backgrounds and journeys into the space, Eclipse in simple terms and how it stands out from other layer 2 networks, a comparison of the Solana Virtual Machine and the Ethereum Virtual Machine, Eclipse’s approach to community building and its scaling strategy, SX Network’s decision to move to its own chain, Eclipse’s business model and potential unique incentive plans, key trends and exciting sectors to watch in the year ahead, and more!

Tune in to the 156th DeFi Decoded episode to hear Andrew, Terry, and Ren discuss all things DeFi and Web3. What is Eclipse in simple terms, and how is it different from other L2s? How do SVM and EVM compare, and why should people care? How is Eclipse approaching community building with two ecosystems that have historically gone against each other?

TIMESTAMPS

[0:00] Introduction
[0:51] Backgrounds
[5:42] Eclipse Explained
[6:58] SVM vs EVM
[13:12] Community Building Approach
[21:13] Scaling Strategy
[25:45] SX’s Move to its Own Chain
[30:39] Business Model & Incentives
[37:50] Crypto Market Outlook & Exciting Sectors
[50:23] Conclusion

 

 

Part of Ninepoint’s DeFi Decoded Podcast Series. Available at Google, Apple, and Spotify Podcasts.

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