With a basis in resistance to institutional authority, anarchy appeals to some politically minded Native Americans. Historically, Indigenous anarchists played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution. Although the term is often used in popular culture to be synonymous with chaos, modern Native anarchists also incorporate the development of collaborations and trade to benefit the collective good. We’ll talk with Indigenous people who adhere to an anarchist philosophy about how it guides their lives and their views on the upcoming elections.
The next generation of high-throughput blockchains are on their way. Keone Hon of Monad, Jay Jog of Sei, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse discuss the ways they’re boosting the number of transactions per second, and the tradeoffs they’re having to make.
In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs share insights on their distinct approaches to scalability and performance in high-throughput blockchains. They discuss the technical advantages of parallelized EVMs, the strategic decisions behind blockchain architecture, and the innovations driving the next generation of high-speed chains.
Show highlights:
How Monad got started and its mission from the very beginning
The features that enable Monad to be a high-throughput blockchain
Why Monad chose to make a new blockchain instead of an L2
Why Keone believes that Monad offers the best experience for developers and why he doesn’t like the ‘Ethereum killer’ description
Monad’s big venture capital raise and how they’ll use the money
Monad’s strong community
The next steps for Monad and whether we’ll see a token soon
What Sei is and the role of the GameStop saga in the creation of it
Why Jay believes the EVM developer ecosystem is so strong
Why Sei pivoted from Cosmos to the EVM that led to the launch of its v2
What allows Sei to be “the fastest chain, even faster than Solana”
How Sei DB works, and why Jay says that the monolithic approach has many advantages to the modular one
How Eclipse works by combining Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos
How Eclipse deals with the complexities of its modular architecture
What ways there are to transact in SOL on Eclipse
Vijay’s reaction to how Eclipse Labs has responded to the allegations against its founder and former CEO Neel Somani
How Eclipse aims to attract developers
What areas within crypto Vijay expects will flourish on Eclipse
The next steps for Eclipse and when the mainnet could launch
Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com
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Eric Markowitz is a partner at Night View Capital and a long-term focused investor. Eric joins Big Technology to discuss his harrowing brush with death and how it transformed his perspective on investing and life. Tune in to hear how a mysterious brain abscess forced Eric to confront his mortality and reevaluate his approach to work, relationships, and long-term thinking. We also cover the importance of quality over quantity, the dangers of stress, and how to sustainably implement life changes after a major health scare. Hit play for a powerful conversation about finding meaning and balance in both personal and professional spheres.
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Laura Adams discusses the key factors to consider when deciding whether to refinance your mortgage, including the benefits and potential drawbacks. She offers practical tips to help homeowners determine if refinancing is the right financial move based on current interest rates, home equity, and long-term plans.
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With a basis in resistance to institutional authority, anarchy appeals to some politically minded Native Americans. Historically, Indigenous anarchists played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution. Although the term is often used in popular culture to be synonymous with chaos, modern Native anarchists also incorporate the development of collaborations and trade to benefit the collective good. We’ll talk with Indigenous people who adhere to an anarchist philosophy about how it guides their lives and their views on the upcoming elections.