Is the Future of Blockchain Interoperability Optimistic? w/ Arjun & Anna

In this episode, we sit down with Anna Carroll (Protocol Lead at Nomad) and Arjun Bhuptani (Founder of Connext) to discuss the blockchain interoperability trilemma, bridge architectures, Nomad’s optimistic design, and much more.

Show Notes:

(00:00:00) – Introduction.

(00:02:58) – The interoperability trilemma.

(00:09:01) – Categories of bridge design architectures.

(00:14:18) – Diving into Nomad.

(00:31:17) – Optimistic interoperability vs optimistic rollups.

(00:44:35) – The relationship between Connext and Nomad.

(00:51:05) – Exciting cross-chain applications.

(01:07:50) – Are bridges a zero sum market?

(01:15:41) – The Ronin hack and security design.

(01:23:44) – Closing thoughts.

Social links:

• Arjun’s Twitter
• Anna’s Twitter
• Nomad Twitter 
• Nomad Discord
• Connext Twitter
• Connext Discord

Resources:

• Nomad Website
• Nomad Docs
• Connext Website 
• Connext Docs
• The Interoperability Trilemma
• The Nomad Design Philosophy

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