Episode description

Hayden Adams, creator of Uniswap, introduces UniChain, a new Layer 2 solution designed to enhance DeFi scalability and efficiency. 

We explore UniChain’s innovations, including its decentralized sequencing mechanism, one-second block times, and seamless interoperability with Ethereum and the Optimism Superchain. Adams also discusses Uniswap v4’s impact on gas efficiency and how UniChain aims to reduce MEV extraction, benefiting users and liquidity providers. 

A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of DeFi scalability and cross-chain integration!

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro
5:38 Unichain’s Significance
11:43 Uniswap V4 & Unichain
18:56 Unichain's Interoperability
25:46 How Interoperability Works
31:21 Tech Behind Interop
46:33 Mempools, MEVs & Unichain
49:16 When Will Blocks Hit 250ms?
50:25 Unichain's Validation & Fees
56:02 Unichain Rollout
58:51 Unichain Developer Ecosystem
1:05:53 Hooks & Uniswap V4
1:12:29 Closing & Disclaimers

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RESOURCES

Hayden Adams
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Unichain
https://unichain.org/ 

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