StarkWare Bets on Becoming Bitcoin's Execution Layer, Not on Attracting Corporate Chains
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In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, to explore how StarkNet is revolutionizing blockchain scalability with ZK proofs. From Bitcoin staking to the creation of an "integrity web," Eli shares groundbreaking insights into the future of decentralized finance, Bitcoin's execution layer, and the role of StarkNet in shaping the blockchain ecosystem. Tune in to discover how StarkNet is leading the charge in decentralization, scalability, and innovation. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Eli Ben-Sasson & StarkWare 00:24 – StarkNet’s mission: Scaling blockchain with ZK proofs 01:30 – StarkWare’s achievements: $8B valuation & global impact 03:22 – BTC Phi: Bitcoin staking & $100M incentive program 07:05 – How Bitcoin staking works on StarkNet 17:11 – StarkNet as Bitcoin’s execution layer: The vision 27:21 – Verifying Bitcoin headers in milliseconds: A breakthrough 41:02 – StarkNet’s role in the "integrity web" 49:51 – Why corporate chains won’t work in crypto 51:53 – Closing thoughts: Decentralization, scale, and the future
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