The Real Strategy of Optimism's Superchain | Ben Jones & Ryan Wyatt
In today's episode Optimism co-founder Ben Jones and growth lead Ryan Wyatt discuss the Superchain vision. They explore how the OP Stack and Superchain are transforming Ethereum scaling through unprecedented collaboration between major players like Base, Coinbase, and Kraken. The conversation covers the strategic importance of interoperability, the role of open source development, and Optimism's innovative approach to building sustainable tokenomics and governance. Featuring candid insights about enterprise adoption, the future of data analytics in crypto, and how AI could change DAO governance. Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:55) What is Optimism Today
(14:55) Retaining L2s & Open Source
(20:12) Kraken vs Coinbase Interop
(26:10) Optimism's Stack in 5 Years
(30:23) Interop as a Service
(34:56) Customizability on the SuperChain
(40:19) Geodnet Ad
(41:17) Uniswap Ad
(42:05) Aptos Ad
(42:49) Leaving the SuperChain
(46:27) Ecosystem Model
(51:00) OP Mainnet's Place
(55:38) Andreessen Horowitz's Impact
(01:00:09) Enterprise Crypto
(01:05:10) Open Data Investment
(01:10:44) Optimism's 2025
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Starbucks, Warner Music among billion-dollar brands turning to Polygon to tap web3
From Starbucks to Warner Music, large corporations are building on the Polygon blockchain to bring their web3 visions to life.
According to Polygon Labs President Ryan Wyatt, it’s not Polygon’s tech that is attracting big brands, but rather Polygon Labs’ unique "white glove" approach to corporate partnerships. “Fortune 500 companies are used to having their hand held along a journey, especially in something like web3 where there’s a lot to navigate,” Wyatt said.
In this episode, Wyatt discusses Polygon Labs’s approach to business development, how the upcoming release of Polygon’s zkEVM will help Ethereum scale, and the future of blockchain gaming.
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107 - What's Real About Crypto Gaming | Ryan Wyatt
Ryan Wyatt is the CEO of Polygon Studios and former Head of Gaming at Youtube. Ryan is always on the frontier of gaming, having stewarded a new generation of content creators. He's now shifting his focus to Web3, where the next wave of innovation is set to happen.
Ryan presents a number of fascinating takes, including his feelings on Anti-NFT sentiment, the future of games, and the growing influence of gaming content.
By building out the Polygon Metaverse, Ryan is colliding games and economies. In this episode, he shares what he's learned — what's real about crypto, and what's not.
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