The Ethereum builder: “The world is going to be bridges & chains” - Arjun Bhuptani, Connext

🔈 Nina talks with Arjun about his Web3 path and building on Ethereum, the original Connext mission of how to bring Ethereum to a billion people, the evolution and state of bridging, scalability/interoperability, the concept of roll-ups, how intents work and their importance in blockchains, the potential shortcomings of intents, what Connext is doing with intents, what Connext is today and what it’s trying to solve, historical glimpses of the internet, chain abstraction, Renzo’s protocol, bridge hacks, solving for security, Connext DAO, main challenges, the Connext team with Wonderland, roadmap with major protocol upgrade in 2024, AI thoughts & more….🔈Highlights:⚡️ About Arjun & Connext⚡️ State of bridging⚡️ Intents⚡️ Chain Abstraction⚡️ Hacks & Bridge security⚡️ Thoughts on AI⚡️❗2024 Protocol upgrade❗& more…With You:🎤 Nina Cerar, Blockchain Recorded Podcast (@ninacerar10) & Arjun Bhuptani (@arjunbhuptani)Episode Links:🔗 https://www.connext.network/🔗 https://twitter.com/connext🔗 https://twitter.com/arjunbhuptani🔗 https://defi.sucks/Disclaimer:📄 We do not deal with financial or trading token elements nor offer any licensed financial services, such as investment or brokerage services, fund management, capital raising or investment advice. The content of this podcast is provided for information purposes only and is not to be used or considered as an investment recommendation or an offer or a solicitation to buy, sell or subscribe to any securities or other financial instruments.