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169: Revolutionizing Bitcoin: Native’s Approach to Programmability and Scalability, with Siva and Robert from Native
Manage episode 437654092 series 3012250
In this episode of the Web3 with Sam Kamani podcast, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin with Siva and Robert, the co-founders of Native. They share their journey from building on Ethereum and other ecosystems to pioneering new frontiers on Bitcoin. Native is focused on solving two major issues in the Bitcoin ecosystem: lack of programmability and scalability. By providing a platform that allows developers to build secure and scalable applications natively on Bitcoin, Native is unlocking the true potential of the world's most recognized cryptocurrency.
Siva and Robert discuss their technical approach, the challenges they’ve faced, and the broader trends in the Web3 space. If you're curious about the future of Bitcoin, DeFi, and multi-chain ecosystems, this episode is a must-listen.
Discount Codes
CoinFest Asia - CA24WEB3PODXYZ
WebX - discount_web3podcast
Korea Blockchain Week - DM for discount code (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkamani/)
Token2049 Singapore - WEB3POD10
Key Points with Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam Kamani introduces the episode, discussing the significance of Bitcoin and Native’s role in building its application layer.
[00:01:00] Meet the Founders: Siva and Robert share their backgrounds and how they transitioned from other blockchain ecosystems to Bitcoin.
[00:02:00] The Opportunity in Bitcoin: Siva explains the untapped potential of Bitcoin in DeFi and the challenges that Native aims to solve.
[00:04:00] Developer Ecosystem: Discussion on the technology stack and how Native plans to make it easier for developers from various backgrounds to build on Bitcoin.
[00:06:00] Current Developer Trends: Insights into the growing interest among developers in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the shift from other blockchains.
[00:07:00] Robert's Journey: Robert discusses his technical background, his contributions to Ethereum and Cosmos, and why he’s now focused on Bitcoin.
[00:09:00] Building the Bitcoin Application Layer: Explanation of how Native is enabling richer applications on Bitcoin without compromising security.
[00:13:00] Addressing Scalability Issues: Siva and Robert discuss how Native solves Bitcoin’s scalability challenges using innovative cryptographic techniques.
[00:17:00] Roadmap and Community Involvement: Announcement of Native's upcoming testnet launch and an invitation for developers to join their hackathons and build on the platform.
[00:18:00] Success at Bitcoin Nashville: Native’s first-place win at the Bitcoin Nashville hackathon, highlighting the validation of their approach.
[00:19:00] Future Vision: The founders discuss their long-term vision for Native and the importance of building secure, scalable solutions on Bitcoin.
[00:21:00] Transition from Ethereum to Bitcoin: The reasons behind the founders’ shift from Ethereum to focusing on Bitcoin’s potential.
[00:27:00] Multi-Chain World and Solana: Discussion on the importance of a multi-chain world and the role of different blockchains like Solana in the ecosystem.
[00:30:00] Trends in Web3: Exploration of current trends in Web3, including the rise of DeFi, real-world assets, and the expanding Bitcoin ecosystem.
[00:34:00] Impact of Bitcoin ETFs: Discussion on the influence of Bitcoin ETFs and their role in bringing more liquidity into the crypto space.
[00:35:00] Native’s Unique Value Proposition: Emphasis on Native’s zero-trust architecture and its commitment to building natively on Bitcoin.
[00:39:00] Final Thoughts and Future Plans: The episode wraps up with a look at Native’s roadmap, their fundraising efforts, and upcoming events like Token 2049.
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.
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Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
170 episodes
Manage episode 437654092 series 3012250
In this episode of the Web3 with Sam Kamani podcast, we dive deep into the world of Bitcoin with Siva and Robert, the co-founders of Native. They share their journey from building on Ethereum and other ecosystems to pioneering new frontiers on Bitcoin. Native is focused on solving two major issues in the Bitcoin ecosystem: lack of programmability and scalability. By providing a platform that allows developers to build secure and scalable applications natively on Bitcoin, Native is unlocking the true potential of the world's most recognized cryptocurrency.
Siva and Robert discuss their technical approach, the challenges they’ve faced, and the broader trends in the Web3 space. If you're curious about the future of Bitcoin, DeFi, and multi-chain ecosystems, this episode is a must-listen.
Discount Codes
CoinFest Asia - CA24WEB3PODXYZ
WebX - discount_web3podcast
Korea Blockchain Week - DM for discount code (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkamani/)
Token2049 Singapore - WEB3POD10
Key Points with Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam Kamani introduces the episode, discussing the significance of Bitcoin and Native’s role in building its application layer.
[00:01:00] Meet the Founders: Siva and Robert share their backgrounds and how they transitioned from other blockchain ecosystems to Bitcoin.
[00:02:00] The Opportunity in Bitcoin: Siva explains the untapped potential of Bitcoin in DeFi and the challenges that Native aims to solve.
[00:04:00] Developer Ecosystem: Discussion on the technology stack and how Native plans to make it easier for developers from various backgrounds to build on Bitcoin.
[00:06:00] Current Developer Trends: Insights into the growing interest among developers in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the shift from other blockchains.
[00:07:00] Robert's Journey: Robert discusses his technical background, his contributions to Ethereum and Cosmos, and why he’s now focused on Bitcoin.
[00:09:00] Building the Bitcoin Application Layer: Explanation of how Native is enabling richer applications on Bitcoin without compromising security.
[00:13:00] Addressing Scalability Issues: Siva and Robert discuss how Native solves Bitcoin’s scalability challenges using innovative cryptographic techniques.
[00:17:00] Roadmap and Community Involvement: Announcement of Native's upcoming testnet launch and an invitation for developers to join their hackathons and build on the platform.
[00:18:00] Success at Bitcoin Nashville: Native’s first-place win at the Bitcoin Nashville hackathon, highlighting the validation of their approach.
[00:19:00] Future Vision: The founders discuss their long-term vision for Native and the importance of building secure, scalable solutions on Bitcoin.
[00:21:00] Transition from Ethereum to Bitcoin: The reasons behind the founders’ shift from Ethereum to focusing on Bitcoin’s potential.
[00:27:00] Multi-Chain World and Solana: Discussion on the importance of a multi-chain world and the role of different blockchains like Solana in the ecosystem.
[00:30:00] Trends in Web3: Exploration of current trends in Web3, including the rise of DeFi, real-world assets, and the expanding Bitcoin ecosystem.
[00:34:00] Impact of Bitcoin ETFs: Discussion on the influence of Bitcoin ETFs and their role in bringing more liquidity into the crypto space.
[00:35:00] Native’s Unique Value Proposition: Emphasis on Native’s zero-trust architecture and its commitment to building natively on Bitcoin.
[00:39:00] Final Thoughts and Future Plans: The episode wraps up with a look at Native’s roadmap, their fundraising efforts, and upcoming events like Token 2049.
Disclaimer
Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.
Connect
Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
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