Uncut Gems by Bitcoin Suisse

In this episode of Uncut Gems by Bitcoin Suisse, hosts Dominic Weibel and Luca Gnos sit down with Omnia, co-founder of Kinetiq - the dominant liquid staking protocol in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Omnia shares the full founding story: from NFT market making and perp trading to discovering Hyperliquid in early 2023, and eventually building what became the fastest-growing liquid staking protocol ever, hitting $1B in deposits within three weeks of launch. The conversation dives deep into what makes Hyperliquid uniquely special, how Kinetiq evolved from a pure LST into a multi-vertical DeFi powerhouse, and where the HIP-3 exchange battle is really being won. If you want to understand the Hyperliquid ecosystem beyond just the hype token - and why Kinetiq calls itself its central nervous system - this episode is for you.

In this latest episode, hosts Wolfgang Vitale and Marco Mariani sit down with Arnaud Schenk, co-founder of Aztec. The conversation centers on a bold claim: Ethereum hasn't yet achieved product-market fit, primarily due to the lack of privacy in transactions. Arnaud introduces Aztec as a groundbreaking solution that brings privacy and programmability to Ethereum through advanced cryptographic methods like Zero-Knowledge proofs and multiparty computation. The discussion traces Aztec's journey since 2017, exploring the technical hurdles they've overcome and the strategic thinking behind their recent $60 million token sale, which featured innovative identity verification via ZK Passport. Arnaud shares his vision for blockchain's future role in global finance, emphasizing that decentralized governance and privacy are essential for meaningful adoption, ultimately aiming for blockchain to power 30-40% of global economic activity. 

In this episode of Uncut Gems, host Dominic Weibel sits down with John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, to explore how Web3 is transforming gaming beyond the hype and broken promises of early blockchain games.While most Web3 gaming projects struggled with empty lobbies and broken tokenomics, Mythical Games has taken a different approach - prioritizing gameplay first and blockchain integration second. Their roster includes successful titles like NFL Rivals, FIFA Rivals, and the recently launched Pudgy Party, which are hitting millions of downloads while seamlessly integrating blockchain technology.The conversation covers Mythical's gaming-first philosophy, their innovative Quick Trade feature that enables cashless multi-party transactions, and how they're monetizing previously untapped global markets. John discusses the technical decisions behind building on Polkadot, the future of the MYTH token, and why ecosystem tokens outperform single-game tokens.Podcast Highlights0:00 Introduction to Web3 Gaming02:40 Challenges in the Gaming Industry05:23 The Promise of Web3 in Gaming09:09 Mythical Games' Approach and Success13:43 The Future of Web3 Gaming19:55 User Adoption and Onboarding27:12 Cultural Resonance vs. Speculation30:00 Innovations in Gaming: Year One and Two30:06 Introducing Quick Trade: A Game Changer32:19 The Power of Web3 in Gaming33:01 Monetizing Global Markets34:22 Challenges and Future of Quick Trade38:11 Tokenomics and Mythical's Strategy46:47 Tech Stack Choices: Why Polkadot?52:22 Rapid Fire Questions56:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHostDominic Weibel, Head of Research at Bitcoin SuisseGuestJohn Linden, CEO of Mythical GamesWatchYouTube: https://youtu.be/48_DgFMCDtAWeb LinksMythical Games: https://mythicalgames.com/Bitcoin Suisse: https://www.bitcoinsuisse.com/Follow on X@BitcoinSuisseAG@Dominic_Weibel@playmythical@johnwastaken

In this episode of Uncut Gems, Dominic Weibel and Wolfgang Vitale from Bitcoin Suisse talk to Shuyao (Brother Bing) and Namik, founding team members of MegaETH.  The discussion covers MegaETH’s groundbreaking approach to blockchain scalability, emphasizing their high-performance, real-time blockchain architecture.  They explore the origins of MegaETH, the unique node specialization strategy, and the potential for full on-chain applications like real-time gaming and decentralized VPN networks.  Discover how MegaETH aims to overcome the traditional limitations of blockchain speed and scalability while maintaining robustness and decentralization.

In this episode of Uncut Gems, host Dominic Weibel and Zircuit co-founder Martin dive deep into the world of Rollups and Layer 2 solutions. Martin discusses how Zircuit aims to redefine blockchain security and efficiency through the integration of AI, zero-Knowledge proofs, and rollup technology. They explore Zircuit's tech stack, the role of AI in transaction sequencing, and the project's innovative approach to detecting and quarantining malicious transactions. The conversation also covers Zircuit's staking program, strategic partnerships, and plans for eventual decentralization. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the cutting-edge advancements shaping the crypto ecosystem.

In this episode, Bitcoin Suisse’s Head Research Dominic Weibel and Crypto Protocol Expert Wolfgang Vitale sat down with RJ and Diego Kingston, co-founders of Aligned for a compelling discussion on Aligned Layer. They dive deep into Aligned's mission to enhance Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap by providing fast and cost-efficient ZK proof verifications. The quartet explores the technical intricacies of Aligned's architecture, including their Fast and Slow Modes for verification, and the benefits they bring to developers. This insightful conversation covers the rapid innovation in Proof systems, potential use cases for high-throughput verification, and Aligned's strategic vision to maintain its competitive edge. Discover how Aligned is set to revolutionize the Ethereum ecosystem and catalyze the widespread adoption of zero-knowledge applications.

In this episode, Marcus Dapp from Bitcoin Suisse Research sits down with Muneeb Ali, Co-creator of Stacks. Stacks is the leading Bitcoin Layer-2, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications to use Bitcoin as a secure base layer. Discover Muneeb's vision behind Stacks' inception and its unique path as a sidechain with its own token. Explore Proof-of-Transfer's mechanics, ensuring Stacks' transaction security. Muneeb contrasts Stacks' smart contract development with Ethereum, emphasizing Stacks' advantages. Discover the vibrant Stacks community, pioneering DEXs, AMMs, and NFTs anchored in Bitcoin. Muneeb reveals why Stacks is the ultimate destination for your NFT mints and closes previewing the Nakamoto Upgrade's benefits: increased blocks, Bitcoin finality, and MEV resistance. Tune in for an enlightening journey into Bitcoin L2's evolution with smart contracts!

In this episode, Dominic Weibel from Bitcoin Suisse Research sits down with David Cao, Co-founder of Layer N. Buckle up for a deep dive into modular scaling technology that remains composable. We explore Layer N's tech stack that tackles scalability bottlenecks utilizing cutting-edge innovations. David sheds light on Layer N's core pillars, including the Statenet - a shared state machine powered by custom rollups, XVMs - Layer N's custom VMs for unparalleled performance, and the inter-VM communication protocol enabling a vibrant multi-VM ecosystem. We'll also discuss how Layer N is redefining scalability while preserving the power of network effects – the cornerstone of dApps, developer adoption, and a thriving user base. Tune in for an insightful conversation that unveils how Layer N is unlocking the true potential of Web3!

In this episode, Dominic Weibel from Bitcoin Suisse Research sits down with Keone Hon, CEO and Co-founder of Monad Labs. They delve into the domain of Web3 infrastructure and explore how Monad is challenging scaling efforts across the ecosystem. Keone unveils how Monad is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with superscalar pipelining utilizing parallel and asynchronous execution, a next-generation database MonadDB, and a highly optimized consensus mechanisms MonadBFT. Join our insightful discussion as we unpack how Monad unleashes the full capacity of the EVM that still retains remarkable network effects across dapps, developer mindshare and users.

In this episode, Dominic Weibel from Bitcoin Suisse Research interviews Christopher Goes, who co-founded Heliax, Namada and Anoma. We explore how Namada is primed to disrupt the industry based on sound privacy features. It will enable any on-chain citizen to transfer any asset, be it fungible or non-fungible, across multiple chains by tapping into Namada’s unified, non-fractionalized privacy set without compromising on speed or cost. How can we seed privacy for new accounts? How can we retrofit privacy to existing assets? How can we perform shielded staking, swaps or data publication while preserving privacy? And how can we bootstrap above properties for privacy to become a public good in the most efficient way?