Matic Network is a Layer-2 scaling solution that provides instant, low cost, and secure transactions on Ethereum. Built on an adapted implementation of Plasma and a decentralized network of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) validators, its goal is to solve the scalability and usability issues for developers building Dapps, whilst not compromising on decentralization and user experience.Sandeep Nailwal, COO & Co-founder of Matic, joins us to chat about how Matic works and the problems it's solving, and we also get a fascinating look into the crypto and startup community in India.Topics covered in this episode:Sandeep’s background and how he got involved in cryptoWhat the crypto scene looks like within Bangalore’s startup ecosystemHow have the Indian regulations on crypto affected Matic's businessWhat Matic is and the main problem it’s solvingA deep dive into Matic’s technical infrastructure and building on TendermintWhy choose Matic over other off-chain scaling solutions for EthereumMatic's leveraging of hackathons in their go-to-market strategySome of the trade offs one needs to make when using MaticHow Matic will fit into the Ethereum 2.0 ecosystem as it developsDagger, and other tools they are planning to buildLearning more about MaticEpisode links:Matic websiteWhat is Matic Network?Episode 352 with Jack O'Holleran of SKALE LabsEpisode 336 with Jinglan Wang & Karl Floersch of OptimismEpisode 340 with Daniel Wang of LoopringMatic on TwitterSandeep on TwitterSponsors:cPanel: cPanel's WordPress Toolkit is the all in one solution that makes hosting your website easier than it's ever been - https://epicenter.rocks/cpanelAlgorand: Learn more about Algorand and how it’s unique design makes it easy for developers to build sophisticated applications - https://algorand.com/epicenterThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/369