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Deep Dive into Arbitrum & L2 Rollups with Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs
Deep Dive into Arbitrum & L2 Rollups with Steven Goldfeder, CEO of Offchain Labs
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Steven Goldfeder, CEO and co-founder of Offchain Labs, sits down with host Parth to discuss the birth of Arbitrum and his transition from cryptographer to CEO. They take a technical deep dive into Layer 2 (L2) rollups, their importance in blockchain scaling, and the differences between optimistic and ZK rollups. Steven highlights the challenges of achieving scalability while preserving security and decentralization and offers insights for choosing the right L2 solution in the complex blockchain landscape.
About Steven:Steven Goldfeder is the CEO and co-founder of Offchain Labs, the initial developer of Arbitrum. Steven received his doctorate from Princeton University and is a published author of multiple research papers on blockchain science, crypto technologies, smart contracts, and more. Steven co-founded Offchain Labs in 2013.
0:00 Intro
2:39 Stephen’s Crypto Catalyst
9:15 Transition from Cryptographer to CEO
13:15 Rollups and Why They Matter
22:00 Differences Between ZK and Optimistic Rollups
29:30 Considerations When Choosing an L2
35:00 Optimism for Optimistic Rollups
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About Steven:Steven Goldfeder is the CEO and co-founder of Offchain Labs, the initial developer of Arbitrum. Steven received his doctorate from Princeton University and is a published author of multiple research papers on blockchain science, crypto technologies, smart contracts, and more. Steven co-founded Offchain Labs in 2013.
0:00 Intro
2:39 Stephen’s Crypto Catalyst
9:15 Transition from Cryptographer to CEO
13:15 Rollups and Why They Matter
22:00 Differences Between ZK and Optimistic Rollups
29:30 Considerations When Choosing an L2
35:00 Optimism for Optimistic Rollups
Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.
Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW.
Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: fcatalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2023 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
Released:
Oct 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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