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Jeff Garzik is the CEO of Hemi Labs, a modular Layer 2 protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum.

In this episode, Garzik and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Hemi and its "proof-of-proof" security model, and Garzik shares his views on the future of multi-chain interoperability and the evolution of decentralized governance models.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction and Hemi overview
03:17  - The endangered Bitcoin maximalist
05:33 - Proof of proof 
10:01 - Lessons from testnet
13:32 - ETH vs. Bitcoin in the multi-chain future 
19:05 - Envisioning the multi-chain future
24:14 - Darwinian trial by fire
33:34 - Main net plans and closing remarks

GUEST LINKS
Jeff Garzik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgarzik/
Jeff Garzik on X - https://x.com/jgarzik
Hemi Labs - https://x.com/hemi_xyz
Hemi Labs on X - https://hemi.xyz/

This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Polkadot
Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more, head to polkadot.network

Show Notes

Jeff Garzik is the CEO of Hemi Labs, a modular Layer 2 protocol that integrates Bitcoin and Ethereum.


In this episode, Garzik and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Hemi and its "proof-of-proof" security model, and Garzik shares his views on the future of multi-chain interoperability and the evolution of decentralized governance models.


OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction and Hemi overview

03:17  - The endangered Bitcoin maximalist

05:33 - Proof of proof 

10:01 - Lessons from testnet

13:32 - ETH vs. Bitcoin in the multi-chain future 

19:05 - Envisioning the multi-chain future

24:14 - Darwinian trial by fire

33:34 - Main net plans and closing remarks


GUEST LINKS

Jeff Garzik - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgarzik/

Jeff Garzik on X - https://x.com/jgarzik

Hemi Labs - https://x.com/hemi_xyz

Hemi Labs on X - https://hemi.xyz/


This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Polkadot

Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more, head to polkadot.network

What is The Scoop?

Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.