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Between Two Chains Ep 4: The Role of Bridges in Interoperability (Angus Lamps)

In our final episode of Between Two Chains, we're speaking with Angus Lamps from Stargate Finance about interoperability across numerous blockchains and the technology behind bridges and its value for decentralized finance (DeFi). 

Angus emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience in DeFi, highlights the challenges developers face, and emphasizes the need for intellectual honesty in the industry. 

Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. 


⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 

0:00 Intro 

18:09 Stablecoins and bridging challenges 

26:40 User experience in DeFi 

30:38 Interoperability and user trust 

34:06 Ensuring secure transactions 

37:02 The need for intellectual honesty 

39:32 Follow Angus 


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