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The Breakdown

The Modular Integration Spectrum | Keone & Zon

The Breakdown

Blockworks

Investing, Business

4.8806 Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia to discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They explore the tradeoffs in decentralization, performance and scalability between the two approaches. They explore AppChains, rollups, composability challenges in modular systems, EVM compatibility, and when to scale blockchains horizontally vs vertically. To close out Keone and Zon also share valuable insights on building Web3 communities organically. Thanks for tuning in! - - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@expansionpod Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Follow Zon: https://x.com/ItsAlwaysZonny Follow Keone: https://x.com/keoneHD Follow Rex: https://x.com/LogarithmicRex Follow nosleepjon: https://x.com/nosleepjon Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (03:24) Modular vs Integrated (11:47) Who are Appchains for? (28:58) Composability in Modular World (36:15) Monad's Endgame (39:47) Importance of Decentralization (48:05) Building Web3 Community -- Disclaimer: Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Rex, Jon, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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0:00.0

Hello, friends, big news from the world of Blockworks podcasts. We've got a new modular-focused podcast called Expansion that is launching now.

0:08.7

We're going to be airing the first episode here, and I highly recommend you give it a listen and then head over to Expansion and subscribe.

0:14.9

This is a builder-focused show, so for those of you who are deep in this space, I think you're going to love it.

0:19.8

Hey, everyone. Welcome to the first episode of expansion, the podcast that dives deep into the

0:25.1

world of modular blockchain design and the incredible possibilities that this new ecosystem

0:30.2

is unlocking. I'm your co-host Rex. And I'm also your co-host, No Sleep John. So expansion is

0:36.7

going to be the modular podcast. It's a builder-first podcast optimized for digestible narratives and concepts. It's a podcast for identifying up-and-coming founders and projects in the modular ecosystem. We want this pod to be required listening for every builder and every user in the modular ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned crypto researcher or you're just starting

0:54.5

down the rabbit hole, a ZK mathematician or just a guy slinging memes, expansion is the podcast for you.

1:01.1

We'll break down everything into something that's easy to understand, easy to digest, and helps you see

1:06.7

the future of modular blockchains. Modular by definition is a design principle that's been around forever, but in crypto, it's

1:13.4

becoming something bigger.

1:14.6

Modular is a culture and ecosystem.

1:16.6

It's a new form of collaboration across the blockchain stack.

1:19.6

It's an easier way for app developers to achieve sovereignty in their blockchain stack, and it's expanding.

1:24.6

Expansion will be dropping weekly episodes, featuring both

1:28.2

in-depth interviews with industry leaders and modular roundups discussing the hottest topics and

1:33.5

developments in the space. We're excited to start this journey with you, so without further ado,

1:38.0

let's get into our first episode of expansion. Expansion was kick-started by a grant from the

1:42.7

Celestia Foundation.

1:48.9

Nothing said on expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens.

1:57.2

This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice.

2:02.9

Rex, John, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discuss.

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