Event Keynotes

1. Importance of Pathfinding and Filling Greg emphasized the dual roles of solvers in the blockchain space: pathfinding and filling. Pathfinding involves determining the optimal route for token swaps across multiple liquidity sources, while filling is the execution of transactions, which can include providing liquidity. Understanding these roles is crucial

1. Importance of Decentralization in Media Zack emphasized that decentralization is only meaningful when it addresses a specific problem. He drew a compelling parallel to the American Revolution, illustrating that just like the founding principles of democracy emerged from a need to decentralize power for fairness, the current shift towards

1. High Performance Through Blockchain Innovation Paul revealed that Somnia has achieved a remarkable throughput of 1 million transactions per second with minimal latency and gas fees. This performance is made possible by a new execution layer that compiles EVM bytecode to machine code. This innovation is critical for applications

1. Understanding the Nature of Ethereum Peter emphasized that Ethereum cannot be defined by a single descriptor due to its multifaceted nature. He suggested that it can be considered akin to a Commons, like forests or fisheries, where resources are shared and can be abused if not properly managed. This

1. Funding Mechanisms in Web3 Are Broken Eomji pointed out that the issue with funding in the Web3 space isn’t a lack of financial resources, but rather a disconnect between how builders and protocols perceive grants. Builders often see grants purely as financial support, while protocols expect these grants

1. Emphasizing Decentralization from Day One Arjun emphasized the importance of choosing a decentralized solution right from the start, stating that Taco was decentralized from its inception. This approach mitigates the risks associated with centralized services, which can lead to vulnerabilities in data management. By establishing a truly decentralized framework,