Episode 7 of The Block Research Podcast

This episode features The Block CEO Larry Cermak and Eigenlayer Founder Sreeram Kannan.

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In this episode, Eigenlayer founder Sreeram Kannan explains how his background in tech and interest in peer-to-peer wireless systems led him to explore the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

OUTLINE:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 05:31 Eigenlayer’s Vision
• 10:22 Federalizing Eigenlayer
• 11:17 Digital Commons
• 19:37 Bringing Off-Chain Data Onchain
• 30:31 Eigenlayer x Ethereum Foundation
• 41:45 Eigenlayer Development Challenges
• 45:10 $EIGEN Token
• 49:09 30-Year Plan