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How Decentralized Exchanges Benefit Everyone? - Sunny Aggarwal | ATC #510

May 01, 2024 Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend | Glassbox Media Episode 510
How Decentralized Exchanges Benefit Everyone? - Sunny Aggarwal | ATC #510
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Around The Coin
How Decentralized Exchanges Benefit Everyone? - Sunny Aggarwal | ATC #510
May 01, 2024 Episode 510
Faisal Khan and Mike Townsend | Glassbox Media

In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal, co-founder of Osmosis, about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley interested in Bitcoin to dropping out and dedicating his career to cryptocurrency, specifically working with Cosmos and Osmosis. He discusses the evolution of blockchain education, the significance of decentralized finance (DeFi), the concept of app-chains, and the unique functionalities of Osmosis as a decentralized exchange (DEX). Furthermore, Sunny explains the innovative features of the Cosmos ecosystem, such as IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) and Mesh Security, and touches on future focuses including the Bitcoin renaissance, improving user experience in crypto onboarding, and enhancing privacy in DeFi. The conversation also delves into the importance of learning Rust for blockchain development, and Sunny's perspectives on Bitcoin Spot ETFs, privacy in the digital age, and the mission behind building a decentralized equivalent to Coinbase.

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In this episode of the Around The Coin podcast, host Stephen Sargeant engages in a comprehensive conversation with Sunny Aggarwal, co-founder of Osmosis, about his journey in the cryptocurrency space, the inception of Osmosis, and the broader developments within the Cosmos ecosystem. Sunny shares his background, from being a student at Berkeley interested in Bitcoin to dropping out and dedicating his career to cryptocurrency, specifically working with Cosmos and Osmosis. He discusses the evolution of blockchain education, the significance of decentralized finance (DeFi), the concept of app-chains, and the unique functionalities of Osmosis as a decentralized exchange (DEX). Furthermore, Sunny explains the innovative features of the Cosmos ecosystem, such as IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) and Mesh Security, and touches on future focuses including the Bitcoin renaissance, improving user experience in crypto onboarding, and enhancing privacy in DeFi. The conversation also delves into the importance of learning Rust for blockchain development, and Sunny's perspectives on Bitcoin Spot ETFs, privacy in the digital age, and the mission behind building a decentralized equivalent to Coinbase.

We are also available via:

Check out  http://deepca.st/around-the-coin on DeepCast to delve into episode transcripts, key insights, discussed topics, and more!

Sunny Aggarwal
Sunny's Journey into Crypto and Teaching at Berkeley
Discovering Bitcoin Through Dogecoin and the Jamaican Bobsled Team
The Birth of Blockchain at Berkeley and Educational Impact
Internship at ConsenSys and Transition to Cosmos
Exploring the Cosmos Ecosystem and the Role of Atom
Why Developers Choose Cosmos for Building Blockchains
Introducing IBC: Enhancing Security and Trust in Bridging
Osmosis Labs: Building on Cosmos and the Vision for Decentralized Exchange
The Big Bang of Cosmos: From Core Team to Diverse Ecosystem
The Enigmatic Jay: The Kanye West of Crypto
Leading Technical Communities: A Delicate Balance
From Engineer to Evangelist: A Personal Journey
Marketing Strategies in the Crypto Space
Vision for Decentralized Exchanges: The Retail Focus
Overcoming the Challenges of Onboarding Retail to DEXs
Exploring Innovative Projects on Osmosis
Mesh Security: Reinventing Blockchain Protection
The Future of Bitcoin and Decentralized Finance
Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Developers