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

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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Chapters

• 0:00 Sunny Aggarwal
• 1:26 Sunny's Journey into Crypto and Teaching at Berkeley
• 3:54 Discovering Bitcoin Through Dogecoin and the Jamaican Bobsled Team
• 5:38 The Birth of Blockchain at Berkeley and Educational Impact
• 7:29 Internship at ConsenSys and Transition to Cosmos
• 11:02 Exploring the Cosmos Ecosystem and the Role of Atom
• 13:03 Why Developers Choose Cosmos for Building Blockchains
• 17:29 Introducing IBC: Enhancing Security and Trust in Bridging
• 22:49 Osmosis Labs: Building on Cosmos and the Vision for Decentralized Exchange
• 27:53 The Big Bang of Cosmos: From Core Team to Diverse Ecosystem
• 29:33 The Enigmatic Jay: The Kanye West of Crypto
• 30:14 Leading Technical Communities: A Delicate Balance
• 31:23 From Engineer to Evangelist: A Personal Journey
• 32:06 Marketing Strategies in the Crypto Space
• 32:52 Vision for Decentralized Exchanges: The Retail Focus
• 34:24 Overcoming the Challenges of Onboarding Retail to DEXs
• 38:29 Exploring Innovative Projects on Osmosis
• 42:12 Mesh Security: Reinventing Blockchain Protection
• 46:55 The Future of Bitcoin and Decentralized Finance
• 48:34 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Developers