Show notes
Join us on 0xResearch as we interview Jayendra Jog (co-founder of Sei) to discuss Sei, a highly optimized sector-specific L1 with a built-in order-matching primitive. Put simply, Sei is building the premier infrastructure for decentralized exchanges. In this episode, Jay explains why Sei chose the Cosmos SDK, why pursue a sector-specific chain, the mechanics behind optimistic block processing and parallelization, Sei's validator set, native oracles and more!And as usual, we start the episode with our analyst Hot Seat/Cool Throne segment, where we debate the banking system meltdown, Curve's wild volume, USDC's depeg and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:22) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(24:40) Blockworks Research(25:38) Interview Start: Sei’s Origin(28:36) Why Use the Cosmos SDK?(33:43) Why a Sector-Specific Chain?(37:09) Optimistic Block Processing and Intelligent Block Propagation(49:50) Parallel Processing(53:48) The Tradeoffs(56:14) Sei’s Validator Set, Sei’s Token and MEV(1:09:56) Price Oracles(1:13:42) Ecosystem and Airdrop Strategy(1:19:35) Partnerships with Centralized Exchanges- -Follow Jay: https://twitter.com/jayendra_jogFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Purplepill: https://twitter.com/purplepill3mFollow Pibblez: https://twitter.com/0xpibblezFollow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:Arbitrum airdrop dashboardhttps://dune.com/blockworks_research/arb-airdropSeihttps://www.seinetwork.io/https://twitter.com/SeiNetwork- -Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one placeBlockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.