Hi everyone, we are back with another episode of our podcast allowing you to get to know people working behind the scenes of the crypto industry. Today we are joined by Barney Mannerings, the Co-Founder of Vega, the derivatives layer for Web3, backed by Coinbase, Pantera, and other prominent VCs.
Welcome to the 156th episode of the Inside Crypto Podcast. This episode was recorded on July 6th, 2023. Vega Protocol is bringing accessibility to options, derivatives, and much more. We chat with the co-founder behind his motivations and what is coming down the road for new and older users.
Thanks, everyone for listening, and don’t forget to tune in next week when we interview Akash Mahendra, Director of Have1.
Topics Covered Today:
When you load up the site, you have that very bold statement… the world’s most advanced DEX, why is that true?
You recently launched your alpha mainnet, how’s it going?
Before we get deeper into the questions, what is Vega protocol for those in our audience who haven’t already looked you up?
I remember when I first got into crypto in 2018, I was explicitly told by a friend of mine to stay away from derivatives. Do you think the experience has come a long way since then? Does it still have more to go?
Why the big emphasis on decentralization? I feel like a lot of people we have spoken to this year decided on this blend of core crypto tenets but also modern conveniences. Are you taking a risk by choosing your current path?
I have to say I love your Github roadmap, it’s one of the most transparent I’ve seen in a long while. One of the things I noticed is bridges to other networks. Are there any that come to mind that you are able to talk about?
You are also working on something called Wendy to help combat MEV, do you want to explain to our listeners why this is so significant?
Stepping away from Vega, how do you feel about the state of the protocol given the current regulatory climate?
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