Exploring Arbitrum Stylus, Orbit, and Nitro: An Interview with Steven Goldfeder

In this episode, we’re joined by Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the team behind Arbitrum.

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We discuss the launch of Arbitrum Stylus, which significantly broadens the blockchain developer ecosystem by enabling the creation of smart contracts in programming languages that compile to WASM, such as Rust, C, C++, and many others.

We explore Arbitrum's strategic positioning in the expanding blockchain market, highlighting its value proposition against alternative ecosystems and tech stacks. We cover key developments within the Orbit ecosystem, the concept and significance of chain clusters, and today’s most exciting chains in development.

We also break down Arbitrum’s business model and how institutions like Franklin Templeton and Robinhood are integrating with the onchain ecosystem. The discussion concludes with Steven’s vision of Arbitrum's success as a leader across verticals, from DeFi to gaming to institutional finance, driven by innovative applications powered by the Nitro tech stack.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the fundamentals of Arbitrum.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:16 Arbitrum Stylus: The Broadband Moment for Blockchain Development
09:46 Exploring the Orbit Ecosystem
17:50 Chain Clusters and Interoperability
28:15 The Power of Customizability
29:08 The Arbitrum Nitro Tech Stack
30:07 Arbitrum Developer Guild and Community Contributions
35:57 Arbitrum's Vision for Success
38:39 Partnerships and Institutional Adoption
40:39 Arbitrum x Robinhood
45:12 Arbitrum's Business Model and Value Accrual
54:02 Upcoming Milestones

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