This extensive interview features Faraj, a co-founder of EYWA, discussing their innovative approach to decentralized cross-chain bridge technology and their journey within the DeFi ecosystem. Starting with EYWA origins and development after a hackathon in 2021, to raising a significant seed round amidst the crypto winter and refining their technology to enhance security and efficiency across blockchains. Faraj delves into EYWA consensus bridge idea, designed to mitigate risks by allowing transactions to be secured by multiple bridges simultaneously, representing a new paradigm in cross-chain communication security. Additionally, the discussion goes into EYWA governance, tokenomics, and the potential for revolutionizing liquidity and asset management in DeFi. The episode also examines EYWA strategic choice of Phantom as their hub chain, despite some market fluctuations, appreciating its technical merits and DeFi-friendly environment. The show wraps up with an invitation to the audience to engage with EYWA, participate in airdrops, and explore partnerships, highlighting upcoming appearances at blockchain events.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Today's Special Guest
00:18 Discovering Eywa: The Genesis of a Futuristic Protocol
00:53 Deep Dive into Eywa's Vision and Technology
02:40 The Inspiration Behind Eywa's Name and Mission
04:43 Ewa's Funding Journey and the Crypto Winter Challenge
09:17 Building on Curve: Strategy, Challenges, and Innovations
12:29 Cross-Chain Liquidity and the Future of DeFi with Eywa
19:20 Ewa's Integration with Curve: Technical Insights and Future Plans
33:58 Ewa's Achievements and Future Aspirations
40:00 Showcasing CurveX at Paris Blockchain Week
40:52 Defending DeFi's Potential in Finance
42:15 The Power of Open Source in DeFi
44:00 Tim Draper's Influence and Vision for Bitcoin
47:52 Building a More Secure DeFi Ecosystem
49:37 Cross-Chain Solutions and Consensus Bridges
55:10 The Future of Eywa and Cross-Chain DeFi
59:30 Exploring Phantom's Unique Position in DeFi
01:05:12 Target Audience and Use Cases for Eywa
01:11:25 Closing Remarks and Future Engagements

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