Listen "XMTP’s Vision: One Network, Infinite Identities"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Optimism Show, Shane Mac, founder of XMTP, breaks down how the future of online identity might work — and why flexibility, not centralization, could win. He shares XMTP’s approach to universal identity, why user-owned identities could become cultural status symbols, and how messaging networks must adapt to a multi-identity world.00:07 — How XMTP Thinks About Universal Identity 00:50 — Why XMTP Doesn’t Force a Single Namespace 01:36 — Importing and Using Any Identity 02:44 — Identities as New Social Status Symbols 03:30 — Community-Based Identity vs. Centralized Networks 04:15 — Building Flexible Foundations for the Future🔗 Connect with Shane / XMTP Website: https://xmtp.org Twitter/X: https://x.com/shanemac 🎙️ Connect with Kris Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner 💼 For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: [email protected] DISCLAIMER This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, DAOs, and decentralized tools carry risk. Always do your own research (DYOR).
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