Sandeep Nailwal: Matic – A Scalable Layer-2 Dapp Platform for Ethereum #369

Matic Network is a Layer-2 scaling solution that provides instant, low cost, and secure transactions on Ethereum. Built on an adapted implementation of Plasma and a decentralized network of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) validators, its goal is to solve the scalability and usability issues for developers building Dapps, whilst not compromising on decentralization and user experience.

Sandeep Nailwal, COO & Co-founder of Matic, joins us to chat about how Matic works and the problems it's solving, and we also get a fascinating look into the crypto and startup community in India.

Topics discussed in this episode:
- Sandeep’s background and how he got involved in crypto
- What the crypto scene looks like within Bangalore’s startup ecosystem
- How have the Indian regulations on crypto affected Matic's business
- What Matic is and the main problem it’s solving
- A deep dive into Matic’s technical infrastructure and building on Tendermint
- Why choose Matic over other off-chain scaling solutions for Ethereum
- Matic's leveraging of hackathons in their go-to-market strategy
- Some of the trade offs one needs to make when using Matic
- How Matic will fit into the Ethereum 2.0 ecosystem as it develops
- Dagger, and other tools they are planning to build
- Learning more about Matic

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Matic website:
- What is Matic Network?:
- Episode 352 with Jack O'Holleran of SKALE Labs:
- Episode 336 with Jinglan Wang & Karl Floersch of Optimism:
- Episode 340 with Daniel Wang of Loopring:
- Matic on Twitter:
- Sandeep on Twitter:

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This episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: https://epicenter.tv/369

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