The Rollup

Feb 07 2025 321 ep. 48 mins 71

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Technical discourse, truth seeking, and open debate for the modular future. therollup.co

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What Community-Owned AI Really Means with Ben Parr

Feb 07 2025 50 mins

For today’s episode, we are digging up our latest knowledge of AI and DeSci.Yesnoerror is flipping the script on research validation.Instead of traditional AI fact-checkers, they're letting the research community influence what gets verified next.Their AI agent, as co-founder Ben Parr explains, digs through millions of papers catching details human reviewers might overlook. E

Why 2025 is The Year Crypto Goes Mainstream

Feb 06 2025 51 mins

Getting into crypto has never been simpler – but are we keeping users around? In our chat with Seb from Sophon, we explore why most newcomers don't venture past basic trading, despite straight forward onboarding from apps like Phantom and Moonshot. Seb proposes a fresh take: instead of focusing on speculation, use ZKTLS to seamlessly bring real-world data onchain. Users stic

How AI x ZK Will Power A New Era of Crypto with Scott Dykstra

Feb 04 2025 52 mins

Blockchain systems face limitations with large complex datasets, as smart contracts weren't designed for intensive computations. Space and Time addresses this with their ZK Co-Processor, enabling smart contracts to process complex calculations while maintaining security. This opens up practical applications: loyalty programs with historical tracking, personalized lending rates, and

Why ZK Proof Adoption Will Explode in 2025

Jan 31 2025 48 mins

Zero-knowledge proofs are evolving from complex cryptographic tools into practical blockchain solutions. Like the evolution from mainframe computers to smartphones, ZK proofs are transforming how we approach crypto technology. RiskZero and Irreducible are leading this change through innovations in binary fields and hardware acceleration, making ZK proofs as accessible as email. The

The Geopolitical Bitcoin Space Race with Muneeb Ali

Jan 29 2025 39 mins

Today's episode takes a deep dive into the next era of Bitcoin, the network, and BTC the asset. As Bitcoin transitions from retail speculation to institutional adoption, new infrastructure is quietly reshaping its capabilities. Stacks stands at the forefront of this evolution. BitVM and its iterations are progressing faster than expected, turning theoretical discussions into pract

America’s Crypto Golden Era with Stani Kulechov and Omer Goldberg

Jan 20 2025 54 mins

For today's episode, we discuss the rise of Aave and a new era of crypto in America. Trump is President! Aave turns 5! We caught up with Aave founder Stani Kulechov and Chaos Labs' Omer Goldberg to talk about the Trump Effect on DeFi, what's new in Aave V4, and where DeFAI is headed. World Liberty Finance, the Trump Family DeFi business set to launch later this year, wi

Superchain 2025 Economic Outlook with Mark Tyneway

Jan 16 2025 62 mins

Today, we're diving deep into Optimism's Superchain with Mark Tyneway, who's been leading efforts to revolutionize how blockchain networks interact. Mark shares insights from his work with the Ethereum Interop Forum and breaks down why we might be overcomplicating decentralization. The Superchain vision? Making different blockchain networks work together as seamlessly as apps on yo

Tarun Chitra vs. DeSci Debate with Benji Leibowitz

Jan 13 2025 63 mins

For today's episode, we explore whether or not the saying: "Most DeSci projects today are just ICOs in a lab coat" is truth or an overexaggeration. When Tarun Chitra dropped this line during our chat, the Pump.Science founder Benji Lebowitz nearly hopped out of his seat. What followed was one of the most fascinating debates we've had on the show about where crypto tools meet scient

Programmable IP In The Age of AI with Jason Zhao

Jan 10 2025 62 mins

For today's episode, we were joined by Jason Zhao of Story Protocol to discuss the intersection of IP and AI. The convergence of blockchain, AI, and creative content isn't just reshaping how we think about intellectual property—it's creating the next major frontier in crypto. While others chase the latest DeFi trends, Story has emerged as one of the most strategically positioned

2025 Crypto & AI Predictions with Haseeb Qureshi

Jan 08 2025 80 mins

For today's special episode, we were joined by Haseeb of Dragonfly to discuss his 2025 predictions in-depth. The intersection of artificial intelligence and DeFi is no longer a distant future—it's happening now. As AI tools become more sophisticated, they're fundamentally changing how developers approach smart contracts, how projects structure token launches, and how we think abo