Ep. 633 AVAX State of the Union and the Avalanche 9000 Upgrade

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, host Bryce Paul and co-host Brendan Viehman welcome Michael Kaplan from Avalanche to discuss the recent launch of Avalanche 9000, a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing the blockchain's capabilities. Michael shares his journey in the blockchain space, the importance of customizability and scalability in blockchain technology, and the diverse applications of Avalanche. The conversation also touches on the economic implications of launching Layer 1 chains, the incentives for developers through the Retro 9000 program, and predictions for the future of the blockchain industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Avalanche 900002:58 Michael Kaplan's Journey in Blockchain05:54 The Future of Blockchain Technology09:07 Avalanche 9000 Upgrade Overview12:02 Diverse Applications of Avalanche14:46 Customizability and Scalability of L1 Chains18:08 Economic Implications of Launching L1s21:07 Understanding the Name 'Avalanche 9000'24:05 Incentives for Developers with Retro 900027:07 Industry Insights and Predictions30:08 Looking Ahead: The Future of AvalancheCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkshttps://www.avax.network/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy