Ep. 638 Layer 1 Sei's State of the Union

In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce Paul and Brendan Veman welcome Jay Jog, co-founder of Sei Labs. They discuss the evolution of the crypto landscape, the genesis of Sei Labs, and the impact of the GameStop saga on the crypto community. Jay shares his early experiences in crypto, his time at Robinhood, and the challenges faced in launching a new layer 1 blockchain. The conversation also explores the importance of decentralization, the future of stablecoins, and the role of the EVM in the crypto ecosystem. In this conversation, Jay from Sei Labs discusses the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, emphasizing the importance of legitimacy and regulation in the crypto space. He highlights the need for high-performance blockchains to support sophisticated financial instruments and the role of community in building successful projects. The discussion also covers the upcoming Giga upgrade, which aims to significantly enhance the scalability of the Sei network, enabling new types of applications.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:36 The Genesis of Sei Labs03:40 Early Experiences in Crypto and Robinhood08:30 The Impact of the GameStop Saga11:33 Decentralization and Self-Ownership12:12 Sei Network: A New Blockchain Paradigm15:21 Challenges in Launching a Layer 1 Blockchain18:48 The Future of Layer 1s and Stablecoins23:00 The Future of Blockchain and Exchanges26:04 Legitimacy and Regulation in Crypto31:52 Technical Differentiation in Crypto35:27 Building a Thriving Community39:58 The Giga Upgrade and Its ImplicationsCheck 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://x.com/jayendra_jog?lang=en*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