Increase Bandwidth, Reduce Latency w/ Mateo Ward and Andrew McConnell (Malbec Labs)

In this episode of Validated, Austin discusses his new venture DoubleZero with co-founders Andrew McConnell and Matteo Ward. They discuss the necessity of creating high-performance networking specifically tailored for blockchains, comparing it to the traditional internet and private networks. They delve into their backgrounds and how their experiences in telecom and high-frequency trading influence the development of Double Zero. This episode covers various technical topics including the limitations of the public internet, the importance of a purpose-built network, and how DoubleZero provides a decentralized, efficient, and secure connectivity for blockchain validators.