Hot Topics: Decentralization Dilemma: AWS Outage and the Future of Crypto

Join January Jones and co-host Isabel Castro in this episode of Hot Topics on the Edge of Show as they dive into the latest developments in the crypto world. This week, they discuss the recent AWS outage that disrupted major crypto platforms like MetaMask and Coinbase, raising questions about the true decentralization of these services.
They also explore A16z's State of Crypto 2025 report, highlighting the rise of corporate and private blockchains and the emergence of cross-chain solutions. Unique Divine from Nibiru joins the conversation to share insights about his high-performance layer one blockchain designed for cross-chain DeFi, discussing the importance of sustainable yield and the future of decentralized finance.
Tune in for an engaging discussion on the evolving landscape of Web3 technology, the challenges of decentralization, and what lies ahead for the crypto industry!
Topics Covered:
AWS outage and its impact on crypto platforms
The state of decentralization in the crypto space
A16z's State of Crypto 2025 report highlights
The rise of corporate blockchains and cross-chain solutions
Unique Divine's insights on Nibiru and sustainable yield
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Show
00:00:33 - AWS Outage Impact on Crypto
00:01:52 - Understanding Decentralization
00:05:05 - A16z's State of Crypto 2025 Report
00:06:32 - Corporate and Private Blockchains
00:07:47 - Building New Blockchains
00:10:19 - Cost of Building a Blockchain
00:11:51 - Unique's Experience with Nibiru
00:16:47 - Focus on Sustainable Yield
00:18:47 - Conclusion and Community Engagement

Resources

Nibiru
Website: https://nibiru.fi/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/NibiruChain
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nibiruchain/

Connect with Unique Divine
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unique-divine/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/divinenibirun?lang=en

Utopia in Beta
Website: https://utopiainbeta.substack.com/

Connect with Isabelle Castro
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/isabelle-castro-43187763
Twitter/X: https://x.com/IZYcastrowrites

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