Why Crypto Is Worth the Risk - Interview with Eigenlayer
In this episode, Ishaan from EigenLayer shares his journey from building a startup during college to working at the forefront of Ethereum’s modular infrastructure. After getting into crypto during the COVID era while studying computer science at the University of Michigan, he became involved in governance, research, and protocol design—eventually landing roles at Avalanche, Jump Crypto, Cosmos, and now EigenLayer.
We explore how EigenLayer enables developers to build actively validated services (AVSs), the role of trusted execution environments in enhancing privacy and scalability, and why verifiable AI and undercollateralized lending represent major frontiers for Web3. Ishaan also reflects on surviving the bear market, lessons from hopping across ecosystems, and why going deep on one problem is often more powerful than chasing every new trend.
In this episode of The ChainStories Podcast, we uncover the groundbreaking world of EigenLayer with Ishaan!
Discover how EigenLayer is reshaping blockchain infrastructure with its actively validated services (AVSs), unlocking new possibilities for scalability, privacy, and decentralization.
From using stablecoins to save small businesses to diving into cutting-edge tech like ZK proofs, Ishaan shares his unique journey through the blockchain world—from AVAX to Cosmos and now Ethereum.
Want to understand how Web3 is evolving and why EigenLayer is at the forefront? This episode is for you.
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