Why Chain Maximalism Is Over with Rachin Kalakheti

User retention in crypto? Huge headache. The temptation for users to jump from one chain to another can be huge. With so many settlement layers available, it's a problem that's tough to solve for new chains.

In today's episode, we meet with Rachin Kalakheti and dive into Twine's approach: one execution layer that settles to multiple chains simultaneously. Build once, then tap into users across Ethereum, Solana, and possibly Bitcoin or Celestia. Benefit? No need to to rebuild everything when users move on.

No more complex wrappers, specialized app-chains or juggling between sequencers. It's a straightforward way to exist across ecosystems while keeping everything secure, in sync, and actually working together.

We’ll explore multi-settlement as a core concept, how it compares to alternatives like AggLayer or Superchain, and why it’s important to look beyond Ethereum when we think about settlement.

Let's jump in.

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