172: Building Secure and Scalable Web3 Solutions: A Conversation with Alex, CTO of Omnia Protocol

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In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Sam interviews Alex, the CTO and co-founder of Omnia Protocol. Alex shares how Omnia Protocol grew to over 4 million users and discusses the challenges and strategies involved in building secure and scalable Web3 infrastructure. He delves into the importance of security in Web3, how Omnia differentiates itself by focusing on user protection, and the exciting trends in decentralized infrastructure. This episode is packed with valuable insights for developers, CTOs, and anyone interested in the future of Web3.

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Key Learnings & Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode, mentioning discount codes for blockchain events and the guest, Alex from Omnia Protocol.

• [00:01:00] Omnia Protocol Overview: Alex explains what Omnia Protocol does, focusing on security in Web3 and how it functions as an RPC provider.

• [00:04:00] Client Use Cases: Examples of who is using Omnia, including wallets and DeFi power users.

• [00:07:00] Vision for Omnia: Alex shares his long-term vision for Omnia and how it aims to make RPC almost free while enhancing security.

• [00:11:00] Security Features: Discussion on Omnia’s unique security features and how they protect users from scams and malicious transactions.

• [00:14:00] Scalable Infrastructure: Alex discusses how Omnia built a scalable infrastructure to support millions of users.

• [00:19:00] Trends in Decentralized Infrastructure: Alex talks about the importance of multi-cloud approaches and trends in decentralized infrastructure.

• [00:22:00] Advice for CTOs: Alex offers advice for new CTOs in Web3, emphasizing the use of AI tools and avoiding vendor lock-in.

• [00:28:00] Front Running and MEV: Explanation of front running, sandwich attacks, and how Omnia helps prevent them.

• [00:31:00] Future Roadmap: Alex outlines what’s next for Omnia, focusing on restaking and decentralizing the measurement process.

• [00:35:00] Closing Thoughts: Alex’s final advice and a request for feedback from the community to help improve Omnia.

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https://omniatech.io/

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