Chatting Optimism with OP Labs co-founder Mark Tyneway
Episode 23 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland and OP Labs C0-Founder and Systems Engineer Mark Tyneway.Listen below, and subscribe to The Crypto Beat on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Twitch or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [email protected] Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by OP Labs Co-Founder and Systems Engineer Mark Tyneway. In this episode, Copeland and Tyneway discuss the progress and current state of Optimism. Tyneway unpacked OP Labs' focus on user experience and interoperability, and how crypto's future could become more app-focused.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - Optimism’s Growth and Ecosystem Highlights 05:04 - Crypto’s App-Focused Future 06:57 - Native Interoperability and Cross-Chain Messaging 16:10 - Adoption Through Apps 20:18 - Staying Focused on the Vision 25:23 - Crypto’s Growing Relevancy 27:51 - Value Accrual to ETH vs Layer 2s 33:12 - The Super Token 36:00 - ZK Proofs 39:24 - Biggest Challenges for Layer 2 Growth 40:43 - Optimism’s 2025 Vision 41:36 - Outro and Final Thanks The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newslettersGuest links: Mark Tyneway - https://x.com/tyneslol OP Labs - https://x.com/OPLabsPBC Optimism - https://x.com/OptimismAre you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams.Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campusDisclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.© 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.