How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto’s cross-chain headaches
Episode 28 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Head of Growth Tim Copeland and Across Protocol Co-Founder Hart Lambur.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] this episode, Copeland and Lambur discuss how Across Protocol aims to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability by using an intent-based system that enables near-instant, secure asset transfers between blockchains. They also touched on Lambur's history as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs, chain abstraction, and crypto treasury companies.OUTLINE 00:00 – Intro 00:33 – What is Across Protocol? 03:42 – How Intent-Based Bridging Works 05:05 – Solver Mechanics Explained 06:34 – Fee Structure & Value Prop 09:07 – Lambur’s history with Goldman Sachs 11:13 – Across and Intents 14:57 – The Future of Seamless UX 19:06 – Onboarding new users 22:14 – Other Projects Lambur Likes 26:55 – Market Outlook & Bitcoin Macro 28:15 – MicroStrategy Copycats Risk? 31:18 – Closing Remarks 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: Hart Lambur - https://x.com/hal2001 Across Protocol - https://x.com/AcrossProtocolAre 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.