Talking ZKsync and Layer 2s with Matter Labs CEO Alex Gluchowski
Episode 15 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland and Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski.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 Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski to discuss the growth of Layer 2 networks and the increasing institutional adoption of blockchain technology. Gluchowski explains how Ethereum is becoming the platform of choice for enterprises and institutions due to its credible neutrality, security, and ability to support private and public chains through technologies like zk-rollups.OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 03:07 Institutional adoption of blockchain 06:06 Ethereum vs. competing platforms 09:10 Interoperability 13:40 Applications 17:07 Fixing UX issues 24:43 Value accrual 28:17 Native Layer 2 networks 34:51 Governance tokens 37:48 Looking ahead 43:11 Decentralization 46:29 ConclusionThe Block NewslettersThe 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: Alex Gluchowski - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gluchowski/ Alex Gluchowski on X - https://x.com/gluk64Matter Labs - https://matter-labs.io/ Matter Labs on X - https://x.com/the_matter_labsDisclaimer: 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.