This podcast episode delves into the realm of Squid, a modular cross-chain liquidity protocol, and Axelar, a general message passing protocol that facilitates seamless interoperability between blockchains. Squid's modularity enables developers to plug it into their applications and construct cross-chain applications, while Axelar simplifies cross-chain complexities and provides reliable execution of transactions. Together, Squid and Axelar empower users to swap assets, execute application logic across chains, and purchase NFTs conveniently and securely.