Muneeb Ali is the co-founder of Stacks, which is a L2 that enables smart contracts and decentralized applictions to be built on top of Bitcoin. Muneeb is an early adopter in the blockchain industry with over a decade of experience. He offers a unique and insightful perspective on the current landscape of leading Layer 1 blockchains. In our conversation, we explore his views on the role of Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin, how it compares to Ethereum and Solana, and why Bitcoin holds a unique position as sound money. We also delve into broader industry trends and what the future might hold for scaling solutions.

0:00 Bitcoin L2s

4:07 Muneeb Ali

8:03 Stacks

24:42 Bitcoin VS Ethereum

27:42 Ethereum VS Solana

38:35 Bitcoin As Money

50:40 BitVM

54:24 Rollups on Bitcoin

56:00 DeFi On Bitcoin

1:03:28 EVM

1:05:55 Getting Started With Stacks

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Why Building Bitcoin L2s Matter | Stacks Co-Founder Muneeb Ali

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Why Building Bitcoin L2s Matter | Stacks Co-Founder Muneeb Ali