Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.

What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
2:03 - Kevin’s background
7:18 - Why Ethereum
9:45 - The vision for ETHGAS
10:26 - Understanding real-time Ethereum
12:40 - Impact on DeFi protocols like Uniswap
21:14 - Supporting the L2 roadmap
24:20 - Eliminating MEV and disrupting
28:30 - Tradeoffs
34:24 - Competition
40:06 - Revenue potential and monetization
44:20 - Roadmap and rollout for ETHGAS
45:56 - Early partners like ether.fi
47:19 - Discussions with EF
49:01 - Closing

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🔗 Guest Links 🔗

► ETHGAS website: https://ethgas.com/
► ETHGAS on X: https://x.com/ethgasofficial
► Kevin Lepsoe on X: https://x.com/lepsoe

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All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Kevin all hold ETH. Since recording, DeFi Dad and Nomatic invested as angels in ETHGAS. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.