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In this episode of The Optimism Show, Shane Mac, founder of XMTP, breaks down how the future of online identity might work — and why flexibility, not centralization, could win. He shares XMTP’s approach to universal identity, why user-owned identities could become cultural status symbols, and how messaging networks must adapt to a multi-identity world.
00:07 — How XMTP Thinks About Universal Identity
00:50 — Why XMTP Doesn’t Force a Single Namespace
01:36 — Importing and Using Any Identity
02:44 — Identities as New Social Status Symbols
03:30 — Community-Based Identity vs. Centralized Networks
04:15 — Building Flexible Foundations for the Future
🔗 Connect with Shane / XMTP
Website: https://xmtp.org
Twitter/X: https://x.com/shanemac
🎙️ Connect with Kris
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris
LinkedIn: / thekrispartner
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Email: pod@optimism.show
DISCLAIMER
This episode does not constitute financial advice. Web3, DAOs, and decentralized tools carry risk. Always do your own research (DYOR).
