Beyond Bottlenecks: Mathieu Baudet on the Next Era of Blockchain

In this episode of DevNTell, Narb interviews Mathieu Baudet, the founder of Linera, a groundbreaking real-time blockchain infrastructure. Mathieu shares his extensive background, from his PhD in cryptographic protocols to his experience as a founding engineer on Facebook's Libra (later Diem) project. He discusses how Linera addresses the scalability limitations of traditional blockchains by introducing the concept of 'microchains'—parallel chains optimized for small blocks and low latency. Mathieu explains how this architecture allows for a more scalable and user-centric approach, mimicking the responsiveness of Web2 services like Google Maps. The conversation also explores the intersection of AI and crypto, detailing how Linera's structure supports AI inference and decentralized AI communities. Mathieu announces Linera's upcoming EVM compatibility, further expanding its accessibility for developers.