Originally aired on November 20, 2023

In this episode of Edge of NFT, host Richard Carthon interviews Irene Wu from Layer Zero about the trustless omnichain interoperability protocol they have developed. Irene explains the origins of the protocol, its three design principles, and the partnership with Magic Eden to create an improved user experience for NFT collectors and gamers. She also discusses layer zero’s role in enabling omni chain NFTs and their collaborations with other industries, such as gaming and film.

What is Layer Zero’s interoperability protocol?

• Layer Zero is a trustless Omni chain interoperability protocol
• Allows communication between smart contracts on different chains
• Provides a decentralized, secure, and cost-efficient way to confirm state across multiple chains

How did Layer Zero partner with Magic Eden for a seamless user experience?

• Created the Gas Station product for seamless gas token conversions in the checkout flow
• Enabling omni chain NFTs to be minted via Magic Eden’s Launchpad
• Addressing user experience challenges in NFT swaps and bridging experiences

What are some exciting updates in the Layer Zero roadmap?

• Integration with the 6551 working group for cross-chain standards
• Collaborations with D5 protocols, gaming studios, and Enterprise NFTs
• Launch on Zora and recycling fees back into the ecosystem

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Who is Irene Wu and What is LayerZero?

04:26 – What is Trustless Omnichain Protocol?

11:12 – Magic Eden Partnership

17:09 – Challenging Digital Asset Migrations with Omnichain NFTs

23:14 – What’s Next for LayerZero?

24:53 – Gaming at LayerZero: Your Leaderboard at Twitter!

28:44 – Hot Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo and Binance NFT Collection