🎙️ Ep. 685 Optimum | Crypto Needs Optimization (feat. Muriel Médard)

For episode 685 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Muriel Médard, CEO of Optimum, where they are building the fastest decentralized internet protocol for Web3, starting with a high-throughput, low-latency networking protocol that permissionlessly integrates with any blockchain.

Optimum is building infrastructure that helps crypto networks and communities operate at peak efficiency. By aligning incentives, streamlining participation, and optimizing on chain activity, Optimum aims to create smarter, more sustainable ecosystems across decentralized networks.

As blockchain adoption accelerates, fragmented participation and misaligned incentives continue to slow growth. Optimum tackles this head on by providing tools and systems that empower builders, validators, and communities to coordinate more effectively and unlock long term value.

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📣 This episode is brought to you by Sumsub.

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform purpose-built for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the biggest global exchanges. It helps VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, as well as full Travel Rule compliance. With over 1,800+ VASPs in their Travel Rule ecosystem, their no-code platform adapts to evolving threats, market demands, and global regulations.

Trusted by over 4,000 clients in fintech and crypto, Sumsub combines blockchain intelligence, identity verification, and behavioral fraud detection in a single orchestration layer. This allows you to screen, score, and monitor at every step of the customer journey without adding friction for trusted users.

You can learn more about Sumsub at https://sumsub.com   

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00) Sumsub

(0:44) Introduction

(1:51) Who is Muriel Médard?

(4:02) What is Optimum?

(4:51) Why crypto ecosystems need optimization

(8:02) Optimum is chain agnostic

(8:58) Partnerships & use-cases of Optimum

(10:47) Sumsub

(11:31) What architectural changes does Crypto still need?

(16:40) Blockchain at MIT

(19:33) Education around Blockchain & Decentralization

(20:04) Optimum roadmap

(20:47) Optimum website & socials

🎙 Optimum Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.getoptimum.xyz/ 

🔗 X: https://x.com/get_optimum 

🔗 Telegram: https://t.me/+I1fmgPCPO5IxNzZl 

🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/getoptimum 

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.