<p>In this episode, Brian Hoffman, Kraken’s Crypto Platform Product Lead, sits down with Derek Yoo, the CEO of Purestake to discuss his team’s Polkadot project Moonbeam. Join the conversation as they discuss the fascinating world of Polkadot as Derek's team embarks on a mission towards gaining one of the first slots on the new chain.</p> <p>Recorded November 9th, 2021</p>

Who's Calling the Shots at Polkadot?

In 2016, Gavin Wood launched the Polkadot project, a paradigm shifting effort to create a scalable and interoperable platform that uses a novel concept called parachains. With the opening of the parachain auctions in 2021, teams all around the world have been competing for a chance at winning a coveted parachain slot. 

On this show, you’ll hear from leaders and innovators building parachains on Polkadot and it’s sister project, Kusama. Whether this is the first you’ve heard of parachains, or you’re a defi aficionado, come with us behind the scenes as we explore the technology of the future, today.