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From Centralization to Intent Revolution: Infura's Shift, Blockchain's 'Intents' Era, and OKX's L2 Triumph!

An exploration into emerging decentralized networks, the subtle revolution in blockchain utilization, and a comprehen...
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In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:

Infura's baby step toward decentralization.

Infura, from the Ethereum developer Consensys, is so dominant it's been cast as a single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – with a "federated" group of partners.

What are ‘Intents’?

Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we use blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.

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Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent

'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?

Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology

Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M

Blockchain Developer Lattice Unveils 'Alternative Data Availability' Network for Optimism

Ex-Polygon Veteran Wyatt Joins Optimism Foundation Unit in Growth Role

Plasma: Scalable Autonomous Smart Contracts


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The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.

From Centralization to Intent Revolution: Infura's Shift, Blockchain's 'Intents' Era, and OKX's L2 Triumph!