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Initia: Incentively Aligned Appchains - Ezaan Mangalji, Anil Lulla & Jose Maria Macedo

May 16, 2025·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Zon says Initia launched 10 Layer 2s simultaneously, possibly the biggest multi-chain launch in history.

This episode of Epicenter features Zon, co-founder of Initia, along with Delphi's Jose and Anil, discussing Initia's launch as a layer-1 blockchain designed for app-specific roll-ups. They explore the app chain thesis, critique Cosmos' shortcomings, and detail Initia's economic model, VIP rewards, and launch strategy, highlighting its potential to reshape blockchain scalability and developer experiences.

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A clear case for app chains and the economic framework that helps them hold together.

Initia is presented as a response to a familiar crypto problem: app chains can attract activity, but they still need a way to pull in liquidity, users, rewards, and attention from a fragmented market.

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You want to understand why appchains keep winning, and why Initia thinks its design fits the moment.

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