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Max Kantelia is Shaping the Future of Web3 with Zilliqa Group: A Journey from Engineer to Blockchain Pioneer | S2 Ep. 147

2024/11/5
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Max Kantelia：我最初的职业是电子工程师，从事战斗机雷达系统的工作。然而，我不适合大公司环境，渴望自主创业。我的父母非常支持我的创业选择，因为他们自己也是创业者。2014年，我开始关注区块链技术，并预见到了Web3的未来。2015年，我在新加坡国立大学发现了关于区块链可扩展性的突破性研究，这促使我创立了Zilliqa。Zilliqa集团由Zilliqa（核心区块链层）、MetaMinds（元宇宙/空间网络业务）和一个游戏工作室组成，它们协同工作，为用户和品牌提供沉浸式体验。我们专注于为奢侈品行业和社交游戏行业开发应用，利用Web3技术赋能资产所有权和用户体验。我相信Web3是关于读取、写入和拥有的，用户可以拥有并自主管理区块链上的资产。我相信区块链技术将改变许多行业，尤其是在游戏领域，玩家可以真正拥有游戏资产。在过去的几年里，我经历了从不被理解到逐渐被认可的过程，这就像一个过山车。我坚持我的愿景，专注于为行业构建应用，而不是仅仅追逐NFT的潮流。我相信区块链的互操作性非常重要，我们正在与Cardano生态系统合作，以实现这一目标。我相信未来区块链的交易成本将大幅降低，甚至降至零，这将提高区块链技术的可及性和可扩展性。我希望在未来几年内，各种年龄段的人们都能无缝使用基于区块链的应用程序，而无需了解底层技术。 Daniel Robbins: (访谈主持人的问题和引导性发言，此处省略具体内容，因为要求不翻译参与者姓名，且核心论点应为发言人的观点。)

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Max Kantelia, founder of Zilliqa Group, discusses his journey from an engineer working on radar systems to a blockchain entrepreneur. Despite the unconventional career path at the time, his family, who had a history of entrepreneurship, supported his decision. His interest in blockchain technology began in 2014, and in 2015, he co-founded Zilliqa, a Layer 1 blockchain, after discovering groundbreaking scalability research at the National University of Singapore.
  • Max Kantelia transitioned from an engineering background, specifically working on radar systems, to becoming a blockchain entrepreneur.
  • He was driven by a desire to be his own boss and pursue entrepreneurship, even when it wasn't a popular career choice.
  • His family, with a history of pioneering business ventures, supported his entrepreneurial pursuits.
  • His interest in blockchain technology started in 2014, and the discovery of scalability research at the National University of Singapore led to the foundation of Zilliqa in 2015.

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In this episode, host Daniel Robbins chats with Max Kantelia, the visionary founder of Zilliqa group,) a pioneering force in blockchain, Web3, and emerging technologies. Max shares his journey from an engineer working on radar systems to a serial entrepreneur at the forefront of tech innovation.

Key Topics Covered:

The Spark of Entrepreneurship:

Max's background is in engineering, and his early work was in radar technology.

His desire to be his own boss and the early days of entrepreneurship when it wasn’t a popular path.

Supportive Family:

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Max talks about how his father and grandfather influenced his path by pursuing pioneering ventures.

The Rise of Blockchain and Web3:

Max’s early passion for blockchain technology in 2014 and his foresight of Web3, before it was widely recognized.

The discovery of scalability research at the National University of Singapore, inspired the foundation of Zilliqa as a Layer 1 blockchain.

Building the Zilliqa group:

Zilliqa group is composed of multiple entities: Zilliqa (the core blockchain layer), MetaMinds (a metaverse/spatial web business focused on luxury environments), and a gaming studio.

Max discusses how these companies work synergistically to drive innovation and provide immersive experiences for users and brands.

Transforming Industries with Blockchain:

How the luxury industry and social gaming leverage Web3 technology for asset ownership and enhanced user experiences.

The transition from Web1 (read), to Web2 (read and write), and now Web3 (read, write, own) and its implications for asset ownership.

Interoperability and the Future of Blockchain:

Max’s excitement about interoperability between blockchain platforms, including a partnership with the Cardano ecosystem.

Predictions for blockchain’s future, where applications run on blockchain without users needing to know.

Entrepreneurial Insights:

Max shares the roller-coaster journey of introducing new technologies before they’re widely understood and how entrepreneurs jump on underutilized opportunities, such as increasing wallet usability in blockchain.

Looking Forward:

Max’s vision of a future where people of all ages use blockchain-driven applications seamlessly.

The potential for blockchain costs to decrease significantly, promoting accessibility and scalability.

How to Connect with Max:

Reach out to Max via email at [email protected] or connect with him on LinkedIn for more insights into Zilliqa group and its groundbreaking ventures. Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/FOUNDERSSTORY* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com* Check out Vanta: https://vanta.com/FOUNDERSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands)Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy)