Join your host, Conor Svensson, on the Web3 Innovators podcast as he welcomes this week’s guest, Igor Mandrigin, CTO and co-founder of GatewayFM.  With extensive experience in tech, blockchain, and large-scale infrastructure, Igor shares his journey from scepticism to enthusiasm for crypto and blockchain technology and his insights into scalability, zero-knowledge proofs, and the future of infrastructure. You’ll also discover how GatewayFM is transforming the Web3 landscape by providing decentralised blockchain node services and addressing the challenges of maintaining servers. Key Moments: Igor's journey from scepticism to deep engagement with crypto and blockchain.The importance of decentralised infrastructure and blockchain node services.Challenges of maintaining blockchain nodes and the need for specialised providers like GatewayFM.The role of zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) in blockchain scalability and efficiency.The vision of a future with specialised "app chains" tailored to specific applications.Upcoming announcements and developments from GatewayFM in September.The significance of rigorous engineering in Web3's adoption by traditional industries.Standout Quotes: "It was really interesting stuff with some really, really hard engineering problems." "With zkEVMs, only the validator has to execute this transaction, and then nodes just validate the proof and apply the results. It's way less computation for everybody." Contact Igor Mandrigin: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Igor is an experienced builder with extensive experience in web3 and web3.He has over 14 years of experience in tech, focusing on large scale infrastructure and blockchain projects. He has led teams and done research for the Ethereum Foundation (Erigon), Status, StarkWare and other blockchain projects since 2017. He works with blockchain protocols, scalability solutions and cryptography. Connect with Us Join the Web3 Innovators community and engage with like-minded individuals passionate about the potential of blockchain technology. Contact Web3 Labs:Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Discord | Tiktok • Explore Web3 Labs: Web3 Labs specialise in web3 solutions for enterprise. • Email Web3 Labs • Get Conor’s latest thoughts on Web3 and where we’re headed.