NEAR Protocol joins the Layer One Podcast to discuss building their L1 Network, finding "Protocol Market Fit", the NEAR Token, growing a Developer and Community network, the future of Ethereum Optimism, ETH 2.0, NFTs, and much more! Near Protocol Crypto, Near Protocol Explained, Near Protocol Staking, Near Protocol Price GUEST  https://near.org/ 👬SOCIAL WEBSITE - http://ladz.city/ DISCORD - https://discord.gg/u4a5nMFmva TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ladzcity BLOG - https://layer1.substack.com 0:00 Start 1:32 Matt's Origin Story 9:21 How does NEAR compete w/ Ethereum and Others? 16:31 Security vs. Efficiency 18:52 Validators and Consensus 23:51 Attracting Developers & Community 29:39 NEAR Protocol Guilds 36:52 Applications on NEAR  41:29 Creator Economy Discussion 43:46 NFT Market Debate 50:01 NFT Gaming and Mintbase 57:00 Creator Royalties 59:20 Ethereum Optimism, ETH 2.0, Protocol Market Fit 1:03:13 Education and Onboarding 1:04:02 $NEAR Token 1:09:32 Book Recommendation #crypto #cryptopodcast #cryptotokens ______________________________________________________________________ This information was found publicly on the internet. Opinions shared on this episode are solely of the Layer1 team. All information is public domain. Please do your own research. bitcoin, cryptocurrency, crypto, altcoin, altcoin daily, doge, doge token, doge tik tok, doge moon, blockchain, decentralized, news, best investment, top altcoins, ethereum, tron, stellar, binance, cardano,  litecoin, 2019, 2020, crash, bull run, bottom, crash, tether, bitfinex, rally, tone vays, ivan on tech, chico, video, youtube, macro, price, prediction, podcast, interview, trump, finance, stock, investment, halving, halvening, too late, when, fed, federal reserve, interest rates, rates, cut, economy, stock market,