In this episode of Untangling Web3, hosts Jack and Alec are joined by Jeff Garzik, one of the original Bitcoin developers, who introduces his new project, Hemi. Jeff argues the need to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum, leveraging the strengths of both to enhance Layer 2 solutions and blockchain interoperability. Key highlights: The early years of Bitcoin: Jeff shares his extensive experience with Bitcoin and his insights into its foundational technology, which led him to develop Hemi, aimed at unifying the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks.Technical Specifics of Hemi: the conversation covers the specifics of how Hemi functions to integrate the security features of Bitcoin with the programmability of Ethereum. Jeff discusses the technical challenges involved in making two distinct blockchains work seamlessly together and the potential solutions offered by Hemi.Impact on the Blockchain Ecosystem: the potential impacts of a successful integration between Bitcoin and Ethereum are examined, including what it means for developers, businesses, and end-users across the Web3 ecosystem. Jeff explains how Hemi could facilitate new forms of decentralized applications and improve scalability and transaction efficiency across both platforms.The unification of Bitcoin and Ethereum represents a pivotal development in blockchain technology, with the potential to drive broader adoption and innovation. This episode provides a detailed exploration of how Layer 2 solutions like Hemi are critical for the future scalability and functionality of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Learn more about Hemi here: https://hemi.xyz/ Learn more about Web3 at: https://untanglingweb3.com/ -- Untangling Web3 is brought to you by hosts Jack Davies and Alec Burns, with music by Daniel Paigge. Got a question or topic suggestion? Send us an email at [email protected]. Love what you're hearing? Show your support by becoming a subscriber and don't forget to leave us a stellar review. The views we express here are our own, and do not represent the views of our employers. Nothing discussed or stated in the show should be considered advice.