Evolution, Validator Setups and Value with Oscar Garcia
Description
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Oscar Garcia from StaRKe Solana Validator
Oscar Garcia is a pragmatic innovator in the Web3 space, emphasizing user-focused solutions like embedded wallets that simplify blockchain interactions. He champions continuous improvement, intuitive design, and adaptability to drive the evolution of tech ecosystems.
StaRKe Solana Validator is dedicated to supporting the Solana blockchain with reliable and efficient validation services. Focused on network stability and growth, it emphasizes innovation and community engagement to enhance the Solana ecosystem.
We spoke to Oscar Garcia about StaRKe Solana Validator and:
- Tend to not be very emotional about the things
- FTX crash
- Creating a transaction in the backend without even realizing
- An interesting dilemma
- Building products for specific profiles
- Users just want to play a game
- Embedded wallets
- Enjoying the value
- Hiding the mechanics
- Every tech ecosystem involves evolution
- Persona here is key
- Not just one action, it's an evolution
- Keep researching, keep digging and keep improving
Timestamps
00:00 – 03:40 : Intro
03:40 -- 07:00 : The vibe and attraction of Web3
07:00 -- 09:39 : Gaming and mass adoption
09:39 -- 16:39 : Hidden complexity
16:39 -- 20:10 : Different users
20:10 -- 26:25 : Moving to the US
26:25 -- 29:01 : Why Solana
29:01 -- 34:42 : Portfolio trackers
34:42 -- 41:01 : Validator setup
41:55 -- 43:53 : Advice for new validators
43:53 -- 46:36 : Community and attraction
46:36 – 50:58 : The Blitz
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Special Guest: Oscar Garcia.
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