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How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches

How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches

Update: 2025-06-16
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The Block's Head of Growth, Tim Copeland, was joined by Across Protocol Co-Founder Hart Lambur.




In this episode, Copeland and Lambur discuss how Across Protocol is looking to revolutionize cross-chain interoperability by using an intent-based system that enables near-instant, secure asset transfers between blockchains. They also touched on Lambur's history as a bond trader at Goldman Sachs, chain abstraction, and crypto treasury companies.




OUTLINE


00:00 – Intro 



00:33 – What is Across Protocol?



03:42 – How Intent-Based Bridging Works



05:05 – Solver Mechanics Explained



06:34 – Fee Structure & Value Prop



09:07 – Lambur’s history with Goldman Sachs



11:13 – Across and Intents



14:57 – The Future of Seamless UX



19:06 – Onboarding new users



22:14 – Other Projects Lambur Likes



26:55 – Market Outlook & Bitcoin Macro



28:15 – MicroStrategy Copycats Risk?



31:18 – Closing Remarks






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Guest links:


Hart Lambur - ⁠⁠https://x.com/hal2001


Across Protocol - ⁠https://x.com/AcrossProtocol⁠




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How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches

How Across Protocol is looking to fix crypto's cross-chain headaches

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