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A conversation with Brandon Millman, CEO and co-founder of Phantom, and David Wu Head of Growth at Phantom.
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Summary
In this conversation, the CEO and co-founder of Phantom Wallet, Brandon, discusses the origin story of Phantom Wallet, their approach to product decision-making, and the future of wallet technology. He emphasizes the importance of user-centric design and the role of wallets in driving ecosystem growth.
The team also addresses the challenges of scaling a startup and navigating online controversies. They discuss the potential for open-sourcing parts of Phantom in the future. We discuss Phantom's approach to multi-chain support and belief in a future where wallets abstract away the complexities of different chains. The conversation highlights the company's focus on user experience and their gratitude for being part of the Solana ecosystem.
Takeaways
- Phantom is a user-centric wallet that aims to provide users a seamless and secure experience.
- The founders of Phantom have backgrounds in mobile development and design, which has influenced the wallet's user-friendly interface.
- Phantom is focused on becoming a platform for developers and businesses to grow and engage with users in the Solana ecosystem.
- The team at Phantom takes user feedback and data-driven insights into account when making product decisions.
- While there may be different niches and use cases for wallets, Phantom aims to be the best initial touchpoint and usage point for users in the Solana ecosystem.
- Phantom is considering open-sourcing certain parts of the wallet, such as key management while prioritizing security and user experience.
- Multi-chain support is a key focus for Phantom Wallet, with a goal of supporting chains that complement their existing user base.
- The vision for a multi-chain future involves abstracting away the complexities of different chains.
- Phantom Wallet prioritizes user experience and aims to predict and provide features that users enjoy.
Find Brandon, David, and Phantom wallet online
- Follow Brandon on twitter - @BChillman
- Follow David on twitter - @itsdavidwu
- Visit the Phantom website - phantom.app
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