Solfate
A conversation with Toly, the co-founder of Solana Labs and the Solana blockchain.
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Summary
In this conversation, Toly discusses various topics about Solana and his personal experiences. The main themes covered include the next technical hurdle for Solana with asynchronous execution, balancing family and work, growing up in the post-Soviet Union, Toly's stress-seeking, the emotional impact of Solana's journey, working relationship with Raj, the importance of marketing and community, career vs. personal pursuits, and so much more.
Takeaways
- Asynchronous execution is the next technical hurdle for Solana, offering performance and decentralization benefits.
- Getting everyone on board with new ideas requires alignment and coordination among different teams.
- How Toly balances work, family, and personal interests by overlapping activities and being present in the moment.
- Growing up in post-Soviet Union has influenced Toly's perspective and approach to life and work.
- Hobbies like snowboarding and weightlifting provide a physical challenge and opportunities for team building.
Find Toly online
- Follow Toly on twitter - @aeyakovenko
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