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Evolution, Validator Setups and Value with Oscar Garcia

Author
serejandmyself
Published
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Episode Link
https://www.citizenweb3.com/oscargarcia

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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