Google Cloud & Wormhole - TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024
In this insightful session from TOKEN2049 Singapore 2024, Dr. James Strowman of Google Cloud and Dan Reer from Wormhole Foundation explore the evolving landscape of Web3 technology and its critical infrastructure. Dr. Strowman shares Google Cloud's strategic journey in Web3, detailing initiatives such as blockchain indexing and partnerships with Polygon and Solana. He highlights the launch of a free RPC endpoint for Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana, which aims to facilitate seamless blockchain integration for developers.
Dan Reer provides a comprehensive overview of Wormhole's trajectory as an interoperability platform connecting over 30 blockchains and supporting a multitude of cross-chain activities. Highlighting products like Wormhole Messaging and a growing suite of developer tools, Reer underscores Wormhole's role in enabling secure and efficient cross-chain communication. He discusses the Guardians, an innovative security system pivotal to Wormhole's operations, reinforcing the protocol's commitment to secure cross-chain transactions.
A key announcement from the talk is Google Cloud's integration into the Wormhole's Guardian Network, marking a significant step in enhancing cross-chain security and fostering collaboration between traditional tech and emerging blockchain ecosystems. This partnership also involves joint research efforts on zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies and Google Cloud's support for Wormhole's Sigma startup program, offering resources like cloud credits.
Tune in to gain valuable insights into Google Cloud and Wormhole's collaborative efforts to bridge web technologies and advance the decentralized web. For ongoing updates and engaging discussions, subscribe to our channel, like this video, and share your thoughts in the comments.
