Ethereum’s scaling story is hitting limits—with rollups fragmenting users, liquidity, and developer experience. In this episode, Vivi sits down with Orest Tarasiuk (CTO & co-founder of T1 Protocol, ex-Scroll) to break down how “real-time proving” could finally deliver the speed, security, and seamless composability Ethereum needs.
Highlights:
What real-time proving means for Ethereum and why it matters now
How T1 Protocol blends TEEs, ZK proofs, and crypto-economic security for “zero-delay” cross-rollup actions
Why rollup fragmentation isn’t just technical—it’s a user experience roadblock
The tension between idealism and pragmatism in building for Web3
Orest’s advice for founders (plus the human story behind the tech)
Favorite Quotes:
“We don’t just rely on one layer of trust—T1 combines TEEs, ZK, and crypto-economic security for real-time finality.”
“Real-time proving restores Ethereum’s original vision—Lego blocks you can actually build with.”
Connect:
T1 Protocol: @t1protocols on X
Orest Tarasiuk: @OrestTa on X
Vivi in the Valley: @vivi_valley | @vivilinsv
Like, follow, and share if you’re excited about a more usable, soulful future for Ethereum and Web3!
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