What if smart contracts could see and react to events across multiple blockchains—automatically?
In this episode, I speak with Rong Kai, co-founder of Reactive Network, a groundbreaking Layer 0.5 protocol designed to enable reactive smart contracts that operate fully on-chain.
If you're a developer, founder, or anyone interested in the future of composable, automated smart contracts, this episode is for you.
Key Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Rong Kai and the concept of Reactive Network.
[00:01:00] Career pivot: From Singapore Police Force to Web3 startup founder.
[00:03:00] Entry into crypto: How a volunteer role at Binance led to full-time Web3.
[00:04:00] What is Reactive Network: A Layer 0.5 for reactive smart contracts.
[00:06:00] Problem with current smart contracts: Why they can't see or react on-chain.
[00:08:00] Centralization risks: Why relying on off-chain processes is dangerous.
[00:10:00] Launching Reactive: Building a sequencer and scaling multi-chain support.
[00:12:00] Hyperlane & GMPs: Using general message passing to expand integration.
[00:13:00] Traditional automation stack: Complexity and fragmentation of off-chain solutions.
[00:17:00] Upgrading the smart contract model: How Reactive adds “sensors” to Web3.
[00:18:00] Solidity-first approach: Starting with EVM, plans for non-EVM support.
[00:20:00] Business model: Machines paying for gas via automated smart contracts.
[00:23:00] Gas fee balancing: Keeping costs low through hard forks and efficiency.
[00:26:00] $3M dev fund: Grants and bounties for builders experimenting with reactive contracts.
[00:29:00] Go-to-market strategy: Developer onboarding and ecosystem partnerships.
[00:31:00] Web3 dev challenges: Why the space still struggles to scale builders.
[00:34:00] Ecosystem consolidation: Fewer chains, more specialization.
[00:36:00] Retail stagnation: Why altcoin volume is dropping despite Bitcoin’s rise.
[00:38:00] Institutions & paradigm shifts: Why the next wave may not follow past cycles.
[00:40:00] Call to action: Rong’s ask to devs and projects—try Reactive Network.
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