Modularity & DeFi Mixers | PYOR | Road to DevCon'24

Attending the Modularity Mixer on 10th August and the DeFi Mixer on 17th August at PYOR was an absolute delight. Both events offered rich insights into the evolving world of blockchain, and I couldn’t be happier with how the sessions unfolded.

Modularity Mixer - 10th August

- Prabhav kicked things off with a solid foundation on modularity, setting the stage for deeper discussions.
- Punith's exploration of Bitcoin rollup as a service was fascinating, shedding light on why rollups on Bitcoin are essential in the current landscape. Also introducing to us about Surge, a modular solution for Bitcoin L2 Development.
Playground - https://surge.build/playground
- Rachit’s presentation on data availability in modular chains was a highlight for me. His emphasis on the criticality of data and the working and functions of Avail Nexus in brief was particularly intriguing, specially the part about interoperability of various blockchain networks allowing different modular chains to communicate and operate seamlessly.

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DeFi Mixer - 17th August

- The DeFi Mixer started with Aakash, PYOR’s Research and Content Head, giving us a comprehensive overview of DeFi.
- Nihar, the Research Analyst, delved into the pillars of DeFi and demystified some of the concepts that can often seem complex. His discussion on the various price curve iterations of Constant Product Automated Market Makers (CPAMM) was enlightening. - To wrap things up, Sriram, the Business and Growth Head, engages us with a well-curated DeFi quiz. It was not just a recap but a great way to gauge how much we had absorbed.

The best part? The organizers were incredibly friendly and thoughtful. The snacks—kachoris, samosas, and chai—made for a perfect break! These mixers weren't just about learning; they were about community and connection.

I left both events feeling cheerful, more knowledgeable, and looking forward to the next one!