Around The Block | Episode 2
Welcome to Episode Two of the Around the Block!
Episode Two features the founder of ENS (Ethereum Name Service) Domains, Nick Johnson. In this interview, Lea Thompson (aka @Girl Gone Crypto) and Nick covered:
- How he became an overnight celebrity at 14 years old for creating a Y2K bug fix
- What keeps him motivated to continue building ENS
- ENS overview – how to search for ENS names
- Future Layer 2 solutions and integrations
- What he’s most excited for within Ethereum
- Advice for anyone looking to build within Crypto Space
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Timestamps
2:15 How Nick Programmed a Y2K Bug Fix at 14 Years Old?!
5:45 Before Crypto | What Lead Nick to ENS?
7:56 What Is ENS? Motivation to Build It?
10:05 How to Check Out Available ENS Names
10:46 What Keeps Him Motivated to Keep Building ENS
12:44 ENS Overview
15:17 Passions Outside of Crypto
17:50 Under the Radar Projects He Likes
19:32 What’s He Most Excited About Within Ethereum & ENS?
23:37 Who Inspires Nick?
26:22 Advice For Anyone Looking to Build In Crypto Space?
27:40 Closing