#89 - Matt Solomon: Blockchain Layer 2 Infosec At Optimism, Maintaining Forge Standard Library

In episode #89 of the Scraping Bits Podcast, we delve into the fascinating journey of Matt Solomon, an aerospace engineer turned blockchain expert. Matt shares his transition from working on guidance, navigation, and control systems at Lockheed Martin to becoming a senior blockchain engineer at ScopeLift and later a director at OP Labs. He discusses his passion for Ethereum, his experience in smart contract development, and his role in enhancing Layer 2 security at Optimism. Tune in to hear Matt's insights on the future of blockchain technology and the challenges and opportunities in the realm of decentralized finance and smart contract security.

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