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"In this episode, we speak with Robert Sagurton, co-founder of Fogo Chain, about his move from TradFi to crypto and why he believes a new high-performance Layer 1 is still needed.
Robert explains how Fogo is built for speed, trading, and real throughput, the trade-offs between performance and decentralization, and why existing chains aren’t ready for mass adoption.
We also cover lessons from major liquidation events, validator independence, and the key metrics that will define Fogo’s success over the next few years."
~ Coin Bureau
In this interview, Fogo Chain co-founder Robert Sagurton discusses the launch and vision of his new high-performance layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for traders. Drawing on his extensive background in traditional finance and high-frequency trading at firms like Morgan Stanley and Jump Crypto, Sagurton explains that Fogo aims to address the limitations of existing chains by offering 40-millisecond block times and optimized infrastructure for perpetual decentralized exchanges. He defends the necessity of new layer 1 innovation, arguing that current solutions have yet to achieve true mainstream adoption and that purpose-built environments are required to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional market efficiency. The conversation also covers the recent structural issues in crypto trading, the importance of protecting exchanges during liquidation events, and Fogo's phased rollout strategy, which includes an initial focus on low-stakes gaming to stress-test the network before launching more complex financial applications like the Ambient perp dex.
00:00 Introduction & Background
09:03 October 10th Liquidation Event
13:35 Sentiment on New L1s
20:05 Launching a Credible L1
33:14 Fogo Chain: Development & Metrics
50:00 Final Thoughts
Source - Coin Bureau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdgJ6hMNz8
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
