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Episode #156: Tanssi's Appchain Thesis with Thiago Rudiger
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Olá pessoal!
For this week’s episode I’m joined by Thiago Rudiger, CEO of the Tanssi Foundation.
We explore the new frontier of application-specific blockchains (so-called “appchains”) and how the Tanssi Network is positioning itself as a leading infrastructure provider in this vertical.
After stints at Brazilian management consultancy Visagio and investment fund Squadra Investimentos, one of Brazil's largest investment funds, Thiago went deep down the DeFi rabbit hole during the summer of 2020 — sparking his transition into the blockchain world full-time and eventually Tanssi.
Why Appchains?
The complexity and cost of launching independent chains remains a critical pain point in spinning up blockchain infrastructure. In a typical scenario, deploying a new chain requires months to years of setup, including validator recruitment, liquidity attraction, and economic security arrangements, as well as extensive technical integrations with wallets, block explores, bridges, etc.
The Tanssi network addresses this problem by creating a turnkey solution for spinning up a new chain customized for the client’s specific use case and requirements.
Key advantages of Tanssi’s approach:
* Rapid deployment: Chains can be launched in 10 minutes through a codeless, template-based system
* No setup fees: Tanssi operates on a pay-as-you-go fee model based on usage and not large upfront costs
* Comprehensive integration: Includes pre-built connections to wallets, block explorers, RPC (remote procedure call) endpoints, and bridges
* Multi-platform support: Tanssi is compatible with numerous types of chains, including EVM, Substrate, and the upcoming Move virtual machine
* Shared security: It leverages restaking through the Symbiotic protocol to provide economic security
* Shared validator and sequencer sets across the network
Real-World Applications Across Verticals
We discuss how Tanssi’s infrastructure currently supports a variety of appchains across diverse use cases:
* Financial services: BRX Chain's factoring receivables platform with integrated on-ramp solutions
* Gaming and SocialFi: Trexx’s gaming ecosystem with seamless interoperability
* Tokenized investments: BlockBR's white-label solution for Brazilian financial institutions
* Enterprise solutions: Gasless chains for institutional clients looking to transaction and custody complexities
Market Traction and Future Outlook
The Tanssi network now ranks among the top three networks on Symbiotic, a platform for shared security and restaking, reaching over $400 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). This figure is expected to increase significantly following the Tanssi token generation event, which is expected in the coming months.
We also discuss how Thiago’s Brazilian roots market represent a significant opportunity for Tanssi, as strong local relationships and local language support have served to provide competitive advantages in this relationship-driven market.
Tanssi’s turnkey solution is a great option for entities looking to spin up their own custom chains quickly and in a cost effective manner. I recommend following Thiago a
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