Scott Lucas

As institutional adoption of digital assets accelerates, the debate around blockchain infrastructure has never been more critical. The evolving market is shaped by competing architectures, the rise of Layer 2 solutions, and the need to bridge public and private networks while meeting institutional compliance demands. With innovation and scalability at the forefront, market participants must navigate challenges such as blockchain fragmentation, protocol standardization, and the implications of centralized exchanges entering the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This panel will cover the consolidation of Layer 2 solutions, the role of public permissioned networks, and strategies to balance institutional needs with network preferences.