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This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Dan Reecer, the COO of Wormhole Foundation. Wormhole is a messaging layer protocol that connects different blockchains, allowing for the transfer of assets and data. They discuss the Wormhole Interoperability Project and its recent token airdrop. Reecer, emphasizes the importance of open-source code and decentralization in the blockchain industry.

Takeaways |

• Wormhole is a messaging layer protocol that connects different blockchains, enabling the transfer of assets and data.
• Wormhole recently conducted a token airdrop, rewarding token holders and aligning with power users who have contributed to the network.
• Controversies surrounding airdrops highlight the importance of transparency, fairness, and thoughtful allocation of tokens.
• The future of blockchain interoperability will likely involve collaboration between different protocols, with two to three winners emerging in the long term.

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The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.