March 13, 2024

Building a Faster, Cheaper Blockchain: Gnosis Chain Explained with Philippe Schommers of Gnosis

Building a Faster, Cheaper Blockchain: Gnosis Chain Explained with Philippe Schommers of Gnosis

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis, to discuss the Gnosis ecosystem and what sets the Gnosis Chain apart from the Ethereum chain. Philippe shares insights into building MEV resistance into the core protocol, the impact of governance on infrastructural development, and various technical aspects of the Gnosis Chain and the broader ecosystem.

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis, an entity that has been at the forefront of building decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem since its inception in 2015.


Join them as they:

  • Unpack the history of the Gnosis ecosystem and its various products
  • Discuss how Gnosis Chain is similar to, but different from, the Ethereum Chain
  • Shine a light on the importance of building MEV resistance into its core protocol
  • Delve into how governance impacts infrastructural development
  • Weigh in on the various technical aspects of Gnosis Chain and the broader ecosystem
  • And much more!


Philippe Schommers is the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis. With a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its potential, Philippe has played a crucial role in the development of Gnosis' various products and services. He is known for his expertise in Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, as well as his contributions to the Gnosis Chain.


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