In our first episode, Lily Brodi and Cardano With Paul sit down with Carlos Lopez De Lara, a product manager at Input Output who has been with the company for six years. In this interview, we dive deep into Ouroboros Leios, the next major scaling solution for Cardano. Carlos explains how Leios will transform the network by introducing "endorser blocks" that run in parallel with traditional Praos blocks, significantly increasing throughput without sacrificing security.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The Power of Leios: Discover how Cardano can scale from its current throughput of 4.5 KB/s up to a staggering 200 KB/s.
- The 2030 Vision: Understand why Leios is vital for reaching the goal of 27 million monthly transactions and ensuring long-term network sustainability through transaction fees.
- The Musashi Dojo Testnet: Get an inside look at the upcoming testnet launching at the end of June. Named after the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, this testnet is structured into five distinct phases: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void.
- How to Get Involved: Whether you are a Stake Pool Operator (SPO) or a DApp developer, Carlos shares how you can participate in the "training camp" to prepare for the mainnet launch, which is targeted for late 2026.
For SPOs:
Learn about the minor hardware and configuration changes needed to run a Leios node, including the addition of BLS keys for validating endorser blocks.
Connect with Leios:
Visit the official Leios website to access the faucet, tutorials, and technical documentation needed to join the Musashi Dojo.
Come to the dojo. Come and train with us.
