Embedding Web3 infrastructure into Web2 platforms, with Bastion Co-Founders Nassim Eddequiouaq and Riyaz Faizullabhoy

Lex chats with Nassim Eddequiouaq and Riyaz Faizullabhoy -
Co-Founders of Bastion - a transaction and Web 3 orchestration
company that aims to provide infrastructure for businesses to
build user-friendly experiences on top of blockchain technology.
The founders, Nas and Riyaz, have a background in security and
have worked together for several years at companies like Docker,
Anchorage, and Facebook. They believe that custodial wallets
offer the best user experience and are focused on building a
platform that allows businesses to issue wallets seamlessly to
their users. Bastion also offers a smart transaction routing
system that optimizes transactions and reduces costs. Both Nas
and Riyaz see custodial services as a starting point for users,
with the goal of eventually allowing them to graduate to
self-custody. They emphasize the importance of security,
compliance, and user experience in their platform.


 


MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION


 


Bastion's Website: https://bit.ly/3M8B6wb


Nassim's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/46UYe9g


Riyaz's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3M5UGJi


 


Topics: crypto, payments, custody, Web3, Web2, cybersecurity,
decentralization, wallets, user experience, security


 


Companies: Bastion, Libra, Meta, Andreessen Horowitz, a16z,
Docker, Anchorage Digital, Facebook


 


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TIMESTAMPS


 


1’13”: From digital security to working on Facebook’s Libra
project: The journey of Riyaz and Nas


 


7’09”: The Rationality of Digital Adversaries: A Look at
Cybersecurity Challenges


 


9’45”: The Convergence of Decentralization and Corporate
Ambitions: A Deep Dive into the Libra Project


 


16’52”: From Operator to Investor: Navigating the Crypto Space at
Andreessen Horowitz


 


21’50”: Unlocking Crypto Security: The Mission of Bastion and its
Innovative Approach


 


27’48”: Empowering Developers: How Bastion Fits into the Crypto
Infrastructure Ecosystem


 


32’40”: Simplifying User Interactions: The Role of Bastion in
Crypto Transactions and custody


 


38’51”: Data and the Future: Navigating the Possibilities of Web
3 Custodianship


 


41’02”: The channels used to connect with Riyaz and Nas &
learn more about Bastion


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advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH
BLUEPRINT LTD.


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