Get Inspired by Cooper Scanlon’s Journey into Web3
Discover how Cooper Scanlon, the co-founder of Movement Labs, transitioned from university and internship to building successful projects in the Web3 space. Learn about his decision to go all-in with the Move programming language, the benefits of utilizing Move, and his vision for the future of the Movement ecosystem.
Six Months: From Zero to Success
Cooper Scanlon’s journey began with hustling on startups during his university years. In just six months, his yield aggregator project utilizing the Move smart contract programming language took off, leading him to realize the intellectual fulfillment and stimulation that Web3 brings. Scanlon’s quick success in the industry showcased the potential for rapid growth and achievement within the blockchain space compared to traditional career paths.
- Startup success within six months
- Realization of fulfillment in Web3
- Decision to focus on blockchain over traditional career paths
Amazon for the Move Programming Language
Move, a robust programming language, played a significant role in Scanlon’s journey. With the Movement Labs team building a Layer-2 product on Ethereum using Move, they aimed to align with Ethereum’s ecosystem for easier user onboarding and the security and performance benefits of Move. The user-friendly nature of Move and its incorporation of protection and formal verification make it an ideal platform for both developers and users, enhancing their overall experience.
- Benefits of Move for developers and users
- Efforts to accelerate Move’s adoption
- Vision to be the “Amazon” for Move programming language
All Chips In
Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche, the co-founders of Movement Labs, made bold decisions to go all-in with Move, focusing on empowering the Movement ecosystem. By offering grants, access to designers, and fundraising support to teams, Movement Labs aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive community where recognition and rewards are given to all contributors. The team envisions a democratized and decentralized environment where every individual has the opportunity to build their own success within the ecosystem.
- Empowerment of the Movement ecosystem
- Recognition and rewards for community members
- Vision for a democratized Web3 community
That is not all.
In this interview, Cooper Scanlon also discusses:
- His transition from university to Web3
- Control over finances and early investment journey
- Movement Labs’ inception story
- Reasons for choosing Move programming language
- The Battle of Olympus hackathon
Watch the full podcast episode here.
About Cooper Scanlon
Cooper Scanlon, the visionary co-founder of Movement Labs, embarked on his blockchain journey by dropping out of Vanderbilt University to pursue the building of a SPACDAO Vehicle. His early success with the Move programming language led to the creation of Movement Labs, a leading blockchain development team focused on revolutionizing the Layer-2 ecosystem on Ethereum.
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