Web3 has always been criticised for its not so friendly user experience. While one might argue that it requires a mere learning curve, similar to that of e-mail services when first introduced, Web2’s ease of use has become the norm. Account abstraction and smart contract automation are just 2 solutions for unlocking higher flexibility in transaction execution logic. These backend improvements, alongside scaling solutions and a more user-friendly frontend (e.g. wallets, interfaces) will represent the main drivers of adoption.We were joined by Luis Schliesske & Hilmar Orth, founders of Gelato Network, to discuss about Gelato Network’s approach to decentralising Web3's backend through automation and relaying, in order to onboard the next 100 million users.Topics covered in this episode:

• Luis’ and Hilmar’s backgrounds
• The need for automation in smart contracts
• How bots operate in automation processes
• Interacting with Gelato’s node network
• Automation, relayers & gasless transactions
• How automation impacts trust assumptions
• Gelato beta start & use cases
• Account abstraction & user experience

Episode links:

• Luis Schliesske on Twitter
• Hilmar Orth on Twitter
• Gelato Network on Twitter

Sponsors:

• Omni: Access all of Web3 in one easy-to-use wallet! Earn and manage assets at once with Omni's built-in staking, yield vaults, bridges, swaps and NFT support.https://omni.app/ -

This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/483