# Evaluating cross-chain messaging protocols

> Bryan Pellegrino (Co-Founder and CEO, LayerZero Labs) discusses how to build protocols in general, including the increase in interactions between chains, increasingly centralized systems, and how risk is traded for ease. More from: Crypto Startup School ‘23 Crypto Startup School ‘20 Dan: https://twi...

- URL: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/videos/evaluating-cross-chain-messaging-protocols
- Authors: [Bryan Pellegrino](https://a16zcrypto.com/team/bryan-pellegrino)
- Published: 2023-05-19
- Updated: 2025-01-29
- Focus areas: company building
- Tags: CSX 2023, founder stories, choosing infrastructure, video
- Format: videos

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Bryan Pellegrino (Co-Founder and CEO, LayerZero Labs) discusses how to build protocols in general, including the increase in interactions between chains, increasingly centralized systems, and how risk is traded for ease. 

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**More from:**

-   [Crypto Startup School ‘23](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjQ9HCQMu_8ywq3VUso7i_-TOx6RKXQeQ)
-   [Crypto Startup School ‘20](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjQ9HCQMu_8wCvA0s9yW2dXg1jkFlPs7Z)
-   Dan: [https://twitter.com/PrimordialAA](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFRtNHdsb0wtU3RneU9DNjVYZ1h5eU8xS0p6UXxBQ3Jtc0tucEUxNHZGd1R5LUxEMkxDaG9obDFxOF8xck12RjdSZ29Kb2M1dlk0VV9vYzZINWtjSFJ2d3ZnNEkwbVVCbEJxbVFDNVgtZ0trRTdtNU1zTmgzMUhoWVhSU1hQa1dvYnZQVXZxY2hvZU9hejAtaHdTVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FPrimordialAA&v=fJ0r33_rRLs)

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