Recorded on 15-03-2022
Notes on Apr 26, 2022
1:04:53
Who owns MetaMask?
Consensys
Infura - provides API access to Ethereum, Ethereum 2.0, IPFS, Filecoin and other Layer 2 network on Ethereum
In response to the concerns we have been hearing, we want everyone to know that we corrected the problem that so many of you have pointed the problem that so many of you have pointed out. In changing some configurations as a result of the new sanctions directives from the United States and other jurisdictions, we
The US Governement directed Infure to Block IPs due to sanctions
ConsenSys lawsuit reveals JPMorgan owns critical Ethereum infrastructure
JPMorgan - owns 10% stake inside metamask, the deal known within CAG as Project North Star, resulted in financial institutions (JPMorgan) winning a significant slice in the company’s lucrative intellectual property (IP), specifically MetaMask and Infura.
Could the relationship between Consensys and JP Morgan have influenced blocking entire countries through Infura??
POKT - a decentralized Alternative to Infura
Poket Network
Provides API requests & calls using a network of 33,000+ nodes, making it DECENTRALIZED and UNSTOPPABLE