# Mariano Conti | Layer Zero *Author: David Hoffman* *Published: Oct 5, 2021* *Source: https://www.bankless.com/de/mariano-conti-layer-zero* --- *Zerion is your gateway to the Metaverse. All-in-one stop for DeFi and NFTs!* [Connect Your Wallet](https://bankless.cc/Zerion) --- **Mariano Conti **is a pillar in the crypto space. Known for revolutionizing smart contracts with Maker, he has built a long resume of building and investing in key projects. He's also a fascinating human being with a unique story. Tune in to hear Mariano's takes on how the pandemic shaped crypto's narrative, Bull vs Bear markets, finding passion and community, and his musings on going anonymous. --- #### πŸŽ™οΈ **[LAYER ZERO](https://youtu.be/TWevy0YdfYs)** [Listen to podcast episode](http://podcast.banklesshq.com/) | [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bankless/id1499409058?ls=1) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/41TNnXSv5ExcQSzEGLlGhy) | [YouTube](https://youtu.be/TWevy0YdfYs) | [RSS Feed](http://podcast.banklesshq.com/rss) --- ### Bankless Sponsor Tools: πŸ’° **GEMINI** | FIAT & CRYPTO EXCHANGE [https://bankless.cc/go-gemini​](https://bankless.cc/go-gemini%E2%80%8B) πŸ’§**LIDO** | DECENTRALIZED STAKING [https://bankless.cc/Matcha](https://bankless.cc/Matcha) πŸ‘» **AAVE** | LEND & BORROW ASSETS [https://bankless.cc/aave](https://bankless.cc/aave) πŸ¦„ **UNISWAP** | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING [https://bankless.cc/UniGrants](https://bankless.cc/UniGrants) --- #### RESOURCES - [Mariano on Twitter](https://twitter.com/nanexcool?s=20) --- #### 🏴 JOIN THE NATION 🏴 Subscribe: [Newsletter](https://bankless.ghost.io/) | [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bankless/id1499409058) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/41TNnXSv5ExcQSzEGLlGhy) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/bankless) | [RSS Feed](http://podcast.banklesshq.com/) Follow: Β [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BanklessHQ?s=20) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/banklesshq/) | [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/bankless/) | [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@banklesshq) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/banklesshq/) --- ***Not financial or tax advice. **This newsletter is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This newsletter is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.* --- ***Disclosure. **From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our [investment disclosures here](https://bankless.ghost.io/bankless-disclosures/).*