The Pomp Podcast
#966 Dmitry Shklovsky and Dan van der Merwe On Building Infrastructure In Crypto
- QuickNode provides infrastructure and connectivity to various blockchains, similar to AWS for traditional computing, with continued strong user adoption even during market downturns.
- ICTools offers NFT data analytics and developer APIs, helping traders identify trading opportunities and developers build NFT applications; the platform reveals patterns invisible to the human eye.
- QuickNode acquired ICTools to combine infrastructure services with NFT-focused data tools, creating a more comprehensive platform for developers and traders.
- Market downturns actually drive increased platform usage among professional traders, DEX users, and arbitrage script runners seeking opportunities.
- Both companies emphasize that bear markets historically accelerate building activity; infrastructure and tools improve with each cycle, creating stronger foundations for mainstream adoption.
- NFT market remains in early innings (1–2), currently dominated by JPEG art but positioned to expand into ticketing, deeds, titles, and authentication use cases.