In Episode 28 of "The Crypto Beat," we invited Tim Copeland, Growth Lead at The Block, and Hart Lambur, Co-founder of Across Protocol, to discuss how Across Protocol addresses the challenge of cross-chain cryptocurrency interoperability through an intent-driven system, enabling near-instant and secure asset transfers between blockchains. The episode covers topics including how intent bridging works, fee structures, Lambur's experience in bond trading at Goldman Sachs, chain abstraction, crypto financial companies, as well as future user experience and market outlook.