{"id":"cooper-scanlon","title":"Cooper Scanlon","content":"**Cooper Scanlon** is a [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) developer and co-founder of [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network), where he focuses on advancing the Move programming language for [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) scalability and security. [[2]](#cite-id-Q9kleZIyQT)\n\n## Career\n\nScanlon began his career in 2020 as a legal assistant at a virtual paralegal startup, handling document preparation and client communication, while also delivering for Doordash. In 2021, he tutored advanced English to Korean students and worked as a college admissions counselor. In early 2022, he was an analytics and reporting intern at Millions of Conversations before pursuing self-employment. That summer, he interned at Bloomberg LP in leadership and talent development, then worked at a stealth startup before co-founding [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) in late 2022.\n\nOriginally drawn to investing, he used financial aid refunds to trade stocks before shifting to [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency), attracted by its accessibility and opportunities for innovation. He saw [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) as a space where contributions outweighed traditional credentials. While considering corporate finance careers, he found the barriers to entry too restrictive and decided to focus on [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) development. [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) was founded to advance the Move programming language within the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) space. [[1]](#cite-id-DDB9oMCS7E) [[5]](#cite-id-RDm9c024dN)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVHQHufcEEA)$$\n\n## Interviews\n\n### About Movement\n\nOn the _DEGN Talk_ podcast, Scanlon discussed the scaling of [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) by integrating the Move programming language. Initially developed by Facebook's Libra program, Move is designed to be [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain)-native, offering faster and safer transactions compared to existing solutions. Scanlon explained how [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) aimed to foster a large ecosystem around Move by onboarding developers and scaling its adoption. He highlighted upcoming initiatives, including a global tour to create regional hubs for developers and community members, and introducing the Parthenon program to reward core contributors. He also emphasized the importance of consumer applications and discussed the potential of using Move to create rewarding ecosystems for loyal users. Looking ahead, [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) planned to decentralize its network and expand its [validator](https://iq.wiki/wiki/validator) set while introducing customizable [rollups](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rollup) for [real-world asset](https://iq.wiki/wiki/real-world-assets-rwas) applications and privacy-focused solutions. [[6]](#cite-id-qgzv8jTnaY)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwMEPFQ-m08)$$\n\n### Transitioning to Crypto\n\nIn Episode 145 of \"Show Me the [Crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency),\" Scanlon discussed his journey from a challenging financial situation to co-founding a rapidly growing project. After working various jobs to support himself and his family, Scanlon transitioned into the [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) space, initially experimenting with investments before diving into [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) technology. Alongside his co-founder, Rushi Manche, Scanlon founded [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) from their college dorm room, navigating the ups and downs of raising funds and launching their [mainnet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mainnet). The conversation explored [Movement Labs'](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) vision, including their focus on creating a new [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) language, Move, and the company's ambition to build infrastructure for traditional finance. Despite their project's success, Scanlon emphasized that their focus remains on the community and the work ahead, underscoring their hunger for growth and their commitment to delivering for investors and supporters. [[7]](#cite-id-rFSGyH4wd4)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yDY87t71Xc)$$\n\n### Web3 Community Design\n\nOn _The Movecast_, Scanlon discussed his journey into [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), which stemmed from financial struggles during his youth. While working full-time in high school to support himself and his family, he became interested in finance and investing but lacked access to traditional markets. In college, exposure to coding and online communities broadened his perspective, and he eventually discovered [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) through platforms like [Coinbase](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinbase). Initially focusing on lithium investments, he transitioned to [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) development, working on infrastructure projects before encountering the Move language. Recognizing its potential for security and efficiency, he became deeply involved in its ecosystem. His experience with the challenges of launching new blockchain projects led to the creation of [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network), which aimed to build frameworks that empower developers and foster a strong, engaged community. Scanlon emphasized the importance of support networks in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and the need for systems that provide opportunities for individuals regardless of background. [[8]](#cite-id-dk85cILphD)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OydX5_kQG-M)$$\n\n### Adopting Move\n\nIn the “Bellwether’s in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3)” profile series, Scanlon discussed his journey from a challenging upbringing to co-founding a [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3)-focused company. He initially explored finance and [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) applications, recognizing inefficiencies in traditional markets. While working with [smart contract](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract) languages, he found Solidity inadequate for security and scalability, leading him to adopt Move, a Rust-based language developed by Facebook for its Libra project. Seeing Move's potential, he dropped out of college and committed to building in the space, but early adoption challenges led him to co-found [Movement Labs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network). The company aimed to democratize and scale Move within [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), overcoming barriers to adoption. Reflecting on the rapid progress, he credited his team, supporters, and the technology for [Movement Labs'](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) growth while acknowledging ongoing challenges in the evolving landscape. [[9]](#cite-id-zjMhLPEmrQ)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBE_LuWdEjg)$$\n\n## Presentations\n\n### Modularity, Move, and Meta\n\nAt [Avalanche](https://iq.wiki/wiki/avalanche) Summit II 2024, Scanlon discussed integrating the Move programming language with [Avalanche’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/avalanche) modular [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) infrastructure. Initially focused on the [Aptos](https://iq.wiki/wiki/aptos) ecosystem, [Movement](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) aimed to decouple Move from any single [Layer 1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-1) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), allowing developers to build across distributed networks. [Avalanche’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/avalanche) subnet architecture enabled Move’s modularity, enhancing scalability, security, and interoperability. Scanlon highlighted Move’s advantages over Solidity, particularly in security, and its potential to prevent exploits seen in [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)-based [smart contracts](https://iq.wiki/wiki/smart-contract). [Movement](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) launched Mocha, a high-throughput [Layer 1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-1) on [Avalanche](https://iq.wiki/wiki/avalanche), leveraging subnets for [liquidity](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pol-protocol-owned-liquidity) access and application-specific [rollups](https://iq.wiki/wiki/rollup). The project partnered with Benqi for [liquidity](https://iq.wiki/wiki/pol-protocol-owned-liquidity) solutions and explored parallel processing to increase transactions per second. Additionally, [Movement](https://iq.wiki/wiki/movement-network) introduced developer tools, such as CLI integrations and debugging support, to ease Move adoption. Use cases included [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) security improvements, gaming transaction efficiency, and dynamic [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) for interactive digital assets. [[10]](#cite-id-1yw77kPZ03)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA8UgMb7Spc)$$\n\n## Panels\n\n### Adopting Layer-2\n\nA Modular & L2 Day Singapore panel explored the growth and adoption of [Layer 2 (L2)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) solutions, discussing [Ethereum's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) role and [L2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) differentiation. Panelists included [Sandeep Nailwal](https://iq.wiki/wiki/sandeep-nailwal) ([Polygon](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polygon)), Kenny Li ([Manta](https://iq.wiki/wiki/manta-network)), Tom Ngo ([Metis](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metis)), Pavel Altukhov (TAC), Marouen Zelleg (Crestal), and Scanlon. They agreed that [L2s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) complement rather than compete with [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum), addressing scalability while [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) remains the security layer. They noted that user adoption remains a challenge, with many on-chain activities driven by incentives rather than technological features. The discussion also covered the evolution of [L2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) ecosystems, shifting from technical distinctions to consumer-oriented use cases. Some panelists predicted a future with thousands or even millions of specialized chains, assuming seamless interoperability. The conversation reflected broader industry trends, emphasizing the need for sustainable models beyond current speculative dynamics. 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