Josh Tobkin, CEO of Supra | Why Oracles, Bridges & VRF Services Are Critical for Bitcoin Layer-2 dApps | Bitcoin.com Interviews

Josh Tobkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Supra, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to unpack why Oracles, cross-chain bridges, and Verifiable Random Functions (VRF) are essential building blocks for the next generation of Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2) dApps — and how Supra’s unified blockchain infrastructure is setting a new standard for security, interoperability, and scalability in Web3.

Supra is a next-generation blockchain ecosystem that integrates high-performance smart contracts, native Oracle networks, cross-chain communication layers, and automation tools into one shared security architecture. Designed for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and multichain environments, Supra’s infrastructure enables real-time data feeds, secure randomness, and interoperable DeFi — powering everything from Bitcoin DeFi protocols to AI-integrated smart contracts.

Josh shares his fascinating journey from professional online poker to building enterprise-grade blockchain systems, explaining how Supra is bridging the gap between traditional finance and Bitcoin-native dApps. He also discusses how decentralized Oracles and VRF systems play a vital role in ensuring trust, fairness, and cross-chain composability within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

💡 In this episode:
• Why Bitcoin L2 applications depend on secure Oracles and cross-chain bridges
• How VRF technology enhances fairness and security in blockchain systems
• Josh Tobkin’s journey from online poker to blockchain innovation
• Supra’s approach to unifying DeFi, AI, and multichain infrastructure
• How Bitcoin’s growth is driving demand for next-gen Oracle networks

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on Bitcoin Layer-2 evolution, Supra’s Oracle innovations, and the critical role of interoperability and randomness in shaping the next phase of Web3 infrastructure.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
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💼 Featured Partner: Supra – A Bitcoin-compatible blockchain ecosystem delivering secure Oracles, cross-chain bridges, and VRF-powered automation for the next generation of decentralized apps.