Deep Dive | Proof of Reserves (History, Merkle Trees, FTX Fallout)

Join Matt and Karan as we break down Proof of Reserves! This is a hot topic with the FTX fallout, and we break down the history and mechanics like merkles trees that make this possible.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Be sure to like and subscribe if you like our content!  Follow us on Twitter and everywhere you get your podcasts below:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/decentcryptopod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWQQ...  Matthew Blumberg: https://mobile.twitter.com/matt_blumberg  Karan Karia: https://mobile.twitter.com/karankaria_  Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/DecentCryptoPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Timestamps (00:00) Intro (01:00) The Core Problem: Centralized Exchange Custody & Trust (09:06) Proof of Reserves (12:54) Merkle Trees (18:45) The Auditor’s Role (25:34) Would it Have Helped in the FTX Case? (29:20) What Should Users do with Centralized Exchanges?