Rehashed Podcast

In our final episode of Between Two Chains, we're speaking with Angus Lamps from Stargate Finance about interoperability across numerous blockchains and the technology behind bridges and its value for decentralized finance (DeFi). Angus emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience in DeFi, highlights the challenges developers face, and emphasizes the need for intellectual honesty in the industry. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 18:09 Stablecoins and bridging challenges 26:40 User experience in DeFi 30:38 Interoperability and user trust 34:06 Ensuring secure transactions 37:02 The need for intellectual honesty 39:32 Follow Angus DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability. Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 05:27 Scaling with zero knowledge (ZK) technology 11:39 Boundless and the ZKVM 16:29 Unlocking computational potential for UX 19:30 Building for consumers and developers 22:00 Onboarding new users to crypto 27:59 Exciting apps to look forward to DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders. Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric while building decentralized applications. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 08:30 The importance of composability 18:19 Composability in infra 21:17 The developer vs user communication gap 32:51 The importance of interoperability 37:13 Follow Jill DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode of Between Two Chains, a new 4-part miniseries produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by LayerZero where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved, we bring on Nitya and Aditi from Para (previously Capsule) to talk about the current state of wallet UX and how interoperability can create better overall experiences for users of onchain apps. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:44 What does interoperability mean? 12:25 Improving the onchain onboarding experience 19:04 Privacy and identity in interoperability 25:02 Tradeoffs to better UX 35:26 What's next once interoperability is solved? DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, partner at Robot Ventures, and co-host of The Chopping Block, about his thoughts, criticisms, and predictions on the intersection of science, finance, and decentralization. We start by talking about the historical funding models of scientific research, the shortcomings of traditional science funding, and the rise of decentralized science (DeSci). Tarun then shares some of his critiques of the current state of DeSci, highlighting its misaligned incentives and financialization within the broader crypto space. He also shares his thoughts on the potential role of AI in the development of DeSci and crypto. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:19 Evolution of science funding 11:37 Funding models in DeSci 23:55 Reputation and credibility in science 31:29 Nonfinancialized mechanism design 40:58 The future of AI and crypto 44:37 Follow Tarun 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI.We talk about how AI can impact DAOs beyond cost reduction and what a future where everyone has their own AI agent would look like. Nick also shares insights on the development of Hats Protocol, the launch of Hats Pro, and discusses philosophical questions from the community on the human to AI relationship. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:52 Reflections on past predictions 04:23 How AI lowers coordination costs 06:37 AI agents and organizational dynamics 11:21 The future of work and AI 15:17 Economic evolution and UBI 18:22 AI coordination tools in DAOs 29:06 Hats Protocol updates 39:41 AI x crypto 44:47 Questions from the community 52:53 Nick's personal life philosophies 56:11 Follow Nick 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, we're recapping Season 3 of Crypto The Game (CTG) with founder, Dylan Abruscato, and several key players: Akhil (runner-up), Bhaumik (3rd place), Jake & Hanna, 0xdesigner, Bert the dog, and King Wilbert aka netdragon0x. We talk about the game mechanics, players strategies, late-game upsets, controversies surrounding anonymous players, and the eventual revelation of the mysterious King Wilbert. We wrap up with some confessions, hot takes, and a teaser for potential changes and challenges in future seasons. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 03:27 Twitter connections and anonymity 06:02 The closest finale in CTG history 08:05 BTS game mechanics 21:01 Future of CTG 26:41 Q&A with Dylan 34:03 Player intros 34:41 Introducing Bert, the first dog to play CTG 37:09 Runner-up Akhil's strategy 40:13 Bhaumik's strategy 41:42 0xdesigner's blue tribe experience 50:13 Bert's unique experience as a dog 55:29 Jake (and Hanna's) strategy 59:33 King Wilbert's philosophy 01:18:59 Confessions and hot takes 01:32:29 Final thoughts 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellorDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Marguerite deCourcelle aka Coin Artist from Blockade Labs about the intersection and future of AI and blockchain gaming. We talk about the potential impacts of AI agents on onchain games, the innovative projects coming out of the AI space, and the future of gaming. Marguerite also shares insights into her work with Skybox AI and the practical applications of virtual environments. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:07 Marguerite's background as an artist 04:07 The intersection of art and crypto 09:45 Evolution of NFTs and AI in gaming 17:15 Skybox AI and the future of virtual environments 31:43 Innovations in AI x gaming 35:40 Interactive storytelling and AI 42:58 The role of AI agents in DAOs 46:29 Future of onchain gaming 50:51 Financial incentives of onchain games 58:11 Follow Marguerite 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellorDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Dylan Abruscato, founder of Crypto The Game (CTG), who is back for his fourth appearance on Rehashed. Dylan shares some exclusive alpha about the new season of CTG, a 10-day online survivor-style game with 800 players and a prize pool of 80 ETH, started on March 10, 2025. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 00:21 Overview of Crypto The Game (CTG) 00:48 Exclusive teasers for CTG Season 3 12:23 NFT mechanics and player strategies 15:01 Gameplay insights 27:18 Dylan's winning strategies 32:52 Future plans for CTG 36:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Carl Cervone, co-founder of Kariba Labs, about Open Source Observer, a free analytics suite aiding funders in evaluating the impact of open source software contributions. Carl shares insights from his decade-long experience in East Africa and discusses the significance of crypto in developing regions. We then dive into public goods funding, data integration, governance strategies, and the human psychology aspects of voting. Carl shares his perspectives on the challenges of traditional and Web3 public goods funding, highlighting the roles of data metrics and qualitative and quantitative measurements in impactful funding decisions. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 05:20 Leapfrogging technology in East Africa 09:03 The role of data in public goods funding 12:49 Challenges and innovations in grant funding 26:02 Human psychology in voting and governance 35:08 Open vs. closed voting systems 38:25 Future of public goods 44:23 Questions from Twitter 48:38 Follow Carl 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're speaking with Brittany Laughlin, Chairperson at Stacks Foundation, about the evolving landscape of building on Bitcoin. Brittany covers the history and feasibility of developing on Bitcoin, the current state of the Bitcoin developer ecosystem, and the gaps that need to be filled. She also shares insights from her extensive background as an investor and discusses her role at Autonomous, a company that assists Web3 foundations and DAOs. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:17 Bitcoin ecosystem insights 05:11 Brittany's background 09:26 Challenges and opportunities to building on Bitcoin 21:20 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum 29:23 Bitcoin-backed stablecoins 30:25 Onboarding challenges 37:37 Future predictions for Bitcoin development 39:07 What is Autonomous? 41:25 How to launch a token 44:19 How to launch an effective grants program 47:51 Questions from Twitter 51:44 Follow Brittany 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellorDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're bringing back Reka, Head of Community at RISC Zero, about the state of zero-knowledge (ZK) infrastructure and strategies for successful go-to-market campaigns for blockchain protocols. Reka shares her journey from being a founder to joining RISC Zero, her insights on the importance of ZK technology, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. She also talks about her experience advising various crypto projects and her thoughts on combining education and community engagement in the blockchain space. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:58 Why intent infrastructure? 06:17 Understanding ZK technology 13:44 Applications and benefits of ZK 18:21 Challenges and future of ZK 23:24 Joining RISC Zero and building Boundless Protocol 29:07 Education through memes 30:13 Marketing strategies for protocols 34:17 Balancing developer adoption and end user growth 37:13 Strategies for building a community from scratch 44:27 Questions from the community 50:09 Follow Reka 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellorDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring back Richie Bonilla, founder of Forage Mail, to talk about email as the original decentralized social protocol, why decentralized and open protocols may not always win in the long run, and how AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) will impact the future of work. Richie talks about his journey from building Clarity to creating Forage Mail, handling pivots as a founder, and the philosophical implications of AI on human agency. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 03:08 Richie's founder journey 10:55 Stepping away from crypto 18:36 Why email has stood the test of time 28:24 Pivoting Forage to Forage Mail 30:56 How Forage Mail uses AI 36:33 Using AI in personal life 40:29 Future of AI and human interaction 48:12 Forage Mail's roadmap and vision 51:28 Follow Richie 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellorDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring back listener favorite, Billy Luedtke, founder of Intuition. Billy received votes from 113 unique wallets in this season's all-stars contest, which is the highest number of unique wallets to vote for a single nominee in Rehashed history. Billy shares updates on Intuition since his last appearance in August 2023, in particular highlighting how the platform has evolved from a concept to a publicly accessible product. We also dive deep into the core concepts of Intuition such as atoms, triples, and signals, and the novel economic incentives for data creation. Lastly, we explore the broader implications of AI, potential dystopian futures, and the philosophical questions around trust, truth, and identity. Billy shares his insights on how decentralized data might reshape various sectors including web3 security, agent interoperability, and personal data management. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:59 Evolution of Intuition 07:42 Atoms, triples, and signals 15:50 Economic incentives and data equity 23:58 Subjective data and social consensus 32:20 Real world applications and use cases 43:24 Human intuition in the age of AI 57:03 The role of community and relationships 01:03:15 Follow Billy 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of Rehashed was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. For the first time in Rehash history, we're playing a Jeopardy-style quiz show with Keeks (Parabl), Dylan Abruscato (CTG), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), and Disruption Joe (Arbitrum). Tune in to find out who the winner is (and if you're smarter than our panelists!) 🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​ Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of Rehashed was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. LDF (LayerZero), Sophia Dew (Celo), and Jarrell James aka JJ from Parabl discuss diverse perspectives on the endgame of crypto, encompassing the global south, future of work, and the idea that there might be no definitive endgame at all. The debate (which turned out to be less combative and more agreeable than planned) explores significant themes of autonomy, global collaboration, and the role of silliness in innovation, as well as the potential paths and impact of crypto on the world. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:40 Opening statements 18:26 Debate and rebuttals 23:00 The illusion of democratizing access 29:09 The importance of resilient systems 31:40 Weaponizing silly 38:59 Closing statements 45:53 Follow LDF, Sophia, and JJ 🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​ Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure.DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of Rehashed was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. The episode was initially set to feature a debate between David Silverman (SVP, Strategic Product Initiatives at Polygon) and Kelvin from Optimism on rollups, but a last-minute change led to an in-depth discussion on rollups, interoperability, and scalability in Ethereum with special co-host Jonah Erlich (Co-founder of Den). David dives into the technical nuances of rollups, including optimistic and ZK rollups, the challenges of decentralization, and Polygon's approach with the AggLayer. He also touches on future developments in Web3, interoperability solutions, and rollup decentralization, accompanied by a spicy twist as David and Jonah sample hot sauces throughout the discussion.⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 03:04 What are rollups? 07:08 Optimistic vs ZK rollups 13:20 Interoperability and the future of L2s 19:36 Ethereum's role in L2 migration 21:20 Debating the Optimism solution 24:00 Examples of successful interoperability 27:11 Future of rollups 32:42 Spicy takes 37:15 Follow David and Jonah🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure.DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, we’re speaking with Ted aka tednotlasso, about her journey from molecular biology to consulting to working in TradFi at Morgan Stanley to becoming one of the most followed individuals on Warpcast (Farcaster) in 2024. We discuss the evolution of decentralized social ecosystems, the challenges of onboarding new users, and the significance of building authentic relationships within these communities. Ted also talks about hosting Farcon events, the future of Farcaster, and her perspective on the ongoing developments in crypto and decentralized social platforms.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro6:53 Early days on Warpcast (Farcaster)10:38 Onboarding challenges and UX on Warpcast15:43 Farcaster vs Lens20:45 Building community and personal brand29:37 Challenges in community building34:57 Creator monetization and community engagement37:20 Warpcast vs Twitter48:23 Questions from Twitter and Warpcast54:22 Follow TedDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of Rehashed was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Your panelists are Simona Pop (Optimism Foundation, ENS), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), Spencer Graham (Hats Protocol), and Dawufi (Opacity Labs). We also had special appearances from Dr. Nick, Scottrepreneur, and Disruption Joe. Watch them eat spicier and spicier foods while trying to simultaneously give spicier and spicier takes on various topics in crypto like wallets, governance, decentralization, and how to achieve the next breakthrough in crypto. 🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure.DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this bonus episode of Season 2, we bring back some of your favorite Rehashed guests from the past to share their perspectives on what happened in 2024 and what they are most bullish on moving forward to 2025.Join us to wrap up the year from a wide array of perspectives, including AI, memecoins, rollups and altVMs, consumer apps, DePIN, DAOs, and Solana.This episode was a lot of fun to record and hopefully just as fun to listen to. It’s filled with great insights as well that, when combined, paint a holistic picture of where the Ethereum and Solana ecosystems stand today.To hear these guests’ predictions from last year, tune into our end of year wrap up from one year ago here.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:20 Reflections on 2024 crypto trends26:44 Insights on what to expect in crypto in 2025 42:51 Predictions for 202553:39 Follow our guest panelDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special live edition of Rehashed was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Your panelists are Jim Chang (CrossCats), David Phelps (JokeRace), and Grant Gerber (Movement Labs). Watch them eat spicier and spicier foods while trying to simultaneously give spicier and spicier takes on various topics in crypto like altVMs, casinos, and AI. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Learn more about our sponsors: CrossCats and Safe 7:21 AI x Crypto 17:56 Casinos and gambling 31:09 Ethereum vs altVMs 42:01 Winner announced 46:00 David gets thrown in the pool 🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure. DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Role Call is a miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our fourth episode of Role Call, co-hosts Diana Chen, Nick Naraghi, and Spencer Graham speak with Andreas, founder of Fileverse, about how Fileverse aims to solve issues of centralized knowledge management by offering decentralized, privacy-preserving alternatives like ddocs, how to balance privacy with transparency onchain, and the future of interoperable decentralized applications in creating a new era of collaborative knowledge production. ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:42 What is Fileverse? 5:08 Tradeoffs between privacy and transparency 10:27 Role of blockchain in permission management 15:48 Challenges and innovations in Fileverse 26:59 Future of decentralized collaboration 51:48 Follow Andreas and Fileverse  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, we’re speaking with Andy Boyan and Andrew Redden about their latest project, Hypurr Finance, a lending platform built for Hyperliquid and on the HyperEVM.Hyperliquid recently executed one of the largest and most successful airdrops in crypto history, and we start the episode by unpacking the strategy and impacts behind that and the LAST team’s rationale behind building HypurrFi on HyperEVM.We also talked about the future of DeFi, the impact of decentralization, and the new dynamics in cryptocurrency ecosystems.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:04 How Andy and Andrew got on the pod6:22 Hyperliquid airdrop11:09 What are perpetual exchanges and spot exchanges?14:10 Why was Hyperliquid so successful?19:54 Impact of Hyperliquid’s airdrop28:40 Introducing Hypurr Finance for the first time30:37 Mission and incentive models of LAST35:44 Concerns with HyperEVM38:30 The future of blockchain and crypto43:19 HypurrFi launch and testnet details44:19 Predictions for crypto in 202553:00 Follow Andy and AndrewDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Role Call is a miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our third episode of Role Call, we're joined once again by special guest host, Amy Jung (Eigen Foundation), to talk to Justine (Head of Governance at Optimism Foundation) about the concept of progressive decentralization and the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning responsibilities to a DAO. We explore topics like infrastructure readiness, measuring success, and the balance between transparency and governance, and Justine shares some insights into Optimism's approach, frameworks, and the ongoing development of their governance processes. We also briefly discuss the importance of clear mission alignment, data-driven decision-making, and the complexities of managing power dynamics within a decentralized framework. ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:03 When is an organization ready to decentralize? 4:08 Challenges and risks in decentralization 5:56 Data-driven decision making 7:18 Frameworks and metrics for DAOs 15:24 Balancing transparency and control 19:30 Legitimacy and accountability in DAOs 27:58 Future of DAO governance 47:28 Follow Justine and co-hosts DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Minihash episode was recorded in person in Bangkok, Thailand.In this episode, Jim Chang, co-founder of Catalyst and CrossCats, joins us to talk about the journey of building Catalyst, a platform initially aimed at Cosmos chains, pivoted to focusing on Ethereum rollups, and is now focused on altVMs. Jim shares insights into their new product, CrossCats, an intent-based bridge facilitating easier and faster transactions across different virtual machines. We dive into the challenges of cross-chain bridging, market predictions, and strategic decisions behind adopting AltVMs over traditional EVM chains. Jim does a great job of explaining the complexities of blockchain interoperability and the potential future landscape of decentralized networks.⏳ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:39 History of Catalyst and CrossCats3:59 Pivoting strategies in crypto6:14 User research and feedback8:36 How CrossCats works11:37 Challenges of bridging across chains15:55 Future of EVM and AltVMs19:07 Follow Jim and CrossCatsDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, we’re speaking with JB Rubinovitz, founder of Tenfold, about their perspective on decentralized social platforms, particularly Warpcast, and the future of decentralized identity and reputation. We discuss the developer-centric focus of Warpcast, the challenges of onboarding users to decentralized platforms, and JB's journey in building Tenfold to empower builder communities. We also get into the complexities of AI governance, ethical considerations, and the potential for decentralized training and data labeling in AI. JB wraps up with some insights on their fundraising experience and the vision for Tenfold's future.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro4:03 Challenges and criticisms of decentralized social6:54 User experience on Warpcast11:43 Future of decentralized social and identity21:07 AI governance and ethical considerations30:24 What is Tenfold?37:20 Fundraising challenges39:53 Follow JBDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Role Call is a miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehashed and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our second episode of Role Call, we're joined by special guest host, Amy Jung (Eigen Foundation), to talk to Rafa (Governance Lead at ZK Sync Association) about the future of DAO governance and the implications of the end of the era of airdrops. We talk about the challenges in designing sustainable governance models, differentiating between geographic and interest-based communities, and the concept of soft versus hard accountability in DAOs. Rafa also delves into governance at ZK Sync, the importance of modularity and composability, and the evolving mechanisms of distributing control in the crypto space. ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:29 Community building and governance 12:54 Governance structures in ZK Sync 19:15 Challenges in DAO implementation 22:19 Future-proofing governance systems 32:54 The importance of feedback and accountability 33:34 Hard vs. soft accountability 37:39 The role of reputation and anonymity 45:09 Challenges in enforcing accountability 53:13 Exploring new forms of accountability 59:04 Final thoughts and where to follow everyone DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, we’re speaking with Naomi Metzger, an 11-time British triple jump champion, about her use of Web3 to fund her journey to the 2028 Olympics. Naomi shares her story of overcoming injuries that kept her from competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics and how she became the first athlete to document her recovery journey onchain. She also shares about her passion for NFTs, specifically her project Afrochicks, her active involvement on Warpcast, and her insights on the future of decentralized social media and NFTs, offering inspiration and advice for athletes and creators alike.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:23 Naomi’s athletic journey and overcoming injury9:11 How Naomi discovered web3 and NFTs13:53 Afrochicks NFT project16:21 Future plans and fitness content 17:54 Naomi’s thoughts on Warpcast 24:48 Future of decentralized social 33:45 Future of NFTs x AI40:56 Follow NaomiDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, Dr. Laurence E. Day, founder of Wildcat Finance and creator of the infamous West Ham group chat, joins us to clear up rumors about his alleged crypto hacks and share more about what he’s working on at Wildcat Finance, which aims to facilitate under-collateralized borrowing on the Ethereum blockchain. Laurence also shares his thoughts on protocol security, the impact of social engineering attacks, and the future of credit in DeFi. Last but certainly not least, we chat about the role and unique culture of the West Ham group chat in the crypto community.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:05 Laurence’s background10:04 The infamous crypto protocol hacks16:13 Protocol security insights25:17 Challenges of onboarding the masses to DeFi26:54 The UX and PMF debate29:30 What is Wildcat Finance?37:52 The importance of credit in DeFi41:24 What is West Ham?51:20 Final thoughts and predictionsDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rehashed, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins us to talk about legal compliance and innovation in the crypto space. Known for her pro-innovation stance, Commissioner Peirce discusses her critiques of the SEC's stringent regulatory approach toward crypto and her hopes for clearer guidelines. The conversation covers the balance between fostering innovation and protecting investors, the need for regulatory clarity, and the impact of current regulations on U.S. crypto innovation. Commissioner Peirce also addresses the importance of public involvement in rulemaking and the potential for a new regulatory framework.Note: This episode was recorded on May 18, 2024.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:55 SEC’s approach to crypto regulation3:49 Challenges and criticisms of current regulations6:27 Impact of regulations on innovation11:27 Community questions and concerns16:21 Future of crypto regulation33:25 Closing thoughts and how to contact Hester PeirceDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Dr. Nick Almond, a physicist turned DAO enthusiast and now CEO of Factory Labs, about cybernetic governance frameworks in DAOs, the current state and challenges of DAOs, and the potential of decentralized AI in governance. We also talk about issues of privacy and surveillance, Dr. Nick shares his critical views on WorldCoin (now World), and we wrap up with some of Dr. Nick’s personal insights on the future of decentralization. TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro01:48 Dr. Nick's journey from physics to crypto03:17 The experimental nature of crypto and DAOs05:42 Current state of DAOs13:30 What is FactoryDAO?19:38 Cybernetic governance frameworks28:33 Crypto economic mechanisms for AI29:24 Challenges of decentralization30:59 Innovative governance models38:30 Privacy and surveillance concerns44:40 Nick’s hot takes about WorldCoin52:10 Lighthearted questions and wrap-upDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Amanda Tuminelli, Chief Legal Officer at DeFi Education Fund, about the latest in crypto policy and what she’s expecting to see leading up to the election next week.We start out by recapping some of the lawsuits Amanda has helped file against the SEC through DeFi Education Fund and her testimony at the first congressional hearing on DeFi last month, and then we talk about what’s on her radar right now in terms of what the SEC is doing and how she expects the election to impact the state of crypto moving forward.Amanda was nominated by Andy Boyan and voted onto the podcast by Nicole D’Avis, Andy Boyan, Defi Beats, Disruption Joe, Meg Lister, and Irina Marinescu.DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minihash is a condensed episode of Rehashed, where we do a deep dive into one focused topic with a past guest.On this Minihash episode, Peter Pan, Partner at 1kx, joins us for a deep dive on what autonomous worlds are. TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:15 What are autonomous worlds?6:12 Do blockchains uniquely enable autonomous worlds to exist?15:07 Democratizing participation and generating immersion29:50 Advice for builders30:39 Follow PeterDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode of Season 1, we’re speaking with Jill Gunter, Chief Strategy Officer at Espresso Systems, the coordination layer that unites chains, rollups, and applications.We start off with a hot topic nowadays which is whether we should be focusing more on building infrastructure or apps. You might assume you know where Jill stands on this topic as someone who’s working on a middleware solution, but there’s actually a lot more to the story from her perspective. Jill has lots of excellent analogies to help us better understand technical concepts like shared sequencers and rollups, and she debunks some common misconceptions people have about Espresso ahead of their mainnet launch this quarter. This is an excellent episode for the nontechnical person to listen to to better understand how various components of blockchains work, as well as for the more technical person to have some of their uncertainties about shared sequencers and the work Espresso is doing around that cleared up.Jill was nominated for Rehashed by Meg Lister and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Irina Marinescu, Meg Lister, and Diana Chen.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:47 Infra vs apps14:40 What is Espresso and what are shared sequencers? ELI535:13 Future of Layer 2 blockchains39:01 Ethereum vs Solana48:47 Future of zk rollups50:07 Being a new mom in crypto56:31 Can You Not58:44 Follow Jill DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Gloria Kimbwala, Head of Events at Sei Foundation, about crypto events and crypto in the global south.Gloria has been working in the crypto space since 2017, primarily within builder communities and more recently as the events lead at Sei Foundation. She has attended and organized countless events, both in crypto and outside of crypto, and she shares her knowledge and expertise with us on how to design a successful event, and from the attendee side, how to decide which events to go to when it feels like there’s literally a crypto event every single week.We spend the second half of this convo talking about crypto in the global south - what types of apps and use cases are being built out there and more importantly how to get funding into the hands of founders based in Africa and LATAM.Gloria was nominated by Rachael Amy and voted onto the podcast by Gary Sheng, Hudson Jameson, Queen Wartooth, Rachael Amy, Irina Marinescu, and Diana Chen.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:45 What is Sei Foundation?5:26 How to develop an events strategy9:31 How to decide which events are worth attending14:48 Are side events bad?19:52 Event planning playbook22:40 How to measure ROI for events31:45 Web3 in the global south49:08 What needs the most involvement from crypto culture?56:12 Follow GloriaDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and Sam Hart from Other Internet about their most recent article on crypto’s three body problem, clarifying some common misconceptions about headless brands, and getting their take on the current state of onchain culture.The idea for this collaboration or interview came about when we had Jon Wu on the podcast last season in S8 E4 which aired on May 9, 2024. In that episode, Jon criticized the concept of a “headless brand” that was coined by the Other Internet team back in 2019, and Toby Shorin responded that Jon’s interpretation of “headless brands” was not what the authors had intended when they wrote the article. It turns out that many people have similar interpretations of “headless brands” that Jon had, so it was helpful and productive to give the Other Internet team a chance to clarify what they meant. We then discuss their latest article on crypto’s three body problem and give the team a chance to speak about it for the first time since publishing the article, and finally I asked Sam about a spicy post he wrote recently that called out a lot of the current onchain culture for being “completely soulless” and a “cultural wasteland.” ​Toby, Laura, and Sam were nominated for Rehashed by Diana Chen and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Triumph, fifthworldzach, Tim Black, Birb, Amy Jung, Rachael Amy, and Anay Sim.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:26 Clarifying “headless brands”9:42 Crypto’s Three Body Problem37:14 Current onchain culture is a complete “cultural wasteland”40:24 Why we shouldn’t talk about onboarding the masses to crypto42:49 Upcoming new book from Other Internet45:07 Follow Toby, Laura, and SamDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with 0xdesigner about all things design, anonymity, and UX/UI in web3.This is the longest episode in Rehash history, but we had so much to talk about and 0xdesigner graciously gave us almost two hours of his time to share his thoughts on all things consumer crypto, UX improvements, and the design space.0xdesigner is primarily a product designer who has been putting out a new UX/UI design each day for the past 1.5 years, usually some sort of UX or design improvement to an existing app or envisioning a new app.Not only does he have so many clever and creative ideas he shares every day, but he also has so much optimism and enthusiasm for crypto throughout all the highs and lows over the past few years. He truly believes in a future that’s enhanced by crypto and blockchain and is focused every day on working toward that goal. 0xdesigner was nominated by Ernest Kou and voted onto the podcast by Brenner Spear, Tom Scaria, Magenta Ceiba, Ernest Kou, Nick Naraghi, Lucas, Birb, Amy Jung, fifthworldzach, Maz, and David Phelps.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:25 0xdesigner’s background4:00 Anonymity in crypto17:26 Creating a new design every day for 570+ days26:58 When it doesn’t make sense to use crypto31:30 Cool new use cases for crypto36:54 0xdesigner’s upcoming design projects43:14 What 0xdesigner wishes people knew about design45:42 Why is crypto UX and design so bad?53:45 Why 0xdesigner is always open to testing new apps57:24 Will web3 create new design primitives?1:01:52 Do we need financialization in consumer crypto apps?1:14:34 Every app will be a social app1:28:25 Questions from Twitter1:32:59 Can You Not1:39:59 Follow 0xdesignerDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Sophia Dew, DevRel Engineering Lead at Celo, about all things onchain funding and what goes into launching a layer 2 blockchain.Sophia joined Celo about a month ago, and prior to that she was working on Public Goods Network, or PGN, a layer 2 blockchain focused on public goods. PGN ended up running out of money and winding down but Sophia learned tons of lessons along the way about maintaining a blockchain that she shares with us in this episode.We then did a deep dive into onchain funding - what new things it enables, why it’s important, and Sophia gives lots of examples of use cases or apps she would love to see get built out in the onchain funding arena.Sophia was nominated by Nicole (by way of Triumph) and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Andy Boyan, Meg Lister, David Phelps, Rachael Amy, and Triumph.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:47 How to launch a layer 2 blockchain via Public Goods Network (PGN)6:41 How to maintain and grow a blockchain14:21 Does it make sense to build an L2 focused on public goods?16:07 Playbook for launching an L217:56 What does blockchain enable for public goods funding?20:56 Framework for designing onchain funding mechanisms27:07 Examples of onchain public goods funding outside of crypto31:54 How to design regenerative funding mechanisms42:28 What is Celo?48:29 Can You Not50:50 Follow SophiaDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Rene Lubov, software engineer at Celestia, about data availability (DA), or what Rene prefers to call data publishing.Rene is one of the founding engineers at Celestia and breaks down for us everything we need to know about DA and how it’s implemented at Celestia. We also talk about modularity in blockchains, light nodes, and other technical concepts that you may have heard of before but maybe don’t have a clear understanding of just yet. She does a great job of explaining all of these concepts clearly.On a more personal level, Rene also shares about her background, how she taught herself to code, what protocol engineering is (hint: it’s very different from app development or smart contract coding), what it was like being a founding engineer at Celestia, and her experience as a woman in crypto having joined way back in the early days.Rene was nominated for Rehashed by Tina and voted onto the podcast by Tina, Jimmy Chang, Hudson Jameson, Queen Wartooth, and David Phelps.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:20 What is data availability (DA)?5:15 Why is data availability getting so much attention lately?9:12 How does data availability increase scalability and reduce costs?11:30 Is DA implemented in the blockchain layer or app layer?14:08 What is Celestia?16:20 What is modularity in blockchains?19:18 Is Celestia an L1 or L2?21:49 Future of Celestia22:08 What is a light node?28:25 What is it like being a founding engineer?32:09 How is protocol engineering different from smart contract engineering?35:45 Berlin ETH culture39:26 How Rene became a coder43:36 Twitter questions51:45 Can You Not55:52 Follow ReneDISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.