The DeFi Dave Pod

THE DEFI DAVE POD EPISODE #6In this episode, I sit down with Moons (@moonsandhues), a philosopher, entrepreneur, and writer who you've probably seen on X/Twitter. We get into consciousness, faith, internet culture, and Gallery, a non-algorithmic, user-curated app where people can post, buy, and sell art. It's built in the spirit of the old internet targets the intersection between art & tech,From there we cover the differences between New York, SF, and LA scenes, online vs. IRL, the ever-ongoing fight against slop on X, and how she grew her account from a lurker to poaster. She also shares her story of starting with a TradFi job out of college, getting laid off, a previous defense startup, and how she is aligned with her personal mission with building Gallery.EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW20c7s_SnrzqM3plY6e0w 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKSX/Twitter: https://x.com/moonsandhuesWebsite: https://moons.blogSPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capapp TIMESTAMPS00:00 Exploring Consciousness: The Brain as a Receiver02:58 The Nature of Language and Reality06:08 Cultural Observations: Woke vs. Non-Woke Crowds08:54 The Revival of Faith11:35 San Francisco vs. New York14:37 The Role of Algorithms in Local Culture17:40 Gatekeeping and Social Currency20:42 Launching a New Startup: Art and Community28:02 Reclaiming Aesthetics and Branding29:47 Event Planning and Audience Engagement31:20 The Evolution of Moons on Twitter35:52 Astrology and Personal Beliefs40:15 The Intersection of Spirituality and Reality48:37 Normie Maxing: Embracing Everyday Life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com

THE DEFI DAVE POD EP #5 On this episode we have on Tori "Birb" Pastore, the Founder of Soup, an events company that hosts a variety of cultural defining events. From peptide raves to leetcode funerals to interactive art zine exhibits, we go into the mind of Tori where she explains her philosophy of techno-optimism, how she uses events as a vehicle to further individual and collective plots, and what happened to crypto along the way. EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW20c7s_SnrzqM3plY6e0w 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKSX/Twitter: https://x.com/Bonecondor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonecondor/ Website: https://trysoup.xyz/ SPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capapp 00:00 The Identity Crisis American Cities Face02:50 Digital First: The Shift in Human Interaction06:05 Return To Analog. Real or Not?08:58 Art and Play: The Zine Experiment11:45 Creating Spaces for Serendipity14:52 The Role of New Blood in Communities18:04 Optimism in Culture Making20:56 Knowledge Transfer and Community Evolution34:27 Liquidity Fragmentation and Technical Concerns36:23 The Blindspots of the Priestly Technical Class of Crypto37:26 Revitalizing Crypto Culture and Education39:30 The Maturation of Crypto and Institutional Trust41:12 AI's Impact on Crypto and Future Possibilities43:54 The Social Dynamics of Crypto Communities45:41 Reflections on the Evolution of Crypto48:12 Parallels Between Peptides and Crypto52:45 Curating Creativity and Curiosity Today55:28 Why Tori Still Works The Door At The Events She Hosts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com

THE DEFI DAVE POD EP#4 On this episode we have on veteran crypto VC turned generalist (but still a degen in is heart) Fiskantes! We talk about everything from the rsETH exploit that rocked DeFi over the weekend, the inertia of OGs who have not kept up with the times, how crypto VC has changed over the past several years, and where the opportunities are in emerging areas such as AI hardware. Enjoy!EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMiRkU... 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📺 YouTube:    / @thedefidavepod   🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKShttps://x.com/Fiskanteshttps://x.com/Sigil_Fundhttps://x.com/ZeePrimeCapSPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capappTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Fiscontes and His Background02:38 The Evolution of Crypto Investment Strategies09:31 The Current State of Crypto and Market Dynamics12:44 Security Challenges in DeFi and L1/L2 Architecture19:36 The Future of DeFi and Opportunities for Innovation26:11 The Maturation of the Crypto Industry28:26 The Bifurcation of Crypto Worlds32:18 The Importance of Privacy in Crypto36:19 Tokens vs. Equity: The Future of Tokens42:21 The Pre-IPO Frenzy and Market Dynamics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com

THE DEFI DAVE POD EP#3Much is talked about about the disruptive nature of AI, but not often are cases mentioned where AI empowers individuals to create that were not possible before. That is what we find with filmmaker and editor Charlie Curran who's AI Kino trailers have taken X/Twitter by storm. From "The Titty Killer" to culturally relevant commentary, Charlie has his system down pat which has garnered tens of millions of views and have stroked strong opinions supporting and raging against his work. In this interview, I sat down with Charlie to gain insight into how he got here, what inspires his content, and where he sees the future of entertainment going with AI.EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMiRkUarXGDnDHPc5NDKC 🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-defi-dave-pod/id1882414143 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXW20c7s_SnrzqM3plY6e0w 🐦 X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave ✍️ Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKShttps://x.com/charliebcurranhttps://www.menace-studio.com/SPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capmoney_TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Charlie Curran01:45 Charlie's Journey into Filmmaking04:41 The Intersection of Meme Coins and AI06:05 Aha Moments with AI Video Creation09:00 Workflow Evolution in AI Filmmaking12:18 Inspiration Behind 'Titty Killer'15:08 The Future of AI in Filmmaking17:55 The One-Man Blockbuster Concept19:06 AI's Ramifications for Hollywood20:05 The Rise of Indie Filmmaking23:22 Hollywood's Struggles and the Future of Film26:56 The Evolution of Distribution Channels30:12 Navigating Algorithms and Audience Engagement32:40 AI Optimism vs. Doomerism36:48 The Future of Politics and Technology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com

What is a proper definition of grifting? Is accelerationism optimistic or nihilistic? And what does AI Psychosis actually mean?DeFi Dave sits down with Quasimatt — writer, thinker, and self-described explorer of absurdity — for a wide-ranging conversation about the ideas shaping how we live, work, and consume information online.They get into:→ What "grift" actually means (hint: it's about information asymmetry)→ AI psychosis — how AI companies are optimizing for your dependency→ Prediction markets as a democratizing force to information gather but at the same time act in polarity of this ethos→ Accelerationism and why velocity is meaningless without direction→ Why in the age of algorithms nothing sticks culturally anymore→ Patronage, clout, and how arts & media are supported today→ Algorithms as discovery tools vs. attention traps Quasimatt's core thesis: almost every problem — economic, social, technological — is really an information problem. And the highest use of technology isn't to create more value faster. It's to measure value more honestly.EPISODE LINKS- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMiRkUarXGDnDHPc5NDKC- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defi-dave/id1882414143- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDeFiDavePod- X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave - Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKS- Blog: https://quasimatt.com- X/Twitter: https://x.com/quasimattSPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capmoney_---TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction and sponsor shoutout0:23 - Discussion on patronage and sponsorship1:26 - Modern status symbols and luxury goods3:02 - Attention as a luxury status symbol4:22 - Internet and ideological goods5:07 - Media ownership and influence6:06 - The nature of capital and social value8:08 - The concept of grift in the economy9:31 - Defining grift13:46 - AI psychosis and human interaction17:09 - Different AI models and their uses18:05 - Using AI for productivity and writing23:29 - Personal writing style and AI25:09 - AI and capitalism27:34 - Accelerationism and technology30:07 - The evolution of technology33:29 - Assessing value beyond money37:42 - Prediction markets and information42:04 - The Oracle problem in prediction markets45:37 - Incentive markets and collective action49:28 - Social media consumption and dynamics51:26 - Platforms and creators54:15 - TikTok's impact on music and culture57:24 - Algorithms and deep engagement60:28 - Social media regulation and responsibility63:48 - Closing remarks and social media links This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com

In this first episode, author David Z. Morris talks about his book, Stealing the Future, that covers the rise and fall of SBF and the culture of rationalism, EA, and longtermism that he was surrounded by. Morris argues FTX’s collapse was essentially a massive margin call fueled by misuse of customer deposits and a delusion that he did no wrong. The conversation defines and critiques effective altruism, rationalism, and longtermism, linking them to techno-utopian claims, AI “doom” narratives, and investment-style thinking that can justify harming present people for hypothetical future gains.EPISODE LINKS- X/Twitter Post: https://x.com/defidave/status/2029613180578886038?s=20- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UMiRkUarXGDnDHPc5NDKC- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defi-dave/id1882414143- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDeFiDavePod- X/Twitter: https://x.com/defidave - Substack: https://substack.com/@defidaveGUEST LINKS- Stealing The Future: Sam Bankman-Fried, Elite Fraud, and the Cult of Techno-Utopia on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Future-Bankman-Fried-Elite-Techno-Utopia/dp/1917516088-- X/Twitter: https://x.com/davidzmorris-- Substack: https://substack.com/@davidzmorrisSPONSORCap is a stablecoin powered by a novel covered credit system that puts users first, generating yield through a transparent overcollateralized credit market. Learn more about Cap at https://cap.app and follow them on X/Twitter at https://x.com/capmoney_TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro Clips00:31 Podcast Launch and Guest02:18 Reporting the SBF Trial04:30 Stealing the Future Thesis06:09 Defining EA and Rationalism10:35 Rationalism and AI Doom13:50 EA Blind Spots and Leverage17:56 Longtermism Explained23:00 Gödel Maxwell and AI Limits28:53 SBF Upbringing and Parents32:30 Why SBF Was an Idiot36:47 Gambling Mentality and Risk40:54 EA as Performative Cover41:39 Caroline at Trial44:38 EA Roots and Alameda51:26 CZ and the Fuse52:53 FTT Collateral Explained57:30 Buying Out Binance01:01:29 AI Longtermism Scam01:10:26 Critics and Resources01:13:33 Wrap Up This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit defidave.substack.com