In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Christian & Dee bring you three bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week and an announcement about a project with IFT.

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Web3 gaming still ‘immature’ but presents opportunities

Bitcoin life insurance is offering BTC hodlers new tax advantages

DeFi Cover Provider Nexus Mutual Backs New Crypto Insurance Broker Native

Waku road map update

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

04:36 Web3 gaming still ‘immature’ but presents opportunities

08:45 Bitcoin life insurance is offering BTC hodlers new tax advantages

13:37 DeFi Cover Provider Nexus Mutual Backs New Crypto Insurance Broker Native

17:50 Waku road map update

22:11 Wild & wacky prediction

25:28 Goodbye

In this episode of Hashing It Out, the crew invites Alisher from Status App onto the show to discuss the long path from ICO to v2 of the App.

New design, infrastructure, architecture, and brand-new sensibilities are driving the Status App toward a truly peer-to-peer communications application for all of Crypto and Web3.

Alisher, a premier designer, spoke to some of why Status has specifically chosen a design framework to appeal to Web3 and build unique and sovereign communities.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome Back to Another Episode?

00:00:17 What Are Ahmad's Goals?

00:01:05 How to Balance School and Extracurriculars?

00:02:00 Is It Fun to Multitask with Meetings?

00:03:41 Is Networking Overrated?

00:05:05 What Makes Status Unique in Web3?

00:06:30 How Does Status Ensure Privacy?

00:09:07 Why Does Status Look Like Slack?

00:12:11 Can Waku Enhance Decentralisation?

00:13:59 How Does Status Manage Communities?

00:17:20 How Does Status Handle Spam?

00:20:13 How Do Security and Usability Coexist in Status?

00:26:56 Is Status Really End-to-End Encrypted?

00:33:30 Why Refine UX with User Feedback?

00:36:30 What Pushed Status to Rebrand?

00:40:18 How to Attract and Onboard Users?

00:43:13 What's the Ideal Onboarding Experience?

00:48:47 What's a Tap Tap App?

00:52:16 Why Is Privacy Non-Negotiable in Status?

00:56:03 Does Status Compete with Discord and Slack?

01:06:21 What Is Status' Onboarding Process?

01:08:06 Do Tokens Enhance the User Experience?

01:09:23 Why Does Token 2049 Get Criticism?

01:24:16 How Do General Purpose Platforms Change Communities?

01:27:27 Is Bigger Always Better?

In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week and an announcement about a project with IFT.

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SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster’

Vitalik Buterin Wants Ethereum to Hit 100K Transaction Per Second With Rollups

Crypto funding drops 20% in Q3 due to ‘barbell market’

Five reasons why Trump’s World Liberty Financial token crashed and burned

Status Network

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

03:27 SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda slams agency’s crypto policy as a ‘disaster

06:13 Vitalik Buterin Wants Ethereum to Hit 100K Transaction Per Second With Rollups

09:56 Crypto funding drops 20% in Q3 due to ‘barbell market’

15:18 Five reasons why Trump’s World Liberty Financial token crashed and burned

20:05 IFT Update: Status Network

23:13 Wild and wacky prediction

24:46 Goodbye

In this podcast, the HIO guys conduct an in-depth interview with Pol Lanski from DAppnode, highlighting the company's role in facilitating easy Ethereum staking and its innovative solution called 'Smooth,' which aims to level the playing field for home stakers against larger institutional pools. 

They explore the benefits of smooth for solo stakers, likening it to mining pools, and discuss the technological and economic impacts of these decentralisation efforts.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 What’s Up with Llama Hair?

00:00:47 Why Does Decentralisation Matter for Web3?

00:02:11 How Did Pol Lanski Get into the Crypto Space?

00:06:21 Can Your Dad Set Up a DApp Node?

00:09:30 What’s the Deal with Lottery Blocks in Ethereum?

00:16:12 How Does MEV Impact the Ethereum Network?

00:29:00 Is Ethereum Staking Profitable for Solo Stakers?

00:32:15 Why is Home Staking the Gold Standard?

00:45:39 How Does Smooth Prevent Cheating?

00:50:53 What’s the Distribution of Lottery Blocks?

00:53:33 How Do You Join the Smoothing Pool?

In this Hashing it Out podcast remix, Dee and Christian bring you four bits of crypto/blockchain news of the week, along with an announcement about a project with IFT.

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Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become

European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort

Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement

Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management

IFT Announcement:

Codex releasing their testnet - Whitepaper

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

01:56 Jameson Lopp: Most don’t realize how easy self-custody has become

04:30 European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort

07:03 Vitalik Buterin supports lowering Ethereum solo staking requirement

10:05 Visa launches tokenized asset platform for digital asset management

14:45 IFT Announcement: Codex releasing their testnet

19:00 Wild and weird prediction

20:14 Goodbye

In this episode of Hashing It Out, the hosts interview Michael Parenti, discussing blockchain technology, proof of work versus proof of stake, and his emigration to Europe to become Exiled Surfer.

They delve into the philosophy of being a cypherpunk and the shift towards cypherpunks revealing their identities to advocate for their principles publicly. Additionally, there’s an intriguing discourse on the concept of network states and parallel societies, exploring how modern technology facilitates new community structures and societal norms.

The conversation briefly touches on the complexities and frustrations of the healthcare system, emphasising the necessity for innovation and alternative structures across various domains.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 How Does Cypherpunk Philosophy Impact Web3?

00:00:27 Is Privacy Still a Core Value for Cypherpunks?

00:01:04 Can Network States Redefine Parallel Societies?

00:03:30 What are the Defining Criteria of Network States?

00:05:28 What are Cypherpunks Doing to Stand Out Today?

00:09:04 How Do Network States Interact with Current Societies?

00:12:02 Why Did Dr. Petty Leave the Security Industry?

00:19:40 How Do Founders Influence the Direction of Web3 Projects?

00:23:28 Are Multiple Consensus Rule Sets Beneficial for Decentralisation?

00:28:32 Can Web3 Provide Alternatives to Traditional Financial Systems?

00:30:18 What Role Does Competition of Ideas Play in Web3?

00:33:01 How Do Different Communities Approach Blockchain Technology?

00:39:00 What Makes Bitcoin Unique Without a Founder?

00:43:14 Will Bitcoin Always Have a Place in the Future?

00:49:37 What's the Purpose of the Proof of Work Summit?

00:52:57 How Does Composition Differ Between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake?

00:57:06 What is Hackers Congress Paralleling Polic?

01:01:38 How Do Cypherpunks Respond to Global Crises?

01:05:24 What Can We Expect from Future Network States?

01:07:00 How is Individual Sovereignty Crucial in Web3?

In the interview with Mario Di Dio, GM of Network at Nova Labs, he discusses his background in the telco industry and his transition to Helium Mobile, where he is working to build a decentralized mobile network.

He describes Helium Mobile as a cost-effective, community-driven wireless service that enables users to participate in network expansion through blockchain technology, using hotspots to provide additional coverage.

Di Dio emphasizes the simplicity of setting up Helium mobile hotspots and the incentives for users who contribute to the network, as well as the challenge of convincing traditional telco providers of the quality and reliability of a decentralized network.

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This week, Ryan John King, co-founder and CEO of FOAM, discusses the potential of FOAM's proof of location technology, which uses terrestrial networks (instead of GPS) to provide secure and verifiable location data.

King emphasizes the challenges and utility of developing such a network, especially in providing reliable and cryptographically backed geospatial data.

Interested users can participate in FOAM's Trust Zone beta program to contribute to network establishment and benefit from the mining rewards.

Skylar and Nathan from the Ethereum Foundation join Corey and Dee to discuss Devcon 7: Southeast Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.

The event, scheduled for November 12-15, 2024, is highlighted as the must-attend Ethereum developers' conference, promising extensive technical content, real-world applications of Ethereum, and unique features like themed days and media passes. You'll get all the information you need for an enjoyable and safe participation experience.

You’ll also hear from Skylar and Nathan about Devcon’s community-centric focus, advocating it as an essential hub for anyone engaged with frontier technology.

00:00:00 What Is Devcon and Why Should You Attend? 00:06:14 What Tracks Will Be Featured at Devcon 2023? 00:09:28 How Devcon Keeps Content Unique 00:11:57 How to Stay Safe and Respectful at Devcon 00:14:45 Why Bangkok Was Chosen for Devcon 2023 00:17:15 What Scale and Impact Does Devcon Have? 00:19:22 Will There Be Side Events and Community Engagements? 00:21:49 Why Devcon Is the Ultimate Ethereum Conference 00:26:45 What Makes Each Devcon Unique? 00:31:09 Unexpected Interactions and Networking at Devcon 00:36:33 Memorable Moments from Past Devcons 00:42:15 How to Get Tickets and Discounts for Devcon 00:44:58 Speaker Applications and Media Passes for Devcon 00:47:11 How to Prepare for Devcon and Avoid Common Mistakes 00:50:04 Is Organizing Devcon Hard Work? 00:52:21 Devcon in 10 Words or Less 00:53:43 Final Thoughts: Why You Shouldn't Miss Devcon 2023

Nathan Vandy from DappRadar discussed creating a decentralized Dapp store and recounted his journey into crypto, starting with a law degree and diving deep into blockchain research.

He shared insights on transitioning DappRadar into a DAO and touched on the potential for DAOs to manage community resources and even city or country treasuries, aiming for increased transparency and efficiency. He emphasized the novelty and complexity of DAOs, labeling them as "startups on steroids," and highlighted their promise in redistributing economic and human capital through blockchain networks.

00:00:00 What is DappRadar

00:00:42 DappRadar the app store

00:01:01 About Nathan Vandy

00:03:32 Nathan's moment

00:05:43 Pumpamentals?

00:06:36 How has Blockchain evolved?

00:10:35 Maximizing capital with DAOs

00:14:12 Legal Challenges

00:24:54 Decentralizing with efficiency

00:30:19 How is Dappradar decentralizing

00:47:00 Is transitioning to a DAO difficult

00:50:51 Can you describe a DAO in ten words or less

00:51:59 Will countries ever adopt DAO practices

In this fascinating interview on Hashing It Out, Matty Tokenomics discusses his book "Tokenomics for Builders" and detailed methodologies for effective token design. The conversation delves into his background in economics and finance, including his experiences at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates and as a tokenomics researcher for various blockchain projects. Matty explains the importance of incentivizing the right user behavior and the challenging aspects of designing complex financial systems, including investor reputation and compliance with regulations. Additionally, the interview touches upon the emerging trends and ongoing developments in the blockchain space, emphasizing the impact of macroeconomic factors on cryptocurrency valuations and the industry's growth.
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00:00:00 Welcome to Hashing It Out

00:00:43 Chris Burniske's Endorsement

00:01:18 Welcome Matty Tokenomics

00:01:40 Getting to Know Matty

00:02:51 From Finance to Tokenomics

00:03:56 The Foray into Crypto

00:05:07 Predicting Non-Financial Events

00:05:25 Jesse's Intro and Questions

00:06:13 What is Matty Up to Now?

00:08:15 Importance of Quality Investors

00:10:20 Raising Funds Wisely

00:12:14 Fixing Airdrop Inefficiencies

00:13:46 Token Sales and Reputations

00:15:16 Eigen Trust Reputation

00:17:23 Addressing Investor Reputation

00:19:24 Tackling the Cold Start Problem

00:21:51 Examples of Mature Systems

00:24:22 Sales of Invites and Trust Networks

00:26:22 Barriers to Entry for Investors

00:28:36 Aligning Incentives

00:30:56 Managing Emergent Social Behaviors

00:33:24 The Future of Bridges

00:37:27 Back to Basics - What is Tokenomics?

00:39:55 Behavioral Economics and Tokenomics

00:40:50 Incentivizing Rational Behavior

00:42:44 Unit Bias and Token Prices

00:44:21 Changing Perceptions

00:47:22 The Role of Macroeconomics in Crypto

00:53:02 Changing Fundamentals in Bitcoin

00:54:47 Watching Ethereum's Fundamentals Evolve

00:56:01 L2 Ecosystem Dynamics

00:59:17 Solana's User Experience

01:00:02 Is What Matty Does Difficult?

01:00:55 Matty's Bitcoin Realization Moment

01:02:15 Tokenomics in Ten Words

01:02:42 Legion CC Plug for Reputation Scores

Dee and Jessie speak with Cyprien Grau of Status about the future of the Status Network, focusing on their vision for creating an open-source, decentralized crypto communication super app. They explore the intricacies of staking contracts, rollup technology, and the delicate balance between maintaining decentralization and ensuring economic feasibility. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of launching a rollup in today's saturated market and underscores the significance of community engagement and governance in the evolving crypto landscape.

Dee and Jessie speak with David Vorick, a Glow enthusiast and developer, about using incentive dollars to build, operate, and establish solar farms that will subsequently fund another solar farm in a DePIN cycle.

In this episode of "Hashing it Out," Dee and Jessie interview Kieran Mesquita from Railgun, discussing the platform's approach to cryptocurrency privacy. Kieran elaborates on how Railgun adds a private address type to Ethereum, allowing for obfuscation of transaction origins while still facilitating participation in DeFi protocols. The conversation also delves into the technical challenges of gas costs and the design trade-offs Railgun has made to optimize privacy while maintaining security and efficiency.

In this episode, Corey, Dee and Jessie dive into various facets of financial cryptography, its historical context, and its implications for consent and governance. Guest Ian Grigg provides insights into the evolution of digital finance, emphasizing the role of cryptography in enabling trust and privacy within financial systems. Overall, the conversation underscores the intricate interplay between cryptography, consent, and governance in shaping the future of financial systems and underscores the need for thoughtful consideration of these issues in the design and implementation of financial technologies.

Vitalik Buterin and Dankrad Feist of Ethereum, and Dmitriy Ryajov of Codex, join HIO for a discussion about the challenges and solutions in the realm of data availability and scalability in blockchain systems, particularly Ethereum. They address the complexities of the issues, from Buterin's perspective on the long-term vision, to Ryajov and Feist's insights into the specific projects like Codex and the data sharding.

It's a midnight drop of bonus footage from HIO talks with Vinay Gupta of Mattereum.

In this episode, we interview Cloudhead from the Radicle.xyz project, discussing the intricacies of maintaining a peer-to-peer code collaboration platform. Cloudhead explains the challenges and innovations of developing Radicle, emphasizing its offline functionality, lack of requirement for a user account, and the complexities involved in building a decentralized platform. Key difficulties include engineering novel solutions due to the scarcity of peer-to-peer models and ensuring a user-friendly experience amidst peer-to-peer limitations. He describes radical as a peer-to-peer, sovereign code forge aiming to improve open-source development workflows, inviting developers, and users to contribute, provide feedback, and engage with the community.

Dee, Corey, and Jessie host an insightful interview with Jason Delabay and Dr. Morten Dahl from Zama, focusing on fully homomorphic encryption. Delabay, with a background in web development and crypto, delves into his journey into cryptography after meeting Zama's CEO, exploring the potential of FHE in blockchain technology. Dr. Dahl, with expertise in secure computation, discusses the application of his cryptography background at Zama. The team elaborates on Zama's mission to make FHE easily accessible and scalable for developers, highlighting the difference between FHE and other cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs. They also discuss the challenges and future prospects of integrating FHE into blockchain, aiming to enhance privacy without compromising on trust and security.

In Mattereum Part 2, Vinay Gupta - CEO of Mattereum, discussed the complexities of establishing legal ownership and property rights for physical and digital assets, emphasizing the societal and legal constructs surrounding property. He highlighted the work Mattereum does to tokenize real-world assets like gold bars and houses, by ensuring that ownership can be legally verified and transferred through NFTs and smart contracts. The conversation also touched on unconventional forms of property like in-game items, which may be owned by companies rather than players, suggesting the need for clarification and potential insurance mechanisms.