Best Bell Curve Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the Expanding Rollup Landscape | Roundup 1:08:12

22m ago1:08:12

1:08:12

In this episode, Mike and Myles discuss Solana’s new mobile phone, Seeker, and the impact it might have on crypto adoption. Additionally, they dove into the L2 landscape today, and asked themselves - when do gas costs stop being a differentiator? What are the most important aspects to consider when building an L2? Finally, they closed the episode w…

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8.6 - Kentucky Preview - Brock Vandagriff ChatGPT 52:52

1d ago52:52

52:52

What's up big dawgs? Yara and Nathan are here today to preview the Kentucky Game. We've got rants about Chat GPT, Yara, Certified Ball Knower, stats, player previews, and all the dumb stuff that got you to download this episode in the first place. Highlights include: Qualitative Preview - 2:56 Quantitative Preview - 25:04 Who is Kentucky? - 25:14 P…

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Stephen Hawk-Tuah Can’t Rotate a Bell Curve [“Agreed, we've had some Age of the FBI”] 4:12:04

7d ago4:12:04

4:12:04

Dimes and Judas discuss Rucker Carlson challenging WW2 narratives, the unveiling of Tenet Media as an alleged Russian propaganda outlet, and the concept of Blackmail Inflation. After exploring whether or not we are currently in a Social Recession, they seek the solution with the book “A New Nobility of Blood and Soil” by Richard Darré. There they l…

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BSNL#13: Sir, a Second Office Hucow has been Priced In 2:25:11

1h ago2:25:11

2:25:11

Dimes and Judas discuss Israel inventing a new type of war using production chains while ALSO being the most fertile country, the top secret Dune Project, and terraforming dead towns. By the end they may launch into a joyous review of Canadian hip hop madman Unkle Adams, who famously put himself $200k in debt making motivational rap. Stream begins …

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Rethinking Ethereum's Block Building: CommitBoost & Pre-Confirmations | Drew Van der Werff 1:04:11

1h ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of Ethereum's infrastructure with Drew from CommitBoost. We unpack how CommitBoost aims to change Ethereum's block building process, potentially solving long-standing issues of censorship resistance and transaction efficiency. We unpack the concepts of inclusion lists and pre-confirmations, and how they…

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#210 Dealing with Difficult Times 12:49

4h ago12:49

12:49

Life is tough. There’s no way around it. We have to deal with so much in our external world that we can’t control. So much stress and overwhelm. And this summer for me was definitely rough. So I have been thinking about dealing with difficult times. And what I do. When I am faced with a challenge, I ask myself: who do I want to be? How does this wo…

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Battling for Success: VFC's Kadin Chung & Paris Gee | Episode 29 52:27

1h ago52:27

52:27

Had a fantastic chat with Paris Gee and Kadin Chung, two of Vancouver FC's standout players (and standup guys) to talk about football and life and how a career sometimes needs to go horizontal before it can go vertical. Rejected Central is a human podcast hosted by bestselling novelist Brent van Staalduinen and educator and life-embracer Dave Parki…

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Shinzo Abe Pack Chernobyl 1000 [“After months of the hills and A17”] 3:43:21

1h ago3:43:21

3:43:21

Dimes and Judas discuss the memeplex surrounding the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Trump, the campaign of lies concerning an influx of Haitian demons into small town America, and the significance of Elon Musk proposing to impregnant Taylor Swift. After briefly exploring Panagiotis Kondylis’ Theory of Planetary Politics, they launch into a…

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Atlas: Combining TradFi Performance With DeFi Transparency | Eugene & Frankie 1:10:28

23h ago1:10:28

1:10:28

In this episode, we’re joined by Frankie from Paradigm, and Eugene from Ellipsis Labs! We discussed the launch of the Atlas L2 private testnet, why Atlas is utilizing the SVM to build an Ethereum L2, and design decisions made along the way. Additionally, we dove into Atlas’ approach to handling MEV. Finally, we covered what the Atlas application se…

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8.5 - Tennessee Tech Review - Gen-Z Selfie Tips 42:06

3d ago42:06

42:06

CW: The first 3 minutes of this podcast are just Nathan talking about the events at Apalachee HS last week. It's not graphic, but it's intense. So be aware. Yara and Nathan are here to talk you through the week that was from the very, very, bad, to the game on Saturday, which represented a well-needed break for so many of us. Highlights include: Na…

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#209 Breaking the ADHD Cycle: The Real Reason to Act 9:28

3d ago9:28

9:28

Let’s get right to it – what is the REAL reason that you should learn how to manage your ADHD? Is it to succeed at work? Have a better marriage? Feel good about yourself? All of those things are important and incredible motivators to learn the skills so you’re on time, remember things, and stay organized. But breaking the ADHD cycle has a tremendou…

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Are L2s Parasitic? | Roundup 1:14:16

7d ago1:14:16

1:14:16

In this episode, Mike and Myles opened with discussion on crypto’s meme culture, and Near’s recent marketing stunt. They then moved on to one of our industries hottest topics: the L1 value accrual debate. Is a rollup centric roadmap good, or bad, for Ethereum? How should we think about value capture? Additionally, they wondered, how valuable is int…

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8.4 - Clemson Review - Post-Game LinkedIn 36:04

9d ago36:04

36:04

Yara and Nathan are at it again. We're here to bring you the stats, analysis, and trolling you've come to expect from the CBC brand. The Clemson Tigers are in the rearview mirror, struck down by their own portal-hubris, but we're not done talking about them yet. Highlights include: Qualitative Review: 2:51 Quantitative Review: 17:42 If you liked to…

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Finding Consumer Gems in Crypto | Qiao & Imran 1:13:51

12d ago1:13:51

1:13:51

In this episode, Qiao and Imran from AllianceDAO joined us to discuss infrastructure exhaustion in crypto, the Fat App Thesis, and the cultural differences between blockchains. Additionally, we asked ourselves, is there a long term bull case for L1s? Where are the consumer app builders? Finally, we unpacked how TikTok has intersected with crypto, a…

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#208 Gamifying ADHD with Russ Jones 25:42

10d ago25:42

25:42

Russ Jones, host of the popular podcast “ADHD Big Brother” is hilarious and we instantly connected so we have done something cool! I was recently a guest on an episode of HIS podcast and now he is one on mine! So meet my new best friend and step onto Russ’s ADHD journey to hear how he: learned about ADHD at age 40 while going through a divorce and …

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Journeys and Mantras (with Renée Saroljini Saklikar) | Episode 28 36:18

11d ago36:18

36:18

A fantastic chat with the talented and epically thoughtful Renée Sarojini Saklikar, who is crossing all sorts of genres and boundaries in her writing. We talk about her extended work The Heart Of This Story Bears All Patterns (THOT J BAP) and how rejection can be an intentional and thoughtful step along the artistic journey. Rejected Central is a h…

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Why Crypto Founders Are Leaving the West | Roundup 51:46

14d ago51:46

51:46

In this episode, we discuss the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and its potential impact on the TON blockchain. We then explore the SEC's lawsuit against OpenSea and its implications for NFTs as securities. The conversation shifts to the broader regulatory landscape for crypto in the US and globally. Finally, we touch on the current state of…

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#207 Priorities? What Priorities? 11:11

20d ago11:11

11:11

Let’s talk about one of the challenges that many people with ADHD have: prioritization. You know…struggling with what to do when. And we are going to talk about this a little differently and focus on your intentions! Spend 10 minutes with me right now to learn this piece of getting things done with ADHD. Want to learn my whole prioritization system…

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8.3 - Clemson Preview - The Clout Potential Of Howard's Rock 53:08

18d ago53:08

53:08

It's fiscal game week and we're pumped. Yara and Nathan are back again to get you ready for this weekend's kickoff classic against the Clemson. What do the Tiger's have in store for us? Who is Howard and why does he have a rock? What stats matter for this game? We answer all of this and more. Qualitative Preview - 03:34 Quantitative Preview - 23:56…

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8.2 - UGA Season Preview 53:35

20d ago53:35

53:35

It's that time! Yara and Nathan are here today with the Clemson preview. If you haven't listened to one of our previews before, we're going to breakdown this season from a qualitative (vibes) and quantitative standpoint. We've got news, storylines, vibe checks, Texas/TAMU rivalry beef via Anime tropes, and Yara learning about Fleetwood Mac in real …

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The Fed’s Big Decision | Roundup 1:01:09

21d ago1:01:09

1:01:09

In this episode, the Roundup Crew discusses the current sentiment among market participants, and how seasonality impacts the markets. Additionally, they covered the Fed’s upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, rate cuts and job number revisions, and Kamala Harris’ potential capital gains tax policies. Finally, they took a look at Tron’s recent success an…

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BSNL#12 - Canadian Communists Made a Documentary 3:05:58

21d ago3:05:58

3:05:58

Dimes and Judas discuss a new finacial product offering personal loans for social activism, then review a documentary the Communist Party of Canada made about themselves. Stream begins at 14:06By Blood $atellite

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Sreeram Speaks on the EigenLayer Airdrop Saga 1:07:16

22d ago1:07:16

1:07:16

In this episode, Mike and Jason are joined by Sreeram Kannan, the Founder of EigenLayer to discuss the recent Eigen Labs airdrop controversy, why Eigen Labs was not upfront about this list, and what changes they are making internally. Additionally, they dive into EigenLayer’s close relationship with the Ethereum Foundation, avoiding conflicts of in…

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8.1 - We're Back Baby - Off-Season Updates 1:03:43

23d ago1:03:43

1:03:43

We're finally back! We'll assume you missed us. Yara and Nathan are here to get you all the info you need to catch up on the last six months. Highlights include: Personal updates, including Nathan putting on compression sleeves for the first time live (aging so gracefully) UGA updates. Include a criminal justice sandwich An introduction to the SEC …

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KIRWK EP8 - My Bout with Bell's Palsy: Stress the Silent Killer 13:03

22d ago13:03

13:03

EP8 - My Bout with Bell's Palsy: Stress the Silent Killer In this episode, Keri Murphy discusses the topic of stress and its effects on our lives. She shares her personal experience with Bell's palsy, a condition that was triggered by stress. Keri emphasizes the importance of self-care and creating space for thinking, evolving, and connecting. She …

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Who Is Bharat Ramamurti? | Alex Thorn & Nic Carter 59:38

27d ago59:38

59:38

In this episode, Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research, and Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures joined us to discuss Operation Choke Point 2.0! We covered who’s involved in Operation Choke Point 2.0, Bharat Ramamurti’s influence on crypto policy in the United States, and how policy will vary between a Harris presidency and a Trump presidency. Addition…

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#206 Later Means Never 9:41

27d ago9:41

9:41

One of the sneaky little lies we tell ourselves is: “Oh, I’ll do it later.” You’ve used that one before, right? “I’ll do it later” is our favorite form of procrastination. It sounds like a thoughtful plan. “I don’t have the time…I don’t want to do it now…I’m too tired… I’ll do it later.” All those may be true, and it might be good to wait, BUT it’s…

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Persistence (with Heidi Reimer) | Episode 27 45:16

28d ago45:16

45:16

Rejected Central goes on location to sit down with novelist, essayist, and writing coach Heidi Reimer to talk about the artistic (and personal) journey of a professional writer, which for Heidi has taken time, persistence, and more than her fair share of rejection. She's just launched her first novel into the world: find out more at https://www.hei…

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Fred Flintstone is Canonically an Israeli War Criminal [“CAPITAL to meet your office or Z answer”] 3:43:28

28d ago3:43:28

3:43:28

Dimes and Judas discuss the creation of the Canadian Future Party, Mexico wielding its own population as a bioweapon, and the recent horror film “In A Violent Nature.” After discussing an article on the concept of financial nihilism and the gamification of value, they build into a discussion of the book “Spinal Catastrophism” by Thomas Moynihan. Th…

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The Conflicts of Interest in Crypto | Roundup 1:11:15

1M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

In this episode, we’re joined by Jim Parillo from Figment Capital! This week we discuss the success of prediction markets, conflicts of interest in crypto today, and the importance of self policing our industry. Additionally, we question how transparent crypto really is compared to traditional finance. Finally, we dive into the way advisory roles h…

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#205 Travel Bell Curve 20:06

1M ago20:06

20:06

With ADHD, we live in the Now / Not Now which means we have a hard time planning ahead. I have found this happened dramatically when I traveled. I looked at a trip as: I live my normal life. Suddenly I’m on a trip. Then I’m home and back to my normal life. This caused me to leave things to the last minute, arrive at my destination all stressed out,…

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Aavenomics: Making DeFi Great Again | Marc Zeller 1:32:28

1M ago1:32:28

1:32:28

In this episode, Marc Zeller, the founder of Aave-Chan Initiative, joined us to discuss Aave and the state of DeFi today! We dive into Aave’s Umbrella safety module, competition between DeFi protocols, and concerns around WBTC. Additionally, Marc gives his thoughts on revenue distribution models in DeFi, the Minimum Viable Issuance debate, and whet…

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Horseshoe Crab Blood Farms Are Already Priced In [“race bredigted— 199% ebin finnish :d”] 4:04:07

1M ago4:04:07

4:04:07

Dimes and Judas discuss RFK Jr. staging a baby bear murder, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow dressing like a Jamaican prostitute, and the inevitability of open war with Iran. After explaining the preposterous drama surrounding the downfall of New York influencers “Hegelian eGirls,” they review the book “Archeofuturism” by French Nouvelle Droit activist Gu…

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Are L1s Converging on the Same Design? | Roundup 46:28

1M ago46:28

46:28

In this episode, Mike explores the most relevant topics in crypto today. He dives into Kamala Harris’ cabinet, Ripple’s settlement with the SEC, and Ethereum ETF flows to date. Additionally, he speculates on who might be the next SEC Chair after Gary Gensler. Finally, he closes with coverage of the internal debate happening within the Ethereum comm…

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Restaking’s Impact on the Future of Crypto | Season 8 Recap 1:03:51

1M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

In this episode, we recap all of the themes and topics from Season 8: Restaking’s Renaissance. We compare the sentiment around restaking between the start of the season to now, discuss the various use cases around restaking, and give our thoughts on pre confirmations. Additionally, we take a look at StakeSure, and the restaking customer base. Final…

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#204 ADHD Hobby Collecting 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

Painting, drawing, investing, gardening, singing, cross stitch…ADHD hobby collecting is a real thing. We have so MANY interests. Our ADHD brains love to learn and we jump on the new shiny things because we love to do the new. The thing is – we can’t do all the things. At least not successfully. So here’s what I realized and how I deal with the urge…

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Yes, We Should Talk About Mental Health: Dave Parkinson (on location at SJH) | Episode 26 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

Brent and Dave are on location at St Joseph's Hospital, where Dave is receiving treatment for a recent mental health crisis. In this candid, personal conversation, Dave shares his struggles and victories with his own mental health with the goal of rejecting the stigmas that surround how we respond to those in crisis or with mental health needs. We …

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Can Crypto Survive a Recession? | Roundup 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

In this episode, the Roundup crew and Myles O’Neil are diving into the hot topics from a volatile week in the markets. They discuss the recent Compound Finance governance attack, the first week of Ethereum ETF trading, and how teams should handle token unlocks. Additionally, they ask if crypto is now a bipartisan issue, and what governance tokens s…

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How Jito is Unlocking Restaking for Solana | S8 Finale | Lucas Bruder 1:19:54

2M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

In this episode, Lucas Bruder from Jito discusses their newly launched restaking platform for Solana. The conversation covers the history of Jito's products, the design choices behind their restaking solution, and how it differs from Ethereum-based platforms like Eigen Layer. Lucas explains the flexibility of Jito's approach, allowing for various a…

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#203 Be a Good Friend 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

Are you a good friend? Or does your ADHD get in the way of maintaining long-term, quality friendships? I have a confession: I struggle at being a good friend and I’m tired of being that person. Listen in for my new plan on how I’m going to keep better touch with my friends. And learn more about how to improve your relationships here: Blog: Survivin…

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Is Crypto Ready for the Big Leagues? | Roundup 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses Ethereum ETF flows, the Jito restaking announcement and its impact on the Solana Ecosystem, and the recent AAVEnomics update proposal. Additionally, they speculate on when the Fed will finally cut rates, and what Trump might say during his Bitcoin Conference speech. Finally, they dive into what crypto pol…

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Peterson/Musk/Oakland Carmella - Blood $atellite Nights LIVE! 2:49:22

2M ago2:49:22

2:49:22

Joy and mirth are on the menu as Judas and Dimes review the recent interview between Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk, which promises to trigger an array of tangents and connections to Peter Thiel, the California Ideology, President Ol' Oakland Carmella, Vitalism, and everything else. Also includes an investigation into whether Angelina Jolie was ever…

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The Bear Case for Shared Security | S8 E8 | Sunny & Toghrul 1:22:07

2M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

In this episode, Sunny, the Co-founder of Osmosis, and Toghrul from Scroll joined us to present the bear case for shared security. We discussed issues with Proof of Stake, the relationship between slashing and enshrining an LST, and the market size for restaking. Finally, we provide our thoughts on the intersubjective work token, and staking’s pote…

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#202 ADHD Gets Easier 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

Do you get frustrated with all you have to do to manage your ADHD? All the pieces that go into making sure your ADHD brain has all it needs? It can get overwhelming and exhausting doing it all. (And witnessing those without ADHD doing none of it!) I want to reassure you with this short episode of Kick Some ADHD that living with ADHD can get easier.…

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Deep Dive: The CAKE Framework & Building a One Click Experience | Hart Lambur & Stephane Gosselin 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

In this special episode of Bell Curve, Stephane Gosselin and Hart Lambur joined us live at EthCC to discuss OneBalance and the CAKE Framework! Additionally, we dive into the economics of the solver layer, what effects an HFT dynamic arising in crypto would have, and UX in a OneBalance world. Finally, we speculate on how OneBalance will impact L2 bu…

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The Bell Curve of Rejection: Roseanne Barr | Episode 25 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

In the next instalment of our "Bell Curve of Rejection" series, we look at the career and life of Roseanne Barr. Roseanne burst onto the TV and comedy scene in the 1980s riding the success of her schtick as a "Domestic Goddess." However, fame and fortune has brought all sorts of drama into her life and the lives of those around her, and recent poli…

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I’m Built Indifferent [“Started And had eluded me by the ideal philtrum”] 5:32:06

2M ago5:32:06

5:32:06

On this episode, Dimes and Judas discuss the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, outsmarting the sleep paralysis Hat Man, and the strategic value of getting libgroids fired from their jobs for their comments online. They then continue their 2-part investigation into the intellectual foundation of the Vitalist sphere by reviewing “Selectiv…

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A New Era: Trump’s Impact on Crypto and Innovation in the U.S. 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

In this episode, the Roundup crew covers a wild week in crypto and politics. They discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and how economic policy might look with JD Vance as the Vice President. Additionally, they speculate on whether or not Biden will drop out of the presidential race, and talk about the Fed’s approach to monetary policy…

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Heartwarming Adoption Stories with SoulFilling Founder Francine Apy 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

Heartwarming Adoption Stories with SoulFilling Founder Francine Apy On today’s heartwarming episode of Inspired Conversations, Keri sits down with the inspiring Francine Apy, founder of SoulFilling Adoption, to shed light on the adoption journey. With nearly two million couples waiting to adopt and over 100,000 children hoping for families, Francin…

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EthCC Campside Chat: Protocols, Ecosystems, Community & Tokens | Vitalik Buterin & Christopher Goes 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

In this special episode, Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Goes joined us live from the Intents Discussions conference during EthCC 2024! Key highlights from this campside chat include: Vitalik’s reflections on crypto’s journey thus far and his insights on Ethereum’s inception, unbundling blockchain components, and competing with centralized protocol…

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