Podcasts about Daos

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and prominent AI investor, joins the Consensus mainstage for a wide-ranging conversation on where crypto, AI, and identity are headed. Hoffman argues that as agents outnumber people on the internet, crypto becomes the only viable solution for trust, provenance, and identity at scale. From his 2014 Bitcoin purchase to his recent CryptoPunk buy, Hoffman explains why the age of AI has brought him back to crypto with fresh conviction. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Reid Hoffman at Consensus Miami 2026 01:11 - What Reid Is Focused on Today 04:13 - Deepfakes, Provenance, and Crypto as Identity Infrastructure 09:00 - Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and Keeping Crypto Bipartisan 10:51 - The Cognitive Industrial Revolution and Working with AI 13:28 - AI in the Workforce: Superpowers, Not Layoffs 15:32 - Where Reid Is Investing: NFTs, DAOs, and Agent Identity

In this episode of Ecosystem Project Demo 33 on the ECH Institute channel, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of Web3 security with Indranil Roy from CredShields. As AI continues to transform the tech industry, it also introduces new vulnerabilities and sophisticated "AI attacks" targeting smart contracts.Indranil shares expert insights on the proactive measures developers and organizations can take to secure their blockchain applications. We explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, discussing how to leverage advanced tooling and rigorous auditing to safeguard assets in an increasingly complex digital environment.

Can Aavegotchi DAO takeover the project, the State of Pixels, and the rise of open source in the agentic era. [00:35] Aavegotchi dev Pixelcraft is one of the OG web3 gaming studios.[05:16] It's looking to hand over control of Aavegotchi to the DAO.[06:28] DAOs haven't been successful for reasons like coordination and authority.[07:25] It's a nice vision, but the reality is Pixelcraft ran out of money. [08:01] By 1st September, the DAO has to have decided what's happening going forward. [09:16] Why “gamey games” are harder to hand over to communities or DAOs.[09:55] State of Pixels. It's sustainable but not growing.11:30 Pixels is now considering adding open-source elements. [12:05] AI significantly changes what community developers can build in blockchain games.[13:50] The emerging pattern is surviving web3 games are moving to APIs, MCPs and agent access.[15:15] Why blockchain and AI fit together culturally and technically.[19:05] Define “game games” versus “non-game games”.[20:49] Why blockchain games should focus less on moment-to-moment fun and more on meta. [23:30] EVE Frontier, MapleStory and Soccerverse as examples of meta-focused web3 games. [25:25] These games have emergent experiences. They don't require constant content updates. [28:30] Don't put things onchain to create value. Put existing value onchain so it can be realized.[32:40] Community-built Soccerverse fantasy football as a sign of where this goes next.[35:05] The first 10 years of blockchain gaming were about discovering what didn't work.[35:40] AI plus blockchain will enable things the traditional games industry won't build.[37:06] Why agents will become native players for blockchain games. [38:20] The future split: Mario-like gameplay games versus agent-filled systemic web3 worlds.

Illia Polosukhin, founder of NEAR and co-author of 'Attention Is All You Need,' on why confidentiality will let crypto become daily commerce — plus, some Near lore. ======================================================== Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠⁠Multichain Advisors⁠⁠: Get help navigating TGEs, go‑to‑market, BD and partnerships, capital markets advisory, PR, media placements, KOL activations and more at ⁠⁠multichainadv.com⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coinbase One⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Get 20% off the first year of your Coinbase One annual plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coinbase.com/unchained⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ======================================================== Before co-founding NEAR Protocol, Illia Polosukhin was on the eight-person Google Brain team that wrote the transformer paper — the architecture behind every large language model running today. He never mentioned it. When Kain Warwick found out two weeks ago, via a crypto AI chatbot, his reaction was: you have to be kidding me. That backstory sets the tone for a conversation that moves from how transformers actually came together, to why confidentiality is what unlocks on-chain commerce for real businesses, and what NEAR is doing to keep criminals off its network without becoming a surveillance layer. The hosts also get into the Ethereum Foundation's identity crisis, why Illia thinks decentralization is a tool and not a goal, and what the economy looks like when AI handles execution and blockchain handles coordination. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kain Warwick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Monahan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Security Expert ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Luca Netz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, CEO of Pudgy Penguins Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illia Polosukhin — Co-Founder, NEAR Protocol - https://x.com/ilblackdragon Timestamps

Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explores a provocative question at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, business, and society: can an AI agent legally own a company? Through real-world incidents involving AI in the boardroom, chatbot liability, DAOs, and emerging agentic AI systems, Bidemi examines where today's law draws the line between automation, control, and accountability. If an AI agent can negotiate, decide, spend, and manage, who is responsible when something goes wrong? Could future companies be legally owned by machines, or will humans always remain the accountable parties behind the code? And how can society embrace powerful AI tools while preserving healthy, transparent, and responsible uses of technology?

In this episode, I sit down with Vitali, co-founder of EasyStaff.io, a freelance payroll and marketplace platform processing over 20 million euro per month across its ecosystem. Vitali shares his journey from mining Bitcoin in Russia back in 2012 to building a multi-product fintech platform with a real, functioning DAO at its heart. We dig into why most DAOs fail to get participation, how EasyStaff Connect DAO distributes 90% of tokens to users based purely on business activity, and how the community is already voting on real product decisions. Vitali also opens up about the challenges of launching without venture capital, his plans to go fully open source, and why he sees blockchain-based legal token recognition as the natural next step for the platform. DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/Connect:EasyStaff Website: https://easystaff.ioEasyStaff Connect DAO: https://connect.easystaff.ioLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/easystaffKEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS• [00:00] Introduction to Vitali and EasyStaff.io and the focus on DAOs• [01:00] Vitali's crypto origin story — mining Bitcoin in 2012 with an ASIC device, selling at $300 per coin• [03:40] Clarifying that EasyStaff Connect DAO tokens are currently centralised — blockchain integration is a future stage pending legal jurisdiction decisions• [04:49] Overview of the two core products: EasyStaff Payroll (B2B) and EasyStaff Invoice (B2C), and how the DAO marketplace bridges the gap• [07:03] How EasyStaff handles remote payments across multiple currencies, entities, and compliance requirements including sanctions• [09:14] The core DAO problem: low participation and how EasyStaff tackles it with a 20% quorum, public backlogs, and personalised outreach• [11:35] Tokens are earned through business activity only — no token sale, no secondary market, purely rewarding real transactions• [12:44] Token holders receive monthly fiat dividends from platform profits, with the platform retaining only 3% of transaction fees• [13:40] Community governance in practice — token holders collectively hold 90% voting power versus the founders' 10%• [19:10] Real example of community governance: users voted to add PayPal to fast payment options• [20:40] EasyStaff ecosystem now processes around 20 million euro per month, with one entity alone clearing 140 million euro in 2025• [22:32] EasyStaff Connect focuses on design and graphics freelancers historically but is expanding broadly, including AI professionals• [23:42] Upcoming addition of a recruiter network to expand the platform through intermediaries• [25:05] Marketing strategies: AI-powered cold outreach on LinkedIn, rebranding, YouTube integrations, Forbes articles, and this podcast• [28:43] If starting again — the biggest challenge was lack of capital, which forced a bootstrapped, revenue-first approach• [30:36] Roadmap: completing hard-voting mechanics, moving to open source, separating DAO from the operating company, then going on-chain via a legally recognised jurisdiction such as Liechtenstein, UAE, or Singapore• [34:37] AI adoption internally — using Claude for development and exploring Gemini for internal compliance and treasury processes, with a freeze on new linear hires

No fence sitting. No hedging. No "it depends."Jimbo is joined by Tagerd & Bruce for one of the most opinionated episodes the WenDirk Cast has ever recorded. Every topic gets a strong take — and nothing is off limits.We cover:Should MFL prioritise entertainment over realism?Expanding goalkeeper attributes, referee personalities & player psychologyMass retirements — crisis or opportunity?DAOs & conglomerates — asset or threat to fair competition?Farm clubs & tanking — should there be a best effort rule?Cup stacking via the mid-season transfer windowDiamond club sales — should they require human approval?Flipping & market mechanics — healthy or harmful?If MFL booms again — what's next for the platform?Plus the usual weekly updates — Moment of the Week, Dev Updates, Diamond Roundup and Marketplace Overview.

Circle proposes a USDC rate hike on Aave. The EF announces the Road To Devcon 8 Academic Program. Fluid extends aWETH redemptions to L2. And Shutter outlines a new sustainable funding model for DAOs. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/931 Sponsor: EarnUSD is a stablecoin vault by Lido for earning transparent, onchain USD-denominated rewards. Get started today at stake.lido.fi/earn Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Key Takeaways: Rethink Traditional Retirement Plans: Plans like 401(k)s and pensions were built for a different time. They may not always provide the financial freedom people expect today. Build Real, Valuable Skills: Skills that create value and income are more important than just having credentials. What you can do matters more than what you're labeled as. Focus on Strong Assets and Control: Saving in assets that hold value over time can be more effective than holding only cash.It's also important to understand your own financial accounts even if you are not managing the investments yourself. New Forms of Community Investing: Decentralized groups, like DAOs, are modern ways for people to pool money and invest together, similar to how communities worked in the past. Take Back Financial Control: People have the ability to take charge of their finances. Building systems that support long-term stability can help not just individuals, but future generations as well. Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Rethinking Wealth: Ancient Strategies Versus Modern Systems 8:46 Building Generational Independence Through Real Skills Over Credentials 11:33 Building Wealth Through Hard Assets and Independent Investments 15:43 Building Community Wealth Through Trust and Reciprocity 18:15 Shifting Global Power Dynamics and America's Softness 22:21 Building Wealth Through New Financial Structures and Old Principles 26:38 Resilience and Legacy in the Face of Adversity Powered by Stone Hill Wealth Management   Social Media Handles    Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip)   Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/   Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen!   WBMS Premium Subscription   Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

For episode 245 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome Heenal, Marv, and rathermercurial of SuperBenefit, a decentralized collective on a mission to develop the social and financial flywheels that enable the invention and acceleration of a better world. We discuss their Reimagining Power series, a body of research exploring how Web3 can transform power dynamics in philanthropy, governance, and social impact.You'll discover:

In this episode, I sit down with Renee Davis from OpenMatter to explore the intersection of AI agents and blockchain infrastructure. We discuss why 51% of internet traffic is already agents, the critical security vulnerabilities in tools like OpenClaw, and how multi-party computation (MPC) enables privacy-preserving machine learning. Renee explains why crypto is essential for the agent economy—hint: credit cards can't handle micro-transactions like a two-cent payment. We also dive into OpenMatter's three pillars: masked computing, MatterML, and DataVisor, plus what's coming in the next 12 months. If you're building with AI agents or curious about the convergence of Web3 and AI, this conversation is packed with insights. --- CONNECT ---OpenMatter: https://onboard.openmatter.network--- KEY POINTS WITH TIMESTAMPS ---• [01:42] Renee's journey from enterprise analytics to DAOs and AI• [03:11] AI and NLP have been around for decades—longer than most realize• [04:42] OpenMatter solves agent hosting, ZK safety checks, and output compliance• [08:17] Multi-party computation (MPC) explained: collaborative computing without sharing raw data• [10:08] 51% of internet traffic is already agents or bots• [14:42] Why agents need crypto: credit cards can't do micro-transactions like X402 can• [16:29] DataVisor: one-click agent deployment with OpenClaw, IronClaw, ZeroClaw templates• [19:17] Security guardrails for agents are still underdeveloped• [21:52] OpenMatter is built on lattice-based cryptography—post-quantum safe• [24:35] AI startups are in a bubble; many hinge on token prices from Claude or OpenAI• [28:03] Roadmap: mainnet launch, MPC updates, MatterML SDK release, and hackathons---DISCLAIMER---Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend. Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Sid Powell and Paul Frambot on why Apollo, Cantor, and Coinbase are quietly building their financial products on DeFi rails, and what it means for lending.  Nexo is the premier digital wealth platform. Receive interest on your crypto, borrow against it without selling, and trade a range of assets. Now available in the U.S with 30 days of exclusive privileges.  Get started at nexo.com/unchained Onchain lending used to be a crypto-native curiosity. Now Cantor Fitzgerald is extending credit facilities through it, Apollo Global Management is acquiring governance tokens, and Coinbase users are borrowing against Bitcoin to buy houses, all running on DeFi protocols operating in the background. Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell and Morpho co-founder Paul Frambot sit at the center of this shift, and they have very different reads on what it takes to make institutional adoption real.  What are the actual limits to onchain lending growth right now? Does the DeFi mullet model work for everyone, or only for specific use cases? And as DAOs across the industry stumble under the weight of public governance, what structures actually let a protocol move fast without losing trust?  This conversation gets into the mechanics, the trade-offs, and the deals that are quietly redrawing the lines between DeFi and traditional finance. Guests: ⁠Paul Frambot, Co-Founder & CEO at Morpho Labs ⁠Sid Powell, CEO & Co-Founder of Maple Finance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Winning a contract isn't the same as deploying capability.This week, Andrew Vanderhoof (Director of DAF CLOUDworks at AFRL) joins Tyler to talk about what actually happens between “award” and “operational.”They cover:Getting commercial software into classified environmentsWhy OTAs and zero-dollar agreements matterThe real weight carried by DAOs and AOsScaling innovation without breaking trustAnd why the timeline is now weeks to months — not yearsIf you care about commercial-first actually meaning something, this one's for you.Connect with AndrewLinkedIn: Andrew VanderhoofConnect with TylerLinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt

Crypto and fintech are converging. But who captures the value? Nick Almond on stablecoins, DAOs, and the future of capital formation. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. – Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Nick: https://x.com/DrNickA Follow David: https://x.com/dcanellis — Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ —-- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) FinTech vs Crypto Today (03:28) Banks Onramps and Walled Gardens (07:53) Where Value Accrues Onchain (16:47) DAS PROMO (17:39) Where Value Accrues Onchain (Con't) (25:02) Tokens Culture and Market Outlook - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on The Breakdown is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Host and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode we sit down with Griff Green, one of the earliest DAO builders and a core figure in Ethereum's governance history — from the original DAO era through today's next-generation coordination experiments.Griff was closely involved around the first DAO and helped lead white-hat recovery efforts during the 2016 DAO crisis. Since then, he has gone on to co-found and support multiple ecosystem projects focused on decentralized funding, public goods, and governance design, including Giveth, the Commons Stack, and several token engineering and coordination initiatives.This is not a surface-level DAO hype conversation. This is a rebuild conversation.We go deep on what actually failed in early DAO designs, what people misunderstood about decentralized governance, and what it will realistically take to redo the DAO model in a way that works — socially, economically, and technically.We cover:What really went wrong (and right) with the first DAOLessons learned from DAO governance failures and exploitsWhy most DAOs struggle with participation and decision qualityIncentive design vs voting designFunding public goods without governance captureToken engineering, bonding curves, and coordination mechanismsWhat a “DAO 2.0” architecture needs to includeWhether truly decentralized governance can scaleIf you care about DAOs, crypto governance, public goods funding, or coordination at scale — this conversation is required context from someone who was there at the beginning and is still building forward.Subscribe for more deep crypto conversations — no price talk, no hype cycles, just signal.Drop your question in the comments:

Join us as we dissect the evolving landscape of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), moving beyond the "chat room with a bank account" stereotype. We dive into Vitalik Buterin's vision for better DAOs, exploring critical functions like improved oracles and dispute resolution, and debate the role of human politics versus programmatic efficiency. Discover how concepts like "problem geometry" and "sequenced governance" offer a path to more mature, robust, and effective DAOs, leveraging cutting-edge tools like AI and Zero-Knowledge proofs to overcome decision fatigue and human vulnerabilities.

AI agents are no longer just tools, they're becoming autonomous economic actors. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, we explore how AI agents are already using bitcoin to transact and coordinate inside emerging bot-run economies, including early experiments like Moltbook, an AI-driven social network where autonomous agents interact with each other and, in some cases, create wallets and move value without direct human control. The discussion breaks down why bitcoin, especially when paired with Lightning is uniquely suited for machine-to-machine payments, permissionless settlement, and autonomous economic activity, and what this shift means for policy, regulation, and the future of money as machines begin to participate in real economies.

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Continuing the publication of interviews from DevConnect in Buenos Aires, I sat down with Theo Beutel (academic secretariat at the Ethereum Foundation, researcher at Centre for Democracy Studies Aarau, University of Zurich) to reflect on attempts at democracy with DAOs. As someone who has worked as the governance lead at several DAOs, Theo had a lot of insight to share.We discussed his recent paper Digital Democracy in Decentralised Autonomous Organisations, the role of academia in Ethereum and why plutocracy has largely dominated the DAO space. By and large it seems that innovation in governance in crypto has followed the needs of investors and not other classes of people. If you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

In this episode of the Network Nations mini-series, Primavera De Filippi speak with Santiago Siri, founder of Democracy Earth, DemocracyOS, and Proof of Humanity, to explore a central question of the digital age: Can we escape politics with protocols or do protocols simply create new political arenas? Santiago shares his journey from building Argentina's internet political party Partido de la Red, to creating open-source democratic infrastructure, to running one of the most ambitious on-chain identity and governance experiments in Web3. They discuss identity as the core bottleneck of digital democracy, governance failures inside protocols, DAOs as political systems, AI as both promise and threat, and what Network Nations must learn from a decade of real-world experimentation. A deep, honest conversation about legitimacy, power, and why politics never disappears  it just moves layers.

In this episode, Frank La Vigne and Candice Gillhoolley are joined by Geoff Anders, CEO of Leverage and co-founder of the Quantum Biology DAO, to explore how quantum physics is rewriting what we know about everything from photosynthesis to animal migration, and even human health. From the way birds might sense the Earth's magnetic field, to the evolving research around how weak magnetic effects could impact growth and development, we'll unpack real-world experiments and the fascinating theories behind them.But it's not just about the science—the conversation also tackles how scientific funding is being disrupted through decentralized organizations like DAOs, empowering new voices and opening up fresh possibilities for investigative research.Whether you're a curious mind or a science enthusiast, this episode promises eye-opening insights into how quantum effects could be hidden in plain sight in everyday biology—and what that could mean for the future of medicine, technology, and our understanding of life itself.So get ready to challenge your perceptions and join us as we explore quantum biology's promise, puzzles, and potential breakthroughs on this episode of Impact Quantum!Time Stamps00:00 Decentralized Science and DAOs05:16 "QBIO Governance Tokens Explained"09:35 "Quantum Biology and Photosynthesis"12:55 "Magnetism's Biological Puzzle"16:05 "Quantum's Role in Biology"17:47 "Quantum Effects in Biology"20:35 Exploring Unseen Connections25:34 "Exploring Unconventional Hypotheses"28:32 "Mesmerism and Franklin's Investigation"33:16 "Science, Tradition, and Healing"34:44 "Ball Lightning: Unverified Encounter"38:42 "Bird Navigation: Magnetic Field vs. Memory"43:13 "Electromagnetic Fields and Biology"45:01 "Magnetic Fields and Evolution"48:18 "Challenges in Quantum Biology"52:00 "Quantum Biology and Radiation Reduction"57:52 "Advancing Science with Leverage"58:52 "Quantum Podcast: Bold & Gold"

In this episode recorded at DevConnect in Buenos Aires, I sit down with Eugene Leventhal (researcher at Metagov, podcaster at Governance Futures, new head of governance at Octant) to discuss the current crisis in crypto governance. The general feeling is that governance has been declared dead, foundations are being pushed aside, and the decentralization theater is being abandoned now that Trump's election has lifted compliance pressure.Eugene unpacks what he calls the "original sin of DAOs" (most were created purely for regulatory cover) and why most failed. But it's not all doom, we discuss the few projects still genuinely committed to decentralization, institutional interest in deliberative tooling, and why work on transparency and democratic innovation still matters, even as the industry pivots toward unregulated founder worship.Links:Bread Cooperative's Democratic Multisig webinarGuide book can be downloaded hereIf you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

Welcome to this special episode of The Edge of Show, recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance & the Law Summit in Washington, D.C. This conversation brings together leaders from Web3, finance, policy, and infrastructure to tackle a critical question: how do we fund innovation while building long-term trust, inclusion, and resilience?Moderated by Nadya Rousseau, this panel features Vincent Kadar, Kevin Jackson, Andrew Durgee, and Terry Culver, offering rare insight into how capital formation is evolving through tokenization, public-private collaboration, decentralized infrastructure, and access to private markets.The discussion explores real-world asset tokenization, the role of regulation, the limits of first-mover advantage, and why collaboration, not isolation, is becoming the defining strategy for sustainable innovation. From retail access to pre-IPO assets to DAOs, grants, and hybrid funding models, this episode breaks down how Web3 is reshaping who gets to participate in the global economy.If you're building, investing, shaping policy, or trying to understand where finance and innovation are heading next, this episode delivers clear perspectives from leaders actively building the future not theorizing about it.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

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In this episode I talk with Ryan from Toroa Group, a New Zealand-based founder building across tokenised funds and vault strategies, title-backed property tokens, and NZD/AUD stablecoins.We cover why stablecoins are still the clearest product-market fit, why non-USD stablecoins matter for smaller countries, how to tokenize title instead of fund units, and how they work with existing funds to offer tokenized fund access to DAOs, foundations and on-chain natives.Ryan also shares his “follow the demand, don't force education” philosophy and how tokenised assets are now able to provide utility over and above the legacy versions which is supercharging mainstream adoption. Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Tokenization reality: Tokens don't create liquidity by magic – the product still has to solve a real problem.[00:02:00] Ryan's background: From med tech and audiology into educating NZ on Web3 and then full-time tokenization.[00:05:00] Toroa's focus: On-chain financial products, NZD/AUD stablecoins, property tokens and tokenized funds.[00:07:00] Non-USD stablecoins: Why NZD/AUD stables matter for cross-border flows and monetary sovereignty.[00:10:00] Title-based property: Tokens tied to property title, not shares, avoiding financial-product status and paying rent in stablecoins.[00:17:00] Tokenized feeders: Letting funds offer regulated exposure in token form to DAOs, foundations and family offices.[00:20:00] Demand > preaching: They focus on inbound demand from funds already being asked for tokenized access.[00:26:00] Roadmap & raise: Moving group structure to the UK, aiming for a future listing, and raising a £500k pre-Series A.Connecthttps://www.toroa.xyz/https://www.linkedin.com/company/toroagroup/https://x.com/toroagrouphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjohnsonhunt/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I—Stewart Alsop—sit down with Garrett Dailey to explore a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the mechanics of persuasion and why the best pitches work by attraction rather than pressure, to the nature of AI as a pattern tool rather than a mind, to power cycles, meaning-making, and the fracturing of modern culture. Garrett draws on philosophy, psychology, strategy, and his own background in storytelling to unpack ideas around narrative collapse, the chaos–order split in human cognition, the risk of “AI one-shotting,” and how political and technological incentives shape the world we're living through. You can find the tweet Stewart mentions in this episode here. Also, follow Garrett Dailey on Twitter at @GarrettCDailey, or find more of his pitch-related work on LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Garrett opens with persuasion by attraction, storytelling, and why pitches fail with force. 05:00 We explore gravity as metaphor, the opposite of force, and the “ring effect” of a compelling idea. 10:00 AI as tool not mind; creativity, pattern prediction, hype cycles, and valuation delusions. 15:00 Limits of LLMs, slopification, recursive language drift, and cultural mimicry. 20:00 One-shotting, psychosis risk, validation-seeking, consciousness vs prediction. 25:00 Order mind vs chaos mind, solipsism, autism–schizophrenia mapping, epistemology. 30:00 Meaning, presence, Zen, cultural fragmentation, shared models breaking down. 35:00 U.S. regional culture, impossibility of national unity, incentives shaping politics. 40:00 Fragmentation vs reconciliation, markets, narratives, multipolarity, Dune archetypes. 45:00 Patchwork age, decentralization myths, political fracturing, libertarian limits. 50:00 Power as zero-sum, tech-right emergence, incentives, Vance, Yarvin, empire vs republic. 55:00 Cycles of power, kyklos, democracy's decay, design-by-committee, institutional failure.Key InsightsPersuasion works best through attraction, not pressure. Garrett explains that effective pitching isn't about forcing someone to believe you—it's about creating a narrative gravity so strong that people move toward the idea on their own. This reframes persuasion from objection-handling into desire-shaping, a shift that echoes through sales, storytelling, and leadership.AI is powerful precisely because it's not a mind. Garrett rejects the “machine consciousness” framing and instead treats AI as a pattern amplifier—extraordinarily capable when used as a tool, but fundamentally limited in generating novel knowledge. The danger arises when humans project consciousness onto it and let it validate their insecurities.Recursive language drift is reshaping human communication. As people unconsciously mimic LLM-style phrasing, AI-generated patterns feed back into training data, accelerating a cultural “slopification.” This becomes a self-reinforcing loop where originality erodes, and the machine's voice slowly colonizes the human one.The human psyche operates as a tension between order mind and chaos mind. Garrett's framework maps autism and schizophrenia as pathological extremes of this duality, showing how prediction and perception interact inside consciousness—and why AI, which only simulates chaos-mind prediction, can never fully replicate human knowing.Meaning arises from presence, not abstraction. Instead of obsessing over politics, geopolitics, or distant hypotheticals, Garrett argues for a Zen-like orientation: do what you're doing, avoid what you're not doing. Meaning doesn't live in narratives about the future—it lives in the task at hand.Power follows predictable cycles—and America is deep in one. Borrowing from the Greek kyklos, Garrett frames the U.S. as moving from aristocracy toward democracy's late-stage dysfunction: populism, fragmentation, and institutional decay. The question ahead is whether we're heading toward empire or collapse.Decentralization is entropy, not salvation. Crypto dreams of DAOs and patchwork societies ignore the gravitational pull of power. Systems fragment as they weaken, but eventually a new center of order emerges. The real contest isn't decentralization vs. centralization—it's who will have the coherence and narrative strength to recentralize the pieces.

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In this episode, I sit down with Giel from kpk (formerly karpatkey) live at Devconnect Buenos Aires. KPK has quietly managed billions for major DAOs such as ENS, DYDX, Arbitrum, and Balancer — operating with an institutional-grade risk framework while staying fully non-custodial.We talk about institutional adoption heading into 2025–2026, why traditional funds and family offices now want safer access to DeFi yields, how risk curation actually works, and what institutions should look for when evaluating partners. Giel also breaks down KPK's new vault + curator system and how automation allows them to adjust positions in under 30 seconds.Key Timestamps[00:00] What KPK Actually Does — managing billions for top DAOs with non-custodial infrastructure. [00:02] Institutional Demand — family offices & funds looking for safe DeFi exposure. [00:04] Banks & DeFi — how banks may adopt on-chain yield directly. [00:06] The Curator Model — risk frameworks, due diligence, and automated vaults. [00:09] What Institutions Should Look For — track record, risk discipline, zero loss history. [00:12] Roadmap — becoming a leading risk curator with focused, low-risk vaults. [00:14] Biggest Challenges — moving from behind the scenes to public institutional visibility. [00:16] The Ask — connecting with funds, aggregators, and institutions seeking safe, automated yield.Connecthttps://kpk.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpk-io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/giel-detienne/https://x.com/kpk_iohttps://x.com/deepcryptodiveDisclaimerIf you enjoyed this, I'd love you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share the episode with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

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Join us for an insightful episode of The Edge of Show as we dive deep into the world of blockchain technology with Fahmi Syed, the president of Midnight Foundation. Recorded live at Creative Blockchain Week, Fahmi shares his journey from traditional finance to the innovative realm of blockchain, discussing the importance of privacy, governance, and the future of digital systems.In this episode, we explore:The role of token holders and DAOs in holding foundations accountable.How Midnight is leveraging zero-knowledge technology to create a permissionless public blockchain that prioritizes privacy.Real-world use cases in healthcare, finance, and GovTech that demonstrate the potential of Midnight's solutions.The evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on blockchain adoption.Ambitious goals for the future, including partnerships with major corporations and governments.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a developer, or just curious about the future of digital systems, this episode is packed with valuable insights and forward-thinking ideas.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

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In the 214th BlockTalks we speak with Stella Achenbach, founder of the Alana Project and Council steward of Unlock Protocol, who talks about the current reality of DAOs. Links:https://paragraph.com/@stellaachenbachhttps://beacons.ai/stellaachenbachhttps://the-alana-project.xyz/https://unlock-protocol.com/Call for partners!In 2026 the BlockDrops Podcast will enter a new phase and is looking for sponsors and partners to usher-in this new era. If you're interested, please get in touch through the contacts below and LFG!. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. https://blockdrops.substack.com .. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

As blockchain tech gets co-opted by legacy players for efficiency gains, has the revolution lost its edge? Crypto philosopher Paul Dylan-Ennis and Gitcoin's Head of Governance Dr. Nick Almond join Friederike to probe this shift from 2017's visionary DAOs to today's Telegram-negotiated votes and whale capture. Rooted in philosophy and complex systems, they unpack mind-hacking risks via data micro-targeting, the polycentric bulwarks (full nodes, prediction markets) shielding against cultural flips, and why epistemic tools could fortify crypto against real-world censorship. Their call: Reclaim the ethos through event evangelism and normie outreach for grassroots empowerment.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to the Blockchain Revolution(07:22) Governance as the Soul of Crypto(14:26) The Challenges of Decentralized Governance19:02) The Nature of Organizations: DAOs vs Corporations(23:24) Cultural Shifts in the Crypto Space(30:26) Decentralization: A Means to an End(36:27) The Future of Decentralization and Governance(38:23) The Importance of User Privacy and Data Sovereignty(39:35) The Challenge of User Awareness in Data Privacy(41:32) The Rise of Surveillance and Control(42:44) The Threat of Digital IDs and Centralized Control(45:12) The Dangers of Corporate Influence in Web3(50:42) The Need for Authentic Decentralization(52:35 The Role of Institutional Players in Crypto(56:18) The Future of Governance in Decentralized Systems(01:01:19) The Challenge of Leadership in a Decentralized World(01:04:08) Cultural Hacking and the Influence of Governance(01:10:50) Outreach and Engagement in the Crypto CommunityLinks mentioned in this episode:Dr. Nick Almond, Head of Governance at JitoPaul Dylan-Ennis, Crypto PhilosopherSponsors: - Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at gnosis.io This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

Send us a textWhat happens when you stop treating crypto like a lottery ticket and start treating it like money? We sit down with Joël Valenzuela – core member of DashDAO and creator of Digital Cash Network – who has lived entirely on cryptocurrency since 2015, closed his bank account, and built a daily routine on digital cash.Joel takes us from childhood memories of currency devaluation in Mexico to the first time he split a dinner bill with Bitcoin before payment apps were mainstream. He explains why speculation can't sustain an ecosystem, how real-world utility creates lasting value, and what investors learn by actually using the product. We explore the bumpy parts too: 2016 fee spikes, network congestion, and the practical decision to move day-to-day spending to Dash for instant settlement, optional privacy, and on-chain scaling that aims to keep payments fast and affordable.We also dive into decentralization that works in practice. Joel outlines the limits of leaderless governance on major networks and why DAOs matter for transparent, network-wide decision-making and funding. Then we zoom out to the Free State Project in New Hampshire, the unlikely incubator where early crypto pioneers swapped ideas, launched tools, and helped shape a payments-first culture long before it trended. Along the way, Joel shares how legacy projects stay relevant through integrations, liquidity, and partnerships that compound over time.If you've wondered whether crypto can move beyond charts and narratives to something you can actually live on, this conversation delivers hard-won lessons from the checkout line. Subscribe, share with a friend who still thinks crypto is only an investment, and leave a review to help more people find the show.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on October 22, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/living-on-crypto-since-2015/..........................................................................

The Code Is Law documentary is now streaming. Coinbase acquires the Echo fundraising platform. Crypto Twitter debates over Polygon PoS's L2 classification. And Shutter introduces Permanent Private Voting for DAOs. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/807 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

I spoke to Leuts.eth, CEO of Aragon, a DAO tooling protocol that gives organizations the tools to build, govern, and accrue value effectively onchain. Aragon was probably the first organization I became interested when I got into crypto since they were the first to take seriously the potential for DAOs and onchain governance,We spoke about the history of Aragon, their latest feature enabling private voting and whether Nepal is actually a DAO now.This episode is sponsored by NYM, the world's most private VPN. Unlike traditional VPNs, Nym uses a decentralized mixnet to scramble your internet data — hiding who you're talking to, when, and how often. You can switch between full mixnet mode for maximum anonymity, or a faster VPN mode for everyday use.Use the code blockchainsocialist when signing up and get an extra month!If you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit.Send me your questions or comments about the show and I'll read them out sometime. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

In the 2nd Weekly Rollup of Flat-tember, we discuss whether the crypto bull market is over amid rising unemployment and market uncertainty. We cover stablecoin competition for Hyperliquid partnerships, Justin Sun's frozen WFLI tokens, and Nasdaq's tokenized equities. With Ethereum leading in asset tokenization, they also reflect on lost SEC Chair Gensler's texts and the rise of DAOs, alongside major moves from Fidelity and Robinhood. —-

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Robin Hanson, economist and originator of the idea of futarchy, about how conditional betting markets might transform governance by tying decisions to measurable outcomes. Their conversation moves through examples of organizational incentives in business and government, the balance between elegant theories and messy implementation details, the role of AI in robust institutions, and the tension between complexity and simplicity in legal and political systems. Hanson highlights historical experiments with futarchy, reflects on polarization and collective behavior in times of peace versus crisis, and underscores how ossified bureaucracies mirror software rot. To learn more about his work, you can find Robin Hanson online simply by searching his name or his blog overcomingbias.com, where his interviews—including one with Jeffrey Wernick on early applications of futarchy—are available.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Hanson explains futarchy as conditional betting markets that tie governance to measurable outcome metrics, contrasting elegant ideas with messy implementation details.00:10 He describes early experiments, including Jeffrey Wernick's company in the 1980s, and more recent trials in crypto and an India-based agency.00:15 The conversation shifts to how companies use stock prices as feedback, comparing public firms tied to speculators with private equity and long-term incentives.00:20 Alsop connects futarchy to corporate governance and history, while Hanson explains how futarchy can act as a veto system against executive self-interest.00:25 They discuss conditional political markets in elections, AI participation in institutions, and why proof of human is unnecessary for robust systems.00:30 Hanson reflects on simplicity versus complexity in democracy and legal systems, noting how futarchy faces similar design trade-offs.00:35 He introduces veto markets and outcome metrics, adding nuance to how futarchy could constrain executives while allowing discretion.00:40 The focus turns to implementation in organizations, outcome-based OKRs, and trade-offs between openness, liquidity, and transparency.00:45 They explore DAOs, crypto governance, and the need for focus, then compare news-driven attention with deeper institutional design.00:50 Hanson contrasts novelty with timelessness in academia and policy, explaining how futarchy could break the pattern of weak governance.00:55 The discussion closes on bureaucratic inertia, software rot, and how government ossifies compared to adaptive private organizations.Key InsightsFutarchy proposes that governance can be improved by tying decisions directly to measurable outcome metrics, using conditional betting markets to reveal which policies are expected to achieve agreed goals. This turns speculation into structured decision advice, offering a way to make institutions more competent and accountable.Early experiments with futarchy existed decades ago, including Jeffrey Wernick's 1980s company that made hiring and product decisions using prediction markets, as well as more recent trials in crypto-based DAOs and a quiet adoption by a government agency in India. These examples show that the idea, while radical, is not just theoretical.A central problem in governance is the tension between elegant ideas and messy implementation. Hanson emphasizes that while the core concept of futarchy is simple, real-world use requires addressing veto powers, executive discretion, and complex outcome metrics. The evolution of institutions involves finding workable compromises without losing the simplicity of the original vision.The conversation highlights how existing governance in corporations mirrors these challenges. Public firms rely heavily on speculators and short-term stock incentives, while private equity benefits from long-term executive stakes. Futarchy could offer companies a new tool, giving executives market-based feedback on major decisions before they act.Institutions must be robust not just to human diversity but also to AI participation. Hanson argues that markets, unlike one-person-one-vote systems, can accommodate AI traders without needing proof of human identity. Designing systems to be indifferent to whether participants are human or machine strengthens long-term resilience.Complexity versus simplicity emerges as a theme, with Hanson noting that democracy and legal systems began with simple structures but accreted layers of rules that now demand lawyers to navigate. Futarchy faces the same trade-off: it starts simple, but real implementation requires added detail, and the balance between elegance and robustness becomes crucial.Finally, the episode situates futarchy within broader social trends. Hanson connects rising polarization and inequality to times of peace and prosperity, contrasting this with the unifying effect of external threats. He also critiques bureaucratic inertia and “software rot” in government, arguing that without innovation in governance, even advanced societies risk ossification.

The drama is heating up in crypto M&A. LayerZero, the omnichain interoperability protocol, shocked the market with a $110 million bid to acquire Stargate DAO — the very bridge it originally launched. Then Wormhole jumped in, asking the DAO to pause the vote so it could make a counter-offer. This episode unpacks the first-ever so-called onchain bidding war: how to value DAOs like real businesses, why LayerZero and Wormhole are fighting over Stargate, and whether this deal marks the beginning of a consolidation wave across crypto. Guests David Nage of Arca and M&A advisor Lawson Bae of Relayzero break down the numbers, the strategy, and what this turning point means for the industry. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sui Xapo Bank Guests: David Nage, VC Portfolio Manager at Arca Lawson Bae, Founder of Relayzero Links: Unchained:  Wormhole Foundation to Counter LayerZero's Bid for Stargate LayerZero Foundation Proposes $110 Million Stargate Acquisition, Retiring STG for ZRO Tokens  Timestamps:

Live from EthCC Cannes, this sponsored Edge of Show by Ammalgam brings together three trailblazers building the infrastructure for Web3's next leap forward. First, Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, shares how Polygon is tackling scalability, interoperability, and the drive toward a unified Web3 ecosystem. Next, Rebecca Liao From, Head of Ecosystem at Saga, reveals how Saga's chainlets are unlocking customizable, high-performance blockchain environments for developers worldwide. Finally, Jordan Jefferson, Founder of DogeOS, takes us inside the playful yet powerful vision for a meme-driven operating system that merges community culture with serious blockchain innovation.From cross-chain solutions to developer empowerment and the rise of niche blockchain platforms, this conversation offers a clear view of how the next internet is being built—right now.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights from the cutting edge of technology!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

In this concise episode of The Courtenay Turner Podcast, Courtenay responds to listener requests with a rare short-form "elevator pitch" on Game B—a game theory-based "infinite game" framework positioned as an alternative to our current "Game A" society, which proponents see as a competitive, Malthusian system doomed to implode.

Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comGwart joins us to talk about the collapse of crypto's "public goods" era and why the revenue meta is taking over. We dive deep into the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs failed, the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, and how builders are finally focusing on sustainable businesses instead of token hacking.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Pump.fun crossed hundreds of millions in revenue• Fat protocol thesis originated 2016-2017• iPhone example: $1,000 vs theoretical $10,000• Uniswap has fee switch but hasn't turned it on• Thread guy has 5% Bitcoin portfolio allocation• Bitcoin could 10x in next five yearsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:59 Bitcoin vs Crypto06:08 What does Gwart "believe" in?08:33 Revenue Meta & Fat Protocol Thesis13:36 Interpreting the Fat Protocol Thesis19:25 Analogies to Linux, etc27:18 Is the DAO dead?31:27 Devs37:35 Creators of the Revenue delusion40:46 Are stonks the new tokens?45:01 Solana maxi50:22 Real World Assets ;P53:10 Minting new BTC maxis-

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How crazy is it that even in spite of being on the brink of World War III, Bitcoin is still holding over $100,000? How crazy is it that the Genius Act has passed through the US Senate and is now heading for the House of Representatives? And how crazy is AI accelerating with all the crazy stuff you can do with it? If you’re looking for crazy you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to discuss the essential stories from the crypto market and dive into the AI rabbit hole with essential tools you want to use to enhance your productivity. If we are nice to AI perhaps they’ll remember it when they decide to turn on us. Join us today and we make nice with the future overlords and get pumped about where Bitcoin could be heading on episode #779 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Show notes Cryptocurrency News: Senate passes stablecoin bill, turning focus to House | The Block The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, the first major federal legislation to regulate stablecoins, requiring them to be fully backed by liquid assets and imposing audit and transparency standards. The bill, which received bipartisan support, now shifts to the House for consideration and is seen as a pivotal step toward legitimizing the crypto industry and cementing U.S. dollar dominance in digital assets. Despite this progress, concerns remain over potential conflicts of interest and the adequacy of consumer protections, particularly regarding anti-money laundering and corporate issuance provisions. How to legally stake crypto in 2025: What is now allowed after the SEC’s latest move The SEC’s 2025 guidelines confirm that solo, delegated, and custodial staking directly tied to network consensus are not securities offerings. Staking rewards are treated as service compensation, not investment returns. However, yield farming and staking-like lending schemes remain regulated as securities. JPMorgan, SEC meet to discuss capital markets moving onchain JPMorgan executives met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force to discuss the regulatory implications and potential impacts of traditional capital markets migrating to public blockchains, including how existing financial models might change and how to assess associated risks and benefits123. The discussions also covered JPMorgan’s current digital asset initiatives, such as its digital platform for repurchase agreements and the launch of its new deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base blockchain123. JPMorgan emphasized that deposit tokens like JPMD, which are fully backed by bank deposits, offer a more scalable and institution-friendly alternative to stablecoins, with no immediate plans to launch a stablecoin themselves123. Cointelegraph joins forces with Nansen to boost crypto journalism with onchain data Cointelegraph has partnered with Nansen, a leading onchain analytics platform, to integrate real-time blockchain data and AI-powered insights into its news coverage, research, and social media content1. This collaboration aims to enhance the quality and transparency of crypto journalism by providing readers with actionable, data-driven intelligence on DeFi, Web3, and market trends1. The partnership marks a significant step toward more informed and credible reporting in the crypto industry, leveraging Nansen’s advanced analytics across Cointelegraph’s global newsroom1. Report: Justin Sun’s Tron Aims for Nasdaq Listing in High-Stakes Merger Deal Justin Sun’s Tron is set to go public on Nasdaq through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a toy and merchandise company, in a deal valued up to $210 million that will see SRM rebranded as Tron Inc. and Sun serve as an advisor123. The transaction, orchestrated by Dominari Securities with close ties to the Trump family, involves SRM raising $100 million to acquire TRX tokens for its treasury, following a pause in SEC investigations into Sun34. This marks a significant move for Tron and highlights shifting U.S. regulatory attitudes toward crypto firms entering public markets through unconventional means45. The Legal Personhood of Decentralized Systems Decentralized systems like DAOs face major challenges fitting into global legal frameworks, as existing laws often treat them as general partnerships, exposing members to unlimited liability and tax risks if no formal structure is established. Several legal solutions have been proposed, such as Wyoming’s DUNA, the BORG framework, and blockchain-native governance models, but each has significant limitations and often cannot accommodate complex, real-world assets or operational needs. DUNAs, while offering a nonprofit legal wrapper, are criticized for being technology-specific and potentially allowing profit-like activities under a nonprofit label, raising regulatory and compliance concerns. Other frameworks, like BORGs and Q blockchain, are more technology-neutral but struggle with practical issues such as asset custody, compliance, and the ability to interact with traditional financial systems. The article suggests that some proposals may be motivated by large investors seeking to limit their own liability, rather than providing comprehensive solutions for the broader DAO ecosystem. Artificial Intelligence News: The AI Agent Economy - Travis' Substack Web3 & NFT News: Joel's Substack Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Austin Adams, founder of Whetstone and creator of Doppler, joins to discuss the next evolution in token launches. We explore why the world needs more tokens—not fewer—and how Doppler enables creators, apps, and DAOs to build highly customized launchpads using modular tooling. We cover token market design, dynamic bonding curves to prevent sniping, and how this infrastructure could unlock more meaningful, value-connected tokens—from meme coins with DAOs to public market IPOs on-chain. ------