Podcasts about validators

On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop talks with Agustin Ferreira, founder of Neurona, an AI community in Buenos Aires. Their conversation moves through Argentina's history with economic crises and the rise of crypto as an alternative to failing institutions, the importance of Ethereum and smart contracts, the UX challenges that still plague crypto adoption, and how AI and agents could transform the way people interact with decentralized systems. They also explore the tension between TradFi and DeFi, questions of data privacy and surveillance, the shifting role of social networks, and even the cultural and philosophical meaning of decentralization. You can learn more about Agustin's work through Neurona on Twitter at Neurona.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Agustin shares how Argentina's economic crises and the Corralito shaped interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum, with smart contracts offering a way out of broken systems.00:10 They compare Bitcoin's simplicity with Ethereum's immutability and programmability, opening new use cases beyond money transfers.00:15 The discussion shifts to crypto's UX problem, from jargon and wallets to agents and AI smoothing the user experience, with projects like Gina Wallet and Gigabrain.00:20 Stewart's frustrations with NFTs and bridging tokens highlight why validators, restaking, and cross-chain complexity still matter for decentralization.00:25 Agustin reflects on TradFi merging with DeFi, the risk of losing core values, and how stablecoins and U.S. interest could spark a spike in crypto markets.00:30 They broaden into Web 2.0's walled gardens, the need for alternatives, and how AI, data privacy, and surveillance raise urgency for decentralized systems.00:35 Social networks, culture, and hypercapitalism come into focus, with Agustin questioning fantasy online lives and imagining more conscious connections.00:40 The conversation turns philosophical, exploring religion-like markets, self-knowledge, and the hope for technology that feels more human.00:45 Stewart and Agustin discuss off-grid living, AI as a tool for autonomy, and space exploration shaping future generations.00:50 Agustin brings in the metaverse, both its potential to connect people more deeply and the risk of centralization, closing with Neurona's mission in Buenos Aires.Key InsightsOne of the strongest themes Agustin brings forward is how Argentina's long history of economic crises and the Corralito in 2001 created a natural openness to crypto. For his generation, trust in the peso was destroyed early, and holding dollars became the norm. This made decentralized alternatives like Bitcoin and later Ethereum feel less like speculation and more like survival tools.Ethereum's introduction of smart contracts represented a decisive leap from Bitcoin's simple ledger into programmable, immutable agreements. For young Argentines, this opened a space to innovate and build projects that weren't dependent on fragile local institutions, and it felt like a path to opportunity in the midst of recurring instability.Agustin emphasizes that crypto still has a major UX problem. From confusing jargon to multiple wallets and bridges, it's far from intuitive. He sees AI agents playing a transformative role in making transactions and investments seamless, removing technical friction so people can use crypto without even realizing the complexity beneath it.Bridging across blockchains reveals both the promise and challenge of decentralization. Tokens must be locked, represented, and validated across chains, and while this creates resilience, it also adds layers of risk. Agustin hopes the future will feel “like magic,” where these processes disappear from the user's view.The rise of TradFi players in DeFi is double-edged. On one hand, it accelerates maturity and scale, but on the other, it risks eroding the original ethos of decentralization. Agustin worries about lost principles yet also anticipates a surge of new DeFi projects and stablecoin adoption driven by U.S. financial interests.Beyond finance, the conversation turns to the politics of data privacy and surveillance. Agustin argues that much of the motivation for decentralized systems is to resist manipulation, polarization, and weaponization of personal information—issues that AI will amplify unless paired with decentralized alternatives.Finally, both Stewart and Agustin reflect on culture, social networks, and even the metaverse. Agustin critiques hypercapitalism's fantasy-driven platforms and envisions technology that enables more authentic human connection. Whether through off-grid living, space exploration, or decentralized metaverse communities, he sees a need to balance innovation with deeper human and philosophical questions about freedom and meaning.

Hamel Husain and Shreya Shankar teach the world's most popular course on AI evals and have trained over 2,000 PMs and engineers (including many teams at OpenAI and Anthropic). In this conversation, they demystify the process of developing effective evals, walk through real examples, and share practical techniques that'll help you improve your AI product.What you'll learn:1. WTF evals are2. Why they've become the most important new skill for AI product builders3. A step-by-step walkthrough of how to create an effective eval4. A deep dive into error analysis, open coding, and axial coding5. Code-based evals vs. LLM-as-judge6. The most common pitfalls and how to avoid them7. Practical tips for implementing evals with minimal time investment (30 minutes per week after initial setup)8. Insight into the debate between “vibes” and systematic evals—Brought to you by:Fin—The #1 AI agent for customer serviceDscout—The UX platform to capture insights at every stage: from ideation to productionMercury—The art of simplified finances—Where to find Shreya Shankar• X: https://x.com/sh_reya• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrshnk/• Website: https://www.sh-reya.com/• Maven course: https://bit.ly/4myp27m—Where to find Hamel Husain• X: https://x.com/HamelHusain• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamelhusain/• Website: https://hamel.dev/• Maven course: https://bit.ly/4myp27m—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Hamel and Shreya(04:57) What are evals?(09:56) Demo: Examining real traces from a property management AI assistant(16:51) Writing notes on errors(23:54) Why LLMs can't replace humans in the initial error analysis(25:16) The concept of a “benevolent dictator” in the eval process(28:07) Theoretical saturation: when to stop(31:39) Using axial codes to help categorize and synthesize error notes(44:39) The results(46:06) Building an LLM-as-judge to evaluate specific failure modes(48:31) The difference between code-based evals and LLM-as-judge(52:10) Example: LLM-as-judge(54:45) Testing your LLM judge against human judgment(01:00:51) Why evals are the new PRDs for AI products(01:05:09) How many evals you actually need(01:07:41) What comes after evals(01:09:57) The great evals debate(1:15:15) Why dogfooding isn't enough for most AI products(01:18:23) OpenAI's Statsig acquisition(1:23:02) The Claude Code controversy and the importance of context(01:24:13) Common misconceptions around evals(1:22:28) Tips and tricks for implementing evals effectively(1:30:37) The time investment(1:33:38) Overview of their comprehensive evals course(1:37:57) Lightning round and final thoughts—LLM Log Open Codes Analysis Prompt:Please analyze the following CSV file. There is a metadata field which has an nested field called z_note that contains open codes for analysis of LLM logs that we are conducting. Please extract all of the different open codes. From the _note field, propose 5-6 categories that we can create axial codes from.—Referenced:• Building eval systems that improve your AI product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-eval-systems-that-improve• Mercor: https://mercor.com/• Brendan Foody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-foody-2995ab10b• Nurture Boss: https://nurtureboss.io/• Braintrust: https://www.braintrust.dev/• Andrew Ng on X: https://x.com/andrewyng• Carrying Out Error Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoAxZsdw_3w• Julius AI: https://julius.ai/• Brendan Foody on X—“evals are the new PRDs”: https://x.com/BrendanFoody/status/1939764763485171948• Who Validates the Validators? Aligning LLM-Assisted Evaluation of LLM Outputs with Human Preferences: https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3654777.3676450• Lenny's post on X about evals: https://x.com/lennysan/status/1909636749103599729• Statsig: https://statsig.com/• Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code• Cursor: https://cursor.com/• Occam's razor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor• Frozen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294629/• The Wire on HBO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wire—Recommended books:• Pachinko: https://www.amazon.com/Pachinko-National-Book-Award-Finalist/dp/1455563935• Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-China-Capture-Greatest-Company/dp/1668053373/• Machine Learning: https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Learning-Tom-M-Mitchell/dp/1259096955• Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach: https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-Modern-Approach-Global/dp/1292401133/Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed.My biggest takeaways from this conversation: To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Join Alex Golding as he sits down with Austin Federa, Co-founder of DoubleZero, to explore how they're building permissionless high-performance fiber infrastructure that could revolutionize blockchain performance. Austin shares the technical vision behind creating a parallel internet for distributed systems, starting with Solana validators as their initial market.DoubleZero: https://doublezero.xyz

Hyperliquid's USDH ticker set off the most dramatic “RFP” in recent memory. The crew breaks down why Native Markets ran away with validator support, whether the process was theater or strategy, and how the Bake-off became a marketing masterstroke—and potential leverage on Circle. We dig into Polymarket odds, the last‑minute Paxos bribery allegation (denied), and what this means for future “native” stables on Solana, app chains, and beyond. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Guy founder of Ethena as a special guest, as a single ticker (USDH) sparked a weeklong spectacle: Hyperliquid's “Bake-off” to award the USDH stablecoin brand. Native Markets surged ahead as validators signaled support, Paxos rallied late with partners and incentives, and Ethena ultimately withdrew. Was this always a vibes‑based beauty contest, or a deliberate move to pressure Circle and re‑route bridge yield? We parse the incentives, the governance, and the market microstructure — and peek at what happens if every big chain/app tries the “native stablecoin” playbook. Show highlights

Hyperliquid's USDH ticker set off the most dramatic “RFP” in recent memory. The crew breaks down why Native Markets ran away with validator support, whether the process was theater or strategy, and how the Bake-off became a marketing masterstroke—and potential leverage on Circle. We dig into Polymarket odds, the last‑minute Paxos bribery allegation (denied), and what this means for future “native” stables on Solana, app chains, and beyond. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Guy founder of Ethena as a special guest, as a single ticker (USDH) sparked a weeklong spectacle: Hyperliquid's “Bake-off” to award the USDH stablecoin brand. Native Markets surged ahead as validators signaled support, Paxos rallied late with partners and incentives, and Ethena ultimately withdrew. Was this always a vibes‑based beauty contest, or a deliberate move to pressure Circle and re‑route bridge yield? We parse the incentives, the governance, and the market microstructure — and peek at what happens if every big chain/app tries the “native stablecoin” playbook. Show highlights

SSV validators experienced a slashing event. Polygon PoS experiences a finality delay, Kiln Finance exits its Ethereum validators. And Ethena expands sUSDe. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/780 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Joseph Onorati, CEO of DeFi Development Corp, the second-largest Solana treasury company. Joseph shares the journey of transforming DeFi Development Corp into a Solana-focused treasury powerhouse, their innovative yield strategies, and why Solana's volatility and native yield make it a compelling treasury asset. We also dive into the broader case for crypto treasury companies, the risks and rewards of staking strategies, and the future of Solana in the blockchain ecosystem. Plus, Joseph shares his bold prediction: Solana flipping Ethereum by market cap. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of DeFi, treasury management, and the Solana ecosystem.Chapters00:00:00 Why Solana as a Treasury Asset?00:00:41 Volatility, Convertible Debt, and Cost of Capital00:01:20 Introducing Joseph and DeFi Development Corp00:02:10 The Evolution of DeFi Development Corp00:03:56 Staking, Validators, and Yield Strategies00:05:40 Breaking Down Solana Yield Strategies00:10:10 Risks in Staking and Looping Strategies00:12:03 The Case for Crypto Treasury Companies00:15:03 Solana Per Share Growth and Fundraising Flywheels00:20:02 Challenges with NAV Premium Compression00:27:16 Solana's Market Share in Treasury Companies00:30:00 ETFs and Their Impact on Crypto Treasuries00:36:01 The Future of Public Market Crypto Instruments00:46:14 Risks and Controversies in Crypto Treasuries00:54:16 Locked Solana and OTC Markets01:06:15 DeFi Development Corp's Treasury Accelerator Program01:08:09 Bull Case for Solana and Price Predictions

A conversation with Robin, CEO of Raiku, about Raiku's approach to guaranteed transaction includion on Solana.

Gm! This week we're joined by Liam Heeger to discuss his journey to building Thru. We deep dive into the state of Firedancer, is Solana too decentralized, how to 10x performance, competing as an L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Liam: https://x.com/CantelopePeel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:29) The State Of Firedancer (04:13) Is Solana Too Decentralized? (06:41) What Is Thru? (16:57) Validators & Block Producers (20:15) How To Reduce Network Spam (24:13) How To Optimize Network Performance? (30:10) Block Producers (33:03) Will Thru Have A Token? (35:46) How To 10x L1 Performance (40:45) How To Compete As An L1? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed 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. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool news0:55 - Security council tests https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163979141545995/13974374389511619502:55 - Smart Node adds BTCS relay https://twitter.com/Rocket_Pool/status/1948295021712535774 4:40 - Votes end vote.rocketpool.net 6:51 - rETH on Pendle on Base https://x.com/pendle_fi/status/1948352530569933218 8:47 - Phiz's talks Rocket Pool decentralization https://x.com/superphiz/status/1947630024355364884? 11:23 - Sleety teases new Saturn explainer website https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1397963921268281495 Staking news 12:18 - Big unstaking validators numbershttps://www.validatorqueue.com/ https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/1947750202401796535 https://x.com/tiza4thepeople/status/1947724231631937733 https://x.com/robdogeth/status/1948033585404878957 20:57 - NodeSet to support Commit Boost https://discord.com/channels/968587363536220252/1153574664174579842/1397105007832334407 https://twisty-wednesday-4be.notion.site/Commit-Boost-Reducing-Risks-and-Returning-Autonomy-Over-the-Block-Back-to-Ethereum-s-Validators-0f309f76058e447388381c60550ce67b 21:51 - Client release https://github.com/NethermindEth/nethermind/releases/tag/1.32.3 Ethereum news 22:18 - Post Pectra blobs https://x.com/hildobby/status/1947667969900703976? 26:35 - Bitmine thriving! https://x.com/fundstrat/status/1948351129399546308?s https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/07/22/ark-invest-bets-on-ethereum-and-revolutionizes-the-market/ https://x.com/JourneyMacro/status/1947510717416149133 https://x.com/fundstrat/status/1948114342680879306?s 29:25 - SBET's weekly buy details https://x.com/SharpLinkGaming/status/1947649643955032171 32:18 - Seriously, those ETF flows! https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1948203466016342116 https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1948363118880412118? https://farside.co.uk/eth/ 36:56 - Base is 10x faster! https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1948411158979080248 38:20 - Linea token coming https://x.com/ethereumjoseph/status/1947291741226242555 In other news 39:43 - Banks start crypto relationships https://www.theblock.co/amp/post/363836/pnc-deal-coinbase-crypto-bank-customers40:59 - Coinwatch Track https://x.com/coinwatchdotco/status/1947326598245441696 42:52 - Roman Storm case https://x.com/theragetech/status/1947342132559184382 https://x.com/cryptonator1337/status/1947378245957259653? https://vxtwitter.com/L0laL33tz/status/1948005498252378553

Marinade Finance—Solana's oldest and most innovative staking provider—shares insights on their recent milestones, including being selected as the exclusive staking provider for the newly proposed Canary Marinade Solana ETF. This ETF is the first of its kind to name a staking provider in its SEC filing, marking what Marinade calls “a major milestone for Solana” and “a defining moment for institutional staking”.Topics Covered Plus More!Institutional Momentum: How the ETF structure and Marinade's role could unlock billions in institutional capital, accelerating Solana's growth and adoption among large-scale investors.Network Impact: The surge in native staking, up nearly 28% year-to-date, and how Marinade's Stake Auction Marketplace is driving sustainable, high-yield staking across the Solana ecosystem.Market Outlook: Paul and the Marinade team analyze Solana's current $90 billion market cap, the growing total value locked (TVL), and the strong institutional demand reflected in record-high futures and derivatives activity~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Hadley Stern - Chief Commercial Officer of Marinade Marinade Website ➜  https://marinade.finance00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor Tangem01:33 Institutional ETF demand rising03:21 xStocksFi05:00 What is Marinade?07:05 Staking09:15 no JITO?10:41 Marinade Select13:10 Growth14:23 Retail vs Institutional staking16:00 CLIP - Coinbase Institution: Thoughts on Big tech buying crypto companies?18:30 CLIP - Coinbase Institution: Public companies buying DeFi protocols20:35 KYC dilemma23:23 Outro⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺⎺Join our community! Diamond Circle (FREE): https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/storeForge Membership: https://www.paulbarronnetwork.com/forge-membershipPrivate Telegram Group (FREE): https://t.me/+nISqoMxrok40NTcxSubscribe on YouTube ✅ https://bit.ly/PBNYoutubeSubscribeTwitter

What if the most powerful new protocol in AI wasn't being shaped in Silicon Valley… but in a basement in North Idaho?Enter ⁠Paul Swaim⁠ and ⁠Garrett Oetken⁠, two innovators who went from community college hallway conversations to becoming key architects of ⁠BitTensor⁠, a $3B+ decentralized AI network reshaping the future of work, research, and economic contribution.Garrett dropped out of college. Paul spent years as an IT leader working at one. Both found themselves in North Idaho, guided by curiosity and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact. As they got pulled into the innovation culture blossoming in Coeur d'Alene, they began to dream bigger about what they could build, and who they could become. Together, they co-founded a startup and went on to help create the leading global, merit-based AI economy that rewards contributors, not credentials.This isn't just a tech story.It's a blueprint for how small towns can birth big revolutions.Chapters04:08 The Evolution of Technology and Infrastructure09:26 Digital Transformation in Education11:50 Building Infrastructure in Rural Areas15:23 Decentralized Future and Community Ownership17:44 The Future of Energy and Nuclear Innovations30:49 Building Community for Entrepreneurship32:35 The Emergence of Blockchain and Innovation33:19 Understanding BitTensor and Its Mechanisms36:57 The Role of Miners and Validators in BitTensor40:26 Incentive Mechanisms and Competition in Subnets52:54 Monetizing Data and the Future of AI Innovation56:58 Introduction to Macrocosmos and Its Team58:11 Understanding Protein Folding and Its Applications59:43 The Future of Work and Merit-Based Protocols01:02:21 Decentralized Approaches Beyond AI01:05:47 Real-World Applications and Community Engagement01:08:14 The Role of Education in a Changing Landscape01:12:59 Building a New Future Together01:16:50 Engaging with the BitTensor Community

Austin Federa is the Co-Founder of DoubleZero, a dedicated high-performance network for modern distributed systems, and President of the DoubleZero Foundation.Prior to co-founding DoubleZero in 2024, Austin served as Head of Strategy at the Solana Foundation where he was responsible for setting the direction of the Foundation and working with projects and developers building across the Solana ecosystem. Previously, Austin worked on marketing and product at Bison Trails, and was Director of Marketing at Republic and Republic Crypto, a private investing platform.In this conversation, we discuss:- The future of Solana- Token 2049 & Dubai- Solana's emergency patch- We are living in the best time, and we're on a good track- How AI will impact our lives- The founding story of Double Zero- Increase bandwidth and reduce latency- Testnet transactions are always quicker than mainnet- Manufacturing- Scaling to 500,000 TPS- Why validators are so important- Data routing is a huge problem for high-performance networksDoubleZeroWebsite: doublezero.xyzX: @doublezeroDiscord: discord.gg/doublezeroAustin FederaX: @Austin_FederaLinkedIn: Austin Federa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

• 11 EIPs drop May 7 — major protocol overhaul incoming• Validators can now stake 2,048 ETH — double the exposure• Wallets go smart — batch, sponsor gas, smooth UX• Blobs expand — Layer-2s get faster, cheaper, and more scalable

EIP-7870: Hardware and Bandwidth RecommendationsSystem recommendations for Validators and Full nodes.Resources: ----------------- - EIP-7870 - DiscussionUseful Links from Meeting: ----------------- - YouTube VideoPEEPanEIP Playlists: ----------------- - Pectra PEEPanEIP Playlist - PEEPanEIP PlaylistFollow on Twitter: -------------------------- - Kev - Mason - Parithosh Jayanthi - Toni Wahrstätter - Pooja Ranjan --------------------------Edited by: Akash KshirsagarTopics Covered: ------------------------- 00:00 - Quick Recap 00:38 - PEEPanEIP Intro 00:51 - Introduction 01:11 - About EIP-7870 02:28 - Kev Introduction 02:51 - Parithosh Introduction 03:09 - Toni Introduction 04:30 - Presentation on EIP-7870 16:23 - End of Presentation 16:43 - Q&A Section 17:25 - Why do we need to document it as an EIP-7870? What motivated you to propose this EIP? 19:42 - What are your thoughts or response to a FEM comment - rather than publishing an EIP can be actively maintained as a list that has specs and examples of hardware that currently fit that requirement? 21:41 - How did you determine the recommended hardware and bandwidth specifications for different Ethereum nodes? Was there any benchmarking process used to validate these recommendations? 32:37 - Would providing a range as a recommendation instead of a fixed number encourage more solo stakers, considering hardware costs are a key factor? 34:47 - Would you say if any client-specific optimizations could reduce hardware requirements for certain node types? 36:03 - Are you aware of any EIP where EIP-7870 is considered under the “Required” section? 39:35 - Would you be okay moving this proposal with a normal EIP track and have it in “Final” status? 41:12 - As a new EIP Author, how was Kev's journey? 42:38 - How long will these specs remain valid? 44:54 - How soon will this proposal move to final? Are there any plans and revisions before final? 47:11 - Call to action by Toni 47:54 - Call to action by Parithosh 50:10 - Rapid Fire Round 50:19 - Rapid Fire Round with Kev 51:21 - Rapid Fire Round with Parithosh 53:32 - Rapid Fire Round with Toni 55:00 - Closing Words by Pooja------------------------- #EIP7870 #Ethereum #PEEPanEIP #staker

In the "Product & Packaging Powerhouse" episode featuring Megan Young Gamble and powerhouse guest Chris Doerr, conversation explores sustainable labeling and packaging technologies. With over thirty years of experience, Chris shares insights on the various types of labels and the shift to sustainable practices. He emphasizes the importance of recycling and offers practical tips on reducing landfill waste through methods like composting, recycling LDPE bags, and leveraging digital technologies such as RFID and NFC to educate consumers. As labels are vital in multiple industries, Chris's expertise provides valuable guidance on incorporating sustainability and technology in packaging.Affiliate & Other Links: [Megan Young Gamble Links][AFFILIATE] Ready to crank out your content in as little as 5 minutes? Use Castmagic, AI powered tool to take your content creation from overwhelmed to overjoyed by saving hours of developing content. Save 20 hours by Signing up today! https://get.castmagic.io/Megan [FREEBIE] Learn about “day in the life” of a Packaging Project Manager → Get our “Starter Packaging PM Freebie” [link] https://glc.ck.page/thestarterpackagingprojectmanager Subscribe & Access our Video Vault YouTube Channel [ link] https://bit.ly/GLConYouTubeJoin our Email List [link] https://glc.ck.page/55128ae04b Follow and Connect with Megan on LinkedIn [link] https://linkedin.com/in/megangambleLearn about GLC, Packaging & Project execution firm for CPG brands http://www.getlevelconsulting.comWork with Me @ GLC, Schedule Discovery Call https://calendly.com/getlevelconsulting/15-minute-insight-sessionGot a topic you'd love us to cover? Share your ideas here [link] https://bit.ly/ppptopicform[Powerhouse Guest Chris LINKS]LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdoerrprofile/Company Validators for Full-Service Packaging Services : https://www.validatorsllc.comCompany Simplify INC for Print & Packaging Consulting : https://www.validatorsllc.com/products-and-services/simplify-ink/ View Chris Patents U.S Patent #'s: 5,658,648; 6,267,152 B1; and 6,845,581 B2: https://youtu.be/L2Rc8oTOtd8?si=lSO3sNVvdvofbZXWComposting in Atlanta : https://www.compostnow.org/growth/compostnow-compost-services-atlantaQuotes and HooksAfter a while, I realized there's no new technology on the horizon that's gonna replace labels.Less is just smart, and using less and being smart has been around since the beginning of time.Your packaging has to be more than recyclable; it has to actually get recycled.Zero landfill should be the real goal; not just recycling claims.Most people don't know if a label should be removed before recycling, and that's a problem.Just because you use less material doesn't mean it's sustainable.

Welcome to The Gwart Show! Today, Willem from Botanix Labs joins us to discuss their pioneering "spider chain" approach for Bitcoin's second layer. Unlike traditional rollups, Botanix creates a decentralized network of multi-sig validators to bring EVM capabilities to Bitcoin while maintaining censorship resistance. Willem explains why decentralization matters for DeFi applications, how their validator system works with Bitcoin staking, and why they've chosen a different path than rollups. With mainnet launch planned for Q2, Botanix aims to enable Bitcoin holders to use their BTC in familiar DeFi applications without sacrificing security. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: - Spider chains prioritize decentralization over speed - Botanix launching mainnet in Q2 2025 - Initial 15 validators expanding to hundreds - Block time is 5 seconds with ~$0.01 fees - Uses Bitcoin as gas fee, no separate token - Validators will stake 3-5 BTC as bond Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:21 Intro 01:04 Spiderchain 02:20 Proof of stake on layer 2 06:14 Risk vs reward 08:02 Spiderchain vs rollup 14:55 BitVM 16:42 ZK tech 20:34 Data availability w/ Spierchains 21:25 Data on Bitcoin chain 22:13 Alt DA 24:23 Updates on Botanix 26:47 Wen token? 28:00 Primary users? 30:27 Block interval 30:50 Decentralization design limits 32:55 Fees 33:43 Porting ETH apps to Botanix 34:52 Bitcoin staking 36:34 EVM wallet compatibility 37:28 Place in L2 ecosystem 39:35 Functional BitVM rollup? 40:32 Changes to BTC 41:16 L2 protocol consensus? 42:17 Social consensus in BTC 45:49 Ordinals & Runes

In this episode, Edgar Roth, Protocol Specialist at Kiln, and Sébastien Rannou, Principal Engineer at Kiln engage with Murat Akdeniz, CEO & Co-Founder at Primev. They discuss his journey into blockchain and the evolution of pre-confirmations and MEV in Ethereum. They explore the significance of mev-commit, the role of restaking, and the economic incentives for validators. The conversation delves into the future of Ethereum, the competitive landscape of block building, and the integration of AI in Web3.PODCAST INFO:

Over 28% of validators now signal a gas limit increase. Pyth introduces Pyth Lazer. Web3.js is sunsetting in March 2025. And Ethereum researchers outline methods for optimal resource allocation. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/626

Today we're joined by Chris and George, from https://tryghost.xyz/graphIn this episode we discuss: Solana MEV & sandwich attacksSolana MEV competition Liquidity provisions & lowering MEV impactValidatorsNovel attack strategies: CeFi/DeFi arb, liquidity snipping MEV: Ethereum vs Solana MEV mitigation tools Slippage indexing Ghost's 2025 roadmap Parallel EVM visualizer What needs solving in 2025? And much more—enjoy!—Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(00:53) George & Chris' background(05:22) Solana MEV & sandwich attacks(14:26) Solana MEV competition (19:13) Liquidity provisions & lowering MEV impact(22:47) Validators(24:12) Novel attack strategies: CeFi/DeFi arb, liquidity snipping (29:32) MEV: Ethereum vs Solana (39:07) MEV mitigation tools (41:10) Slippage indexing (43:05) Ghost's 2025 focuses (46:05) Parallel EVM visualizer (52:10) Ghost's 2025 roadmap (53:33) What needs solving in 2025?(59:34) Outro —The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month - brought to you by wizards @hildobby_ @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe to our channel and leave a comment to help us make the pod better!Follow the Indexed Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/indexed_pod—Follow Ghost here:https://x.com/0xGhostLogs—DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.

Bootstrapping and maintaining a validator set can be a challenging endeavour, especially for projects that are in search of a product market fit. However, this does not mean one should abandon the ethos of decentralisation in favour of a more streamlined centralised approach. The notion of shared security had been previously explored in the Cosmos ecosystem, but Symbiotic takes it a step further, making it readily available for any project, regardless of its native blockchain, through restaking. Symbiotic is a modular coordination layer that sources node operators and economic security in a maximally capital-efficient manner.Topics covered in this episode:Misha's backgroundSymbiotic's origin storyHow Symbiotic tackles decentralisationThe role of restaking in proof-of-stake modelsThe economics of restakingThe architecture of SymbioticLiquid restaking tokens (LRT)Expanding restaking beyond EthereumSlashingSymbiotic smart contract immutability and future updatesEcosystem developmentEpisode links:Misha Putiatin on TwitterSymbiotic on TwitterSponsors: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.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Gm! This week, we're joined by Anatoly Yakovenko Co-Founder of Solana Labs. We deep dive into Solana transaction fee's, how to remain competitive within crypto, SOL inflation, competing with Apple & Google, does Solana have a moat & so much more. Enjoy! – Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Anatoly: https://x.com/aeyakovenko Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Utilize the Solana Dashboard by Blockworks Research: http://solana.blockworksresearch.com/ -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. Buy now on Ledger.com. -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- (00:00) Introduction (01:51) Solana's Transaction Front Running (06:37) Solana Fee Markets (10:18) Composability At Scale (12:50) Competing With L2s (19:43) Ledger Ad (20:20) Synchronous Composability (21:59) Validators (27:06) Solana Inflation (29:16) How Does Solana Compete? (32:31) Execution Is A Moat (35:36) Firedancer (40:47) Solana Mobile (45:25) Competing With Apple & Google (47:04) L1 Business Models (49:49) Solana Bandwidth -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed 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. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, the boys return with apologies, humble pie, POG Corner, Sports Corner (WTF), and other news that may be of interest to everyone...or not

Welcome back to the Gwart Show! Today we are joined by Alex Watts, CEO and co-founder of Fastlane Labs. They discuss MEV, Ethereum's challenges, and UX. He explores the tensions between DeFi and traditional finance, the potential risks of stablecoins, and the need for crypto to focus on real-world outcomes beyond just decentralization. Follow our guest on Twitter: @ThogardPvP Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:57 Alex's background 01:35 Becoming a Seeker 03:13 MEV opportunities 04:56 Fastlane 06:36 Polygon sidecar? 09:36 MEV extraction 12:01 Composability 17:15 App Specific Sequencing on Solana 22:41 End of the PBS experiment 27:28 Fixing PBS 29:50 Multiple concurrent proposers 33:56 Effects of MPC 39:59 ETH l1 fees 43:37 Future of ETH L1 45:30 ETH as money 50:21 Are l2s parasitic? 52:33 ETH & hard truths 56:31 Valuing blockchains based on MEV 1:04:05 Validators: more than construct blocks 1:05:34 Institutionalization of validators 1:09:28 Future of blockchain activity

Join us for an in-depth panel discussion on BitTensor and its native token, TAO, featuring top analysts in the crypto and AI space. Michael Rinko from Delphi Digital hosts Nick Hotz (Tangent), Sami Kassab (OSS Capital), and Seth Bloomberg (Messari) as they dive into the intricacies of BitTensor's decentralized AI network. This comprehensive conversation covers: ► BitTensor's core mission and how it aims to decentralize AI development ► The network's structure, including subnets, miners, and validators ► TAO tokenomics and the upcoming Dynamic TAO upgrade ► Challenges and potential solutions in incentive mechanism design ► Comparisons with traditional AI development models ► The future of BitTensor and exciting milestones to watch Watch more sessions from Crypto x AI Month here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai --- Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital. Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors: https://olas.network/ https://venice.ai/ https://near.org/ https://mira.foundation/ https://www.theoriq.ai/ --- Follow the Speakers: - Michael Rinko on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/mrink0 - Nick Hotz on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/Nick_Hotz - Sami Kassab on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/Old_Samster - Seth Bloomberg on Twitter/X ► https://x.com/bloomberg_seth --- Chapters 00:00 The Genesis of BitTensor: A Decentralized AI Solution 07:00 Understanding the Incentive Mechanism in BitTensor 13:14 Interfacing BitTensor with Real-World Applications 19:29 The Role of Validators in BitTensor 22:50 TAO: The Utility Token of BitTensor 39:26 Understanding TAO Emissions and Their Impact 45:11 The Role of Validators and Emission Allocation 52:43 First Mover Advantage in Decentralized AI 01:00:10 The Challenge of Retaining Talent in BitTensor 01:10:55 Future Prospects and Exciting Developments in BitTensor Disclaimer All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Research, which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.

In this episode of LabTech, we delve into the crucial role of validators in the Alkimi ecosystem. Validators are at the heart of Alkimi's decentralised ad exchange, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in the ad supply chain.We discuss how validators validate every ad impression, helping maintain the integrity and decentralisation of the network. Learn about the balance between decentralisation and regulatory compliance, including what data Alkimi commits to the blockchain while safeguarding privacy and confidentiality.We'll also cover what it takes to become a validator, including the requirements and KYC process, and introduce our reward estimator tool designed to help prospective validators and liquidity providers assess their potential returns.Don't miss this comprehensive look at the driving force behind Alkimi's success and its impact on the blockchain world.

As the crypto industry matures, more sophisticated market participants become involved. As a result, risk management and hedging will evolve to levels seen in TradFi. However, regardless of the preferred market activity, when interacting with a blockchain, every actor competes for the same limited blockspace. Based on demand levels, the cost for securing that blockspace can fluctuate (in the form of miner fees for Bitcoin transactions, or gas fees for PoS blockchains). Therefore, a particular niche of power users could lower these costs by reserving blockspace in advance of elevated demand levels. Alkimiya set out to build just that - a marketplace for blockspace.Topics covered in this episode:Leo's backgroundThe vision behind AlkimiaMarket participants for blockspaceHedging costsUse cases on EthereumProposer-Builder Separation and preconfirmationsReserving blockspacePolkadot's blockspace allocationCurrent market sentiment. ETH vs. SOLEpisode links:Leo Zhang on TwitterAlkimiya on TwitterSponsors: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.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

29th July: Crypto & Coffee at 8

Hugo speaks with Shreya Shankar, a researcher at UC Berkeley focusing on data management systems with a human-centered approach. Shreya's work is at the cutting edge of human-computer interaction (HCI) and AI, particularly in the realm of large language models (LLMs). Her impressive background includes being the first ML engineer at Viaduct, doing research engineering at Google Brain, and software engineering at Facebook. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of LLMs and the critical challenges of building reliable AI pipelines. We'll explore: The fascinating journey from classic machine learning to the current LLM revolution Why Shreya believes most ML problems are actually data management issues The concept of "data flywheels" for LLM applications and how to implement them The intriguing world of evaluating AI systems - who validates the validators? Shreya's work on SPADE and EvalGen, innovative tools for synthesizing data quality assertions and aligning LLM evaluations with human preferences The importance of human-in-the-loop processes in AI development The future of low-code and no-code tools in the AI landscape We'll also touch on the potential pitfalls of over-relying on LLMs, the concept of "Habsburg AI," and how to avoid disappearing up our own proverbial arseholes in the world of recursive AI processes. Whether you're a seasoned AI practitioner, a curious data scientist, or someone interested in the human side of AI development, this conversation offers valuable insights into building more robust, reliable, and human-centered AI systems. LINKS The livestream on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/hKV6xSJZkB0?feature=share) Shreya's website (https://www.sh-reya.com/) Shreya on Twitter (https://x.com/sh_reya) Data Flywheels for LLM Applications (https://www.sh-reya.com/blog/ai-engineering-flywheel/) SPADE: Synthesizing Data Quality Assertions for Large Language Model Pipelines (https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.03038) What We've Learned From A Year of Building with LLMs (https://applied-llms.org/) Who Validates the Validators? Aligning LLM-Assisted Evaluation of LLM Outputs with Human Preferences (https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.12272) Operationalizing Machine Learning: An Interview Study (https://arxiv.org/abs/2209.09125) Vanishing Gradients on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vanishingdata) Hugo on Twitter (https://twitter.com/hugobowne) In the podcast, Hugo also mentioned that this was the 5th time he and Shreya chatted publicly. which is wild! If you want to dive deep into Shreya's work and related topics through their chats, you can check them all out here: Outerbounds' Fireside Chat: Operationalizing ML -- Patterns and Pain Points from MLOps Practitioners (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zB6ESFto_U) The Past, Present, and Future of Generative AI (https://youtu.be/q0A9CdGWXqc?si=XmaUnQmZiXL2eagS) LLMs, OpenAI Dev Day, and the Existential Crisis for Machine Learning Engineering (https://www.youtube.com/live/MTJHvgJtynU?si=Ncjqn5YuFBemvOJ0) Lessons from a Year of Building with LLMs (https://youtube.com/live/c0gcsprsFig?feature=share) Check out and subcribe to our lu.ma calendar (https://lu.ma/calendar/cal-8ImWFDQ3IEIxNWk) for upcoming livestreams!

11th June: Crypto & Coffee at 8

Isodoros Passadis is a contributor to the Lido DAO as Master of Validators, while Alon Muroch is the Founder of SSV Labs.     Why you should listen Lido (the biggest LST by TVL on Ethereum) is deploying the new SimpleDVT module. Liquid staking protocols allow users to mint a transferable utility token that can be used in on-chain activities while their stake is locked-up while they continue to get staking rewards without maintaining any staking infrastructure. Thus it is said to be “liquid”. The Lido protocol is integrating Distributed validator technology (DVT) to help increase and decentralize its node operations. SSV Network is a leading DVT provider and will have its technology integrated into the module.  SSV Network distributed validator infrastructure establishes a new standard for staking by providing a permissionless and decentralized platform to develop the next go-to applications and tooling for the staking industry. Supporting links Lido SSV Labs Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Due to the cumbersome nature of human evaluation and limitations of code-based evaluation, Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly being used to assist humans in evaluating LLM outputs. Yet LLM-generated evaluators often inherit the problems of the LLMs they evaluate, requiring further human validation.This week's paper explores EvalGen, a mixed-initative approach to aligning LLM-generated evaluation functions with human preferences. EvalGen assists users in developing both criteria acceptable LLM outputs and developing functions to check these standards, ensuring evaluations reflect the users' own grading standards.Read it on the blog: https://arize.com/blog/breaking-down-evalgen-who-validates-the-validators/Paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2404.12272To learn more about ML observability, join the Arize AI Slack community or get the latest on our LinkedIn and Twitter.

One of the most important hurdles to mass adoption is represented by blockchain scalability, which also hinders the real-life utility of its numerous applications. While there are different solutions being experimented with, one should not overlook the importance of security and decentralisation. Saga introduces the concept of chainlets, interoperable Cosmos-based sovereign blockchains that share the security of Saga's mainnet validator set. The majority of their parameters are fully customisable, allowing developers to tweak them towards their own needs. Saga's main focus is building their very own Web3 gaming ecosystem, providing game devs the scaling needed to unlock their full potential and creativity.Topics covered in this episode:Rebecca's background and Saga overview‘Infinite' horizontal scalabilitySaga chainlets and their focus on blockchain gamingSaga validators and fee modelBuilding a gaming ecosystem. UGCValidator & infrastructure challengesSaga mainnet rollout$SAGA token launch and airdropTakeawaysEpisode links:Rebecca Liao on TwitterSaga on TwitterSponsors: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.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Felix Lutsch.

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The Bahamut blockchain is an innovative EVM-based, layer 1 solution, renowned for its security, decentralization, and scalability. It uses the FTN coin for network operations, cross-chain functionalities, and rewards. Notably secure, Bahamut has passed CERTIK and HEXENS assessments and introduces a unique Proof of Stake and Activity (POSA) consensus mechanism, rewarding validators based on engagement with their applications.Pavel Aramyan, with almost five years of experience in web3 technology, is the Blockchain Program Lead at Bahamut. He has expertise in successfully leading Web3 projects and product development, such as NFTs, ERC20 tokens, DeFi products, and has been working on Bahamut since day one.The Bahamut Foundation has launched the Bahamut Grants program, offering 10 million $FTN to support projects in areas like bridges, multi-signature wallets, DEXs, and RNG oracles. The program aims to foster Web3 development, supporting the Solidity language to attract more developers. Applications are open on the Bahamut Arena Grants webpage, promising opportunities for those looking to innovate in the Web3 space.

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. Today's episode covers: getting Dencun ready, Joe's tease of smartnode v2, and moving the tokenomics to the next stage. 0:00 - Welcome 0:37 - Last-minute prep for Dencun https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/911329728131104831/1215698915375054878 https://github.com/sigp/lighthouse/releases/tag/v5.1.0 https://x.com/stefandgeorge/status/1767122258781262021 https://discord.com/channels/694822223575384095/694836320786317392/1216759189444100157 https://twitter.com/ethStaker/status/1762267705242263799 6:16 - Joe has an update on Smartnode v2 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1216595921056567398 8:15 - Tokenomics RPIPs https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1215788197842255972/1215788235742253187 12:47 - EigenLayer bounty vote hits quorum https://vote.rocketpool.net/#/ https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1215820136360054906 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1216070108531789985 16:33 - Lido to distribute STRK airdrop https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1215966862748160000 17:37 - Ramana's buy party finishes https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1215679500071731231/1216029204534136982 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1215939906090569739 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1215679500071731231/1216055322318475465 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/894377118828486666/1216638876701954108 https://xrchz.net/rplbuyparty2.html 19:47 - Grants round 10 closes https://twitter.com/shf_ryn/status/1766959743350739428 20:51 - Deposit Pool overflowing https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/894377118828486666/1216730946263318528 https://rocketscan.io/depositpool 22:53 - Balancer on Arb users need to migrate https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1216056035949805749 23:50 - RP DeFi sheet updated https://twitter.com/StakeRocketPool/status/1766381488260444302 25:14 - Rocket Pool University artwork https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1215761515525832704 25:48 - Merch store art contest https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/vote-merchandise-store-art-contest/2779 26:47 - POAP for Denver Lift-Off strategy session https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1215837129779843184 27:56 - ETF bearishness but also hope https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1767175990285857006 https://x.com/sptucha/status/1767196914515058977?s=20 https://x.com/News_Of_Alpha/status/1767092230605439060?s=20 31:31 - 6% of Validators go offline https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1215778382302937248 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/704196071881965589/1215779930986512506 32:52 - No EigenLayer airdrop? https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/915707693505863700/1216707671114256414 34:15 - Uncle Patches again https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1216016024772677642

Shreya Rajpal (CEO and Co-Counfer @ Guardrails AI) talks about the need to provide guardrails and validation of LLM's, along with common use cases and Guardrail AI's new HubSHOW: 797CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwNEW TO CLOUD? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Learn More About Azure Offerings : Learn more about Azure Migrate and Modernize & Azure Innovate!Azure Free Cloud Resource Kit : Step-by-step guidance, resources and expert advice, from migration to innovation.CloudZero – Cloud Cost Visibility and SavingsFind "Breaking Analysis Podcast with Dave Vellante" on Apple, Google and SpotifyKeep up to date with Enterprise Tech with theCUBESHOW NOTES:Guardrails AI (homepage)Guardrails AI HubGuardrails AI GitHubGuardrails AI DiscordShreya on TWIML podcastGuardrails AI on TechCrunchTopic 1 - Welcome to the show. Before we dive into today's discussion, tell us a little bit about your background.Topic 2 - Our topic today is the validation and accuracy of AI with guardrails. Let's start with the why… Why do we need guardrails for LLMs today?Topic 3 - Where and how do you control (maybe validate is a better word) outputs from LLM's today? What are your thoughts on the best way to validate outputs?Topic 4 - Will this workflow work with both closed-source (ChatGPT) and opensource (Llama2) models? Would this process apply to training/fine-tuning or more for inference? Would this potentially replace humans in the loop that we see today or is this completely different?Topic 5 - What are some of the most common early use cases and practical examples? PII detection comes to mind, violation of ethics or laws, off-topic/out of scope, or simply just something the model isn't designed to provide?Topic 6 - What happens if it fails? Does this create a loop scenario to try again?Topic 7 - Let's talk about Guardrails AI specifically. Today you offer an open-source marketplace of Validators in the Guardrails Hub, correct? As we mentioned earlier, almost everyone's implementation and guardrails they want to implement will be different. Is the best way to think about this as building blocks using validators that are pieced together?  Tell everyone a little bit about the offeringFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @cloudcastpodInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

Today on the Ether we have erik.io with Babylon hosting a discussion on staking Bitcoin. You'll hear from Sankha B, builder-benny.eth, Drake Breeding, Evgeny Garanin, and more! Recorded on February 21st 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

Who controls your fate as a creative business? How you do attract business without standing on the street corner and screaming? Who chooses you, helps you get chosen and what do you owe them when you do? What value gatekeepers? Let's talk Duncan Hines. Listen in... Original Episode Number: 17 | Original Air Date: 9/1/2020 Links & Resources: Host: Sean Low of The Business of Being Creative Link: Join Sean's Collective of Business Creatives Follow Sean on social media: Instagram: @SeanLow1 | Facebook: Facebook.com/Sean.Low.35 | LinkedIn | Twitter: @SeanLow Have an opinion on Sean's tips and advice? Talk Back!! Email Shawn. -- Podcast Network: The Wedding Biz Network Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of The Wedding Biz, LLC. 2020.

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. Today's episode covers: Rocket Pool front-end issues, new bounties page for RP, and EigenLayer cap lifted today and a warning. 0:00 - Welcome 0:18 - Rocket Pool frontend causing issues https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/468923220607762485/1204015867109576744 7:29 - New bounties page https://longforwisdom.github.io/rp-bounty/ https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1203677773705510953 11:20 - Nimbus bug impacting pruning https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/468923220607762485/1203063536062955610 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/468923220607762485/1203067158607962142 13:50 - Beaconchain tweak for RPhttps://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1204033354912112712 14:47 - Integral pools for RPL doing well https://twitter.com/IntegralHQ/status/1754415884846956782 16:44 - Validators in China! https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/468923220607762485/1201861789554573323 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/468923220607762485/1201853296013492274 19:47 - EigenLayer cap expanding today https://www.blog.eigenlayer.xyz/update-on-upcoming-lst-additions-and-restaking-unpause/ https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1204065715959763064 https://twitter.com/eigenlayer/status/1752863699830731063

As Ethereum ‘merged' to its current proof-of-stake consensus model, the steep (for retail) minimum stake of 32 ETH created a serious risk of centralisation through staking delegation to centralised entities. Lido DAO was envisioned to preserve staking decentralisation, while also providing additional value for staked ETH in the form of liquid staking tokens (LST). However, as its market share reached the first threshold of 33%, concerns have started to be voiced regarding Lido's own risk of centralisation. Through its dual governance model where stakers can veto $LDO voters, and the upcoming implementation of distributed validator technology (DVT) and community staking module (CSM), the Lido DAO aims to preserve staking decentralisation.We were joined by Isidoros Passadis, contributor and Master of Validators at Lido DAO, to discuss Ethereum's current liquid staking landscape, Lido's governance model and what steps it takes to ensure staking decentralisation.Topics covered in this episode:Isidoros' background and how he started working at Lido DAOLido's core architecture and how it ensures decentralisationTransitioning from a curated node operator set to a permisionless modelDistributed Validator Technology (DVT)Lido's dual governance modelstETH bridging and use cases in DeFiHow Lido adapts to Ethereum forks & EIPsMaximum validator effective balance and minimal staking issuanceEthereum vs. Lido governanceLido's approach to MEVRestaking & EigenlayerExpanding Lido to other chainsLido's market share and other liquid staking competitorsEpisode links:Isidoros Passadis on TwitterLido on TwitterSponsors: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.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Meher Roy. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/528

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Dilan Asatekin founder at Imperator.co Dilan delves into a wide range of topics and shows us the people and passion behind the providers of decentraliced infrastructure. Dilan also explains that you don't choose the Vvlidator Life, the validator life chooses you. Imperator.co aims to make staking easy.Their website states that they facilitate investors and token holders in securing proof-of-stake networks through non-custodial staking. We spoke to Dilan Asatekin (https://twitter.com/imperator_co) about Imperator (https://imperator.co/) and: Why Web3 Mission goals The power of luck Betting on education Importance of open source Defining red flags Decentralisation Infrastructure The secrets of community building Web3 vibes Chain selection criteria Challenges of a fully remote team Putting people into the light * Why you would choose to be a validator If you like what we do at Citizen Cosmos: Stake with Citizen Cosmos validator (https://www.citizencosmos.space/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/Ljzs_vUPXrk) Read our blog (https://citizen-cosmos.github.io/manuscripts/) Check out our GitHub (https://github.com/citizen-cosmos/Citizen-Cosmos) Join our Telegram (https://t.me/citizen_cosmos) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/cosmos_voice) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizencosmos.space/rss)

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. Today's episode covers: prelaunch validators set to expire, first solo staker uses rescue node, and Dave has comments after his Launch Pad episode. 0:00 - Welcome 0:19 - Validators set to expire https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1182616832805441586 https://rocketscan.io/minipools 1:43 - Solo stakers uses rescue node https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1182530757789495396 3:01 - Dave comments on his Launch Pad episode https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1182585748352942141 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1182630460900257802 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1008896635734069349/1182575505426358332 5:37 - Sassal with some motivation https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1733020260641751363?s=20

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Guillem Ferrer, from Dragon Stake DragonStake is a blockchain security team specialising in non-custodial staking. The team operates validators on various high-profile Proof of Stake networks, such as Cosmos, Polkadot, Kusama, Kava, Avalanche, Evmos, and plans to expand to Ethereum in the future. The team actively engages with the networks it supports and aim to participate in testnets from their early stages. Our guest Guillem Ferrer details how we went from initially being critical of Bitcoin, to actively trying to grow and promote Web3 education across platforms. We spoke to Guillem Ferrer (https://twitter.com/itsguillem) about DragonStake (https://www.dragonstake.io/) and: The vision needed to see the future from a white paper Proof of Stake vs Proof of work The secret to community building The barriers of entry to Ethereum validating Non Custodial Staking Values driving chain selection Decentralization How best to counter the reputation damage done by bad actors in web3 Economics Aligning with the correct people as a recipe for success The inevitability of regulation and why it may be a good thing Testnets as a starting point for validators Solutions to tribalism If you like what we do at Citizen Web3: Stake with Citizen Web3 validator (https://www.citizencosmos.space/staking) Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/5d9_pKdAudE) Read our blog (https://citizen-cosmos.github.io/manuscripts/) Check out our GitHub (https://github.com/citizenweb3) Join our Telegram (https://t.me/citizen_web_3) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/cosmos_voice) Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizencosmos.space/rss) Special Guest: Guillem Ferrer.

This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Isaac Zarb, CTO and co- founder of Simply Staking Simply Staking aims to offer self-managed, self-owned, secure. They also say that they are a Tier 3 data centre with immediate onsite access without the need for 3rd party or public cloud providers. They claim to offer maximum privacy and security, ensuring multiple layers of redundancy. Our guest Isaac Zarb has had an interesting journey and we discuss many of his experiences. He provides insight on what it takes to start a data centre, what is at the heart of blockchain, as well as how important governance is. He also discusses how improved connectivity will eventually be the key in uniting the tribes in Web3 and the importance of testnets. Timestamps 00:00 -- 01:21 : Intro 01:21 -- 09:52 : Isaac explains the start of his journey and the birth of Simply Staking 09:52 -- 13:00 : A discussion about the need for validator tools. 13:00 -- 20:37 : Isaac details how they set up the origial data centre and their expansion. 20:37 -- 24:44 : Isaac explains when they feel refurbished hardware is permissible. 24:44 -- 32:59 : Isaac gives his opinion on initial start up costs and hardware needed for a new validator. 32:59 -- 36:18 : Isaac explains how they select which networks they validate and the importance of testnets. 36:81 -- 39:42 : What is the goal and what are the values? 39:42 -- 43:09 : What should validators do with regards to governance and KYC? 43:09 -- 47:22 : Potential dangers of KYC for a validator and how ZK Proofs could solve it. 47:22 -- 55:56 : Isaac gives his opinions on tribalism. 55:56 -- 58:30 : Simply staking projects in the pipeline and the outro We spoke to Isaac Zarb (https://twitter.com/zakzarb) about SimplyStaking (https://simplystaking.com/) and: - What is the heart of defi - Data sovereignty - Risks and rewards of KYC - Dangers of cloud services for decentralization - Refurbished hardware - Tax compliance - How validators add value outside of providing nodes - Scalability for validators - Challenges of running a business through Covid - The importance of governance and voting with regards for validators - The pros and cons of Island life - The value of participating in testnets - The life cycle of projects and founders - Cloud vs Bare Metal - Origins of Simplystaking - Adapting projects to be profitable - Costs of launching a startup - True use case for NFT's If you like what we do at Citizen Cosmos: - Stake with Citizen Cosmos validator (https://www.citizencosmos.space/staking) - Help support the project via Gitcoin Grants (https://gitcoin.co/grants/1113/citizen-cosmos-podcast) - Listen to the YouTube version (https://youtu.be/VFbN_q-nyms) - Read our blog (https://citizen-cosmos.github.io/manuscripts/) - Check out our GitHub (https://github.com/citizenweb3) - Join our Telegram (https://t.me/citizen_web_3) - Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/cosmos_voice) - Sign up to the RSS feed (https://www.citizencosmos.space/rss) Special Guest: Isaac Zarb.

Until now, we have had almost no way of evaluating Ethereum validator performance. This lack of accessible data around nodes and their operators has been keeping users, builders, investors, and other validators in the dark about the very health of the Ethereum network. But Elias Simos and the Rated team have created a solution.Elias joins us today to shed light on the state of Ethereum infrastructure. He explains the importance of accessible blockchain infrastructure data, how Rated turns that data into usable performance ratings, and how the idea came about in the first place. We also discuss the challenges that come along with building a product like Rated in a multichain world, and Elias sends us off with some advice for staying sane while working in crypto.  

Back in 2017, there was no DeFi as we know it today, yet MakerDAO were already envisioning and building towards what they thought to be a certainty. The backbone of DeFi is represented by stable coins, and MakerDAO quickly understood this: they set out to build a decentralised stable coin, $DAI (and its precursor $SAI). Being collateral-backed, the smart contract needs to know the value of that collateral, but any off-chain price data is not readily available on-chain. This is where oracles come in and provide data feeds on-chain. MakerDAO's internal oracle has been active since 2017 on Ethereum and has recently branched out, forming Chronicle. By using aggregated Schnorr signatures, Chronicle solves the problem of oracle cost-efficient scaling.We were joined by Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle, to discuss the challenges and tradeoffs that oracles regularly face, and how Chronicle is solving them, continuing the ethos of early MakerDAO.Topics covered in this episode:Niklas' background and the early days of MakerDAOHow MakerDAO evolved over time and the adoption of DAIMakerDAO's core principlesWhy Chronicle branched out from MakerDAOOracle challenges & tradeoffsOracle validatorsBusiness model for oraclesProviding oracle services to different blockchainsSchnorr signaturesChronicle's supported chains and oracle offeringsReal-world assets (RWA) and credit delegationEpisode links: Niklas Kunkel on TwitterChronicle on TwitterMaker DAO on TwitterThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture & Felix Lutsch. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/516

What started out as Matic Network, in 2017, and later rebranded to Polygon, in 2021, it is now facing another major milestone: Polygon 2.0. Apart from a tokenomics update, their plans include building an aggregation layer for every scaling solution that will settle on Ethereum. This will not only provide crucial rollup interoperability, but it will also further offload Ethereum by recursively combining multiple proofs into a single one.We were joined by Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, for a fascinating discussion on Polygon's future revamp, their views on infrastructure decentralisation and interoperability.Topics covered in this episode:Sandeep's background and the vision behind MaticPolygon 2.0ZK rollup vs. ValidiumMulti-purpose shardingTokenomicsStaking decentralisationInteroperabilityThe multi-chain future outlookBlockchain adoption and use casesEpisode links:Sandeep Nailwal on TwitterPolygon on TwitterPolygon Labs on TwitterThis episode is hosted by Meher Roy & Felix Lutsch. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/509

The recent history of L2s has shown that there doesn't need to be ‘one chain to rule them all' or an ‘ETH killer'. Instead, a healthier approach would be to find the best solution for a specific need, taking into consideration any potential tradeoffs. Avalanche has done just that, focusing from the get-go on delivering high transaction throughput, using their unique subnet architecture, consensus protocol and warp messaging. HyperSDK continues this conviction, offering a framework for developers to spin up customisable, high performance virtual machines.We were joined by Patrick O'Grady, VP of Engineering at Ava Labs, to discuss HyperSDK and how it enables building customisable, high performance VMs on Avalanche subnets.Topics covered in this episode:Patrick's backgroundAvalanche's consensus protocolSubnetsAvalancheGo design conceptsWarp messagingStaking and subnet validatorsHyperSDKHyperSDK vs. Cosmos SDKAvalanche throughput parametersCustom solutions for developersEpisode links: Patrick O'Grady on TwitterAva Labs on TwitterAvalanche on TwitterThis episode is hosted by Meher Roy & Felix Lutsch. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/506

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Validators sign up to stake ETH post merge Will there be MEV on Bitcoin?  What's the deal with Worldcoin?  Is the wash sale tax loophole stalling the debt ceiling negotiations?  Have ordinals changed Bitcoin culture?  The Fed releases new data on crypto adoption in the U.S.  Paradigm adds AI to their mandate  Whip Tom Emmer and Rep Darren Soto introduce the Securities Clarity Act The NYT reports that prosecutors have a mountain of evidence against SBF Greenidge is vindicated regarding activist claims  Ripple vs the SEC Content mentioned:  The Federal Reserve, Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 Coindesk, The Bitcoin Mining Debate Is Ignoring the People Most Affected Sponsor notes:  Coin Metrics STATE OF THE NETWORK - A Claim in the Ether: Tracking the Soaring Demand for Ethereum Staking In this week's issue of State of the Network, we examine essential data and metrics highlighting the current state of the Ethereum staking ecosystem. The transition to Proof of Stake and the successful launch of the Shapella upgrade have bolstered confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem, but a variety of regulatory and technical risk factors still pose challenges.