E97: Ethereum Co-Founder Reveals Why ETH is Going NOWHERE (And How He Plans to Change That)
When Shift Happens Podcast
Cultural Nuances of Humor and Cuisine
This chapter explores the contrasting cultural perceptions of humor and cuisine, focusing on British and Japanese traditions. It highlights the intricate relationship between humor and communication while examining personal identity beyond simplistic labels.
Dr. Gavin Wood is the co-founder of Ethereum, the inventor of the EVM, the man who first coined the term "Web3" in 2014, and the creator of Polkadot. In this fascinating conversation with one of the giga brains of the Web3 industry, we explore Gavin unfiltered perspective on the future of blockchain, the challenges holding Ethereum back, and his bold vision for Web3. As a visionary who not only co-authored the Ethereum Yellow Paper but also pioneered innovations like the Ethereum Virtual machine and the Solidity contract language, Gavin's insights are both provocative and deeply rooted in his extensive technical expertise. If you're ready for a candid, thought-provoking conversation with one of the most influential minds in the blockchain space, this episode is for you. Buckle up—it’s not just about where Ethereum has been but where it’s headed (or isn’t). __________________________________ FOLLOW GAVIN WOOD • Twitter: https://x.com/gavofyork • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official.gavofyork • Website: https://gavwood.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🍷 Dvin is building the operating system for the $100 billion wine industry. https://www.dvinlabs.com/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Introduction 1:46 Please Subscribe 2:08 Our Valued Sponsors 2:44 Culture in Japan VS UK 6:00 Understanding Humour 7:40 Who is Gavin Wood? 9:17 Gavin Woods Mission 10:28 Characteristics of Successful Founders 13:53 Developing Big Ideas 16:08 Creative Success Mechanism 20:03 Suffering from Being an Inventor 24:56 From Theory to Transactions 32:02: DVIN Labs 32:28 Building a Support Network 34:36 Legacy Banking Systems 36:01 Visualizing Music as an Engineer 45:08 Chasing Childhood Dreams 46:27 Camino Adventures in Spain 49:19 Crypto/Blockchain Fascination 54:44 Web3: The Post Snowden Web 1:00:39 Co-Founding Ethereum 1:03:12 Biggest Ethereum Achievement 1:04:04 Is Ethereum a Success? 1:07:38 Why Leave Ethereum? 1:09:48 What is Polkadot? 1:14:53 Polkadots Biggest Achievement and Problem 1:24:05 Solution to Polkadots Problem 1:28:12 Polkadots Adoption & Communication Strategy 1:38:26 Polkadots Vision of Success 1:42:30 Meme Coins 1:45:19 Restoring Crypto Integrity 1:49:45 Crypto's Limited Adoption 1:58:35 Identity vs. Individuality 2:07:15 Is AI a Bad Thing? 2:09:27 AI's Communication Revolution 2:25:06 Decentralization Role in AI 2:29:08 What is Eternal Happiness? 2:32:17 Are You Happy? 2:33:52 What’s the Meaning of Life? 2:38:58 What is Money? 2:45:55 Experience as a Father 2:48:54 Non-Consensus Beliefs
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