In this special episode, Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Goes joined us live from the Intents Discussions conference during EthCC 2024! Key highlights from this campside chat include: Vitalik’s reflections on crypto’s journey thus far and his insights on Ethereum’s inception, unbundling blockchain components, and competing with centralized protocols. The interview concludes with thoughts on social consensus, and the importance of learning from past failures to better navigate future developments.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:22) Reflections on the Past 15 Years of Crypto

(12:36) How Can We Compete Against Centralized Protocols?

(19:08) Anoma Ad

(20:07) Kinto Ad

(21:01) Ethereum's Roadmap: What Comes Next?

(38:33) The Role of Standards

(49:47) Unbundling the Blockchain

(56:12) Crypto's Successes and Failures

(1:03:10) Questions From the Crowd

Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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