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#63 – Vitalik Buterin on better ways to fund public goods, blockchain's failures, & effective giving

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Blockchain and the Future of Public Goods

This chapter examines how blockchain technology could address funding challenges for public goods while critiquing various projects within the cryptocurrency space. It discusses the dual nature of cryptocurrency's appeal—balancing potential advantages against concerns over volatility and regulatory responses. Additionally, the chapter explores moral philosophy and long-termism, advocating for a broader vision of Ethereum beyond just a currency, emphasizing effective altruism and meaningful societal impacts.

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