Ethereum’s Progression with Hudson Jameson | Layer Zero

Aug 16, 2022

Hudson Jameson, an Ethereum enthusiast and key developer liaison, shares his extensive journey in blockchain since 2015. He highlights the turbulent early days of Ethereum, touching on vital events like the DAO hack and ICO boom. Hudson reflects on the importance of community in navigating challenges and underscores the evolution from early tribalism to greater collaboration. He also addresses mental health struggles within the crypto space, offering heartfelt advice on self-care and support, a must-listen for anyone in the fast-paced world of blockchain.

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ANECDOTE

Finding His Tribe

Hudson Jameson joined Ethereum after connecting with its community.
He felt he found his tribe, drawn to the shared vision of a decentralized future.

ANECDOTE

Early Solidity Tinkering

Hudson Jameson's interest in Nick Szabo's smart contract ideas drew him deeper into Ethereum.
While at USAA, he even used Solidity before Ethereum's official launch.

ADVICE

Getting Involved in Crypto

To get involved in the crypto industry, be active in chat rooms and volunteer.
Hudson Jameson got hired by the Ethereum Foundation after volunteering at DevCon1.

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Hudson Jameson is an Ethereum enthusiast and core developer liaison with a rich background in blockchain projects. He’s played an active role in shaping various online communities for decentralized technology, including Ethereum and more recently, Zcash.

On today’s episode, Hudson shares his storied crypto journey starting in 2015 when he first became interested in Ethereum through the ups and downs he experienced as a part of Ethereum’s inner circle, all the way to what he’s up to today.

Hudson closes with some heartfelt advice on burnout and mental health in the crypto space that you don’t want to miss.

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 4:40 Hudson’s Background 6:54 2015 Crypto 9:00 Fork and Fair Launch Era 14:26 Early Tribalism 19:28 How Hudson Stumbled on Ethereum 23:43 Early Ethereum Culture 28:40 Progress Through the Chaos 33:12 How Vitalik Handled the Chaos 37:24 Why PoS Took So Long 38:45 When Bullish ETH Became Clear 41:34 Augur & ICOs 44:51 Hudson & Inner Circle in 2017 47:46 The DAO Hack 53:30 2018-2020 Bear Market 1:00:11 Core Devs Tug-a-War 1:08:00 The Ethereum Community 1:09:41 Hudson Steps Down From EF & Burnout Culture 1:14:35 Hudson’s Legacy So Far 1:17:05 Improving Crypto’s Culture 1:20:37 Privacy 1:21:45 Closing

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