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The Browser (with Brendan Eich, Chief Architect of Netscape + Mozilla and CEO of Brave)

Feb 15, 2022

Brendan Eich, CEO of the Brave Browser, is a pivotal figure in web history, credited with inventing JavaScript and shaping both Netscape and Mozilla. In this engaging discussion, he covers the Brave browser's unique approach to user privacy using attention tokens and its impact on online advertising. Brendan also dives into the evolution of browsers, the ongoing 'browser wars,' and how Brave is navigating the crypto landscape. His insights into integrating AI with cryptocurrency and maintaining user privacy in a tech-dominated world are particularly thought-provoking.

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Episode guests

Brendan Eich

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Importance of Lead Users in Product Development

00:34

Chromium Blink - The Biggest Crypto Wallet Application in the World

00:34

Standardization and the Potential for Decentralized Competition to Google

01:32

Intro

2min

Embracing Claude: AI Meets Cryptocurrency

3min

The Evolution of Browsers and User Privacy

23min

The Evolution and Impact of Web Browsers

5min

Browser Wars and Privacy Evolution

19min

Revolutionizing Online Advertising with Brave

11min

Navigating the Crypto Browsing Landscape

20min

Statsig's Growth and Vision

6min

Cryptocurrency and Privacy in Tech

11min

We sit down with perhaps the only person besides Marc Andreessen who’s had a major influence on each of the Web 1, 2 and 3 eras: Brave Browser CEO (and former Netscape + Mozilla Chief Architect) Brendan Eich. In true Acquired fashion we cover both a huge amount of both internet history AND internet future in one awesome conversation. Big thank you to Brendan for making this so special — tune in!

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Carve Outs:

Project Hail Mary: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir-ebook/dp/B08FHBV4ZX
Open: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Andre-Agassi-ebook/dp/B003062GEE/
San Fransicko: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SMFSL5M/
Dynamic Economics: ****https://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Economics-Burton-H-Klein/dp/0674218663

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