In this episode, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Birb, the Empress of West Ham and BD and growth expert at OtterSec. She told us about the importance of vibes in crypto culture, the role of business development in the industry, and the birth and growth of the West Ham community. Birb shared her journey through crypto to finding purpose at OtterSec. We also discussed the importance of UX in the adoption of Layer 2 solutions and what the winner will have to acheive to domiante the crypto space.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:00 The Importance of Crypto Culture
06:36 The Birth and Growth of West Ham
09:28 The Power of Group Chats in Crypto
10:20 The Value of Building Connections in Crypto
12:40 Preparing for ETH Denver
14:08 Tips for Navigating ETH Denver
19:22 Birb's Journey in Crypto
24:05 The Role of Business Development in Crypto
28:13 The Positive Sum Game of Crypto
29:34 The Importance of Incentives in Airdrops and Point Systems
37:06 The Legacy and Future of ICOs
40:49 The Perceived Value of Airdrops and Free Money in Crypto
41:48 The Importance of Product Value and User Engagement
42:17 The Role of Business Development in Crypto
45:02 The Basics of Security Auditing
48:22 Choosing an Auditor
50:15 War Stories and Lessons Learned
52:38 The Role of Security in Crypto
56:00 The Impact of Bitcoin ETF
57:37 The Performance and Reception of Bitcoin ETF
58:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum
01:02:56 The Importance of User Experience in L2 Solutions
01:07:50 Improving Vibes in the Crypto Space
01:16:22 Lightning Round
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