Steady Lads The Future of Ethereum w/ Vitalik Buterin
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Dec 13, 2024 
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum and a blockchain visionary, dives into the future of cryptocurrency. He discusses the fascinating overlap between AI and crypto, reflecting on how meme coins can influence market dynamics. Vitalik also addresses the looming threat of quantum computing to blockchain security and explores Ethereum's unique position as a 'world computer.' The conversation wraps up with his thoughts on social impact, governance challenges, and even a light-hearted pasta critique. A blend of innovation and humor keeps the discussion engaging!
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Vitalik's Scheduling
- Vitalik Buterin uses a simple text file to manage his schedule, rejecting digital calendars.
- This low-tech approach surprised the hosts, contrasting with his tech-forward image.
Crypto & AI Roles
- Vitalik Buterin categorizes crypto and AI intersections based on AI's role: player, interface, rules, or objective.
- He predicted AI's role as a 'player' would come first, like trading bots, which has proven true.
AI-Judged Public Goods
- Vitalik Buterin describes an AI-driven public goods funding experiment using human judges and AI submitters.
- The goal is to gamify funding allocation, similar to programming competitions.