Unchained

The Chopping Block: Solana’s Ad Disaster, AI Takes Over & the Great Blockchain Pivot - Ep. 803

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Mar 20, 2025
The hosts dive into Ethereum's existential crisis and question if its rollup-centric roadmap might be a misstep. They explore how AI is transforming not just software engineering but also how crypto is transacted and secured. The intriguing fallout from Solana's controversial political ad is discussed, revealing its unintended consequences. There's skepticism about whether Ethereum risks stagnation like IBM, along with reflections on leadership changes within the Ethereum Foundation amidst growing concerns about innovation and community trust.
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ANECDOTE

Solana's Ad Disaster

  • Solana's anniversary ad offended most viewers, including Solana supporters.
  • It depicted a "woke" therapist and an "America" character rejecting wokeness for Solana.
INSIGHT

Blockchain Politics

  • Blockchains are intrinsically political tools for speech and politics.
  • A blockchain's community has a political orientation, but the technology itself should remain neutral.
ANECDOTE

AI's Impact on Research

  • Tarun Chitra uses language models for 4-5 hours daily, including for research.
  • He feels the "sheer level of competency" is like having the "greatest assistant ever."
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