Unchained Is Code Law? Should the Hacker Be Punished? The DAO Creators Disagree - Ep.325
Mar 1, 2022
Christoph Jentzsch, co-founder of Slock.it and early Ethereum developer, joins fellow DAO creators Lefteris Karapetsas and Griff Green to dive deep into The DAO's creation and its infamous hack. They discuss the ambitious goals of The DAO and their initial reactions to the security breach. The trio debates whether 'code is law' and shares fascinating insights on community dynamics during the chaos. They also reflect humorously on how they would be portrayed in a movie, revealing the human side behind the blockchain innovation.
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Christoph's Early Involvement
- Christoph Jentzsch worked with the Ethereum Foundation, writing tests for the C++ client.
- He left in 2015 to co-found Slock.it, aiming to build a decentralized sharing economy.
Lefteris's Journey to Slock.it
- Lefteris Karapetsas joined Ethereum in 2014, working on the Solidity compiler and C++ client.
- After being let go, he joined Slock.it, intrigued by the universal sharing network concept.
Griff's Introduction to Slock.it
- Griff Green, initially skeptical of Ethereum, discovered Slock.it while researching DAOs and the sharing economy.
- Impressed by their vision, he joined Slock.it as an intern, eager to contribute.
