The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Ethereum and Cryptocurrency (Interview)
Sep 30, 2016
Gavin Wood, the founder of Ethereum and creator of the Solidity language, shares his insights into the world of digital currency. He discusses the evolution of Ethereum, highlighting its programmable capabilities that set it apart from Bitcoin. The conversation dives into the role of smart contracts, the tumultuous DAO incident, and the complexities of governance in blockchain technology. Wood also explores Ethereum's future, emphasizing its potential for innovation and community involvement in shaping the currency landscape.
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Early Coder To Ethereum Founder
- Gavin Wood began coding at age seven on an 8-bit computer and later earned a computing PhD.
- He met Vitalik in 2013 and shipped the first working Ethereum client.
Trust-Free Architecture Explained
- Gavin Wood defines "trust-free" systems where no central trusted server controls outcomes.
- Peers verify each other and individual nodes only need to trust themselves.
Ether As Programmable Money
- Gavin Wood calls Ethereum "programmable money" where currency can have logic and storage attached.
- Ether can remember history and behave differently based on that memory.