Bankless The Summer of Protocols Episode
Apr 4, 2024
Tim Beiko, from the Ethereum Foundation, collaborates with tech blogger Venkat Rao, both key players in the Summer of Protocols initiative. They explore groundbreaking ideas about digital death and community engagement in online spaces. Researchers Sarah Friend and Timber Schroff discuss the evolution of safety protocols and their historical roots, while Nahee Kim envisions visual interpretations of research. The conversation navigates the complexities of memory, automation's dual effects on safety, and how protocols shape our interactions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Summer of Protocols Overview
- Summer of Protocols researches protocols as a first-class concept.
- It explores protocols across diverse domains, from tech to human memory.
Unconventional Research Approach
- Venkat Rao realized traditional R&D frameworks don't apply to protocols like Ethereum.
- He drew inspiration from influential research groups like Xerox PARC and the Bloomsbury Set.
Digital Pet Demise
- Sarah Friend's research on digital death stemmed from a digital pets project.
- Most of the pets died due to lack of care, prompting her to explore memorialization.
