Arnaud Schenk, co-founder of Aztec and creator of the Polaris Fellowship, dives into the nuanced world of trust infrastructure and programmable cryptography. He highlights the pitfalls of trustless systems and the need for established norms in online communities. Their conversation traces the roots of digital culture back to 60s counterculture and discusses how community dynamics drive innovation. Schenk emphasizes the interplay between collaboration and trust, and the importance of creating supportive digital environments for the crypto ecosystem.

Arnaud Schenk, a tech lead and founder of the Polaris Fellowship, shares his unconventional journey from high school dropout to tech innovator. He emphasizes the social nature of talent and the impact of intentional relationships on personal success. Discussions range from the evolution of recruitment methods to the intersection of education and personal narrative. Arnaud introduces Polaris, a fellowship designed for the underestimated, advocating for innovative support structures in entrepreneurship. The conversation also touches on future societal visions and the adaptability required in startups.