Gabriel Shapiro

Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs, and Fatemeh Fannizadeh, a lawyer specializing in DAOs, delve into the resilience of decentralized autonomous organizations amidst growing regulatory scrutiny. They discuss the legal ramifications of Wyoming's DAO LLC law and Utah's innovative Limited Liability DAOs. The guests analyze recent lawsuits, including the Ooki DAO case, and highlight crucial liability issues for governance token holders. Their contrasting views on the Mango DAO settlement provide further insight into the complexities of DAO governance and legal frameworks.

Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs, and Collins Belton, managing partner at Brookwood P.C., dissect the arrest of Avi Eisenberg, implicated in market manipulation. They engage in a heated debate about the implications for DeFi governance and the principle of 'code is law.' The discussion navigates whether utilizing DeFi code smartly constitutes fraud, the role of DAOs in governance, and the liability of those involved in Mango Markets. They also ponder the legal future of crypto amidst increasing scrutiny.

Gabriel Shapiro, general counsel at Delphi Labs and cryptocurrency legal expert, joins the conversation to dissect the ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. He argues that SBF may exhibit sociopathic traits and critiques the weaknesses in his defense strategy. The discussion reveals the chaotic inner workings of FTX and dives into the investor psychology that allowed for such risky bets. Shapiro also emphasizes the need for stronger regulatory frameworks in the crypto space, raising questions about accountability and the lessons to be learned from this high-profile debacle.