Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor for Tech and Protocols at CoinDesk, dives into the troubling infiltration of U.S. tech firms by North Korean IT workers. He reveals how these workers disguise their identities while attempting to fund their regime's nuclear ambitions. Kessler discusses the ethical challenges of employing these individuals, many of whom are victims themselves. The conversation highlights the vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency space and the evolving tactics of North Korean cybercriminals, emphasizing the importance of corporate security measures.

Sam Kessler, CoinDesk’s deputy managing editor, and Taylor Monahan, a security expert from MetaMask, dive into the alarming infiltration of the crypto industry by North Korean operatives. They reveal tactics these hackers use to secure jobs at crypto firms, transforming them into fund-stealing spies for the regime. The discussion unpacks the red flags companies should watch for, interesting hiring stories, and the ease of tracing illicit activities on blockchains. Kessler and Monahan emphasize crucial security measures to safeguard the crypto ecosystem.

Sam Kessler, CoinDesk’s deputy managing editor for tech, and Taylor Monahan, co-founder of MyEtherWallet, dive into the alarming infiltration of the crypto industry by North Korean operatives. They discuss how these 'IT' workers use deception to bypass hiring processes and the ethical dilemmas facing companies unknowingly employing them. The conversation highlights security vulnerabilities, red flags to watch for, and personal stories that reveal the unique tactics deployed by these hackers. They also reflect on industry improvements and the ongoing fight to secure crypto protocols.

Tech journalists and editor discuss node sales, address poisoning, and account abstraction on Ethereum in the blockchain fundraising industry. They touch on challenges of mainstream adoption, lack of standards in token launches, SoFund reward system, MEV on Ethereum, and Metamask's features to combat MEV attacks.

The battle for supremacy among layer two solutions in crypto is explored in this episode. Celo chooses Optimism over other solutions, vulnerabilities on Optimism are discussed, and token launches by Ren and Eigenlayer face controversies. The discussion covers regulatory uncertainties, the complexity of the crypto industry, and the competitive landscape of blockchain projects.