Tarun Chitra

Tarun Chitra, a leading figure at Gauntlet, dives into the clash between Trump and the Fed, revealing its implications for interest rates and markets. The conversation shifts to crypto innovations, including the ETH staking ETF and Robinhood's surprising moves in the crypto space. They also explore the latest in airdrops, discussing their potential demise and the impact of meme coins on the market. Chitra shares insights on governance in DeFi and the evolving dynamics of financial markets, blending lighthearted banter with sharp analysis.

Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, and Max Resnick, Lead economist at Anza, dive deep into Ethereum's struggles and its attempts to pivot. They discuss whether the recent gas limit increase could be a game changer and analyze what went wrong with Ethereum's economics. Max outlines the single most crucial change Ethereum must make, while debating its chances against Layer 2 solutions. The conversation raises concerns about whether these changes come too late in the game, and what they would prioritize if in charge of Ethereum.

In this lively discussion, Tarun Chitra, Founder and CEO of Gauntlet, shares his unique insights into the interplay of finance and law, highlighting the elegance of smart contracts. He reflects on New York's post-pandemic transformation and the shifting dynamics of its populace towards cryptocurrency. Tarun navigates the challenges within U.S. regulatory frameworks and the urgent need for legal reform in our tech-driven world. He explores innovative governance models like DAOs, emphasizing how decentralized finance can reshape our understanding of law and community.

Season 2 | Episode 4In this episode of Bell Curve, Tarun Chitra joins us to discuss the hottest on-chain topic in crypto: DAO treasury management. Even in the bear market, DAOs have over $8.8B in treasury assets. However, these assets are primarily unused, misallocated and lack diversification. Tarun tells us how DAOs should approach the treasury allocation problem and how to hedge risks, create diversification and automate treasury functions. Treasury management will be front-and-center in 2023 - listen to this pod to stay ahead of the narrative!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview(02:51) Treasury Management 101(09:10) Intro to DAO Treasury Management(20:53) Transparency of Assets vs Liabilities(27:28) Hedging Risk(32:42) How DAO Treasury Management Works Today(36:38) “Reserve Ad”(38:51) How DAO Treasury Management Works Today(40:16) Solving The Allocation Problem(48:24) Unbundling The Investment Bank(52:54) Aera Finance(57:34) A Focus on Cash Flow vs Growth(01:01:35) Recap: Post-Interview- -Follow Tarun: https://twitter.com/tarunchitraFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- -Resources:Gauntlethttps://gauntlet.network/Aera Financehttps://www.aera.finance/Musings On Governance (Reverie)https://www.reverie.ooo/post/musings-on-governance- -Reserve Protocol aims to protect consumers from the effects of high inflation and hopes to one day eradicate it.It's a self-service, permissionless factory where anyone can build, deploy and govern their own asset-backed stablecoins (RTokens), which can be integrated within DeFi and real-world commerce.The Reserve App is a user-friendly way for ordinary people to buy RSV stablecoin with their local currencies and use them locally. More info at https://reserve.org/- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, and Benji Leibowitz, founder of Pump.Science, dive deep into the heated debate on decentralized science. They discuss whether many DeSci projects are essentially just ICOs in disguise. Chitra criticizes the lack of accountability in these initiatives, while Leibowitz presents live demos showcasing genuine scientific research. Their conversation highlights the tension between blockchain’s promise of innovation and the realities of scientific funding, accountability, and peer review, ultimately questioning if DeSci can genuinely transform scientific research.

Polygon Alpha Podcast - Episode 0023 - November 15th, 2022Tarun Chitra - Gauntlet Network & Aera FinanceLinkTree - https://linktr.ee/polygonalphapodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PolygonTVApple - Follow the show on Apple Podcast!Spotify - Follow the show on Spotify!RSS feed - https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/863588.rssAera Finance - The notion of “finance for the people” can be traced back to the days of ancient Rome. - Aera is derived from the word Aerarium, a public treasury in Rome, housed in the Temple of Saturn and associated with wealth in Roman mythology. - As a central clearinghouse, it managed and balanced all public accounts. - Aera is the world’s first autonomous, data-driven treasury management protocol. - Automatic. By rebalancing the portfolio automatically, the treasury may be managed in a timely manner across bear and bull markets. - Data-Driven. Funds may be rebalanced based on actual DAO protocol liabilities and market conditions. By using this data, DAOs are better able to maintain assets to cover liabilities at any given time, while also benefiting from growth in the market. - Transparent. Third party Guardians submit work publicly, on-chain to ensure your goals are met. In addition, historical performance and amount staked will all be visible. - Decentralized. Every day, experienced Guardians compete to propose the best combination of assets in your portfolio. This is weighted algorithmically and executed on chain. - Lower the cost of borrowing. Because there is increased confidence the treasury can cover the loan book, interest rates may be lowered as less capital is required to be kept in reserves or insurance funds. - Increase Capital Efficiency. With increased confidence that DAO treasuries can cover the liabilities, protocols may decide to lower collateral requirements. - Spend less on liquidity. Make sure your treasury has the liquidity it needs in the most adverse of times. - Minimize governance. With Aera, DAOs can effectively manage their treasuries with the assistance of a decentralized network of Vault Guardians. - Aera works with Gauntlet and Auditless to set the standard for DeFi intelligence with cutting-edge research, pushing the limits of decentralized treasury management.~~~~Thank you so much for watching the video, if you’ve not subscribed to the channel please do! We’ll continue to bring new videos to you!Polygon offers scalable, affordable, secure and carbon-neutral web3 infrastructure built on Ethereum. Our products offer developers to create user-friendly applications #onPolygon with low transaction fees and without ever sacrificing securityPolygon official channel:Website: polygon.technologyTwitter: twitter.com/0xPolygonTelegram Community: t.me/polygonofficialTelegram announcement: t.me/PolygonAnnouncementsReddit: www.reddit.com/r/0xPolygon/Discord: discord.com/invite/polygonFacebook: www.facebook.com/0xPolygon.Technology/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit polygonalpha.substack.com

Hasu, strategy lead at Flashbots and advisor to Lido, teams up with Tarun Chitra, founder of Gauntlet, to dissect the world of staked ETH (stETH). They discuss Lido's impact on liquid staking, unraveling its market dominance. The duo explains why stETH isn't mispriced and the risks it faces, especially during liquidity crises. They also delve into the implications of the Ethereum Merge for stETH liquidity and the complex governance needs as Lido grapples with market fluctuations. Insightful and engaging, this conversation navigates the intricate landscape of decentralized finance.

Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet and partner at Robot Ventures, brings intriguing insights on decentralized science (DeSci). He critiques traditional funding models, highlighting their shortcomings and the challenges DeSci faces, including misaligned incentives. The discussion also delves into the intersection of AI and crypto, emphasizing AI's potential to enhance decentralized organizations. Tarun stresses the need for accountability in scientific research while navigating the complexities of decentralized funding dynamics, all with a touch of personal hobbies and relaxation.

Tarun Chitra, chief researcher known for his expertise in crypto and AI, teams up with Wei Dai, a venture capitalist focusing on early-stage investments in the same fields. They discuss the pitfalls of early crypto AI agents and how reasoning models are transforming the landscape. Highlights include the revolutionary cost optimization of DeepSeek and the potential for MCP to become the "HTTP for agents." They also explore the parallels between AI's cost revolution and crypto's disruption, alongside the challenges posed by quantum computing.

Tarun Chitra, from Gauntlet, shares his expertise on restaking mechanisms and EigenLayer’s economic structure. He emphasizes how node operators' choices impact network stability and discusses risks of cascading attacks within Autonomous Validator Services. Tarun introduces a novel security model featuring 'unique stake' to mitigate specific risks, and parallels the concepts to traditional finance, enhancing understanding of collateral dynamics and incentives. He explores the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and the balance of risk and reward.