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.