Rehash: A Web3 Podcast

In this episode, we're bringing back Spencer Graham, co-founder of Hats Protocol, for a minihash episode to revisit the anticapture frame he wrote about three years ago in the context of today's political climate. Spencer shares insights on the dangers of centralized execution power, the challenge of tribalism, and the importance of decentralized systems. He also discusses past failures in DAOs due to capture issues, stressing the need for continuous learning and innovation within the Ethereum ecosystem. You can listen to Spencer's previous episode on Rehash here: https://youtu.be/HweC8hREvRk?si=7kpVeboUSak_sMeF ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:09 Recapping the anticapture framework 08:39 Applying anticapture to current events 16:39 Applying anticapture to DAOs 19:33 Follow Spencer 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Spencer Graham: https://x.com/spengrah Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Hats Protocol: https://x.com/hatsprotocol DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI since his last appearance in October 2022 (https://youtu.be/ggas_uCEeQs). We talk about how AI can impact DAOs beyond cost reduction and what a future where everyone has their own AI agent would look like. Nick also shares insights on the development of Hats Protocol, the launch of Hats Pro, and discusses philosophical questions from the community on the human to AI relationship. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:52 Reflections on past predictions 04:23 How AI lowers coordination costs 06:37 AI agents and organizational dynamics 11:21 The future of work and AI 15:17 Economic evolution and UBI 18:22 AI coordination tools in DAOs 29:06 Hats Protocol updates 39:41 AI x crypto 44:47 Questions from the community 52:53 Nick's personal life philosophies 56:11 Follow Nick 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Nick Naraghi: https://x.com/0xNN2 Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Hats Protocol: https://x.com/hatsprotocol 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, Alexis, Global Partnerships Manager at Safe, joins us to discuss the intersection of AI with financial systems, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. We talk about recent trends, applications, and potential future developments in AI-driven finance, including AI agents for financial advising, governance in DAOs, and innovative use cases in prediction markets. Alexis provides insights on Safe's role in facilitating these advancements, offering a detailed look at the modular and flexible SafeCore framework. Finally, we chat about the potential of AI to democratize financial knowledge and the evolving dynamics of AI-agent interactions in both centralized and decentralized platforms. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:11 Alexis' background 01:54 Current landscape of DeFAI (DeFi x AI) 03:14 AI agents and Safe 09:04 Ethical considerations of AI agents 13:15 Future of DeFAI 17:36 Innovative applications of AI 22:59 AI's impact on global financial literacy 26:30 Follow Alexis and Safe 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Alexis: https://x.com/alexisonchain Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Safe: https://x.com/safe  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

This episode was recorded live at Schelling Point during Eth Denver 2025. In our fourth Rehash Hot Ones show, competitors Kevin Owocki, Disruption Joe, Sophia Dew, and Rena O'Brien battle it out for who has the spiciest takes on DAO governance, web3 funding, and the potential for AI to address challenges in crypto. Along the way, they brave increasingly spicy hot sauces, and audience members participate with their own hot takes as well while also engaging in the interactive spice challenge on stage. Finally, votes are tallied live on JokeRace and a winner is crowned. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:57 Panelist introductions 03:10 Rules and voting 04:28 Round 1: Does DAO Governance Work? 18:13 Round 2: Best Way to Fund Web3 Projects 27:43 Round 3: Can AI Fix Crypto? 37:35 Winner announced 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Kevin Owocki: https://x.com/owocki Disruption Joe: https://x.com/DisruptionJoe Sophia Dew: https://x.com/sodofi_ Rena O'Brien: https://x.com/deltajuliet7362 Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this special bonus episode, we're recapping Season 3 of Crypto The Game (CTG) with founder, Dylan Abruscato, and several key players: Akhil (runner-up), Bhaumik (3rd place), Jake & Hanna, 0xdesigner, Bert the dog, and King Wilbert aka netdragon0x. We talk about the game mechanics, players strategies, late-game upsets, controversies surrounding anonymous players, and the eventual revelation of the mysterious King Wilbert. We wrap up with some confessions, hot takes, and a teaser for potential changes and challenges in future seasons. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 03:27 Twitter connections and anonymity 06:02 The closest finale in CTG history 08:05 BTS game mechanics 21:01 Future of CTG 26:41 Q&A with Dylan 34:03 Player intros 34:41 Introducing Bert, the first dog to play CTG 37:09 Runner-up Akhil's strategy 40:13 Bhaumik's strategy 41:42 0xdesigner's blue tribe experience 50:13 Bert's unique experience as a dog 55:29 Jake (and Hanna's) strategy 59:33 King Wilbert's philosophy 01:18:59 Confessions and hot takes 01:32:29 Final thoughts 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Dylan Abruscato: https://x.com/DylanAbruscato Crypto The Game: https://x.com/cryptothegame_ Akhil: https://x.com/akhil_bvs Bhaumik: https://x.com/patel0phone 0xdesigner: https://x.com/0xDesigner Jake: https://x.com/proofofjake_ Hanna: https://x.com/ikbenhan Bert: https://x.com/bertwurst netdragon0x: https://x.com/netdragon0x 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're speaking with Marguerite deCourcelle aka Coin Artist from Blockade Labs about the intersection and future of AI and blockchain gaming. We talk about the potential impacts of AI agents on onchain games, the innovative projects coming out of the AI space, and the future of gaming. Marguerite also shares insights into her work with Skybox AI and the practical applications of virtual environments. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:07 Marguerite's background as an artist 04:07 The intersection of art and crypto 09:45 Evolution of NFTs and AI in gaming 17:15 Skybox AI and the future of virtual environments 31:43 Innovations in AI x gaming 35:40 Interactive storytelling and AI 42:58 The role of AI agents in DAOs 46:29 Future of onchain gaming 50:51 Financial incentives of onchain games 58:11 Follow Marguerite 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Marguerite: https://x.com/coin_artist Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Blockade Labs: https://x.com/blockadelabs 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're speaking with Dylan Abruscato, founder of Crypto The Game (CTG), who is back for his fourth appearance on Rehash. Dylan shares some exclusive alpha about the new season of CTG, a 10-day online survivor-style game with 800 players and a prize pool of 80 ETH, starting on March 10, 2025. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 00:21 Overview of Crypto The Game (CTG) 00:48 Exclusive teasers for CTG Season 3 12:23 NFT mechanics and player strategies 15:01 Gameplay insights 27:18 Dylan's winning strategies 32:52 Future plans for CTG 36:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Dylan: https://x.com/DylanAbruscato Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 CTG: https://x.com/cryptothegame_ 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're speaking with Carl Cervone, , co-founder of Kariba Labs, about Open Source Observer, a free analytics suite aiding funders in evaluating the impact of open source software contributions. Carl shares insights from his decade-long experience in East Africa and discusses the significance of crypto in developing regions. We then dive into public goods funding, data integration, governance strategies, and the human psychology aspects of voting. Carl shares his perspectives on the challenges of traditional and Web3 public goods funding, highlighting the roles of data metrics and qualitative and quantitative measurements in impactful funding decisions. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 05:20 Leapfrogging technology in East Africa 09:03 The role of data in public goods funding 12:49 Challenges and innovations in grant funding 26:02 Human psychology in voting and governance 35:08 Open vs. closed voting systems 38:25 Future of public goods 44:23 Questions from Twitter 48:38 Follow Carl 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Carl Cervone: https://x.com/carl_cervone Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Open Source Observer: https://x.com/osobserver 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor  DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're speaking with Brittany Laughlin, Chairperson at Stacks Foundation, about the evolving landscape of building on Bitcoin. Brittany covers the history and feasibility of developing on Bitcoin, the current state of the Bitcoin developer ecosystem, and the gaps that need to be filled. She also shares insights from her extensive background as an investor and discusses her role at Autonomous, a company that assists Web3 foundations and DAOs. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:17 Bitcoin ecosystem insights 05:11 Brittany's background 09:26 Challenges and opportunities to building on Bitcoin 21:20 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum 29:23 Bitcoin-backed stablecoins 30:25 Onboarding challenges 37:37 Future predictions for Bitcoin development 39:07 What is Autonomous? 41:25 How to launch a token 44:19 How to launch an effective grants program 47:51 Questions from Twitter 51:44 Follow Brittany 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Brittany: https://x.com/br_ttany Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Stacks Foundation: https://x.com/Stacksorg 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

In this episode, we're bringing back Reka, Head of Community at RISC Zero, about the state of zero-knowledge (ZK) infrastructure and strategies for successful go-to-market campaigns for blockchain protocols. Reka shares her journey from being a founder to joining RISC Zero, her insights on the importance of ZK technology, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. She also talks about her experience advising various crypto projects and her thoughts on combining education and community engagement in the blockchain space. Reka previously appeared on Rehash S4 E1 alongside LDF: https://youtu.be/TXzEpbvSVo0?si=Nzj9Dvbq6yMU0CM_ ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:49 Updates from Reka's past appearance in S4 E1 02:58 Why intent infrastructure? 06:17 Understanding ZK technology 13:44 Applications and benefits of ZK 18:21 Challenges and future of ZK 23:24 Joining RISC Zero and building Boundless Protocol 29:07 Education through memes 30:13 Marketing strategies for protocols 34:17 Balancing developer adoption and end user growth 37:13 Strategies for building a community from scratch 44:27 Questions from the community 50:09 Follow Reka 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Reka: https://x.com/reka_eth Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 RISC Zero: https://x.com/risczero Boundless: https://x.com/boundless_xyz 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.