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.

In this episode, we bring back Richie Bonilla, founder of Forage Mail, to talk about email as the original decentralized social protocol, why decentralized and open protocols may not always win in the long run, and how AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) will impact the future of work. Richie talks about his journey from building Clarity to creating Forage Mail, handling pivots as a founder, and the philosophical implications of AI on human agency. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 03:08 Richie's founder journey 10:55 Stepping away from crypto 18:36 Why email has stood the test of time 28:24 Pivoting Forage to Forage Mail 30:56 How Forage Mail uses AI 36:33 Using AI in personal life 40:29 Future of AI and human interaction 48:12 Forage Mail's roadmap and vision 51:28 Follow Richie 👋 FOLLOW US::Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Richie Bonilla: https://x.com/richiebonilla Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Forage Mail: https://x.com/foragemail 🤝 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 bring back listener favorite, Billy Luedtke, founder of Intuition. Billy received votes from 113 unique wallets in this season's all-stars contest, which is the highest number of unique wallets to vote for a single nominee in Rehash history. Billy shares updates on Intuition since his last appearance in August 2023, in particular highlighting how the platform has evolved from a concept to a publicly accessible product. We also dive deep into the core concepts of Intuition such as atoms, triples, and signals, and the novel economic incentives for data creation. Lastly, we explore the broader implications of AI, potential dystopian futures, and the philosophical questions around trust, truth, and identity. Billy shares his insights on how decentralized data might reshape various sectors including web3 security, agent interoperability, and personal data management. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:59 Evolution of Intuition 07:42 Atoms, triples, and signals 15:50 Economic incentives and data equity 23:58 Subjective data and social consensus 32:20 Real world applications and use cases 43:24 Human intuition in the age of AI 57:03 The role of community and relationships 01:03:15 Follow Billy 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Billy Luedtke: https://x.com/0xbilly Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Intuition: https://x.com/0xintuition 🤝 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.

This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. For the first time in Rehash history, we're playing a Jeopardy-style quiz show with Keeks (Parabl), Dylan Abruscato (CTG), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), and Disruption Joe (Arbitrum). Tune in to find out who the winner is (and if you're smarter than our panelists!) 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana: https://x.com/ddwchen Keeks: https://x.com/Nogoodtwts Dylan: https://x.com/DylanAbruscato Nich: https://x.com/nichanank Joe: https://x.com/DisruptionJoe 🤝 SPONSORS: ​ CrossCats: CrossCats is the only bridge built for altVMs to help you connect to hard-to-reach blockchains so you can access new opportunities and make more money. Go to crosscats.xyz to explore today. ​ Safe: Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe) is the ownership layer of web3 with the most battle tested smart accounts. Trusted to secure over $75 billion, Safe offers unparalleled usability and security for individuals, DAOs, and institutions. Experience true digital ownership with Safe's flagship web and mobile wallet and its leading account abstraction infrastructure.  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.