Rehash: A Web3 Podcast

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Christina Beltramini, Head of Growth at Aave & Lens. Lens is a permissionless, composable, and decentralized social graph that makes building a web3 social platform easy.We begin our episode getting to know Christina, her background, and how she got into web3. Christina shares her experience at TikTok and her transition into web3, landing a job at Aave and Lens. She explains some of the most prevalent issues with web2 social media and defines an alternative: decentralized social media. We dive into what a social graph is and how social graphs differ in web2 vs. web3. Christina explains Lens protocol’s vision and how they are aiming to solve many of the web2 social media issues that exist today. We discuss issues surrounding privacy, censorship, moderation, and permissions. Next, we talk about business models for social platforms and how decentralized platforms will be fundamentally different from our current ones. We discuss marketing strategies for content creators and how the transition to web3 can cut out middlemen and offer creators and their fans more control over their relationships. To close out our conversation, we discuss the role of social media on the mental health of our society and look to the future for how web3 can potentially improve social media’s role in mental health. We conclude with a game of this or that and Christina leaves us with some secret Lens POAP.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Christina on Twitter @0xChristina. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:56 Christina’s background3:16 Issues in web25:51 What is decentralized social media?7:28 Web2 vs. web3 social graph9:20 What’s the vision for Lens Protocol?11:41 Privacy on web3 social media12:18 Segmenting permissions on web3 social media14:15 Lens’ business model15:45 The future of decentralized social media17:02 How decentralized social media changes the marketing and growth strategies for creators18:49 Web3 monetization strategy for creators19:27 The issue of censorship in decentralized social media25:44 Decentralized social media and mental health28:10 The future of web2 platforms31:05 This or that32:20 Follow Christina! 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Ale Borda, Web3 Lead at Fifty Years and Contributor at Gitcoin DAO, Prime DAO, and Twoplus. We kickoff the episode getting to know Ale, her background, and how she got started in web3. Ale explains what she believes are the biggest problems facing the world today, and how web3 can solve those problems. We discuss impact capitalism, impact DAOs, and how to set metrics for positive externalities. We also talk about core values, as well as how to set and nurture values of your own. Ale describes the importance of taking a step back and looking at what inspires you and even shares her secret to success — being driven by purpose. To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Ale on twitter @AleBorda21, Fifty Years @FiftyYears, GitcoinDAO @GitcoinDAO, Prime DAO @PrimeDAO_ and Twoplus @twoplus_xyz. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:55 Ale’s background6:02 What are the world's biggest problems?8:46 How can web3 help solve the world’s problems?12:49 What is “impact capitalism”?18:47 Impact DAOs24:24 Metrics for impact28:53 How to set values31:22 How to nurture core values35:46 Ale’s perspective on taking a step back40:13 Being driven by purpose43:52 Incentive mechanisms within DAOs that encourage positive externalities47:24 This or that!48:40 Follow Ale! 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Scott Moore, Co-Founder of Gitcoin. Gitcoin is the place where the world’s leading web3 projects are born, validated, and funded.We kickoff the episode getting to know Scott, his background, and how he ended up Co-Founding Gitcoin. Scott explains several definitions of a public good and we discuss the intersection of public goods and the open web. Scott explains the terms refi and regen as they relate to public goods and web3, and we talk about the responsibility that we owe to one another as stewards of public goods. Scott defines quadratic funding and lays out some of its pros and cons, and we discuss quadratic voting and implementations of innovative DAO governance. We close out our conversation taking a look at the current bear market and evaluate the importance of not getting too cynical, and instead taking this time to focus on what really matters - community.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Scott @notscottmoore and learn more about Gitcoin with the links below:  Gitcoin 🔗 - Twitter: https://twitter.com/gitcoin - Gitcoin: https://gitcoin.co/ - Gitcoin Grants: https://gitcoin.co/grants/ - Gitcoin DAO Governance: https://gov.gitcoin.co/ ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:38 Scott’s Background3:01 What is a public good? 7:36 The intersection of public goods and the open web11:03 Refi, regen, and public goods15:39 The obligations that we owe to each other as it relates to public goods19:52 What is quadratic funding?24:31 Potential downsides of quadratic funding29:11 Quadratic voting31:40 Implementations of innovative DAO governance33:56 Utilizing the bear market45:36 This or that!47:29 Follow Scott! 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Caryn Tan, DAO Contributor at Clarity & Crypto, Culture & Society.We kickoff this episode getting to know Caryn, her background, and how she ended up in web3. We discuss what it’s like being new to web3, and Caryn opens up about her feelings of self doubt despite already being successful in her career. And to help listeners who may also be feeling what she felt, Caryn gives us some advice on how to transfer your web2 skills into web3. We dive into Caryn’s role as a Vibes Curator at CCS, and she tells us the story of how she landed that role. Caryn gives us some insight into community management and leaves us with some advice for what can and can’t scale in community. Caryn also gives us the inside scoop on Clarity and her role there. Caryn leaves us with some takeaways from working for DAOs full-time and gives us some tips for intentionally building diversity into the communities we grow.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Caryn @0xcaryn, Clarity @clarityteams, CCS @cryptosocietys1, and Foster @0xfoster.  ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:54 Caryn’s background5:14 Dealing with self doubt even when you’re successful8:53 How to transfer web2 skills into web314:47 What is CCS? (Crypto, Culture & Society)17:59 Being a Vibes Curator22:13 Scaling community management27:13 What is Clarity?31:13 Takeaways from working for DAOs full-time36:18 Building diversity into communities39:14 This or That40:38 Follow Caryn! 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Katherine Wu, Investor at Archetype VC and Research Fellow for Crypto Council for Innovation. Katherine received the most votes out of all the guests nominated for this season of Rehash. Katherine was nominated by Diana Chen and some of the questions asked in this episode were submitted by DAO member Carsten (@carstenpoetter).We kickoff the episode getting to know Katherine, her background, and how she got into crypto investing. Katherine explains what she loves most about being a VC and gives us some insight to what it’s like being a VC in the web3 space as opposed to traditional investing. She talks about investing in founders, and clears up for us how “ideas” get funding before they are even working product. Katherine explains how she chooses projects to invest in, but emphasizes the importance of doing your own research. She explains some of the risks involved in investing, specifically, risks regarding regulation (or lack thereof.) We continue our discussion on regulation, and talk about ways to innovate in the web3 space safely. We close out our conversation looking to the future, making predictions about our current bear market, and discussing our hopes and fears for crypto in the next 5 years. We play a game of this or that, and Katherine gives us the inside scoop on her new podcast launching soon.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Katherine @katherineykwu. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro1:31 Katherine’s background3:32 What Katherine loves most about being a VC?6:22 Things that have surprised Katherine as a VC8:44 Investing in crypto vs. traditional tech10:52 How to DYOR13:05 Discussion on founders that make good companies16:38 How ideas get funding 19:22 Risks when investing 22:00 Regulation23:37 Why regulation is so hard25:36 How to innovate in web3 safely27:48 Hopes for the bear market29:49 Predicting this year’s bear market trends 29:56 If crypto ceased to exist in 5 years, why would that be?31:20 This or that!35:17 Follow Katherine!35:45 Katherine’s podcast alpha!37:41 Credits 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Kseniya and Nich, contributors at Meta Gamma Delta DAO. MDG started as a parody of sororities and has evolved into a grants DAO for women-led projects in web3. We kick off the episode getting to know Kseniya and Nich, and their journeys into web3. We discuss how MGD started and how it has evolved. We talk about the choice to use the Moloch DAO structure, pros and cons of using DAOhaus on mainnet, and they leave us with some advice on choosing an L2 or sidechain for your own DAO. Next, we get into the community side of things, discussing how MGD fosters its community (a community of mostly women) and how other DAOs can adopt some of their best practices. Lastly, since MGD is now primarily a grants DAO for women-led projects in web3, Kseniya and Nich share the process for how MDG distributes grants, how MDG gets its own funding, and shout out some past projects that MGD has funded. Kseniya and Nich were nominated by Zayi (@ZayiRey) and some of the questions asked in this episode were submitted by DAO members Zayi and Carsten (@carstenpoetter).To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Kseniya @theonlykseniya, Nich @nichanank, and Meta Gamma Delta DAO @metagammadelta. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro1:19 Kseniya’s background4:50 Nich’s background8:55 How MGD has evolved since 12:26 What is a Moloch DAO and why did MGD choose this model?14:27 Why use DAOhaus on mainnet?16:43 How to decide which L2 or side chain to launch your DAO on18:13 How MGD fosters community22:38 Curating a community of women26:19 How MGD distributes grants27:51 Past projects funded by MGD28:53 How does MGD get its own funding?31:15 This or that!33:13 Follow Kseniya!33:35 Follow Nich! 34:00 Credits 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Spencer Graham, product contributor at DAOhaus.Spencer was nominated by JP (@jonathanprozzi) and some of the questions asked in this episode were submitted by DAO member Carsten Pötter (@carstenpoetter).With a background in economics and psychology, Spencer became increasingly interested in web3 when he began to understand how it could transform complex systems like healthcare and investing. He also has a great love for burritos, which just so happen to provide a useful model for creating healthy, balanced organizations.Aside from discussing burritos, we talk about other useful principles and models for DAOs, some mistakes they should avoid, and dive into the tricky process of decentralizing. Spencer also explains the idea of capture-resistant governance which leads us to touch on power struggles, resource management, contributor incentivization, hierarchies, and the potential of web3 to replace traditional top-down systems with flatter networks.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can also follow Spencer @spengrah, DAOhaus @nowdaoit, and Hats Protocol @hatsprotocol. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro0:53 Spencer’s Background3:36 Spencer loves burritos4:58 The proper way to construct a burrito6:45 DAOs are just like burritos8:40 Guiding principles for DAOs11:04 Common mistakes DAOs should avoid12:42 The process of decentralizing14:11 Capture-resistant governance18:24 Moloch DAOs, power distribution, and rage quitting24:16 What is DAOhaus?29:05 Powerful tools for DAOs31:25 Types of DAOs best suited for DAOhaus36:10 BurritoDAO & DAO flexibility38:58 The future of DAOs40:19 Potential pitfalls of DAOs42:03 This or That43:32 Follow Spencer! 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. 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.

On this episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we’re chatting with Dayo Adeosun, Co-Founder of Glass Protocol. Dayo was nominated by Tyler Internet, and some of the questions asked in this episode were provided by DAO members Carsten Pötter, Andy, and Tyler Internet. We kickoff the episode discussing Dayo’s unique background and how that led him into web3, and eventually to co-founding Glass Protocol. Dayo explains some of the issues with the web2 creator economy and how web3 and Glass are offering an alternative. Dayo takes us through the process of minting on Glass and explains how the backend of Glass works as well.Next, Dayo lays out all of the possibilities for selling video NFTs on Glass, including editions and pricing models. He also explains how Glass not only provides a platform for creators wanting to sell their videos as NFTs, but also assists them in growing their audience, marketing, and ultimately making money. To close out the episode, Dayo leaves us with some advice on marketing and community building, and he also gives us some insight into Glass’s unique business model.To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can follow our guest, Dayo, @dayoadeosun and Glass Protocol on twitter @glassprotocol and on instagram @glass.xyz. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:54 Dayo’s background12:08 Problems with the creator economy in web2 and how web3 protocols like Glass are solving those problems 15:39 The process of minting on Glass19:08 How does Glass store the video NFTs that are uploaded to its platform? 20:22 Editions and pricing on Glass25:22 How does Glass help creators reach a wider audience?33:17 Dayo’s advice on community building36:51 Glass’s business model39:03 This or that41:17 Follow Dayo! 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. 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.

On this Episode of Rehash: a web3 podcast, we sat down with Gary Sheng, Co-Founder of Civics Unplugged & Dream DAO. Gary was nominated by Louis, and voted onto the podcast by Julia, triumph, Andrew, tylerinternet, and elliedots. Some of the questions asked in this episode were submitted by Carsten, Zayi, and Louis.We kickoff the episode by getting to know Gary, his background, and how he fell into web3. He tells us the story of how Civics Unplugged and DreamDAO came to be and lays out for us what the term “regen” means. We get to know more about Gary, his philosophy, and his niche: the intersection of regen and web3. Next, we dive into the issue of inclusivity in web3, and processes for onboarding new people into web3 being as inclusive as possible. We break down what the ideas behind solarpunk, and we talk about Gen Z and the future of regen web3.Gary explains the reasoning behind the choice to make DreamDAO a DAO and tells us the benefits to learning by doing in a DAO setting for Gen Z. We discuss community building and Gary gives his advice for growing a healthy community.We close out with Gary explaining what he meant by saying “optimism is self-fulfilling if tied to collective action,” and then a game of this or that!To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can follow our guest, Gary, @garysheng. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:51 Gary’s background7:40 What is the regen concept all about?9:07 The intersection of regen and web313:27 Inclusivity and onboarding into web315:41 What is a solarpunk future?18:37 The future of regen web322:17 What makes Gen Z unique?27:10 Why make DreamDAO a DAO?30:05 What to look for in leaders and mentors33:02 Effective community building37:42 Explaining “optimism is self-fulfilling if tied to collective action”40:54 This or that42:20 Follow Gary! 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. 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.

For the very first episode of season 2 we are welcoming the 1st place winner of our crowdfund and holder of the coveted “Queen of the Pod” NFT, Matt Gould! Matt is the CEO and co-founder of Unstoppable Domains and he’s played an integral role in Diana’s web3 journey, so it’s very special for us to have him on the pod. Matt kicks off the episode by explaining his strategy for winning 1st place in our crowdfund and snagging this spot on the podcast. He talks about his background, how he initially got into web3, and how the idea for Unstoppable Domains first came to be. We then dive into the reasoning behind the decision to sell domains as opposed to renting them, and we touch on UD’s image as a web3-native company. Next, we get into the future of NFT domains and the role they play in digital identity. We discuss the nuances surrounding digital identity including on-chain vs. off chain data, data privacy, and verifiable credentials. Finally, we close out the episode looking to the future of web3, making some predictions about the current bear market, and taking a moment of appreciation for memes. To continue this conversation and stay up to date on all things Rehash, you can follow Diana on Twitter @ddwchen and Rehash @rehashweb3. You can follow our guest, Matt, @matthewegould. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:36 Matt’s strategy for winning first place on the crowdfund podium4:50 Matt’s background6:44 The vision for Unstoppable Domains8:38 Owning vs. renting domain names12:13 Unstoppable’s web3 identity16:28 The future of NFT domains19:51 Digital identity23:46 On-chain vs. off-chain digital identity28:31 Verifiable credentials30:26 What excited Matt about web3 32:36 How will the bear market affect the types of projects being built in web337:10 Bear market predictions42:15 This or that!45:04 Follow Matt! 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. 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.