Rehash: A Web3 Podcast

Join Toby Shorin, Laura Lotti, and Sam Hart from Other Internet as they dive deep into crypto's three body problem. Toby clarifies misconceptions around headless brands, emphasizing their decentralized essence. Laura discusses the soullessness in current onchain culture, while Sam critiques the state of community norms in crypto. The trio debates legal frameworks' role in shaping user experiences and the need for genuine connections amidst crypto's decentralization conflict. Tune in for insights that challenge assumptions and inspire fresh thinking!

In this episode, we’re speaking with 0xdesigner about all things design, anonymity, and UX/UI in web3.This is the longest episode in Rehash history, but we had so much to talk about and 0xdesigner graciously gave us almost two hours of his time to share his thoughts on all things consumer crypto, UX improvements, and the design space.0xdesigner is primarily a product designer who has been putting out a new UX/UI design each day for the past 1.5 years, usually some sort of UX or design improvement to an existing app or envisioning a new app.Not only does he have so many clever and creative ideas he shares every day, but he also has so much optimism and enthusiasm for crypto throughout all the highs and lows over the past few years. He truly believes in a future that’s enhanced by crypto and blockchain and is focused every day on working toward that goal. 0xdesigner was nominated by Ernest Kou and voted onto the podcast by Brenner Spear, Tom Scaria, Magenta Ceiba, Ernest Kou, Nick Naraghi, Lucas, Birb, Amy Jung, fifthworldzach, Maz, and David Phelps. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:0xdesigner’s Twitter0xdesigner’s Warpcast (Farcaster)Design EverydaysPaper Boy (Hypersub) TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:25 0xdesigner’s background4:00 Anonymity in crypto17:26 Creating a new design every day for 570+ days26:58 When it doesn’t make sense to use crypto31:30 Cool new use cases for crypto36:54 0xdesigner’s upcoming design projects43:14 What 0xdesigner wishes people knew about design45:42 Why is crypto UX and design so bad?53:45 Why 0xdesigner is always open to testing new apps57:24 Will web3 create new design primitives?1:01:52 Do we need financialization in consumer crypto apps?1:14:34 Every app will be a social app1:28:25 Questions from Twitter1:32:59 Can You Not1:39:59 Follow 0xdesigner 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.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Sophia Dew, DevRel Engineering Lead at Celo, about all things onchain funding and what goes into launching a layer 2 blockchain.Sophia joined Celo about a month ago, and prior to that she was working on Public Goods Network, or PGN, a layer 2 blockchain focused on public goods. PGN ended up running out of money and winding down but Sophia learned tons of lessons along the way about maintaining a blockchain that she shares with us in this episode.We then did a deep dive into onchain funding - what new things it enables, why it’s important, and Sophia gives lots of examples of use cases or apps she would love to see get built out in the onchain funding arena.Sophia was nominated by Nicole (by way of Triumph) and voted onto the podcast by Richie Bonilla, Andy Boyan, Meg Lister, David Phelps, Rachael Amy, and Triumph. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:Sohia’s TwitterSophia’s Warpcast (Farcaster)Celo TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:47 How to launch a layer 2 blockchain via Public Goods Network (PGN)6:41 How to maintain and grow a blockchain14:21 Does it make sense to build an L2 focused on public goods?16:07 Playbook for launching an L217:56 What does blockchain enable for public goods funding?20:56 Framework for designing onchain funding mechanisms27:07 Examples of onchain public goods funding outside of crypto31:54 How to design regenerative funding mechanisms42:28 What is Celo?48:29 Can You Not50:50 Follow Sophia 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.

Rene Lubov, a founding engineer at Celestia and an expert in data availability, delves into the importance of data publishing in modern blockchains. She explains how data availability enhances scalability and efficiency, distinguishing Celestia's role from traditional layers. Rene shares her journey in protocol engineering, the contrasts between app development and building distributed systems, and the vibrant Ethereum scene in Berlin. Plus, she tackles the gender dynamics in tech and reflects on creating opportunities for women in the industry.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Bethany Crystal about all things fractional work, using AI to improve learning and workflows, and we wrap up with a quick discussion on the Bitcoin developer ecosystem. Bethany is the web3 fractional work queen, and she shares very openly in this episode about her experience as a fractional worker in web3, what her process looks like, and practical tips for others to think outside of the box about how they want to work.As a mother of two and hobbyist of many things, Bethany has had to think creatively about how she can find the best balance for herself to do all the things she wants to do in life. For her, the answer was fractional work, or working on various projects on a contract or part time basis so that she has time for other aspects of life she enjoys and so that she can have her curiosity constantly satisfied with a variety of projects. She talks about some of the pros and cons to being a fractional worker, the types of people she believes are best suited for the job, and gives us practical tips for identifying our core skillsets and finding work. She also shares some of the ways she’s been using AI to aid in her workflow and help her learn new skills at a much faster rate as well.Bethany was nominated by DeFi Beats and voted onto the podcast by DeFi Beats, Parker Jay-Pachirat, Birb, Triumph, fifthworldzach, David Phelps, Spencer Graham, Andy Boyan, and Nick Naraghi. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:Bethany’s WebsiteBethany’s BlogThe 4-Box Job Searching GridTime management for fractional workersBethany’s TwitterBethany’s Warpcast (Farcaster)Building on Bitcoin TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:32 What is fractional work?5:09 Bethany’s background in fractional work11:35 Pros and cons to fractional work15:44 Tips for promoting yourself as a fractional worker23:15 How to balance life with work26:25 Strategies for finding clients and work32:46 Education x AI36:54 Developing your learning stack44:43 Incorporating AI into your learning stack48:36 Building on Bitcoin L253:08 Can You Not53:40 Follow Bethany 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.

Nichanan Kesonpat, a researcher at 1kx focused on account abstraction and user experience in crypto, dives deep into how this concept enhances usability in crypto applications. He explains the evolution of user interfaces and the benefits of customizable features for new users. Nichanan highlights practical applications like gas sponsorships that simplify onboarding. He also discusses the balance between convenience and security, advocating for open standards to create a seamless experience in decentralized apps.

In this episode, we’re speaking with Grace Guan, co-founder of Unlonely, a web3 livestreaming platform, about web2 vs web3 media, inner workings of YouTube algorithms, and how traditional media platforms can stop exploiting creators by getting rid of ads and algorithms in this new iteration of media we’re building in web3.Grace and her brother, Brian, co-founded Unlonely together and have been doing a phenomenal job of onboarding creators to the platform. Grace shares some stats on their user base and viewership in this episode as well as what she thinks people working on consumer crypto apps need to do differently in order to get more users onto their platforms. If you’re a creator or anyone working adjacent to web3 media, you won’t want to miss this episode with Grace.Grace was nominated by Winny and voted onto the podcast by Winny, Triumph, Maz, Andy Boyan, Birb, David Phelps, Lucas, Ernest Kou, and myself, Diana Chen. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:Grace’s TwitterGrace’s Warpcast (Farcaster)UnlonelyRehash’s Unlonely Channel TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:42 Unlonely origin story8:57 What it’s like co-founding a company with a sibling12:20 Grace’s least favorite thing about working with Brian17:57 Web2 vs web3 media34:25 Good and bad parts of traditional media36:11 What’s a better solution than algorithms and ads?38:53 How to get more users onto crypto consumer apps41:18 Unlonely viewer and watchtime stats43:03 How to onboard traditional creators to web3 media49:15 Concierge health services58:22 Can You Not1:00:13 Follow Grace and Unlonely 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.

Minihash is a condensed episode of Rehash, where we do a deep dive into one focused topic with a past guest.On this Minihash episode, Jimmy Chang, founder of Catalyst, is joining us to recap EthCC 2024 in Brussels for us, sharing key insights in the Ethereum ecosystem, trends he’s noticing, and other conference highlights and lowlights. Jimmy first appeared on Rehash in S4 E9: Millions of Modular Blockchains w/Jimmy Chang, which aired on April 13, 2023.To nominate a past guest for a Minihash episode, fill out this form. You must be a Rehash Podcast Club member to access the form.  COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterFarcasterTikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC) IMPORTANT LINKS:Jim Chang (Twitter)S4 E9: Millions of Modular Blockchains w/Jimmy Chang (April 13, 2023) TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:10 Overall vibes at EthCC 2024 in Brussels2:47 Main takeaways from EthCC (2 negative, 1 positive)15:44 Key categories to focus on in Ethereum ecosystem in 202422:05 Favorite side events at EthCC 202423:52 Predictions for EthCC 202525:56 Final thoughts on EthCC 2025 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.

To kick off Season 9, we are speaking with P1A, a contemporary artist, educator, and founder based in Istanbul, about all things web3 and art. We reflect on the NFT craze of 2021, and P1A shares why even though the hype has died down, NFTs are in fact not dead and on the contrary, art NFTs have a long way to grow and develop. We also talk about the work she’s doing at her studio in Istanbul called Yazane, where she’s helping educate other local artists about web3 and the impact that blockchain can have on their careers as artists. She not only uses the space as a gathering place and educational center but also as a gallery for local artists to be able to exhibit their works without paying the exorbitant fees they would to traditional galleries.P1A was nominated by David Phelps and voted onto the podcast by David Phelps, Richie Bonilla, Forage, and Triumph. COLLECT THIS EPISODESUBSCRIBE TO REHASH PODCAST CLUB (RPC) FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)TikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC)Diana Chen (Host) IMPORTANT LINKS:P1A’s WebsiteTwitterWarpcast (Farcaster)Yazane Studio TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro2:22 P1A’s background6:02 When NFTs started to make sense for P1A7:47 What fueled all the hype around NFTs in 2021?10:22 Are NFTs dead in 202414:57 Path to success for a traditional artist18:33 How web3 benefits artists20:29 Will art galleries become obsolete?23:20 How web3 affects traditional galleries28:47 How Yazane Studio in Istanbul is structured34:10 P1A’s dream tool in web338:30 What P1A’s working on currently41:18 Can You Not43:34 Follow P1A 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.

Minihash is a condensed episode of Rehash, where we do a deep dive into one focused topic with a past guest.On this Minihash episode, we’re speaking with Stefen Deleveaux about Oasis Onchain, a 3-day consumer crypto conference in Nassau, Bahamas, that he started last year and how to push crypto forward in the global south.Stefen first appeared on Rehash in S2 E11: DAO Governance, Tooling, and Culture w/Stefen Deleveaux, which aired on June 30, 2022, and subsequently in S6 BONUS: 2023 Wrap Up & 2024 Predictions w/Hudson Jameson, Sirsu, Maya Bakhai, and Stefen Deleveaux. To nominate a past guest for a Minihash episode, fill out this form. You must be a Rehash Podcast Club member to access the form.   COLLECT THIS EPISODE FOLLOW REHASH:TwitterFarcasterTikTokInstagramNewsletterRehash Podcast Club (RPC) IMPORTANT LINKS:Oasis Onchain (Website)Oasis Onchain (Twitter)Stefen Deleveaux (Twitter)Stefen Deleveaux (Farcaster)S2 E11: DAO Governance, Tooling, and Culture w/Stefen Deleveaux (June 30, 2022)S6 BONUS: 2023 Wrap Up & 2024 Predictions w/Hudson Jameson, Sirsu, Maya Bakhai, and Stefen Deleveaux (December 28, 2023) TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:42 What is Oasis Onchain?8:03 Why consumer crypto?12:04 How can consumer crypto can succeed in the Caribbean and broader Global South?14:03 What types of consumer crypto apps most beneficial to Caribbeans?17:42 Oasis Onchain’s new ecosystem fund21:52 How to support Oasis Onchain 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.