This is my conversation with Quintus Kilbourn, researcher at Flashbots and currently working on Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs).Timestamps:(00:00:00) - intro(00:01:06) - what is a TEE(00:12:23) - TEE use cases: one-shot transactions, autonomous AI agents(00:25:27) - unbreakable hardware enclaves(00:41:14) - physical hardware access as a threat vector(00:47:20) - sponsor: Splits(00:48:04) - defending against physical attacks(00:55:57) - resources focused on TEEs(01:10:25) - defending against supply chain attacks(01:19:34) - hardware imaging(01:28:48) - the roadmap(01:32:53) - outroLinks:- Quintus on X: https://x.com/0xQuintus- Flashbots: https://www.flashbots.net/- ZTEE: https://writings.flashbots.net/ZTEEThank you to our sponsor for making this podcast possible:- Splits: https://splits.orgInto the Bytecode:- Sina Habibian on X: https://twitter.com/sinahab- Sina Habibian on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/sinahab- Into the Bytecode: https://intothebytecode.comDisclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The host and guests may hold positions in the projects discussed.

Markus Haas, co-founder and CEO of Freedom Factory, shares his journey in creating ethOS, a crypto-native device. He delves into the need for alternatives to conventional systems like iOS and Android, advocating for open-source solutions. The conversation highlights the importance of user control and security through GrapheneOS. Markus also discusses innovative wallet designs within ethOS and the playful aspects of engaging with crypto. He further explores the challenges of securing funding for such ambitious, capital-intensive projects.

This is my conversation with Uma Roy, cofounder and CEO of Succinct.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - intro(00:00:57) - origin story(00:02:19) - SP1 architecture(00:09:43) - STARKs, FRI, and hash-based cryptography(00:15:09) - recursion(00:21:12) - upgrading the proof system(00:33:11) - sponsor: Splits(00:33:54) - security in ZK systems(00:37:46) - converting optimistic rollups into zk rollups(00:43:39) - zkVM vs custom circuits(00:48:48) - ZK for scaling and interoperability(01:00:24) - the lifecycle of a proof(01:06:26) - hardware(01:10:57) - outroLinks- Uma on X: https://x.com/pumatheuma- Succinct on X: https://x.com/succinctlabsThank you to our sponsor for making this podcast possible:- Splits: https://splits.orgInto the Bytecode:- Sina Habibian on X: https://twitter.com/sinahab- Sina Habibian on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/sinahab- Into the Bytecode: https://intothebytecode.comDisclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The host and guests may hold positions in the projects discussed.

In this engaging discussion, Andrew Huang, founder and CEO of Conduit, delves into the future of blockchain and on-chain compute. He compares traditional cloud computing with on-chain solutions, highlighting scalability challenges in gaming. The conversation explores the importance of parallel execution for enhancing user experience and the necessity of improving blockchain interoperability. Huang also touches on the evolving crypto landscape and the impact of notable events like the FTX collapse, all while weaving in a lighthearted nod to anime storytelling.

In this engaging discussion, Georgios Konstantopoulos, General Partner and CTO at Paradigm and a pivotal figure in the Reth project, dives deep into the intricacies of decentralized systems. He sheds light on innovative solutions for Ethereum scalability, critiques stagnant roll-up designs, and discusses the importance of feedback loops in engineering success. Georgios also emphasizes the balance between creativity and software principles, ultimately envisioning a more efficient decentralized future empowered by community engagement.

Vitalik Buterin, the visionary creator of Ethereum, dives deep into political philosophy as we navigate the complexities of the 21st century. He discusses the intertwining of crypto ideologies with modern politics and the role of decentralized technologies in reshaping power dynamics. Buterin tackles the societal implications of AI and misinformation, highlighting the transition to superhuman intelligence. He also emphasizes the need for adaptability and democratic ideals within the crypto community, advocating for a balanced approach between idealism and effectiveness.

This is my conversation with Eric Alston, faculty director at the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder and research associate with the Comparative Constitutions Project.Timestamps:(00:00) - intro (01:29) - choice in institutions matters (08:53) - secondary rules as rules for making rules (17:41) - constitutional moments (20:41) - how the US constitution has endured (28:39) - the characteristics of the US constitution (34:18) - sponsor: Splits (35:01) - the economic balance between federal/state govts (47:24) - presidential vs parliamentary systems (01:01:13) - blockchains as experimental ground for governance (01:13:50) - outro Links:Eric Alston - https://x.com/incompleterulesEric Alston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-alstonThank you to our sponsor for making this podcast possible:Splits – https://splits.orgInto the Bytecode:- Sina Habibian on X: https://twitter.com/sinahab- Sina Habibian on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/sinahab- Into the Bytecode: https://intothebytecode.com Disclaimer:This podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The host and guests may hold positions in the projects discussed.

Jesse Pollak, creator of Base, discusses team dynamics and strategic focus for the upcoming year. Ben Leventhal, founder/CEO of Blackbird, highlights tech's role in revolutionizing restaurant economics. Julian Holguin, CEO of Doodles, shares innovative storytelling in the Doodleverse. Yele Bademosi, cofounder/CEO of Onboard, explores blockchain's potential in Africa's entrepreneurial landscape. The conversation dives into community connections, decentralized economies, and the creative chaos of the crypto era.

This is my conversation with Colin Armstrong, the founder of Paragraph.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - intro(00:00:49) - Substack network effects(00:03:53) - new business models(00:15:32) - the content layer and the economic layer(00:21:18) - sponsor: Privy(00:22:34) - mechanisms to think about as a writer(00:29:32) - markets and social networks as forces of chaos(00:33:42) - building for the crypto-native vs the general audience(00:40:43) - emails vs wallets(00:48:23) - ARPU is higher in crypto(00:51:52) - algorithm for finding product-market fit(00:57:10) - sponsor: Optimism(00:58:15) - focus + urgency(01:02:51) - learnings from Google(01:07:58) - creating is fulfilling(01:11:35) - outroLinks:Colin Armstrong on X - https://x.com/colinarmsColin Armstrong on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/colinParagraph - https://paragraph.xyz/Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast possible:Optimism - https://optimism.ioPrivy - https://privy.ioInto the Bytecode:- Sina Habibian on X: https://twitter.com/sinahab- Sina Habibian on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/sinahab- Into the Bytecode: https://intothebytecode.com Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The host and guests may hold positions in the projects discussed.

This is my conversation with Justin Glibert, CEO of Lattice and cofounder of 0xPARC.Timestamps:(00:00:00) - intro(00:00:44) - digital physics(00:06:27) - changing physics + capitalism = theme parks(00:16:12) - objective functions are political(00:22:53) - sponsor: Optimism(00:23:58) - individual agency(00:27:25) - violence on the internet(00:39:17) - monoliths(00:47:24) - sponsor: Privy(00:48:40) - value systems(00:58:34) - homo economicus and homo ludens (01:10:50) - Emissary’s guide to worlding(01:16:55) - reading weird books(01:28:49) - outroLinks:Justin Glibert - https://x.com/justinglibert Lattice - https://lattice.xyz/ 0xPARC - https://0xparc.org/ Thank you to our sponsors for making this podcast possible:Optimism - https://optimism.io Privy - https://privy.ioInto the Bytecode:- Sina Habibian on X: https://twitter.com/sinahab- Sina Habibian on Farcaster - https://warpcast.com/sinahab- Into the Bytecode: https://intothebytecode.comDisclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice nor a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The host and guests may hold positions in the projects discussed.