
Scraping Bits
Explore the minds of fascinating specialists ranging from mathematics, physics, web3, cybersecurity, HFT/MEV, startup founders, investigators and so many more. Every episode will give you a glimpse into the unknown unknowns. Enjoy your stay, anon.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 53min
#9 - GmHacker: Turning In Bug Bounties: Writing Exceptional Whitehat Audit Reports To Retain Clients
In this enlightening episode, DeGatchi sits down with GmHacker, a respected smart contract bug bounty report reviewer at Immunefi. Discover how GmHacker evaluates the most elite reports from world-class whitehat actors in the crypto cybersecurity sector. Uncover invaluable insights on how to stand out from the crowd, not only to claim the bug bounty but also to effectively communicate the severity of the vulnerability discovered and its potential attack vectors.Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/degatchiGuest Speaker, GmHacker: https://twitter.com/realgmhackerKeywords: smart contract bug bounties, Immunefi, cybersecurity, crypto cybersecurity sector, bug bounty review, vulnerability severity, attack vectors, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology, insider tips.

Aug 1, 2023 • 58min
#8 - 0xBebis: Resilient Revival: Bouncing Back from a $2M Hack By Forging Unstoppable Teams
In this inspiring episode, join DeGatchi in a conversation with Bebis, the visionary behind Reaper Farm and the Byte Masons on Fantom. Explore Bebis' journey, from founding the byte masons to building transformative protocols like Oath, Granary, ehos, and digit. With a passion to empower communities through Web3 & DeFi tools, Bebis seeks to provide financial opportunities for all. As part of the Byte Masons team, Bebis is leading a revolution in the DeFi landscape, driven by their unparalleled talent and years of expertise. Discover how they are shaping the future of finance with innovative DeFi protocols.Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/DeGatchiGuest Speaker, Bebis: https://twitter.com/0xbebis_Keywords: DeFi communities, Reaper Farm, Byte Masons, Oath, Granary, ehos, digit, Web3 & DeFi tools, financial opportunities, innovative DeFi protocols, financial revolution, Scraping Bits podcast.

Jul 27, 2023 • 55min
#7 - Jackson Kelley: Juggling Ambitions: Building Robinhood's Non-Custodial Wallet While Auditing Smart Contracts
In this engaging episode of our podcast, join DeGatchi as he sits down with Jackson, a former Amazon developer who has now is working on Robinhood's non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet while pursuing his passion with conducting private smart contract audits. Discover how Jackson efficiently manages his time to excel in both endeavors. Moreover, gain valuable insights into his content creation journey, where he successfully built a substantial subscriber base for his newsletter before selling it. Don't miss this enlightening conversation!Show Notes:Connect with Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsFollow the host, DeGatchi, for updates: https://twitter.com/DeGatchiGuest: Get in touch with Jackson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sjkelleyjrKeywords: podcast, DeGatchi, Jackson, ex-Amazon developer, Robinhood, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, private smart contract audits, content creation, newsletter, subscriber count.Meta Tags: Podcast, Crypto Wallet Development, Smart Contract Audits, Ex-Amazon Developer, Robinhood, Non-Custodial Wallet, Content Creation, Newsletter, Subscriber Count, Scraping Bits, DeGatchi, Jackson.

Jul 25, 2023 • 58min
#6 - Maddiaa: An Encrypted Arena Emerges: Anonymous Transactions and MEV on Aztec's ZKVM
Former MEV Searcher Maddiaa, now at Aztec, discusses zero knowledge virtual machines, privacy and security in blockchain transactions, and the race for zero-knowledge technology. The podcast also covers topics such as getting hired in the tech industry, exploring circuits in contract programming, and the need for practice in the ZKVM field.

Jul 20, 2023 • 51min
#5 - Raph: From Code to Cash: Building MEV Bots and Doubling Money in 1 Minute
Tune in to the latest episode of the Scraping Bits podcast, where your host, DeGatchi, engages in an enlightening discussion with Raph, a founding contributing member of Project Blanc, a prominent MEV team on Binance Smart Chain. Delve into Raph's fascinating journey, from early experimentation with MEV bots, tracking Twitter profiles, to experiencing rapid financial gains in mere minutes. Explore the mind of a seasoned MEV searcher and gain valuable insights into the strategies employed by the best in the field. Don't miss this captivating exploration of the MEV world!Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/DeGatchiGuest Speaker, Raph: https://twitter.com/FishingKrabKeywords: MEV, Project Blanc, Binance Smart Chain, MEV bots, financial gains, MEV searcher, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology, crypto exploration.

Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
#4 - 0xAlcibiades: Statistical Arbitrage, MEV, Ethereum Permissionless Options
In this engaging episode of the Scraping Bits podcast, DeGatchi sits down with 0xAlcibiades, a former Statistical Arbitrage MEV Searcher who has now shifted his focus to building Valorem. Valorem offers a groundbreaking opportunity to "Permissionlessly Clear and Trade options on any ERC20 token," introducing a novel EVM DeFi primitive. With this innovative platform, a whole new world of possibilities emerges, enabling users to explore and capitalize on previously inaccessible options. Whether it's shorting or longing, Valorem empowers individuals to navigate the DeFi landscape and unlock new avenues for financial gains.Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/degatchiGuest Speaker, 0xAlcibiades: https://twitter.com/0xAlcibiadesKeywords: Valorem, DeFi options, EVM DeFi primitive, ERC20 token, financial opportunities, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology, DeFi exploration, financial gains.

Jul 14, 2023 • 54min
#2 - PopPunk: Gas to Gold, Turning Solidity Smart Contract Optimizations into a Profitable Blockchain Business
In this episode of the Scraping Bits podcast, join DeGatchi as he sits down with Harrison, a talented Solidity developer who has risen to the position of CTO. Witness Harrison's journey from a hobbyist to a Twitter sensation, where his gas optimizations caught fire, propelling him into a new sector in web3 - gas audits. Discover how Harrison now dedicates himself full-time as a gas auditor, embracing a continuous stream of work and pioneering the field of Solidity gas optimizations.Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/DeGatchiGuest Speaker, Harrison: https://twitter.com/PopPunkOnChainKeywords: Solidity developer, CTO, gas optimizations, web3, gas audits, Scraping Bits podcast, web3 development, blockchain technology, Solidity, gas optimization expert.

Jul 14, 2023 • 47min
#1 - Philogy: Pioneering DeFi Hack Prevention, DeReg, Optimizing Smart Contracts, Huff
In this episode of the ScrapingBits podcast, join DeGatchi as he sits down with Philogy, a renowned smart contract developer in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. Discover Philogy's expertise in the low-level development sector and his specialization in Huff, a powerful programming language for precise stack management on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Learn how Philogy has achieved recognition by creating the most efficient Wrapped Ether (WETH) smart contract and developing tools to prevent on-chain exploits through his business, DeReg.Follow ScrapingBits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/degatchiGuest Speaker, Philogy: https://twitter.com/real_philogyKeywords: smart contract development, Ethereum ecosystem, low-level development, Huff language, Ethereum Virtual Machine, EVM, Wrapped Ether, WETH, hack prevention, DeReg, ScrapingBits podcast.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
#3 - Brock Elmore: DeFi Summer, Foodcoins, Yam Finance, Foundry, Pyrometer, Nascent
In this captivating episode of the Scraping Bits podcast, DeGatchi engages in a fascinating conversation with Brock Elmore, a renowned developer who once held a prominent role as one of Ethereum's largest MEV liquidators. Brock's innovation took center stage when he created Yam Finance, the trailblazing protocol that sparked the crypto DeFi food craze. Since those foodie days, Brock has co-founded Foundry, an exceptional toolkit for Ethereum app development written in Rust, promising blazing-fast and modular solutions. Presently, he's making waves at Nascent, working on an open-source static analyzer called Pyrometer, distinguished for its bound analysis techniques in the EVM world.Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrapingbitsYour Host, DeGatchi: https://twitter.com/degatchiGuest Speaker, Brock Elmore: https://twitter.com/brockjelmoreKeywords: MEV liquidator, Ethereum developer, DeFi pioneer, Yam Finance, crypto DeFi food craze, Foundry, Ethereum app development, Rust, Nascent, Pyrometer, EVM bound analysis, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology.