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2024-05-253h 06
Chris Blec ConversationsYan Pritzker of Swan - Ramifications of FINCEN guidance on Bitcoin mixers I sat down for an insightful conversation with Yan Pritzker (@skwp), CTO of Swan.We discussed the recent controversy surrounding Swan's email to clients stating that future interactions with Bitcoin privacy tools (i.e. mixers) would result in their accounts being terminated.Here's Yan's followup tweet referenced in the podcast: https://twitter.com/skwp/status/1723444038932582414
2023-12-0749 min
THORChain Weekly LiveDeFi North Star - THORChain Spaces #58TCW#58 with FamiliarCow, Chad Barraford, Chad THOReau, Chris Blec, and Zooko Wilcox
2023-12-012h 38Chris Blec ConversationsTaylor Monahan - MetaMask, Crypto Security, Crypto Wallet UXThis is a conversation with Taylor Monahan (twitter.com/tayvano_) of MetaMask. Taylor is a respected figure in the Ethereum community, particularly due to her work uncovering and explaining crypto security issues and hacks.Here's a summary of the podcast's main topics by ChatGPT 4:KYC and AML Regulations: The podcast delves into the effectiveness of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations in the context of cryptocurrency and financial transactions. The speakers express skepticism about the effectiveness of these regulations in preventing illicit financial flows, arguing that they are invasive and often fail to...
2023-11-241h 19Chris Blec ConversationsSwan's Recent Bitcoin Mixing / FinCEN ControversyRecently, the Bitcoin buying service Swan sent an email to its customers warning them that their banking & custodial partners would begin terminating accounts of end-users who engage in Bitcoin "mixing" for enhanced privacy. In this conversation, I discuss on a Twitter Space with @mineyour_biz, @JWVerret and @BTCxZelko whether or not Swan did the right thing here or if they have somehow made things worse for privacy.Thank you to Bitrefill for sponsoring this episode! Use promo code CHRISBLEC to get 10% back in Bitcoin rewards!
2023-11-161h 52Chris Blec ConversationsBitcoin Hardware Wallet Industry Deep-Dive with Zach Herbert of Foundation DevicesChris sits down with Zach Herbert (twitter.com/zachherbert) of Foundation Devices, maker of the Passport Bitcoin Wallet, to discuss the current landscape of Bitcoin and crypto hardware wallets.If you ever wondered what the difference is between the various Bitcoin and crypto hardware wallets on the market, this video is for you. Thanks to our sponsor, Bitrefill (bitrefill.com). Use promo code CHRISBLEC to get 10% back in Bitcoin rewards!
2023-11-091h 38
Monero TalkMonero CCS Hack, LaBitconf, Hurricane Otis, Price Report, Dev & News! EPI #14088MWhce9wToCCENbRgfZ6X54Dx8HF4bYY79YkYN9nXeqCDmykzXuq48HWe6k9eZDkA4iYpLbTsvpXPnAGCALHTTMLUp8cWi
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(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction | Sunnita back for the day, Monero CCS hack and a quick rewind of the week.
(00:07:40) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:43:40) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Danny.
(00:54:00) How the Mexican government acts when a disaster happens.
(01:11:01) Monerotopia Development Segment w/ ComradeBlin.
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2023-11-052h 49Chris Blec ConversationsUdi Wertheimer - Ordinals, Bitcoin Culture, Expanding Bitcoin's AudienceUdi Wertheimer (https://twitter.com/udiWertheimer) is a controversial figure in the Bitcoin space. He's a founder of Taproot Wizards, huge proponents of bringing the Ordinal protocol to Bitcoin. In this conversation, we discuss Udi's motivations in the space, how he seeks to increase Bitcoin adoption with Ordinals, and whether he's concerned about how Ordinals could alter Bitcoin's narrative as hard money and a store of value. Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec Enjoying Chris Blec Conversations? Please consider supporting with BTC or XMR at https://bit.ly/tip-blec. SPONSOR: Bitrefill https://bitrefill.com Use promo...
2023-11-021h 23Chris Blec ConversationsMatt Luongo - Bitcoin bridge to Ethereum, Crypto Security, Incentives for BuildersThis is a conversation with Matt Luongo, lead developer of tBTC.We decided to have this chat after exchanging some tweets debating whether or not non-technical crypto users are capable of having valid opinions on DeFi security that devs should take seriously.We also talk about what recently happened when the "FTX hacker" tried to use tBTC to bridge Bitcoin to BTC, and the difficult choices that Matt's company had to make as this was happening.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: Bitrefill - use promo code CHRISBLEC to get 5% of your purchase back in Bitcoin rewards!
2023-10-251h 25Chris Blec ConversationsMichael Ruiz - Sovereign Mindset, Bitcoin and the Struggle for Freedom@ChrisBlec and @sovmindset engage in a profound discussion about personal freedom, its vulnerabilities, and the role of Bitcoin in safeguarding it.Concerns about Future Threats: Chris voices his apprehensions about the potential erosion of freedom, especially in the face of significant global events like pandemics. He fears that a more severe crisis could lead to a loss of the freedoms that many have worked hard to achieve.The Role of Bitcoin: Both Chris and Michael concur that Bitcoin stands as a bulwark against manipulation, offering a ray of hope in the fight to preserve individual freedoms in uncertain times.Power...
2023-10-191h 26Chris Blec ConversationsTHORSwap - Courage vs. Compliance w/ Chris BlecThis is a recording of a Twitter Space that I held the other day about the recent THORSwap / THORChain controversy with regard to the FTX hacker moving stolen funds through their system. Worth listening even if you aren't familiar with the THORChain ecosystem as it dives into the recent trend of developers complying with laws they may not even agree with and essentially becoming agents of the government.Follow me on Twitter @ChrisBlec.SPONSORS:Foundation Devices https://foundationdevices.com Use promo code BLEC when purchasing the Passport Bitcoin Wallet to get a 3-month subscription to IPVN for freeBitrefill...
2023-10-1243 minChris Blec ConversationsJustin Bons - External Risks to Crypto, Bitcoin Governance, PoS vs. PoWJustin Bons @justin_bons is the Founder & CIO of Cyber Capital, Europe’s Oldest Cryptocurrency Fund. He's also a full-time crypto researcher since 2014. In this fun conversation, we go into these topics and more:Risks External Forces May Pose to CryptoPoS vs. PoWChallenges to Bitcoin & Ethereum GovernanceCompliance vs. DecentralizationSPONSORS: Foundation Devices https://foundationdevices.com Use promo code BLEC when purchasing the Passport Bitcoin Wallet to get a 3-month subscription to IPVN for free Bitrefill https://bitrefill.com Use promo code CHRISBLEC to get 10% of your purchase back in Bitcoin Ronin Dojo https://ronindojo.io Use promo code BLEC to get $10 of...
2023-10-041h 41Chris Blec ConversationsCraig Raw - Sparrow Wallet, Bitcoin, Privacy, Open SourceIn this episode of Chris Blec Conversations, Chris (https://twitter.com/chrisblec) and Craig Raw (https://twitter.com/craigraw) of Sparrow Wallet (https://twitter.com/sparrowwallet) delve into the intricacies of Bitcoin, its ecosystem, and the challenges it faces from both internal and external forces. They discuss the importance of privacy and the role of CoinJoin and Whirlpool in enhancing transactional privacy. Craig explains how Sparrow Wallet aims to improve user experience and privacy by integrating these features.They also touch on the topic of hardware wallets, with Raw emphasizing the importance of open-source solutions for better security. They...
2023-09-271h 22
web3 trenches podcast#018 - Crypto Civil Wars (Old man yells at the cloud)Show Notes:00:00 into00:23 ode Tornado cash & fallen builderTornado cash devs arrestedDeclaration of Human Rights4th Amendment05:39 fluffypony skermish@fluffypony tweet07:47 privacy poolsAmeen episodeChris Blec episode10:31 Erik Voorhes phenomenal speechErik Voorhes speeck at permissionless@yugacohler16:06 lidoEvan Van Ness episodeWeb3 builder pod18:05 cypherpunks - Hal FinneyHal Finney wikpedia pageEthereaum Units20:22 web3wallet32:11 outro32:41 bitboyBitboy34:51 permissionless keynote speechErik Voorhes speeck at permissionlessFollow @web3d3v & @gesstarr, check out sonsOfCrypto.comDownload web3wallet now !Sign up for testflight builds
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2023-09-2759 minChris Blec ConversationsSeth For Privacy returns - Vitalik's Privacy Pools, "Guilty Until Proven Innocent"Seth for Privacy (https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy) returns to discuss the controversial "Privacy Pools" idea recently launched by Vitalik Buterin, Ameen Soleimani and others on Ethereum. Thanks to our sponsor Foundation Devices! Check out their Passport Bitcoin Hardware Wallet at https://foundationdevices.com Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-09-211h 14
The Sovereign Mindset#21 - Chris Blec - Bitcoin Adversarial ThinkingIn this episode I speak to Chris Blec about the potential challenges Bitcoin may face in the distant future. We cover the corporatization of the space, possible attacks on fungibility, censorship resistance, and game out what a Blackrock hard-fork may look like.
Chris Blec is a fierce advocate for immutable, unstoppable decentralized tech. He has been researching the Bitcoin space since 2017 and the DeFi on Ethereum space since 2019.
He hosts a podcast called Chris Blec Conversations which you can find: HERE.
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2023-09-191h 17Chris Blec ConversationsSeth For Privacy - Monero Objections, Bitcoin Privacy (Or Lack Thereof)Seth For Privacy is an educator and privacy advocate. He works for Foundation Devices as their Head of Content, he’s been an outspoken Monero community member for 5 years and he’s worked on education & adoption of Monero along with Bitcoin and other freedom tech. We talk a lot about what holds me back from going all in on Monero and whether native privacy is in Bitcoin’s future. Website: https://sethforprivacy.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethForPrivacy -- Thank you to our sponsors! Foundation Devices https://foundationdevices.com ThorSwap https://thorswap.com --
2023-09-131h 19Chris Blec ConversationsSamourai Wallet - Tornado Cash Indictment, Bitcoin Privacy, Attacks on DevelopersOn this episode, I speak with the pseudonymous lead dev of Samourai Wallet, the leading Bitcoin privacy wallet. We share opinions on the Tornado Cash indictment and discuss in detail what it may mean for the future of Bitcoin privacy as well as for developers who work on privacy tech. Website: https://samouraiwallet.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamouraiWallet -- Thank you to our sponsors! Foundation Devices https://foundationdevices.com ThorSwap https://thorswap.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-09-061h 18Chris Blec ConversationsAlex Gluchowski - zkSync, Ethereum Layer 2s, Admin Keys, Multisigs, L2 Attack Vectors Alex Gluchowski is the co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs, which is the company behind zkSync, which is a Layer 2 being built on top of Ethereum. This is a conversation that will really open your eyes with regard to the security around Layer 2s and who you actually have to trust when you put your money there. Website: https://zksync.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/gluk64 -- Thank you to our sponsors! Foundation Devices https://foundationdevices.com ThorChain https://thorchain.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-08-301h 11Chris Blec ConversationsFrances Coppola - CBDC Risks, Crypto Criticism, Access to BankingFrances Coppola is an outspoken writer and speaker on banking, finance and economics, and a well-known critic of cryptocurrency. She’s the author of a book called “The Case for People's Quantitative Easing". We’ve had some run-ins on Twitter in the past so I was really excited to get to hash a few things out in real time. Website: https://coppolacomment.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Frances_Coppola -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-08-231h 33Chris Blec ConversationsBruce Fenton - Politics vs. Bitcoin, Vivek Ramaswamy campaignBruce Fenton is an OG Bitcoiner - he's been involved with Bitcoin for 11 years - and he’s host of the prestigious Satoshi Roundtable annual gathering. He ran in the Republican Primary for the US Senate last year in New Hampshire. He’s also been in the business of securities for 30 years as CEO of Chainstone Labs and owner of SEC registered broker Watchdog Capital. A jack of all trades! Website: https://brucefenton.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/brucefenton -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on T...
2023-08-161h 19Chris Blec ConversationsLyn Alden - Transparency vs. Hypocrisy in Capitalism, Bitcoin's Opportunities & ChallengesLyn Alden is the founder of the Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, a great blog at https://lynalden.com, and the author of the upcoming book Broken Money. Website: https://lynalden.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynaldencontact -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-08-091h 19Chris Blec ConversationsGabriel Shapiro - Crypto Lawyers, Ethics, LegislationGabriel Shapiro (@lex_node on Twitter) is the General Counsel for Delphi Labs. He's also a member of the LexPunk Army, an open-source legal resource for DAOs & other crypto projects. We discuss crypto lawyers, crypto ethics, lawmaking & regulations and much more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/lex_node -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-08-021h 14
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThis week in Bitcoin- 7-31-2023- Worldcoin slavery! RFK Jr. BTC tax hero? AI disaster cult? Aliens?Salt Lake City, UT- Time for a NEW style of This week in Bitcoin show! We will start out with Bitcoin topics and they will easily allow us to get into broader topics like politics, world economy, censorship, mainstream media narratives, and much more! Worldcoin and how the normies are volunteering to be slaves. RFK Jr. and his awesome BTC positions- is he for real? if it matters since the mainstream media is attacking him so much? The MSM calls anyone that threatens the system "crazy" and it seems to work on 80%ers. Are the BRICS trash? Is AI...
2023-07-311h 14Chris Blec ConversationsJameson Lopp - The Future of BitcoinJameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa, which protects your bitcoin and ethereum with multiple keys stored in separate places for extra security. He’s also the creator of bitcoin.page, probably the best one-stop resource of info about Bitcoin that you can find on the web. Most importantly, he’s an OG cypherpunk who’s been involved with Bitcoin for nearly 10 years.Twitter: https://twitter.com/lopp Website: https://lopp.net -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com --
2023-07-261h 18Chris Blec ConversationsAndrew M. Bailey - Trust, Bitcoin, PhilosophyAndrew M. Bailey is an Associate Professor at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and a co-author of the upcoming book "Resistance Money: The Philosophical Case for Bitcoin". Twitter: https://twitter.com/resistancemoney Website: https://resistance.money -- Thank you to our sponsor, Foundation Devices! https://foundationdevices.com -- Visit Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chrisblec
2023-07-191h 10
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThe 1 Bitcoin Show- BlackRock BTC Fork coming soon? Bring on the ETF collusion POS crypto-dividend! Will BlackRock end up owning Coinbase? Ethereum dominance?Salt Lake City, UT- Bitcoin crypto-dividend time? Bring on BlackRock! Did the government go after Coinbase to force them to sell to BlackRock? Ethereum marketcap dominance has gone down lately, is this a sign that altcoins are going away? (NO!) In Argentina, Inflation Passes 100% and the Restaurants Are Packed? Year since Juneteenth crash! South Africa! MUCH MORE, ask questions! Thanks to Alpha Network, Henry Law, and Craig Shipp we need $88 for the next 1 BTC show! Pound that like button!
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2023-06-2243 min
Flirting With Bitcoin⚡👜 FWB061 - Securing The Bag 2023Support The Pod* Strike* CashApp* LightningMentioned In Episode* Pizza Day [Bitcoin Magazine]* Block Wars [Bitcoin Magazine]* Trezor & Wasabi [Bitcoin University]* Trezor & Wasabi [Chris Blec]* Ledger [Bitcoin University]Full Nodes* Bitcoin Core w/ External Hard drive ** Umbrel ** Start9* Mynode* NodlDesktop Wallets* Sparrow ** Nunchuk* Specter* Green Wallet* Blue WalletMobile Wallets* Blue Wallet *
2023-05-251h 09
bitcoinheirosTrezor, coinjoin e a normalização do medoA pioneira carteira de hardware Trezor anunciou recentemente a integração de uma ferramenta de privacidade em seu software, o Coinjoin. À primeira vista, uma ótima notícia para os usuários da carteira que agora terão a possibilidade de fazer coinjoin sem baixar nenhum software adicional.
Mas será que é realmente uma boa notícia? Será que a Trezor realmente está trazendo o que há de melhor em tecnologia de privacidade para os seus usuários?
Vigilância do Bitcoin: Ignorância Histórica
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2023-05-0848 min
web3 trenches podcast#011 - Chris Blec 😡 bullies web3 dev to tears 😭 live on air !Follow @ChrisBlecCheck out blec.report and blec list for most egregious offenses against decentralization.Follow @web3d3v & @gesstarrShow notes:00:00 intro00:43 Chris Blec on Blec.Report07:19 Chris Blec on Defi.watch10:29 Chris Blec on L2 rollups20:00 Chris Blec on authoritarianism27:31 Chris Blec on Network state34:11 Chris Blec on dystopian future of Ethereum50:22 Chris Blec on Bitcoin01:06:02 newsMcHenry on GaryDavison on GaryL2 fees infoDavid's tweetCoinbase Bermuda trip01:12:34 markets01:12:56 proof of stake 🥩01:25:33 wallet update01:26:10 subathon winner round 201:26:52 outro01:27:37 gary on algorand song remixFollow @ChrisBlecCheck out blec.report and...
2023-04-251h 29
Beanstalk FarmsPublius x Chris Blec Twitter space - 3/20/23Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/Beanstalk
Publius x Chris Blec Twitter space - 3/20/23
Topics Include:
What Beanstalk is trying to solve
Overview of Beanstalk
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2023-03-201h 32
UnchainedThe Chopping Block: The SEC Is Attacking Crypto – Will Gary Gensler Succeed?Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. This week, Polygon Chief Legal Officer Marc Boiron joins the show to examine the SEC’s recent enforcement ramp-up.
why Marc thinks NYDFS coming after Paxos is the most interesting thing to analyze in the SEC-BUSD spat
whether the SEC and NYDFS actions against Paxos were coordinated
whether a stablecoin is a security and why the SEC might be inclined to go after Paxos
how a stablecoin could resemble a money market fund
whether the S...
2023-02-151h 17UnchainedThe Chopping Block: The SEC Is Attacking Crypto – Will Gary Gensler Succeed?Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Robert Leshner, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news. This week, Polygon Chief Legal Officer Marc Boiron joins the show to examine the SEC’s recent enforcement ramp-up.
why Marc thinks NYDFS coming after Paxos is the most interesting thing to analyze in the SEC-BUSD spat
whether the SEC and NYDFS actions against Paxos were coordinated
whether a stablecoin is a security and why the SEC might be inclined to go after Paxos
how a stablecoin could resemble a money market fund
whether the S...
2023-02-151h 17UnchainedChris Blec on Why He Believes a16z’s Uniswap Vote Exposes DeFi as a FarceChris Blec, DeFi researcher and founder of the Blec Report, explains why he believes the involvement of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in a contentious Uniswap governance proposal flies in the face of crypto’s core value: decentralization. He argues that the venture capital firm’s ability to potentially sway the vote in favor of a portfolio company undermines claims that DeFi is “people-powered.” The vote, which is not yet concluded, is the latest venue for people to debate the merits of DeFi governance and whether one token really should equal one vote.Show highlights:
why a...
2023-02-1036 minUnchainedChris Blec on Why He Believes a16z’s Uniswap Vote Exposes DeFi as a FarceChris Blec, DeFi researcher and founder of the Blec Report, explains why he believes the involvement of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) in a contentious Uniswap governance proposal flies in the face of crypto’s core value: decentralization. He argues that the venture capital firm’s ability to potentially sway the vote in favor of a portfolio company undermines claims that DeFi is “people-powered.” The vote, which is not yet concluded, is the latest venue for people to debate the merits of DeFi governance and whether one token really should equal one vote.Show highlights:
why a...
2023-02-1036 min
The JuicecastEp. 21 - Chris Blec from Blec Report on the risks of DeFi and defending decentralizationYou can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJ5CKcW4GsQ
Matthew and Brileigh are joined by Chris Blec. Chris is a crypto content creator known for his adversarial approach to writing about the world of DeFi. Following the launch of Blec Report—a website dedicated to analyzing the risks of DeFi protocols and organizations—Chris created a Juicebox project to raise funds from supporters in a trustless and transparent way.
In this conversation, Chris tells us about his career in marketing and growth and how he fell down the crypto rabbit hole...
2023-01-1952 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThe 1 Bitcoin Show- The "BCash was not a terrible idea" tweet? Boomers are NOT waking up! Swan thoughtsLafayette, LA- Another random night Bitcoin show! Chris Blec's Tweet inspired me to do this show right now! People born in the 1950's are not very old, but they are NOT changing. I have some observations to share about that. I want to talk about the great November Swan event and Cory. I don't feel like giving a full summary or description yet. Strong hand! Freedom of association! Thanks to cs2, Frank Castaldini. Sebrock, and Henry Law we need $77 for the next 1 BTC show! Pound that like button!
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2022-12-2927 min
Podróż po web3 (PPW3)Sankcje na Tornado CashZ odcinka dowiesz się:czy żyjemy w ciekawych czasach w web3 😀czy w krypto brakuje dobrego dziennikarstwakto zrobił pierwszy wywiad z Do Kwon’em po całej aferze z Terra i czemu to znamienneczym jest tornado cashdlaczego ktoś może chcieć korzystać z mikserów takich jak Tornado Cashile krypto ukradli hakerzy powiązani z Koreą Północnączy Korea Północna podreperowała sobie budżet dzięki kryptokto w administracji USA zajął się sankcjami na Tornado Cashczym się różni Blender od Tornado Cashczy sankcje są nielegalne biorąc pod uwagę konstytucyjnę USAna co od dawna zwraca uwagę Chris Blecjak sankcje...
2022-08-3159 min
Proof of DecentralizationTellor - The Role of Oracles in DeFiChris Blec is joined by Nick Fett of Tellor to discuss the critical role that oracles play in DeFi.
Some of the topics covered:
what makes Tellor unique in the oracle space
the challenges of running a trustless & decentralized project without taking shortcuts
the perils of accepting VC money
Chainlink's centralization issues
and more!
If you want to learn about oracles in DeFi and get a better understanding of how they work and what their risks are, then you'll find this conversation very useful.
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2022-06-141h 08Proof of DecentralizationArbitrum & Other L2 Security Risks w/ Bartek of L2BeatChris Blec is joined by Bartek Kiepuszewski, Co-Founder of L2Beat to discuss the security risks & trust requirements that come along with popular Ethereum Layer 2s.
Some of the topics covered:
How L2Beat got started as a MakerDAO research project
the risks of a whitelisted validator system
what it means to have a centralized sequencer
what kind of risk future regulation could pose to L2s
whether or not users can safely leave their funds on L2s
and more!
If you are curious about Ethereum L2s and want to get a clear...
2022-05-241h 21Proof of DecentralizationRocket Pool - Ethereum Liquid StakingChris Blec chats with Darren Langers, General Manager of Rocket Pool about the Ethereum staking scene.
Some of the topics covered:
How Rocket Pool tries to address ETH2 staking in a decentralized way; the dangers presented by Lido's more centralized staking solution; how Ethereum staking actually works; the difference between liquid staking (rETH) vs. running a validator via Rocket Pool; and much more!
If you are curious about ETH staking, or are already using stETH or rETH, you definitely will want to listen in on this conversation.
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2022-05-111h 05Proof of DecentralizationPolygon - Can we really trust DeFi multisigs?Chris Blec engages in a high intensity chat about DeFi multisigs with Mudit Gupta, Chief Information Security Officer of Polygon.
Some of the topics covered:
Details on which aspects of Polygon are secured by multisigs
What users can and cannot know about how the multisigs are secured
Whether it's safe for users to trust Polygon's multisig security
Polygon's plans to change their security scheme in the near future
How Polygon would react to a request from regulator or state actor
Much more!
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2022-04-081h 14Proof of DecentralizationTally Ho! - Ethereum Wallet App alternative to MetaMaskCarolyn Reckhow of Thesis, the developer of the new Tally Ho Ethereum wallet, joins Chris Blec for an honest chat about the new community-backed wallet project and how it can serve as an alternative to MetaMask.
Some of the topics covered:
Carolyn's history with Ethereum including time spent at ConsenSys
how the Tally Ho wallet project came to be
the pros and cons of MetaMask's stranglehold on the wallet space
the incentives, or lack thereof, for VCs to back DAO-run projects
the future of wallet apps with regard to regulation
much more!
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2022-04-041h 07
Conversations with the CoopConversations with the Coop - Chris Blec - DeFi WatchConversations with the Coop - http://www.indexcoop.comAudio and transcript from the March 17th, 2022 installment of “Conversations with the Coop” with Chris Blec - DeFi Educator, Consultant, and founder of DeFi Watch.To listen live on the next Conversations with the Coop - Follow Index Coop on Twitter and join the Index Coop Discord to get the real Owlpha.Follow us on Spotify: Link hereRSS feed for Apple Podcasts: Link hereCrypto Texan: All right. Hello, everyone. Welcome to Conversations with the Coop. This is where we source...
2022-04-0257 minProof of DecentralizationAztec Network - Privacy on EthereumZac Williamson, CEO of Aztec Network, joins Chris Blec for a blunt chat about the challenges & benefits of building a privacy-focused Layer 2 on Ethereum.
Some of the topics covered:
the background of the project
how Aztec Network works
the nature of privacy and why it's critical
whether or not building to regulator specs makes sense
the benefits & dangers of having a "decryption key" on privacy tech
much more!
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2022-02-261h 52Proof of DecentralizationVC Influence in DeFi w/ Marc Boiron (dYdX, DeFi Education Fund)Marc Boiron, General Counsel for dYdX & Committee Member for DeFi Education Fund, joins Chris Blec for a refreshingly honest chat about the influence that venture capital and corporations may or may not have over DeFi regulation.
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2022-02-032h 43Proof of DecentralizationSamourai WalletSW, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, joins Chris Blec for an honest chat about running one of the most popular Bitcoin privacy wallets available.
Some of the topics covered:
benefits of developers staying anonymous in the Bitcoin space
importance of having strong principles as a Bitcoin/DeFi developer
the negative influence that venture capital can have
how Samourai Wallet was developed and grown
SW's thoughts on future regulation that may affect privacy
how Samourai Wallet would react to oppressive legislation
how Whirlpool and Ricochet work and how they remain non-custodial
whether Whirlpool users should be worried about g...
2022-01-302h 23Proof of DecentralizationLiquityOn this episode, Chris Blec is joined by Kolten of Liquity to discuss the stablecoin project in detail and better understand how decentralized it really is. The conversation dives deep into how Liquity works, how it's different from competitors like MakerDAO and USDC, how the use of oracles affects the project's decentralization, why Liquity chose not to have an official front-end, and much more.
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2021-12-212h 02Proof of DecentralizationDAOs (feat. DXdao)On this episode, Chris Blec digs deep into the question "What is a DAO?" with John, Chris and Augusto of the DeFi-building DAO, DXdao. The conversation explores whether or not the term "DAO" should have a strict definition, what different forms a DAO can take, and explores the recent ConstitutionDAO phenomenon and whether it was good or bad for the decentralization movement.
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Learn more about DXdao at https://dxdao.eth.link.
2021-11-191h 48Proof of DecentralizationSolanaAnatoly Yakovenko, CEO & Founder of Solana Labs, joins Chris Blec for a frank chat about the level of decentralization of Solana as compared to mainstay blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum, the impact that Solana validators can have on the state of the network, how the Solana project was conceived, whether or not the SOL token truly has real value, the impact that VC investment has had on the project, and much more.
Learn more about Solana at https://solana.com
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2021-10-221h 51
Opt OutTransitioning to Linux and CalyxOS w/ Chris BlecNOTE: Apologies for the audio issues in this one, there was packet loss on Chris's side that only was apparent once we finished. If you have questions about a specific question please email me at seth@optoutpod.com or reach out on Twitter and I'll do my best to clarify it!Wondering what it's like to take the dive and switch to Linux and CalyxOS at once? How does the recent push for vaccine mandates impact our journey towards privacy? This episode, we're sitting down with Chris Blec to chat about his journey to Linux and CalyxOS...
2021-10-051h 24
Monero TalkChris Blec On Monero
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2021-10-041h 31
Monero TalkMonerotopia 💃🏽🏝🕺🏼 Epi #33: We chat about Seraphis, Lelantus Spark, Rucknium & More!
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2021-10-041h 02Proof of DecentralizationTHORChainChad Barraford of THORChain joins Chris Blec for an amazingly candid chat about the successes and challenges that the novel cross-chain DeFi project has faced over the past 1-2 years. Topics covered include THORChain history, exploits, the stress of being a DeFi dev, the difficulty of trading decentralization for security & much more.
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2021-10-012h 00Proof of DecentralizationSovrynListen in on this honest discussion between Chris Blec (DeFi Watch) and Yago (Sovryn). In this conversation, we dive deep into the Bitcoin Layer 2 RootStock a.k.a. RSK and the intricacies of Sovryn's lending & borrowing, swapping tools and decentralized stablecoin tech.
If you are a DeFi project member that would like to engage in a future Proof Of Decentralization chat, please DM @ChrisBlec on Twitter.
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2021-09-162h 03Proof of DecentralizationzkSyncJoin this live discussion between Chris Blec (DeFi Watch) and Alex Gluchowski (Matter Labs & zkSync). The goal of this conversation is to learn about zkSync, their Ethereum Layer 2 solution, and discuss its level of decentralization.
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2021-09-081h 31
Proof of DecentralizationTelosJoin this live discussion between Chris Blec (DeFi Watch) and Douglas Horn (Telos). The goal of this conversation is to learn what Telos is, why the world needs it, and to what extent it can be considered decentralized.
This conversation is happening as a result of an open call that Chris put out on Twitter for any projects that want to discuss their decentralization. If you are a DeFi project member that would like to engage in a similar chat, please DM @ChrisBlec on Twitter.
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2021-09-061h 16
Rekt Radio: Technology InterviewsDeFi Interview with Blockchain Watchdog Chris BlecChis Blec offers a fresh take on oftentimes guarded DeFi projects and keeps developers honest with the level of security their projects actually deliver and that which they purport to deliver. Check out my Blockchain Book, DAO: The Time is Now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited.https://amzn.to/3wU0drT
2021-07-2918 minRekt RadioDeFi Interview with Blockchain Watchdog Chris BlecChis Blec offers a fresh take on oftentimes guarded DeFi projects and keeps developers honest with the level of security their projects actually deliver and that which they purport to deliver. Check out my Blockchain Book, DAO: The Time is Now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited.https://amzn.to/3wU0drT
2021-07-2918 minRekt TechDeFi Interview with Blockchain Watchdog Chris BlecChis Blec offers a fresh take on oftentimes guarded DeFi projects and keeps developers honest with the level of security their projects actually deliver and that which they purport to deliver. Check out my Blockchain Book, DAO: The Time is Now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited.https://amzn.to/3wU0drT
2021-07-2818 min
The Defiant - DeFi Podcast"I'm Not an Enemy of DeFi; I Want People to Know About Anything That Goes Against DeFi as a Tool for Financial Liberty:" Chris BlecIn this week’s episode, I interview Chris Blec, a researcher advocating for transparency in DeFi. He was first drawn to cryptocurrencies through Bitcoin. He decided to go into crypto full time, first consulting with a token project in the ICO days, and later, in late 2019, by creating a YouTube channel where he aimed to educate users on how DeFi projects work under the hood. Here is where he came across what has become his focus since; the actual centralization behind supposedly decentralized protocols.All these questions and what appears to be constant criticism inspired some in the DeFi com...
2021-07-261h 14
nofinancierosFOMC, Waymo, UniswapHola nofinancieros, ¡Vamos al lío!Recuerda “This is True Yolo Money Info”INTERNACIONAL y MERCADOS // Lo más relevante de la rueda de JPOW. / China contra la subida del precio de materias primas. / El casi total control de los ´rare earth´ por China.EMPRESAS // Cathy es una contrarian / Waymo cae un 80%. / Todos dicen que lo de Telefónica es un ERE encubierto.STARTUPS // Una historia de solo founder haciendo $500k anuales.CRYPTO // Delegación oficial Bitcoin, what? / McLaren construye plataform NFT en Tezos. / Chris Blec apunta bien con futuro contro...
2021-06-1717 min
On The Brink with Castle IslandChris Blec (DeFi Watch) on the Pursuit of Transparency in DeFiChris Blec is a researcher and the founder of DeFi Watch, a project dedicated to identifying points of centralization and risk factors in DeFi, in particular the presence of admin keys. In this episode: How Chris got interested in DeFi How he first noticed the risk of admin key usage The changing nature of admin keys and multisigs Whether project multisigs reduce dependence on trust Why worry about Admin keys in the first place? Have DeFi projects improved their key management and trustlessness over time? Chris' letter to 0xPolygon Chris' plans with DeFi Watch Should Bitcoiners care about DeFi? Ab...
2021-06-0748 min
nofinancierosLos Finpicks LM s1021Hola nofinancieros,¡Vamos al lío!INTERNACIONAL y MERCADOS - Arabia Saudi mueve a liderar el hidrógeno. / ETF de cría de cerdos en China. / Confirmado el brote de fiebre africana en Hubei China. / Hiperinflación en Líbano. // EMPRESAS - Fondo activista se sale con la suya en Toshiba. / Fallece Oliver Dassault de Grupo Dassault. / Ubisoft partners con plataforma Eth por NFT´s. // STARTUPS - Softrobotics. / Hopin, valoración de €5,65b // BLOCKCHAIN - 2,5M el tweet de Jack Dorsey, tokenizado a NFT. / Meitu, empresa de software compra ETH. /Los Dallas Mavs de Cuban, aceptarán Do...
2021-03-0817 min
Findepod by nofinancieros🎢 Crypto & Digital Assets 🤖 #0221 FindepodPrograma del ciclo de cuatro episodios dedicados a: I. Indices, Bonos y Divisas. II. Metales y Energía III. Agricultura y Ganadería IV. Crypto y Digital Assets.
En este episodio - Crypto & Digital Assets
0:00 - Repaso mensual de las principales monedas.
Datos: https://www.coingecko.com/es/monedas/all
9:52 - Píldora formativa: Swaps financieros y swaps crypto.
¡OBLIGATORIO! Curso de Uniswap por Chris Blec: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06QUTQ2jRHc&t=99s
2021-03-0728 min
Bitcoinovej kanálEthereum prolomilo ATH | ...ale i na poplatcích | Musk pumpuje DOGE - CEx 05/02/2021📰Zprávy: • 0:00 Intro, timestampy a Wall Street • 2:16 Šarlatánská analýza BTC, ETH, LTC, LINK, ADA, DOT, RARI • 9:00 Štosování satů • 10:02 Strategie v Excelu od Tabulkového krále • 10:52 Vracíme se k šarlatánské analýze na BTC • 11:55 Twitter - Elon Musk • 16:37 Twitter - Chris Blec (ETH a DeFi) • 20:20 Yearn Finance se rozhodlo spustit 20% inflaci • 22:05 Jak na to zareagoval Aurelius na Twitteru a jaké jsou tedy poplatky na Ethereu? • 29:10 Půjčka na DeFi?
2021-02-0532 min
Bitcoinovej kanálBK LIVE: Nový narativ pro Bitcoin?📄Program streamu: • 0:00 Intro a merch • 7:37 Novinky na Patreonu a poděkování za super nášivku • 10:35 Cesta ke kilu s Falconem Heavy • 14:31 Budou speciální videa pro Patreony? • 19:00 Proč pije Kicom pivo (Blue Moon) s pomerančem? • 27:04 Šarlatánská analýza BTC, ETH • 28:58 Burza OKEx uzavřela možnost výběru • 34:50 Filecoin spustil mainnet • 37:55 Coinbase bude sponzorovat minimálně 2 BTC vývojáře • 48:35 Jaký budou nový updaty u BTC? • 52:30 Uniswap a hlasování o změnách spravování protokolu • 54:22 Jaký má Kicom obavy? • 58:27 Chris Blec • 59:29 ETH 2.0 povede DeFi k větší inovaci • 1:05:25 Šéf CFTC se vyjádřil k ETH 2.0 a futures • 1:11:38 Kdo není fanoušek ETH? • 1:15:03 Společnos...
2020-10-192h 33
Rekt TechDeFi: Sun Challenging ButerinYou’ve probably seen that DeFi is heating up, which would be an understatement. And last 24 hours, it was really been rough for a lot of crypto, I guess what started it off is that a bunch of whales liquidated on various exchanges and that sent Bitcoin into a tailspin. Whenever macro forces were at work, it almost kissed 12,000 and now it’s down to almost 10,000.One must also bear in mind that all crypto is pegged to Bitcoin. Essentially, if you go to on any major exchange, they’ll all have BTC crypto swap pairs or crypto pairs. So when B...
2020-09-0508 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThis week in Bitcoin- 3-6-2020- Coronavirus & BTC? DeFi danger? Steemit takeover? Windfall gameBitcoin and the Wuflu- does it really matter? Chris is going to speak the DeFi truth and probably ruffle some feathers. Juan knows what is going on over in Steem/Tron land, and Kenn will break it all down for us. India, Lightning Network, Bitcoin dominance. How about that Windfall game survey? Halving Hype? Much more! Recorded in Los Angeles, CA!
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2020-03-071h 33
The Block ExperienceChris Blec - Decentralised finance on ETH & Taking back financial controlThis week I spoke to Chris Blec, a leader and educator for decentralized finance. Chris speaks about all things decentralised around finance over on his youtube channel and constantly provides amazing content to the community. We spoke about, How really is Defi on the Ethereum blockchain going to change the world, How are we going to onboard more users into Defi services and also what his options are on Ethereum 2.0.
2020-02-2532 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThe 1 Bitcoin Show- BTC as super-collateral! DeFi risks, Security over privacy, Shotgun KYC, Sats per dollar, Q&A!Welcome to the 1 Bitcoin Show! Will lenders soon be valuing their collateral in BTC? Chris Blec breaks down some important aspects of DeFi in a video that we can learn from. Many people worry about BTC privacy- it has been pointed out that reliability is what holds everything together so don't freak out over privacy issues. Lolli & KYC, adoption history, BitBox, in motion artist in the space, sats per dollar, much more! Recorded in El Paso, TX!
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2020-02-0733 min
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThis week in Bitcoin- 7-5-2019- Ethereum debate, Jobs in the space, Altcoins, Libra & the gov, More!No vacations here! Chris, Phil, and Juan are back to talk about Bitcoin, altcoins, and much more! Lots of Ethereum talk and debate! Recorded in Baltimore, MD!
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