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Law of Code
Law of Code#147 - Legal steps to launch blockchain products and tokens, with Nima MalekiWhat steps should founders and their counsel take when launching a token or product in web3?In this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Nima Maleki (@Nimathefish), Counsel at Day One Law. Nima designs legal roadmaps for clients, including product counseling, token launches, and fundraising structures.Nima shares what’s market for launching blockchain products — ranging from regulatory and decentralization strategies to token valuations, whether founders still need a foundation for their project, and where tax concerns may arise throughout the process.Timestamps:➡️ 00:00 – Intro➡️ 01:03 – Sponsor: Day One Law➡️ 01:32 – Agenda: Six Steps to Product / Tok...
2025-06-2441 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#146 - What’s new in U.S. crypto law, with Justin WalesIn this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Justin Wales (@bitcoin_wales), Head of Legal (Americas) at Crypto.com and author of The Crypto Legal Handbook. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Day One Law — a boutique law firm helping crypto startups navigate complex legal challenges. Visit https://www.dayonelaw.xyz/ to get in touch.With the release of the book’s second edition, Justin shares what’s new: from stablecoin legislation and state-level licensing regimes to AI’s intersection with crypto and the shifting regulatory tone under a new administration. We also discuss...
2025-05-2732 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#145 - Why crypto is a solution to a decades-old problem, with Tuongvy LeIf the law were truly “technology-neutral,” what would that look like in practice for a P2P securities transaction via smart contracts?In this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Tuongvy Le (@TuongvyLe12), who has served as General Counsel of Anchorage Digital, Partner and Head of Regulatory and Policy at Bain Capital Crypto, and Deputy GC and Compliance Officer at Worldcoin. She also spent almost six years at the SEC as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement and Chief Counsel of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Office.Together, they discuss her recent Fortune article on w...
2025-04-3038 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#144 - What SEC crypto disclosure guidance means for projects, with Dr. Chris BrummerIn this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Dr. Chris Brummer (@ChrisBrummerDr), Professor of Financial Technology at Georgetown Law and Founder & CEO of Bluprynt, an AI and blockchain-powered platform for automating regulatory disclosures. Together, they unpack the SEC’s recent statement: Offerings and Registrations of Securities in the Crypto Asset Markets — a document that some say could mark a paradigmatic shift in the agency’s approach to digital asset regulation. We also discuss his article on this guidance. Timestamps: ➡️ 00:00 Intro➡️ 0:46 Sponsor: Day One Law➡️ 01:37 What is Bluprynt?➡️ 07:32 Why this SEC guidance...
2025-04-2225 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#143 - The biggest legal risk facing crypto developers might be Section 1960, which Amanda Tuminelli explainsIn this conversation, Jacob Robinson and Amanda Tuminelli, Executive Director of the DeFi Education Fund, delve into the criminal code provision punishing unlicensed money transmitting businesses, why this is relevant for developers of non-custodial crypto projects, and how a recent memo from the Department of Justice on ending “the regulatory weaponization against digital assets" might not have gone far enough.Timestamps: ➡️ 00:00 Intro➡️ 0:46 Sponsor: Day One Law➡️ 01:05 What is Section 1960 and how does it impact crypto developers➡️ 03:42 What case law tells us about Section 1960➡️ 06:11 How money transmitting and money service business...
2025-04-1825 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#142 — Unpacking the SEC Statement on Stablecoins with Larry FlorioJacob Robinson and Larry Florio delve into the SEC's recent statement on stablecoins and how SEC staff applied the Reves and Howey tests to determine whether stablecoins are considered securities. Show highlights:[2:00] What this statement means for lawyers[3:30] When stablecoins aren't securities[7:00] The platonic ideal of a stablecoin[11:00] Applying the Reves test to Covered Stablecoins[18:00] Applying the Howey test to Covered Stablecoins[25:00] The new-look SEC& much more.Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his guests are not your lawyer. Nothing herein or mentioned...
2025-04-1133 minBuilding Texas Business
Building Texas BusinessEp089: Dig World's Rise with Jacob RobinsonIn this episode of the Building Texas Business Podcast, I sit down with Jacob Robinson, the founder of Dig World, a construction-themed amusement park. Jacob's journey from owning a commercial cleaning business to launching a theme park was inspired by his son Pierce's courage in overcoming a severe illness. Jacob shares how this personal experience drove him to create a space where families can make lasting memories by operating real construction equipment. We also explore Jacob's unexpected invitation to appear on Shark Tank, which initially seemed too good to be true. Jacob describes the rigorous preparation process...
2025-04-0931 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - Jacob Robinson - Shark TankIn today's episode Jacob talks about recently airing on the hit TV show, Shark Tank! Dig World NationChasing What Matters Instagram
2025-04-0135 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeA Few Thoughts on MMOsRecently, I finished reading the book Designing Virtual Worlds by Richard Bartle. Made by the creator of MUD (widely considered to be the first MMO), it goes over best practices for creating a persistent, multiplayer experience. One thing I noticed about DVW right out the gate, however, is that it’s pretty old — so old, in fact, that the book came out just one year (!) before World of Warcraft, the game now considered to be the ultimate template in MMO-crafting. This antiquity made me curious… just how much have MMOs changed? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2022/08/29/a-few...
2023-09-0924 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeA New Model for Teaching HumanitiesThe humanities are a complicated subject. They are much more vague than the sciences, relying more on notions of what things ought to be rather than how things actually are. Because of this, they’ve always been a sore spot in traditional modes of learning. Is there a way of improving it? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/08/02/a-new-model-for-teaching-humanities/  Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the new...
2023-08-2606 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeRead, Think, Make, Share, MonetizeFor the past few years, all of my working schedule has revolved around five activities. In this post, I’ll go over these concepts — read, think, make, share, and monetize — and explain why I think they’re vital for any entrepreneur’s success. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2022/09/12/read-think-make-share-monetize/  Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ --- Support this podcast: ht...
2023-08-1211 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Experimental Method of LearningI’ve always had trouble with the traditional methods of learning: classroom approaches, study groups, and intensive memorization never really did much for me. But now I feel like I’m beginning to settle into a method that may work for me, and I’m interested in sharing it with all of you. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/07/26/the-experimental-method-of-learning/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the ne...
2023-07-2906 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeIs Science Perfect?Many people seem to believe that science is an end-all be-all when it comes to discerning fact from fiction. But is our current theory of the experimental method really that powerful, or does it come with its own imperfections? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2022/09/19/is-science-perfect/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
2023-07-1504 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeEffective versus EfficientI like dichotomies. There are a lot of them out there, and most are pretty damn accurate. A couple of weeks ago I talked about structure-seeking versus structure-averse, now I’ll be talking about a split that’s somewhat similar yet also very different: effective versus efficient. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/07/19/effective-versus-efficient/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ ...
2023-07-0103 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#101 - Legal Wrappers for DAOs: DAO Research MonthlyThe goal of this podcast is to help DAOs and their members understand the potential legal wrappers which arise from bespoke legislation. This is the second episode of the DAO Research Monthly series, created by Jacob Robinson, Kyle Smith and Kyler Wandler. This episode reviews the legal wrappers created for DAOs. What do we mean when we say legal wrapper? What benefits do they offer DAOs and their members? What are the risks? We answer these questions and much more. [4:30] Evolution of the modern company [8:15] How DAOs build on the company
2023-06-231h 14Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeA Guide to Fiction WritingI’m now at the point where people ask me more about my tips on writing than for job referrals (thank God), but I’ve noticed that I do not yet have a single “source of truth” on the subject besides my mostly tongue-in-cheek 10 Tips on Writing. So here is an attempt at a truly expansive guide. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2022/09/26/a-guide-to-fiction-writing/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Su...
2023-06-1709 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeOn Being YouYou’d think at first glance that being yourself is an easy topic that all of us could master. The truth is a little bit more complicated. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/07/12/on-being-you/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2023-06-0307 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeMy Daily RoutineIn continuation of my “easy win” posts in order to catch up for the new year, I thought it might be interesting to some to see what my daily schedule is, and how it might compare to the average person. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2022/10/11/my-daily-routine/  Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Discord: https://discord.gg/bpDMAp8JUF  Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ --- Support this podcas...
2023-05-2009 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - Melissa & Jacob Robinson - Life Upside Down - Pt. 1In this episode, Jacob and Melissa are interviewed on the Abel Speaks - Life Upside Down podcast. This is part one of a two part episode. Life Upside Down PodcastChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram
2023-05-151h 04Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeConscience Questions, Unchristianized EditionA while back I found a link to a website which described 99 Questions to Complete Your Examination of Conscience. I thought the wide majority of the questions were rather insightful regardless of whether you were Catholic or not. I’ve decided to go through and repurpose the ones I found the most fitting to the everyday person, rephrasing them to be more friendly to even the atheists among us. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/07/05/conscience-questions-unchristianized-edition/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ ...
2023-05-0607 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThose Who Make, And Those Who WorkI’ve come to the conclusion that there are two types of people in this world, two that are often ignorant of the other’s existence. They are the structure-seeking, and the structure-averse — those who make, and those who work. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/06/21/those-who-make-and-those-who-work/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Discord: https://discord.gg/uQkjm3U --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...
2023-04-2206 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Prestige MythPrestige is something that tempts us all. A good job, a good house, a good car — they are signals, signals to others that we’ve seen success and we know what we’re doing. But how did they originate, and why have we become so addicted to them? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/06/07/the-prestige-myth-providing-structure-to-structureless-forms/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ Discord: https://discord.gg/uQkjm3U ...
2023-04-0805 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#89 - Legal liability for DAO members: DAO Research MonthlyThe goal of this podcast is to help DAOs and their members understand the potential legal risks that accompany their membership. This is the inaugural episode of the DAO Research Monthly series, created by Jacob Robinson, Kyle Smith and Kyler Wandler. This episode reviews the legal liability of members associated with DAOs. What do we mean when we say liability? What could a token holder or vote be liable for? We answer these questions and much more. Thank you to our sponsors, the DAO Research Collective, Lobby 3 and Tally DAO, for supporting this...
2023-04-0152 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeMomentum, and the Value of Cold ShowersAfter going back and forth with it for some time, I recently got back into taking cold showers in the morning. On one hand, they’re unpleasant. On the other, they have a variety of health benefits, both physical and mental. But perhaps no benefit of cold showers I find bigger than that of momentum. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/05/31/momentum-and-the-value-of-cold-showers/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/...
2023-03-2504 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeHonor and GloryHonor and glory are seen now as archaic concepts from history. But if honor and glory still exists now, what does it look like? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/05/24/honor-and-glory/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2023-03-1105 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe End of EducationMy number one prediction for the 2020s is that education will end. Not education in general, of course, but certainly education as we know it. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/06/08/the-end-of-education/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2023-02-2505 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#82 - Gabriel Shapiro, Sarah Brennan and Marc Goldich on staking, social slashing, disclosure, LexPunK and crypto law in 2023.Three of the brightest minds in crypto law discuss LexPunK highlights from 2022, touch on disclosures regimes, sufficient decentralization, compare crypto native remedies to the current legal system, and much more.   Gabriel Shapiro (@lex_node) is General Counsel at Delphi Labs. Sarah Brennan (@SH_Brennan) is General Counsel for both Delphi Research and Delphi Ventures. Marc Goldich (@marcgoldich) is General Counsel of Proximity Labs.  Show highlights:  [2:00] LexPunK highlights from 2022  [10:00] DAO Defense Manual  [14:00] Reg ATS  [20:00] Disclosure in crypto  [31:00] Social slashing and crypto native remedies  [54:00] Decentralization, legally 
2023-02-221h 19Law of Code
Law of Code#81 - Regulators and Crypto with Michael SeligMichael Selig (@MikeSeligEsq) is counsel in the Asset Management Department of the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and part of the firm’s crypto practice. Michael’s practice centers on the application of financial regulation to crypto and web3 technology networks and products, including blockchains and crypto assets. Michael previously worked at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the office of former Chair Chris Giancarlo, also known as “CryptoDad,” who he now works with again in private practice at Willkie. In this conversation, Michael shares his experience at the CFTC and provides best practices for dealing with regulato...
2023-02-161h 05Law of Code
Law of Code#80 - NFT Projects & IP Considerations with Marco CiarlarielloMarco Ciarlariello is a member of the Business Law Group and serves as the Chair of the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Group at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Marco is a commercial lawyer with a practice that focuses on intellectual property, information technology and data privacy in the digital asset space. Marco works extensively with a range of clients in the digital asset space, including service providers, NFT issuers, designers and developers. Marco also frequently works with clients in the creative, sports and entertainment industries. This conversation provides a list of IP considerations for NFT projects. Show highlights:
2023-02-131h 02Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Ben Carson EffectThere are some people that I hear on videos or otherwise read about, and think Why the hell did they get so dumb? What happened?. These aren’t the traditional morons, no — these are the people who made sweeping, revolutionary changes in their industry or are otherwise considered geniuses of their craft, who have gone on to a different venture only to sod the whole thing up. This event is what I’d like to call the Ben Carson effect. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/06/15/the-ben-carson-effect/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ ...
2023-02-1106 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#79 - Jason Gottlieb on Pre-Crypto Scandals, DAOs and Legal LiabilityJason Gottlieb (@ohaiom) is a Partner at Morrison Cohen LLP, where he chairs the Digital Assets group and the White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement practice group. Jason is the principal author of the MoCo Cryptocurrency Litigation Tracker and was named to the National Law Journal‘s inaugural list of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Fintech Trailblazers.  Show highlights: [1:50] Refco [6:40] Why crypto [19:00] DAO member liability [26:00] Legal wrappers & much more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review. You can subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on...
2023-02-0635 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - Jacob Robinson - TAMU MasterCastIn this episode, Jacob sits down on the Mays MaterCast Podcast to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Mays MaterCastChasing What Matters Instagram Chasing What Matters Instagram
2023-02-0637 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#78 - Grayscale Bitcoin Trust & Bitcoin ETPs with Greg XethalisGreg Xethalis (@xethalis) is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Multicoin Capital. He is on the board at the Association for Digital Asset Markets & Fordham Law Alumni Association. Greg also is a senior lecturing fellow at Duke Law, where he co-taught Blockchain and FinTech Law and Policy.  This episode offers a deep dive into the GBTC, Bitcoin-backed ETPs and the Investment Act of 1940. Show highlights: [1:45] Genesis block [9:25] Bitcoin ETP [14:20] GBTC [17:00] Shadow ETP [26:00] Algorithmic stablecoins & much more. -- If y...
2023-01-301h 14Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeBiological Evolution, Cultural EvolutionMost of us know how biological evolution works; good old Darwinian science, natural selection, etc. etc. But, in the modern age, our societies transform and evolve at a much faster rate than any possible mutation. So, why is that? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/06/22/biological-evolution-cultural-evolution/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2023-01-2803 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeePeople ProductivityWhen we think of productivity, we typically think about machines, or automation, or efficiency planning. But can you get to a higher level of productivity using nothing but people? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/06/29/people-productivity/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2023-01-1403 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#77 - Aaron Wright on crypto: laws, labs and DAOs.Aaron Wright (@awrigh01) is the CEO and co-founder of @TributeLabsXYZ, as well as @TheLAOOfficial, @flamingoDAO, & many more. He’s a Professor at Cardozo Law, authored a book relating to the laws surrounding blockchain technology: Blockchain and the Law: The Rule of Code, and wrote many great articles. Before this, Aaron was a successful entrepreneur, having sold his first company to Wikia - the for-profit version of Wikipedia. Today, Aaron is a renowned thought-leader in the blockchain space at the forefront of DAOs. Show highlights: [2:00] Aaron's first business, Armchair GM [6:40] Aaron's introduction to crypto...
2023-01-0958 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - 100th Episode - Jacob Robinson and Glenn RobinsonIn this episode we celebrate our 100th episode! We take a few minutes to give you a few updates on our life over the past 2.5 years and then we dive into some memorable moments from the last 99 episodes! Thank you for all the support along the way! We are excited to see what is ahead!Chasing What Matters InstagramChasing What Matters Instagram
2023-01-091h 05Law of Code
Law of Code#76 - Why digital assets are not securities, with Lewis Cohen and the DLx Law teamSecurities regulators in the United States have repeatedly asserted that most fungible blockchain-based crypto assets are clearly securities under current law. This assertion is incorrect. An exhaustive review of the relevant appellate case law and the related legal scholarship demonstrates that this position is inconsistent with the Supreme Court’s definition of the term “investment contract” as developed by federal appellate courts for nearly a century. This is a panel discussion on the paper by the DLx Law (@DLxLawLLP) team, "The Ineluctable Modality of Securities Law: Why Fungible Crypto Assets are Not Securities.” It is a two-part series...
2023-01-041h 00Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeManaging Your Personal KPIsWhen we want to understand the success of a product launch, we use KPIs — key performance indicators — to figure out what went right and what went wrong. But, what if we want to understand the success of our lives? What indicators do we use? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/07/27/managing-your-personal-kpis/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astu...
2022-12-3102 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeWhy You Shouldn’t NetworkIf you’re in the business of business, you’ve probably been knocked on the head at least a thousand times about how networking is vital for your career. Well, I’ve got bad news: you’ve been lied to. Networking doesn’t work. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/09/07/why-you-shouldnt-network/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/s
2022-12-1707 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#75 - UCC Article 12 Amendments with Drew Hinkes and Andrea TosatoAndrew "Drew" Hinkes (@propelforward) is a partner in K&L Gates Miami office and the Co-Chair of its Global crypto practice. Drew is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the NYU School of Law, where he co-teaches "Digital Currency, Blockchains, and the Future of the Financial Services Industry.” Since 2019, Drew has been an advisor to the Uniform Law Commission’s Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and Emerging Technologies Digital Assets Working Group, focusing on commercial transactions involving digital assets. Dr Andrea Tosato (@Andrea_Tosato) is an Associate Professor in Commercial Law at the School of Law of the Univ...
2022-12-131h 16Law of Code
Law of Code#74 - Bill Hughes of ConsenSys on Money Crypto vs Tech CryptoBill Hughes (@BillHughesDC) is senior counsel and director of global regulatory matters at ConsenSys Software, which is behind MetaMask, Infura, and various other software supporting the programmable blockchain ecosystem. Bill focuses on the diverse and ever evolving crypto global regulatory landscape, and the legal and public policy issues with which ConsenSys and the broader crypto ecosystem is grappling. Bill joined ConsenSys after serving as an Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice. Bill also has served at the White House, where he oversaw various operational components.  Show highlights:  [2:00] The state of crypto post-FTX  ...
2022-12-071h 19Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeOn Relative MoralitySo this is not the sort of topic I dive into often. Perhaps some of my blog posts wax on the philosophical, but I try to stay away from the large abstractions that philosophy can create. So, why am I choosing now to talk about relative morality? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/09/14/on-relative-morality/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...
2022-12-0306 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#73 - A Primer on the DAO Research CollectiveThe DAO Research Collective (@DAOResearchCo) is a non-profit accelerating DAO functionality by procuring and open-sourcing research foundational to effective DAO operation. Their DAO Library aggregates and curates DAO research on a single platform. It is a public good that will always be accessible to the community at no cost.  Connor Spelliscy (@c_spelliscy) is the Founder and Executive Director of the DAO Research Collective. He is a crypto researcher and advocate, primarily focused on DAOs. Connor previously co-founded the Blockchain Association and the Canadian Web3 Council. David Kerr (@David_M_Kerr) is the Head of Re...
2022-12-0149 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#72 - Dane Lund of Alliance on DAOs, finding a Web3 attorney and the DCCPADane Lund (@lund_dane) is Head DAO Architect at Alliance, the leading Web3 accelerator and founder community. He started his career as an attorney at Wilkie Farr and pivoted into finance as investment banker and investor.  Show highlights [3:19] Defining DAOs [4:45] Alliance DAO [10:00] How projects get involved with Alliance [11:30] Dane's DAO Lecture @ Cornell [41:00] Law in the Metaverse [47:30] Finding a web3 lawyer [52:00] How attorney's can better work with clients [55:00] DCCPA & much more. Resources Dane's lecture notes for C...
2022-11-211h 08Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeArt as Inspiration, Art as EducationThere are many different structures to art, whether it be music, film, games, or otherwise. But to an artist, each art form can have its own use — either as inspiration, or as education. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/03/22/art-as-inspiration-art-as-education/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-11-1903 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#71 - Carol Van Cleef on E-Gold, de-banking of digital asset businesses, and Tornado Cash sanctionsCarol Van Cleef (@Carol_VanCleef) is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in legal issues involving cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. As chair of Bradley’s Blockchain and Digital Assets practice, Carol leads the firm’s virtual currencies and blockchain work to help clients navigate the complex, dynamic and rapidly evolving issues in these areas. Carol is also an anti-money laundering specialist and has created compliance training programs for state regulators, bank executives and beyond. Show highlights: [7:00] E-Gold [12:00] Classifying digital assets [22:00] Tornado Cash [32:40] Applying sanctions [40:00] De-banking & much...
2022-11-1558 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#70 - Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer @ Coinbase on securities, sanctions & regulation.Paul Grewal (@iampaulgrewal) is the Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, where he is responsible for Coinbase’s legal, compliance, global intelligence, risk management and government relations groups. Before joining Coinbase, Paul was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Facebook.   Show highlights:  [1:40] Paul's role as Chief Legal Officer @ Coinbase  [6:30] Introduction to crypto as a magistrate judge  [12:30] Rule-making in crypto law  [16:30] Listing assets on Coinbase  [22:00] Tornado Cash lawsuit  [32:00] Remaining grounded  [34:25] Playing offense against regulators  [38:00] Regulation by enforcement  & much more.   Resources: 
2022-11-081h 11Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeFree to Play Models for SaaS ServicesA while back I was checking out some models that free to play games used to gain revenue. I realized that, to an extent, virtually all these models could be used for apps — but no one was trying it. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/03/29/free-to-play-models-for-saas-services/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-11-0509 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#69 - Rebecca Rettig on DeFi Regulation: past, present & future.Rebecca Rettig (@RebeccaRettig1) is the General Counsel of the Aave Companies (@AaveAave). Rebecca began her legal career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, litigating complex commercial disputes; prior to joining the Aave Companies, Rebecca was a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP in the financial services group, representing blockchain and crypto clients.  In this conversation, Rebecca shares her thoughts on DeFi regulation, as well as: [5:30] Bringing clients through the regulatory enforcement process  [6:45] Ooki DAO [16:00] Regulatory Catch-22 [23:00] DeFi & Regulation: Can they co-exist? [37:00] MiCA & much mo...
2022-11-0146 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#68 - A Masterclass on Regulators w/ Blockchain Association's Marisa CoppelHave you ever wondered about the history of the CFTC, SEC, or other regulatory agencies? In this episode, Marisa Coppel walks me through each America regulatory agency that impacts crypto - who they are, why they were created and what role they play in the crypto ecosystem. Marisa Tashman Coppel (@mtcoppel) is policy counsel at the Blockchain Association, where she helps develop and advocate for policy positions on behalf of the crypto industry as well as manages long-term legal projects and strategic litigation. She also writes a newsletter called Becoming Undefined, which focuses on themes of spirituality...
2022-10-261h 10Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeMaking Mistakes, Post-InternetIn the internet age, widespread witch hunting and social media monitoring makes it less and less likely to recover from even a simple mistake. Or does it? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/04/12/making-mistakes-post-internet/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-10-2203 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#67 - An Article on Legal Risks for DAOsThis episode outlines Pre-DAO and Post-DAO Legal Risk Assessment, an article written by Kevin Chen (@anothrkevinchen) in collaboration with the DAO Research Collective (@DAOResearchCo). Kevin is an attorney at Homiak Law LLC based in Denver, Colorado. He advises cryptoasset and blockchain technology companies on a wide variety of matters such as formation of new startup companies, venture financings, and securities law compliance. You can find the full article on the Law of Code substack, here. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review. You can subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on...
2022-10-1735 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#66 - Can't Be Evil NFT Licenses w/ drafters Miles Jennings, Mark Radcliffe and Ghaith MahmoodThe 'Can’t Be Evil' licenses are a set of six NFT licenses developed by lawyers and operators in web 3 - each license grants “different sets of rights with different degrees of permissiveness”. The licenses have been deployed on Arweave (a decentralized storage, similar to IPFS) and can be directly linked on-chain by smart contracts. The licenses are available on the a16z website (document containing the six licenses) or a16z's repository on Github. Miles Jennings and Chris Dixon published an introduction with background on the licenses that is also available on the a16z website. ...
2022-10-121h 17Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeTaste is Not TechTechnology tends to have a remarkably short half-life. New innovations are made almost on a daily basis. So how do you protect yourself against the time decay of tech? Well, you focus on something else — taste. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/04/19/taste-is-not-tech/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-10-0804 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#65 - AML & Crypto with Compliance Expert Amber D. ScottAmber D. Scott (@OutlierCanada) specializes in Canadian anti-money laundering (AML), counter terrorist financing (CTF), privacy, and regulatory compliance. In addition to being a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Amber is also a Certified Privacy Professional (CIPP). In 2013, she founded Outlier Solutions Inc. to provide anti-money laundering (AML) solutions to Canadian reporting entities. Show highlights: [1:55] Apple gift card story [6:50] Why work in AML and compliance [14:20] When projects should bring on compliance specialists [21:00] What is money laundering [22:10] Ozark [24:00] 3-5% of GDP is associated with money-laundering [35:00...
2022-10-031h 15Law of Code
Law of Code#64 - Worldpay & Web 3 with Head of Crypto Nabil ManjiNabil Manji is the Senior VP, Head of Crypto & Emerging Business at Worldpay from FIS Global. Worldpay is the world’s largest payment processing company (and largest company you've never heard of). The company provides payment and technology services to merchants and financial institutions and processes approximately $2 trillion in volume annually.  In June 2019, Worldpay was acquired for $43 billion and merged into Fidelity National Information Services (FIS).  Nabil also represents Worldpay from FIS on the Governing Council of Hedera, Klaytn, and is a Partner/Advisor at Covalence Capital. Show highlights: [2:00] Genesis block [6:30] Cond...
2022-09-261h 12Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeImmortalityIn this post, I’ll be talking about immortality. No, not biological immortality — but something I believe to be just as good, if not better. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/04/26/immortality/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-09-2403 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#63 - NFTs and IP considerations with Olta AndoniOlta Andoni (@AndoniOlta) is the Deputy General Counsel at Ava Labs, a company that helps launch decentralized finance applications on Avalanche. She was previously the Chief Legal Officer at Nifty’s, has lectured for Chicago-Kent, College of Law, and is a writer for Coindesk.  In this conversation, Olta and I discussion the new CryptoPunks license, the Yuga Labs v. Ryder Ripps case, and the importance of NFT IP licenses. Show hightlights: [7:00] CryptoPunks license [17:00] Commercial rights & $100K limits [24:00] Choosing which IP license to grant [28:00] Ryder Ripps case ...
2022-09-1942 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#62 - Larry Florio on Delphia, evolving crypto law, and open source templates.Larry Florio (@LarryFlorio) is General Counsel at Delphia Technologies Inc., one of the most innovative data-drive investment DAO projects in the world. Larry previously held senior counsel roles with several prominent blockchain-focused software developers. In this conversation, we cover business goals vs legal goals, the 80/20 principal, and how crypto law is developing. Show highlights: [1:20] Genesis block [4:00] TradFi [8:30] Privacy [11:00] Business mindset in a legal role [20:00] Get comfortable being uncomfortable [26:00] Delphia [36:00] How Larry starts each day [41:00] Life online [48:00] @thing3...
2022-09-1259 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeBiases Against ConsistencyA surprising amount of success can be chalked up to showing up, each and every day. So why do we not acknowledge it? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/05/03/biases-against-consistency/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-09-1004 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#61 - Tornado Cash Sanctions w/ DeFi Education Fund Director Miller Whitehouse-LevineMiller Whitehouse-Levine (@millercwl) is the Policy Director at the DeFi Education Fund (@fund_defi). With oversight from the DeFi Education Fund’s grants committee, Miller has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the execution of the Education Fund’s mission and goals. Prior to joining the fund, Miller led the Blockchain Association’s policy operation and worked at Goldstein Policy Solutions on a range of public policy issues, including crypto.  In this conversation, we cover all aspects of the Tornado Cash saga, how the DeFi Education Fund works, and outline the interplay between the various government and interna...
2022-08-291h 03Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Mythical SelfThe author Nassim Taleb describes the narrative fallacy as a belief that there is a story in everything, even though there is not. While the narrative fallacy can hurt you in some cases, it can also be used to your advantage. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/05/10/the-mythical-self/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-08-2709 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#60 - Crypto Regulation in the EU w/ Patrick HansenPatrick Hansen (@paddi_hansen) serves as crypto venture advisor at Presight Capital, a global venture fund with +$600m AUM and 50+ startups in its portfolio. Patrick previously  worked as head of strategy & business development at crypto-wallet startup Unstoppable Finance and head of blockchain at Bitkom, Europe’s largest tech association, where he led crypto-related regulatory work, research, and partnerships. This conversation covers all things crypto regulation (EU, travel rule, stablecoins etc.) and what Patrick expects the landscape to look like in the future. We’ll also touch on best practices he’s seen in his research and what makes t...
2022-08-2658 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#59 - Marc Boiron on the playbook for Sufficient DecentralizationMarc Boiron (@boironattorney) is the Chief Legal Officer of the Polygon companies and a strategic advisor at Variant Fund, an early-stage fund investing in web3. He’s also a board member of the DeFi Education Fund. Marc recently published an excellent article, titled “Sufficient Decentralization: A playbook for Web3 builders and lawyers.”  In this episode, we dive deep into Marc's article to highlight how builders and lawyers should think about sufficient decentralization. We also touch on Marc’s journey and his thoughts on the current state of crypto regulation. Show highlights: [2:03] Marc's introduction to Bitcoi...
2022-08-231h 17Law of Code
Law of Code#58 - Yitzy Hammer & Samuel Goldfaden: The future of NFTs, whether securities laws should apply, and NFT NYC.Yitzy Hammer and Samuel Goldfaden are co-founders of DLT Law and two crypto-focused lawyers based in Israel. Yitzy has been working with tech companies for the past 6 years on M&A, IP, privacy (CIPP/E certified), and corporate and commercial law-related legal issues. Samuel specializes in AML compliance and financial regulation.  Both Yitzy and Samuel worked for many years at Herzog, Fox & Neeman, Israel's largest law firm, including through the 2017 ICO craze. Recognizing a need for tailored services in the web3 space, they launched DLT Law, a unique practice where they work exclusively with crypto and blockchain-related p...
2022-08-1634 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeFaulty Mental ModelsWe talk a lot about what mental models work. But what about which ones don’t? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/05/17/faulty-mental-models/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-08-1406 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#57 - Bill Richards & Gideon Esakoff on Crypto Litigation: How to avoid it, warning signs, and self-governance.Bill Richards is an attorney and partner at Richards & Moskowitz PLC, a boutique Arizona firm serving the civil litigation needs of business, government and individuals. Through nearly three decades of trial practice, Bill has developed an expertise in successfully managing the most complex litigation matters. In private practice, he has represented global banking institutions, government bodies, judges, multibillion-dollar investment firms, as well as victims of consumer fraud and civil rights violations. When he is not advising clients, Bill is an adjunct professor for the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he te...
2022-08-081h 29Law of Code
Law of Code#55 - Mike Wawszczak of Alliance DAO on DAOs & the Legal SystemMike Wawszczak (@dotwavsz) is General Counsel at @alliancedao and a valuable contributor to the DAO ecosystem. Mike has written extensive twitter threads and insightful articles on all things DAOs.  This conversation touches on the origins of Mt. Gox, philosophical issues with the current legal system, and the future of DAOs. Show highlights: [2:00] Magic the Gathering & Mt. Gox [7:00] Online Pseudonymity  [11:00] Law & Economics [17:00] Enforcing the Law [23:00] Advice & Habits If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review. You can subscribe to our newsletter to st...
2022-08-0726 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe CraziesA lot of people in this world are off, in some way. On the internet, we see them pass by in comment sections and social media posts. But who are they, and what becomes of them? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/09/21/the-crazies/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-07-3107 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - Jacob Robinson on Starting Out PodcastOn this episode of Chasing What Matters, we listen to a podcast that Jacob was a guest on a few months ago. We hope you enjoy! Chasing What Matters Instagram
2022-07-1850 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeDeath in the Age of the InternetIn this post, I’m going to talk about death. More specifically, I’m going to talk about how death has changed — how death influenced the way we see online, and how online has influenced the way we see death. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/09/28/death-in-the-age-of-the-internet/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-07-1703 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#54 - John Deaton on Ripple, Decentralization, XRP and the SECJohn Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) is the Managing Partner of the Deaton Law Firm, a law practice he founded in 2006. John is also the founder of Crypto-Law.us, a Bitcoin, ETH, XRP and crypto enthusiast, and an entrepreneur. A former Marine-turned-class-action lawyer, John became interested in crypto in 2016, and eventually invested in Ripple coin, XRP. When the SEC sued Ripple over allegations that XRP was an unregistered security, John raised concerns about the agency’s case, which he didn’t think was warranted, in a legal filing as a private citizen on his own behalf.  John filled me in...
2022-07-111h 07Law of Code
Law of Code#53 - Adam Sternbach: General Counsel at Fractional on NFTs & Legal ConsiderationsAdam Sternbach (@adamsternbach) is General Counsel at Fractional (@fractional_art), former Counsel to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) and a startup/VC attorney.  This wide-ranging episode covers the BAYC, owning a valuable NFT, working as general counsel, and much more. Show highlights: [1:37] Buying & owning a Bored Ape [11:20] Explaining NFTs [21:00] Counsel for Governor Murphy [27:00] General counsel role [36:00] NFT legal considerations [41:00] Staying on top of crypto law If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review. You can subscribe to our n...
2022-07-041h 05Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Rise of AnxietyAs the mental health crisis continues to loom over our heads, we’ve noticed an astonishing pattern emerge: diagnoses of anxiety disorders, particular social anxiety, are skyrocketing. Now the question is: why? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/10/12/the-rise-of-anxiety/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-07-0306 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#52 - Peter Van Valkenburgh: Constitutional Challenges & Crypto PrivacyPeter Van Valkenburgh (@valkenburgh) is the director of research for Coin Center, the leading non-profit focused on the policy issues facing cryptocurrencies. He was previously the Google Policy Fellow for TechFreedom and is a graduate of NYU School of Law, as well as a self-taught designer and coder. In this episode, we discuss Peter's role at Coin Center, the U.S. Constitution & Crypto, and the SEC's definition of an exchange. Show highlights: [1:10] Genesis block [9:20] Writing  [13:50] Societal impact [18:00] Decentralization [24:00] Exchanges [29:10] Legal interpretations [34:00] B...
2022-06-271h 06Law of Code
Law of Code#51 - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce answers the biggest questions in crypto lawHester Peirce (@HesterPeirce) is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She previously served as the director of the Financial Markets Working Group at George Mason University's Mercatus Center.  This episode covers almost every pressing issue in crypto law, as Commissioner Peirce shares her thoughts on stablecoin regulation, the future of the SEC, the fourth prong of Howey & much, much more.  Show highlights: [1:50] Stablecoin regulation [6:10] Regulatory philosophy [12:00] Safe harbor update [18:00] Information asymmetry vs code transparency [22:00] Smart contracts [24:00] Accredited investor exemptions ...
2022-06-2050 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeAudience of OneWhen people start creating, they believe in a reality that people will listen to them right out of the gate. But in order to last, you have to build a mindset to create simply for one person: yourself. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/10/05/audience-of-one/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-06-1906 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#50 - Kristin Smith, Connor Spelliscy, Marina Markezic: Web3 AdvocacyThis conversation covers the latest Gitcoin funding round, along with the work of three prominent public goods orgs: The Blockchain Association, The DAO Research Collective, and the EU Crypto Initiative.   Kristin Smith (@KMSmithDC) is the Executive Director at the Blockchain Association, where she leads the crypto industry’s development of a strategic roadmap for public policy.  Connor Spelliscy (@c_spelliscy) runs the DAO Research Collective, which accelerates DAO functionality by procuring and open sourcing targeted research foundational to effective DAO operation.  Marina Markezic (@MarinaMarkezic) is co-founder of the EU Crypto Initiative, alongside Florian Glatz...
2022-06-1351 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#49 - Jordan Teague: DAO Structuring & Legal EngineeringJordan Teague (@jordanteague) is an attorney and smart contract developer. In her crypto-native law practice, The Antifirm, she focuses on governance, regulatory, and other legal issues facing web3 organizations. Jordan is one of the core developers behind KaliDAO and a legal engineer with LexDAO. In this episode, we discuss all things DAOs - legislation, potential, and legal structuring, as well as Jordan's journey into legal engineering, and what the future legal system looks like. Show highlights: [1:22] Genesis Block [12:50] KaliDAO & Series LLC [20:00] The Antifirm [30:20] Ricardian Contracts [44:00...
2022-06-1353 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeRandom Factor Social SuicideWe live in a world where widespread scrutiny exists over actions and everything is naked through the internet. The wide majority of people who have been ‘cancelled’ now likely didn’t expect their actions to give them persecution when they were first made. So, what are the chances it will happen to you? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/01/19/random-factor-social-suicide/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Suppor...
2022-06-0508 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#48 - Michael Mosier: FinCEN & Privacy with Digital AssetsMichael Mosier (@M_Mosier) is the General Counsel at ESPRESSO Systems, a scaling & privacy solution for Web3 applications. Michael was formerly the first in-house Counsel at cryptocurrency analytics and investigations firm Chainalysis. Michael was previously Acting Director, as well as permanent Deputy Director & Digital Innovation Officer of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the Treasury Department. As Acting Director, he oversaw FinCEN’s wide-ranging work to promote financial integrity and national security. As Digital Innovation Officer, he was dedicated to advancing FinCEN’s engagement with emerging technology and financial innovation. Previously, Michael serv...
2022-05-3047 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#47 - Who holds stolen NFT IP: Seth Green's Case (+ Jarkesy v. SEC)This episode reviews the IP ownership rights associated with Board Ape #8398, after actor and producer Seth Green (who licensed it for his series, White Horse Tavern) was scammed in a phishing attack. The stolen NFT was then sold to "DarkWing84" for $200,000. This episode is largely based on an enlightening thread by James Grimmelmann (@grimmelm), who dove deep into the issue, with additional notes from prominent crypto lawyers Drew Hinkes (@propelforward), Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky), Preston Byrne (@prestonjbyrne), and others. We also cover the recent decision in Jarkesy v. SEC, in which the Fifth Circuit essentially stated that the S...
2022-05-2635 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeUp Shit CreekI once overheard a saying from an old proprietor of some local store in rural Arizona: “Sometimes, life takes you up Shit Creek.” Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/11/30/up-shit-creek/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-05-2205 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeFive Ways To Get Others To Agree With YouIf there was one thing that was vitally important for you to learn, it would be communication. There's little we do in the modern world that doesn't at least somewhat relate to communicating with others. Often, we are trying to get others to agree with us -- to see our view on why we should have a job, or a relationship, or even the last piece of cake in the fridge. Here are five tips that will allow for your success on all those occasions! Original blog post: https://www.buzzfeed.com/astukari/five-ways-to-get-others-to-agree-with-you-1n10p6wnz1
2022-05-0808 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeIf I Could Do My Education Over AgainNow that I’ve passed into the career stage of my life, I’ve done a fair bit of thinking as to what I would have done differently. Here are my lessons learned. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/03/01/if-i-could-do-my-education-over-again/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-04-2410 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeAggregation and DecouplingIn the business cycle, companies grow and stagnate. Similarly, on a macro-level, they aggregate and decouple. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/03/08/aggregation-and-decoupling/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-04-1004 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeA Social Capital Theory of ManagementThere are many different theories of management, and real life takes bits and pieces from each one. But few of them revolve specifically around the people who you’re working with — so, this theory serves to add on a social factor as well. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/02/22/a-social-capital-theory-of-management/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/supp
2022-03-2703 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeGenetic ObsolescenceEvolution means the constant splitting of genes and species into bigger and better forms. Humans came out of a split from the chimpanzees. But what will happen when a genetically better race of humans comes into existence? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/02/15/genetic-obsolescence/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-03-1305 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeThe Customer Takes Care of ItselfThere’s a lot of debate in the business world on whether every customer should be a sought after one. I take a different approach — I say the customer takes care of itself. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2021/02/01/the-customer-takes-care-of-itself/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://astukari.substack.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-02-2704 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeEverything You Do SucksEverything you do sucks. So why worry so much about it? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/11/16/everything-you-do-sucks/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-02-1304 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeNiche MonopoliesIn order for startups to thrive, they must quickly accumulate monopoly positions in massive emerging markets. But what if you aren’t a startup? What if… you’re just a person? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/11/23/niche-monopolies/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-01-3005 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeUncertainty PrincipleMost of life is inherently uncertain. How can we predict these events — and should we even bother trying? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/12/14/uncertainty-principle/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-01-1604 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#22 - Jacob Martin: Becoming @theNFTattorney, buying a crypto punk and building a crypto-focused firm after law school.Jacob Martin (@thenftattorney) is an attorney based in Southern California, founder of JTM Tech Law, and General Partner at 2 Punks Capital. While in law school, Jacob founded a legal tech startup focused on "tying Testamentary documents to the blockchain." Today, as Founder of JTM Tech Law, he consults & advises NFT artists & collectors, DAOs, auction houses, entertainment & tech companies on all things crypto, blockchain, & NFT.  Show highlights: - His introduction to Bitcoin and NFTs - Buying a Cryptopunk - Becoming the "NFT Attorney" & starting a crypto-focused practice - Learning the la...
2022-01-1042 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeEmotional Equivalent SalaryWe all know money is relative. A thousand dollars in Montana is going to do you a lot better than a thousand dollars in Manhattan. But here’s a question: is it not just relative location-wise, but emotion-wise as well? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/12/07/emotional-equivalent-salary/  Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2022-01-0205 minLaw of Code
Law of Code#19 - Becoming a Crypto Lawyer: How to capitalize on your crypto-law interest, with Jake Chervinsky, Rebecca Rettig and Sarah ShtylmanJake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) is involved in all aspects of the crypto ecosystem & has a strong understanding of the regulatory space surrounding crypto. Jake is Head of Policy at the Blockchain Association and Advisor for the Variant Fund, and former General Counsel for Compound Labs.  Rebecca Rettig (@RebeccaRettig1) is the General Counsel of the Aave Companies, a group of software development companies in Europe that build open source, blockchain-based software. Rebecca began her legal career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, litigating complex commercial disputes; prior to joining the Aave Companies, Rebecca was a partner at M...
2021-12-201h 05Monday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeePunishment and ForgivenessI have a set of principles. One of the big ones is to ‘always forgive someone the first time they make a mistake’. In this post, I want to elaborate on this, as well as give some thoughts on punishment and forgiveness more generally. Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/12/28/punishment-and-forgiveness/ Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2021-12-1904 minMonday Morning Coffee
Monday Morning CoffeeBuilding a Startup with AnxietyAfter I started my company and began building products, a curious thought appeared in my mind. Is building a startup while having high anxiety even possible? Original blog post: https://jacob-robinson.com/2020/12/21/building-a-startup-with-anxiety/  Check out the blog: https://jacob-robinson.com/blog/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astukari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astukari/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astukari/support
2021-12-0505 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - Paige RobinsonToday's guest is Paige Robinson! Paige is the Founder and CEO of Will Reed, a talent advisory firm specializing in technology sales hiring. She is passionate about helping salespeople recognize their vocational calling and enjoys working on that daily at Will Reed.Prior to Will Reed, Paige worked at Alvarez & Marsal, where she assisted her clients with complex business problems, focusing on HR strategy and technology. Her entrepreneurial ambitions started early. While attending Texas A&M, Paige enjoyed working with an established entrepreneur to start a frozen yogurt company that became the largest distributor of yogurt in...
2020-11-3050 minChasing What Matters
Chasing What MattersCWM - TrailerChasing What Matters PodcastEach episode Glenn and Jacob Robinson (father and son) will bring you interviews with industry shaping leaders from all walks of life to discuss their leadership principles and how that mixes with their faith. You will hear the stories of success and failures from individuals in hopes that it will help you write your own story. From politics and healthcare to non-profit and ministry we hope you are encouraged and inspired as these people tell you how they are Chasing What Matters.Chasing What Matters Instagram
2020-08-1201 min