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StablePodKeel: Scaling Solana's Capital EngineIn this episode of StablePod we sit down with Cian Breathnach, Founder of Matariki Labs, contributors to Keel — Solana’s capital engine in the Sky ecosystem. We discuss Keel’s capital engine and the initial $2.5B program, Sky’s Agent/Star framework and Pioneer Star responsibilities, why Solana for institutional‑scale DeFi and tokenized markets, and early lessons from USDS adoption on Solana.—✏️ SHOW NOTES▸ Keel: https://keel.fi/▸ Keel Docs: https://docs.keel.fi/▸ Keel on X: https://x.com/keel_fi▸ Launch thread: https://x.com/keel_fi/status/1972876394343670153▸ Cian on X: https://x.com/crocdundalk▸ Solana Floor podcast with Cian: htt...
2025-11-1850 minStablePodSpark: Building the Onchain Capital Allocation EngineIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Lucas Manuel, Head of Smart Contracts at Phoenix Labs, a team contributing to the Spark Star Ecosystem. We discuss his journey from MakerDAO to Phoenix Labs, the evolution of Spark from lending platform to liquidity layer, Sky Star governance structures, and institutional DeFi risk management.— ✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://spark.fi/▸ https://data.spark.fi/— 👋 FOLLOW US ▸ StableLab https://x.com/StableLab ▸ Juan https://x.com/0xCadena▸ Gustav https://x.com/GArentoft ▸ Lucas Manuel https://x.com/lucasmanuel_eth▸ Spark https://x.com/sparkdotfi▸ Phoenix Labs https://x.com/phoenixlabsdevSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter http...
2025-06-0549 minStablePodNear Foundation: House of Stake and AI GovernanceIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Lane Rettig, Head of Research at the Near Foundation. We discuss the evolution of the House of Stake governance model, the challenges of democratizing governance through AI and community engagement, and the vision for user-owned AI in the Near ecosystem.— ✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://gov.near.org/▸ https://gov.near.org/t/house-of-stake-updates-transparency-thread/40753— 👋 FOLLOW US ▸ StableLab https://x.com/StableLab ▸ Juan https://x.com/0xCadena▸ Gustav https://x.com/GArentoft ▸ Lane https://x.com/lrettig▸ Near Foundation https://x.com/NEARFoundation▸ Near https://x.com/NEARProtocolSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter https://stablelab.substack.com/ Subs...
2025-05-2855 minStablePodLlamaRisk: Developing the Risk Toolkit for DeFiIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Val and Wormhole from LamaRisk, a DeFi risk management service provider. We discuss LamaRisk's evolution from a research-focused firm to a practical risk management entity, the challenges of integrating RWAs into the DeFi ecosystem, their partnerships with Aave and Curve, and their vision for elevating industry standards through transparency and accountability in DeFi.— ✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://www.llamarisk.com/▸ https://governance.aave.com/t/arfc-renew-llamarisk-as-risk-service-provider/19277— 👋 FOLLOW US ▸ StableLab https://x.com/StableLab ▸ Juan https://x.com/0xCadena▸ Gustav https...
2025-05-211h 01StablePodAragon: Building a Hyperstructure for DAO GovernanceIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Anthony "Leuts" Leutenegger, CEO of Aragon. We discuss Anthony's journey into the blockchain space, the evolution of Aragon and its governance tools, the challenges faced by DAOs, and the vision for Aragon as a hyperstructure for governance.— ⏳ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro ✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://www.aragon.org/▸ https://blog.aragon.org/the-next-generation-of-onchain-organizations/— 👋 FOLLOW US ▸ StableLab https://x.com/StableLab ▸ Juan https://x.com/0xCadena▸ Gustav https://x.com/GArentoft ▸ Leuts.eth https://x.com/A_Leutenegger▸ Aragon https://x.com/AragonProjectSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter https://stablelab.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube / @stablelabxyz Subscribe on Spotif...
2025-04-0955 minStablePodReserve: DTFs and the Future of Asset-backed CurrenciesIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Nevin Freeman, Cocreator of Reserve. We discuss Nevin's journey from Bitcoin skepticism to launching a decentralized stablecoin project, the challenges faced while serving users in Venezuela during hyperinflation, the evolution of the Reserve protocol, and the launch of Decentralized Tokenized Funds (DTFs) as an advancement over traditional ETFs.— ⏳ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro ✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://reserve.org/▸ https://reserve.org/dtf/— 👋 FOLLOW US ▸ StableLab https://x.com/StableLab ▸ Juan https://x.com/0xCadena ▸ Gustav https://x.com/GArentoft ▸ Nevin https://x.com/nnevvinn▸ Reserve https://x.com/reserveprotocolSubscribe to our Weekly Newsletter https://stablelab.substack.co...
2025-03-2650 minStablePodSummer.fi: Unlocking Access to the Best DeFi YieldsIn this episode of StablePod, we're joined by Chris Bradbury, CEO of SummerFi. We discuss the importance of UX in DeFi, the launch of the new Lazy Summer Protocol, the demographics of their user base, and the development process behind their new offerings. Chris shares insights into how user feedback has shaped their products and the challenges in helping launch a new DeFi protocol.— ⏳ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro✏️ SHOW NOTES ▸ https://summer.fi/▸ https://summer.fi/earn/sumr▸ https://www.tally.xyz/gov/lazy-summer-dao-official—👋...
2025-02-1755 minStablePodM^0: Designing the Future of Decentralized MoneyIn this episode of StablePod we sat down with Greg Di Prisco, Cofounder of M^0. We discuss the founding story of M^0, the motivation behind launching the stablecoin protocol, the lessons learned from his previous projects, and the innovation being done at M^0.
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2025-02-0552 minStablePodMessari: Navigating the Protocol Services EconomyIn this episode of StablePod, we sit down with Jack Purdy, Director of Sales at Messari. We discuss the challenges with B2DAO and Protocol Sales, his new podcast Protocol Services, why the Protocol Services Economy is going to boom, and much more.
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2024-12-1151 minStablePoddYdX Foundation: Insights on Scaling an Appchain EcosystemIn this episode of StablePod, we sit down with Josh Watts, Head of Governance & Strategic Initiatives at the dYdX Foundation, a team on a mission to support and promote the dYdX ecosystem by enabling communities, developers, and decentralized governance. In our conversation, Josh shares his journey to joining the Foundation, the unique culture of Cosmos, and dYdX Unlimited, an exciting upgrade coming to the protocol.
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2024-11-2751 min
GreenPillSeason 6. Ep. - 6 - Web 3 Grants and Governance W/ Nneoma & Juanbug✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ https://pod.link/1609313639 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 https://greenpill.network/ 🟢 NEW! Greenpill NFTs 🟢 https://pods.media/greenpill Apple Show Link https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1609313639 Spotify Show Link https://open.spotify.com/show/0l6aXWC94dd0RA3tkKfxjd 🟢🟢🟢Show your support on twitter 🟢🟢🟢 twitter.com/PGovTeam twitter.com/JuanBugEth https://x.com/nneomack https://x.com/StableLab https://twitter.com/sovereignsignal Timestamps : 00:00 Intro 00:57 Podcast Ov...
2024-10-1746 minStablePodGnosis: Scaling Decentralized Consumer Financial ApplicationsIn this episode of StablePod, we sit down with Stefan George, co-founder and CTO of Gnosis, a team building open applications and infrastructure for the new economy. Stefan shares the evolution of Gnosis, the importance of user experience in consumer crypto applications, and how Gnosis Pay aims to push the envelope.
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00:00 Introduction
02:49 Stefan's Journey in Crypto
05:58 Gnosis 3.0: Financial Payments
10:36 The Super App Trend in DeFi
15:51 Circles: A New Approach to Peer-to-Peer Money
25:42 Onboarding New Users with Social Experiences
28:08 Gnosis Pay: Crypto Payments
33:40 How Gnosis Pay...
2024-10-1750 minStablePodEuler: Exploring v2 and the Future of Modular Lending SystemsIn this episode of StablePod, we sit down with Michael Bentley, Co-founder and CEO of Euler Labs, the core team developing Euler V2, a next-gen modular lending protocol. Michael shares the rise and fall of Euler V1, the team's resilience and perseverance, and the innovations and improvements in Euler V2.
Euler V2 is a decentralized lending protocol that allows users to create and customize their own vaults. Euler v2 consists of three major modules: Euler Vault Kit (EVK), Ethereum Vault Connector (EVC), and Euler Price Oracles (EPO). The modular design allows users to build various lending protocols and customize...
2024-08-2856 minStablePodTally: Fixing DAO Incentive MisalignmentIn this episode, Dennison joins us to discuss the state of DAO Tooling and the challenges faced by DAOs in 2024. Dennison Bertram is the co-founder of Tally, a company focused on making DAOs work by solving the problem of misalignment of incentives.In our conversation, we cover Tally's approach to DAO governance, the importance of aligning incentive models, and the upcoming launch of the Tally Protocol.
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00:00 Introduction
05:30 State of DAO Tooling in 2024
06:30 Tally's Approach and Success Factors
13:05 The Challenge of Economic Abstraction in DAOs
26:14 Tokens Co-Mingling Financial Value with Organizational Utility
27:13 The Collapse of DAOs: Zero Value and Maxi...
2024-07-2454 min
Pegasus PodcastShow-Stopping Biosecurity with Dr. Holly HelbigPegasus App Co-Founder and Pegasus Podcast Co-Host Jen Tankel talks to Dr. Holly Helbig about her remarkable journey from the world of events to equine healthcare. Gain a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive in the demanding field of equine veterinary medicine and biosecurity.Dr. Helbig also provides practical advice for handling outbreaks in horse barns, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and standardized protocols. If you’re passionate about equine health or involved in horse shows, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and actionable tips.--
2024-06-2436 min
Zoetis NederlandHorsetalks — 014 — Hoe Stablelab gebruiken in de praktijk en interpretatie van de resultatenIn deze derde en laatste aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bij paarden geeft dierenarts Ellen Paulussen meer informatie over het praktisch gebruik van SAA en hoe de resultaten geÏnterpreteerd moeten worden.MM-31499
2024-06-2408 min
Zoetis BelgiqueHorsetalks — 014 — Comment utiliser Stablelab, interprétation des résultatsDans ce troisième et dernier épisode sur l'utilisation de la SAA chez les chevaux, la vétérinaire Ellen Paulussen fournit plus d'informations sur l'utilisation pratique de la SAA et sur la manière d'interpréter les résultats.MM-31500
2024-06-2408 min
Zoetis BelgiëHorsetalks — 014 — Hoe Stablelab gebruiken in de praktijk en interpretatie van de resultatenIn deze derde en laatste aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bij paarden geeft dierenarts Ellen Paulussen meer informatie over het praktisch gebruik van SAA en hoe de resultaten geÏnterpreteerd moeten worden.MM-31499
2024-06-2408 minStablePodMorpho: Developing Foundational Infrastructure for DeFi LendingIn this episode, we sit down with Paul Frambot, CEO and Co-founder of Morpho Labs, a team contributing to the development of the Morpho Protocol. Paul shares insights into Morpho's unique approach to governance, scalability, and the shift from monolithic to modular lending protocols. Morpho aims to provide a foundational infrastructure layer for lending, allowing users to build specific experiences on top of it. They work with existing protocols and teams to externalize risk management and enable liquidity allocation across different markets.
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00:00 Intro
4:09 The Era of Modular Lending
10:43 DeFi Scalability Challenges
15:35 How Morp...
2024-06-1953 min
Zoetis NederlandHorsetalks — 013 — SAA bij paarden gebruiken in de kliniek en op de baanIn deze tweede aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bepaling bij paarden bespreekt Ellen Paulussen wanneer het wel of niet zinvol is om Stablelab in te zetten op de baan of in de kliniek.MM-31495
2024-06-1711 min
Zoetis BelgiëHorsetalks — 013 — SAA bij paarden gebruiken in de kliniek en op de baanIn deze tweede aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bepaling bij paarden bespreekt Ellen Paulussen wanneer het wel of niet zinvol is om Stablelab in te zetten op de baan of in de kliniek.MM-31495
2024-06-1711 min
Zoetis BelgiqueHorsetalks — 013 — L'utilisation de la SAA dans la clinique et sur la routeDans ce deuxième épisode sur la détermination de la SAA chez les chevaux, Ellen Paulussen explique quand il est utile ou pas d'utiliser Stablelab sur la route ou dans la clinique.MM-31496
2024-06-1713 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 007 — Comment utiliser Stablelab, interprétation des résultats (BE-FR)Dans ce troisième et dernier épisode sur l'utilisation de la SAA chez les chevaux, la vétérinaire Ellen Paulussen fournit plus d'informations sur l'utilisation pratique de la SAA et sur la manière d'interpréter les résultats.MM-31500
2024-06-0908 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 007 — Hoe stablelab gebruiken in de praktijk en interpretatie van de resultaten (NL-NL)In deze derde en laatste aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bij paarden geeft dierenarts Ellen Paulussen meer informatie over het praktisch gebruik van SAA en hoe de resultaten geÏnterpreteerd moeten worden.MM-31499
2024-06-0908 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 007 — Hoe stablelab gebruiken in de praktijk en interpretatie van de resultaten (BE-NL)In deze derde en laatste aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bij paarden geeft dierenarts Ellen Paulussen meer informatie over het praktisch gebruik van SAA en hoe de resultaten geÏnterpreteerd moeten worden.MM-31499
2024-06-0908 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 005 — L'utilisation de la SAA dans la clinique et sur la route (BE-FR)Dans ce deuxième épisode sur la détermination de la SAA chez les chevaux, Ellen Paulussen explique quand il est utile ou pas d'utiliser Stablelab sur la route ou dans la clinique.MM-31496
2024-06-0913 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 005 — SAA bij paarden gebruiken in de kliniek en op de baan (NL-NL)In deze tweede aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bepaling bij paarden bespreekt Ellen Paulussen wanneer het wel of niet zinvol is om Stablelab in te zetten op de baan of in de kliniek.MM-31495
2024-06-0911 min
Zoetis InsiderHorsetalks Vetzone — 005 — SAA bij paarden gebruiken in de kliniek en op de baan (BE-NL)In deze tweede aflevering over het gebruik van SAA bepaling bij paarden bespreekt Ellen Paulussen wanneer het wel of niet zinvol is om Stablelab in te zetten op de baan of in de kliniek.MM-31495
2024-06-0911 minStablePodEthena: Hyperscaling a Synthetic Dollar ProtocolIn this episode, Seraphim, Head of Growth at Ethena Labs, joins us to discuss the rapid ascent of the Ethena Protocol. In our conversation, we explore the mechanism design choices used to build the protocol, its unique features such as its delta-neutral synthetic dollar and use of CeFi infrastructure, and discuss the partnerships and collaborations that have fueled Ethena's rapid growth.
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02:14 Seraphim's Journey
04:20 Why Seraphim Joined Ethena
5:25 What Ethena is
09:00 The Effectiveness of the Ethena Points System
11:29 Ethena's Integrations and Partnerships Across DeFi
14:14 Partnership with MakerDAO
15:35 How USDe is Different from other dollar-denominated assets
18:34 Ethena's Role in the...
2024-06-0551 minStablePodKeyrock: Accelerating DeFi with Deep Liquidity (Keyrock)In this episode, Thanos from Keyrock joins us to discuss the role of market makers in DeFi governance. Thanos is the Head of DeFi Ecosystems at Keyrock, a leading market maker and liquidity provider in the digital asset space. In our conversation, we cover Keyrock's engagement in governance across various DeFi ecosystems, the importance of liquidity providers having a voice in key decisions, and the challenges of navigating scrutiny as a governance participant.
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0:54 Keyrock and their Mission
1:54 Thanos' Role as DeFi Ecosystem Lead
3:33 Motivations for Keyrock's Engagement in Gove...
2024-05-0843 minStablePodChronicle: A Next-Generation Oracle Protocol w/ Niklas Kunkel (Chronicle)In this episode, Niklas Kunkel joins us to discuss Chronicle, a next-generation Oracle Protocol born out of MakerDAO. Nik is the Founder of Chronicle, a team on a mission to develop frictionless, decentralized, and verifiable infrastructure for all on-chain data transmission. In our conversation, we cover how to decentralize oracle protocols, the Oracle Core Unit's history, use cases beyond Price, and much more.
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0:00 Introduction
1:02 Key Lessons from MakerDAO
3:45 Advantages of the Core Unit Mode
5:49 The Oracle Core Unit
8:15 Decision to Spin off MakerDAO
12:32 Chronicle's History
16:05 Chronicle, the Brand
20:36 What Sets Chronicle Apart from Other Oracles
24:40 How Oracle Protocols Work...
2024-04-2458 min
The Tally Podcastgovernance solution providers & DAO marketing with Juan from StableLab || DT Interview No. 49on this episode of DAO Talk we sit down with Juan from StableLab to chat about DAO governance solution providers and how to marketing them.follow Us ↓Tally: https://twitter.com/tallyxyzTommy: https://twitter.com/tommylowerJuan: https://twitter.com/0xCadenaEllie (editor): https://twitter.com/elliedotstimestamps ↓0:00 Intro1:31 Juan’s background5:27 tradfi is boring11:00 StableLab13:32 StableLab’s services20:56 Marketing for StableLab26:59 It’s hard to market governance30:35 RetroPGF34:10 Cu...
2024-04-1641 minStablePodRonin: The Frontier of Web3 Gaming w/ Jihoz (Ronin)In this episode, Jeffrey “Jihoz” Zerlin joins us to discuss the evolution of the Ronin Ecosystem as the leading web3 gaming blockchain. Jihoz is the Co-founder of Axie Infinity, a team on a mission to create economic freedom for gamers by building games that are truly player owned. In our conversation, we cover Jihoz's continued success, decentralization of the Ronin Chain, where web3 gaming and DeFi collide, governance of gaming protocols, and much more.
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2024-04-1049 minStablePodKarpatkey: The Bank for DeFi w/ Marcelo Ruiz de Olano (Karpatkey)In this episode, Marcelo joins us to discuss the future of Asset and Treasury Management across DeFi. Marcelo is the Co-founder of Karpatkey, a team providing financial services to the leading DAOs. In our conversation, we cover Karpatkey's founding story, DAO M&A, GIP-92, and the role Karpatkey looks to play in helping bank DeFi.
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2024-03-1346 minStablePodBringing DeFi Back to First Principles w/ Greg Di Prisco (Ajna Finance)In this episode, Greg Di Prisco joins us to chat about all things DeFi Protocol Design. Greg is the former Head of Business Development at MakerDAO and is now Co-founder at Ajna Finance, an innovative oracle-free lending and borrowing protocol soon to be redeployed. In our conversation, we cover Ajna's recent griefing exploit, designing DeFi from first principles, and the future of Ajna's ecosystem growth and development.
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Greg's Journey and Source of Inspiration
3:27 How MakerDAO Influenced Greg
5:35 Maker's Focus on Governance
7:40 Greg's Push for Real-World Assets at Maker
11:13 What Influenced Ajna Finance
13:22 How Ajna Finance Innovates
14:48 Ajna UX C...
2023-12-1348 minStablePodGrowing the Optimism Collective w/ Justine (Optimism Foundation)In this episode, we're joined by Justine, Governance Lead and Architect at the Optimism Foundation. Justine is a prolific builder busy experimenting with governance designs and mechanisms at Optimism, the Layer-2 scaling solution. We dive into how the Foundation has evolved in its short lifespan, her research on DAO policies and frameworks, how building complex governance structures enables exclusivity and much more.
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Key Takeaways from Justine's DAO Research
3:55 What is DAO legitimacy?
4:54 DAO Representatives vs Contributors
7:17 The Lack of DAO Frameworks and Policies
9:30 Governance Differences by Protocol Type
12:43 Ecosystem Knowledge Sharing
13:54 Evolution of the Optimism Foundation
16:47 The Foun...
2023-12-0637 minStablePodInside Gauntlet: The Future of DAO Service Providers w/ Matt Dobel (Gauntlet)In this episode, we're joined by Matt Dobel, Head of BD at Gauntlet. Matt provides us with insights into Gauntlet, the industry's foremost active risk management expert and one of the oldest service providers for DAOs. We delve into Gaunlet's B2D approach, the scalability of Service Providers, the significance of nurturing the maturity and growth of DAOs, and how Gauntlet has solidified itself as the undisputed leader in the field.
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0:00 Intro
1:09 What Gauntlet Aims to Achieve
3:35 Matt's motivation to join Gauntlet
7:52 How Gauntlet has become a market leader
10:14 Gauntlet's approach to B2D
12:17 The pressure of leading by e...
2023-11-2952 minStablePodThe Journey of the Uniswap Foundation w/ Devin Walsh (UF)In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Devin Walsh, Executive Director of the Uniswap Foundation. Devin shares the UF's journey, sharing invaluable lessons learned during the Uniswap Foundation's first year.
We explore the controversies surrounding Uniswap Governance, the intricate relationship between the Uniswap DAO and the UF, and hear about the UF's ambitious plans for 2024.
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0:00 Intro
1:13 Why Devin Left Uniswap Labs to Start the UF
4:18 Why the Uniswap Foundation Exists
8:30 The UF's Biggest Achievements
13:36 Proposal to Continue Funding the UF
16:35 How the UF Promotes Transparency
20:44 The Relationship between the DAO and the UF
23:49 UF's Bigg...
2023-11-1554 minStablePodBuilding the Factory for DeFi w/ Charles St. Louis (DELV)In this episode, we're given a tour of the Factory for DeFi with Charles St. Louis, CEO at DELV. Charles walks us through the DELV rebrand, how he thinks governance should be architected, the possibilities with permissionless collateral onboarding, and much more. Also in our conversation, the former governance architect at MakerDAO highlights the tough lessons learned at the leading stablecoin protocol.
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0:00 Intro
1:16 What is DELV?
2:12 Why Rebrand?
3:10 DELV's 2023
5:37 What DELV is Focused on
6:27 DELV Core Product Suite
17:45 How Should Governance Be Architected
21:31 Project-based vs Role-based Governance Contributions
23:58 The Bootstrap Phase in DAOs
27:18 How Element DAO Approaches Gove...
2023-11-0859 min
StablePodIntroducing StablePod w/ Juan & GustavWelcome to the first episode of StablePod, a podcast brought to you by the StableLab team. Join us as we dive deep into the world of decentralized governance, organizations, systems, and beyond.
In this episode, Juan and Gustav shed light on the launch of our new podcast, StablePod. We explore the inspiration behind the podcast, our ambitious goals, the diverse range of guests we aim to feature, and our outlook on governance.
Make sure to tune in to StablePod to hear from influential stakeholders, including Service Providers, Delegates, DAO Contributors, and DeFi founders, as they shape the decentralized systems...
2023-11-0737 minStablePodSparking MakerDAO's Next Evolution w/ Nadia Alvarez & Sam MacPherson (Phoenix Labs)In this episode, we explore the exciting world of Maker SubDAOs, featuring Nadia Alvarez (COO) and Sam MacPherson (CEO) of Phoenix Labs. As a pioneering R&D smart contract firm and a key player in the development of Spark Protocol, we discuss the launch of Phoenix Labs, the vital role of ecosystem actors in Maker's Endgame, and the latest SparkLend protocol updates.
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0:00 Intro
1:20 What is Phoenix Labs and Spark Protocol
3:22 How & Why Phoenix Labs Was Formed
6:50 The Introduction of Ecosystem Actors
8:04 Transitioning from Core Units to Phoenix Labs
10:00 Over...
2023-11-0751 minStablePodDesigning Governance Games w/ David Phelps (Jokerace)In this episode, we chat with David Phelps, Co-founder of Jokerace. Together, we explore the world of voter incentives and governance mechanisms. With the recent launch of Jokerace v3, an onchain contests platform, David shares the latest developments of v3, what gamifying governance solves, and the value of tokenless voting.
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0:00 Intro
1:24 What is JokeRace
3:15 What's New with v3
4:28 Why Tokenless Voting Matters
6:42 The Importance of Onchain Voting
10:30 Jokerace Features
13:43 Projects Using Jokerace
17:29 Allowlists
18:56 Integrations & Partnerships
21:43 Benefits of...
2023-10-2552 minStablePodThe Growth & Maturity of Aave DAO w/ Marc Zeller (ACI)In this episode, we sit down with Marc Zeller, Founder of the Aave Chan Initiative, to discuss the evolution and growth of the Aave DAO. As a prominent figure in the Aave ecosystem, the ACI has a front-row seat to many of the developments and innovations within the lending protocol. Together, we explore the ascent of the ACI, how the Aave Protocol ultimately wins, and what's in store for Aave in 2024.
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Motivation for Launching the ACI
3:20 Why Now?
6:10 The ACI Vision
10:30 Team Expansion at the ACI
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