Last week we spoke with Aditi and Nitya from Para about interoperability from the user's lens, and this week, in our second episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Jill Gunter from Espresso about interoperability from the other lens: builders. Jill dives deep into the intricate dynamics of composability and interoperability, how infra builders need to emphasize user experience to move forward, and the state of Ethereum, the ecosystem's incentives, and the importance of staying user-centric ...
Jul 08, 2025•39 min
In our first episode of Between Two Chains, a new 4-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved, we bring on Nitya and Aditi from Para (previously Capsule) to talk about the current state of wallet UX and how interoperability can create better overall experiences for users of onchain apps. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:44 What does interoperability mean? 12:25 Improving the onchain onboarding experience 19:04 Privacy a...
Jul 01, 2025•44 min
We're back with a brand new miniseries where we dive into all things blockchain interoperability. Join Diana Chen, host of Rehash, LDF from LayerZero, and some old and new faces from Espresso, Para, Stargate, and Risc Zero in this four-part miniseries starting Tuesday, July 1. In the meantime give our team a follow and join our Telegram group to engage in the conversation: t.me/rehashweb3. 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 ...
Jun 27, 2025•5 min
In this episode, we're speaking with Tarun Chitra, CEO of Gauntlet, partner at Robot Ventures, and co-host of The Chopping Block, about his thoughts, criticisms, and predictions on the intersection of science, finance, and decentralization. We start by talking about the historical funding models of scientific research, the shortcomings of traditional science funding, and the rise of decentralized science (DeSci). Tarun then shares some of his critiques of the current state of DeSci, highlighting...
May 01, 2025•47 min
In this episode, we're bringing back Spencer Graham, co-founder of Hats Protocol, for a minihash episode to revisit the anticapture frame he wrote about three years ago in the context of today's political climate. Spencer shares insights on the dangers of centralized execution power, the challenge of tribalism, and the importance of decentralized systems. He also discusses past failures in DAOs due to capture issues, stressing the need for continuous learning and innovation within the Ethereum e...
Apr 24, 2025•22 min
In this episode, we're bringing back Nick Naraghi (nintynick), co-founder and CEO of Hats Protocol, to discuss the evolution of DAOs and AI since his last appearance in October 2022 (https://youtu.be/ggas_uCEeQs). We talk about how AI can impact DAOs beyond cost reduction and what a future where everyone has their own AI agent would look like. Nick also shares insights on the development of Hats Protocol, the launch of Hats Pro, and discusses philosophical questions from the community on the hum...
Apr 17, 2025•58 min
In this episode, Alexis, Global Partnerships Manager at Safe, joins us to discuss the intersection of AI with financial systems, particularly in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. We talk about recent trends, applications, and potential future developments in AI-driven finance, including AI agents for financial advising, governance in DAOs, and innovative use cases in prediction markets. Alexis provides insights on Safe's role in facilitating these advancements, offering a detailed look...
Apr 10, 2025•29 min
This episode was recorded live at Schelling Point during Eth Denver 2025. In our fourth Rehash Hot Ones show, competitors Kevin Owocki, Disruption Joe, Sophia Dew, and Rena O'Brien battle it out for who has the spiciest takes on DAO governance, web3 funding, and the potential for AI to address challenges in crypto. Along the way, they brave increasingly spicy hot sauces, and audience members participate with their own hot takes as well while also engaging in the interactive spice challenge on st...
Apr 03, 2025•43 min
In this special bonus episode, we're recapping Season 3 of Crypto The Game (CTG) with founder, Dylan Abruscato, and several key players: Akhil (runner-up), Bhaumik (3rd place), Jake & Hanna, 0xdesigner, Bert the dog, and King Wilbert aka netdragon0x. We talk about the game mechanics, players strategies, late-game upsets, controversies surrounding anonymous players, and the eventual revelation of the mysterious King Wilbert. We wrap up with some confessions, hot takes, and a teaser for potent...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In this episode, we're speaking with Marguerite deCourcelle aka Coin Artist from Blockade Labs about the intersection and future of AI and blockchain gaming. We talk about the potential impacts of AI agents on onchain games, the innovative projects coming out of the AI space, and the future of gaming. Marguerite also shares insights into her work with Skybox AI and the practical applications of virtual environments. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:07 Marguerite's background as an artist 04:07 The in...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, we're speaking with Dylan Abruscato, founder of Crypto The Game (CTG), who is back for his fourth appearance on Rehash. Dylan shares some exclusive alpha about the new season of CTG, a 10-day online survivor-style game with 800 players and a prize pool of 80 ETH, starting on March 10, 2025. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 00:21 Overview of Crypto The Game (CTG) 00:48 Exclusive teasers for CTG Season 3 12:23 NFT mechanics and player strategies 15:01 Gameplay insights 27:18 Dylan's winni...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min
In this episode, we're speaking with Carl Cervone, , co-founder of Kariba Labs, about Open Source Observer, a free analytics suite aiding funders in evaluating the impact of open source software contributions. Carl shares insights from his decade-long experience in East Africa and discusses the significance of crypto in developing regions. We then dive into public goods funding, data integration, governance strategies, and the human psychology aspects of voting. Carl shares his perspectives on t...
Feb 27, 2025•50 min
In this episode, we're speaking with Brittany Laughlin, Chairperson at Stacks Foundation, about the evolving landscape of building on Bitcoin. Brittany covers the history and feasibility of developing on Bitcoin, the current state of the Bitcoin developer ecosystem, and the gaps that need to be filled. She also shares insights from her extensive background as an investor and discusses her role at Autonomous, a company that assists Web3 foundations and DAOs. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:17 Bitcoin...
Feb 20, 2025•54 min
In this episode, we're bringing back Reka, Head of Community at RISC Zero, about the state of zero-knowledge (ZK) infrastructure and strategies for successful go-to-market campaigns for blockchain protocols. Reka shares her journey from being a founder to joining RISC Zero, her insights on the importance of ZK technology, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. She also talks about her experience advising various crypto projects and her thoughts on combining education and community eng...
Feb 13, 2025•53 min
In this episode, we bring back Richie Bonilla, founder of Forage Mail, to talk about email as the original decentralized social protocol, why decentralized and open protocols may not always win in the long run, and how AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) will impact the future of work. Richie talks about his journey from building Clarity to creating Forage Mail, handling pivots as a founder, and the philosophical implications of AI on human agency. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 03:08 Richie's founder...
Feb 06, 2025•53 min
In this episode, we bring back listener favorite, Billy Luedtke, founder of Intuition. Billy received votes from 113 unique wallets in this season's all-stars contest, which is the highest number of unique wallets to vote for a single nominee in Rehash history. Billy shares updates on Intuition since his last appearance in August 2023, in particular highlighting how the platform has evolved from a concept to a publicly accessible product. We also dive deep into the core concepts of Intuition suc...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. For the first time in Rehash history, we're playing a Jeopardy-style quiz show with Keeks (Parabl), Dylan Abruscato (CTG), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), and Disruption Joe (Arbitrum). Tune in to find out who the winner is (and if you're smarter than our panelists!) 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana: https://x.com/ddwchen Keeks: https://x.com/Nogoodtwts Dylan: https://x.com/DylanAbruscato Nich: https://x.com/nichanank Joe: https:/...
Jan 22, 2025•36 min
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. LDF (LayerZero), Sophia Dew (Celo), and Jarrell James aka JJ from Parabl discuss diverse perspectives on the endgame of crypto, encompassing the global south, future of work, and the idea that there might be no definitive endgame at all. The debate (which turned out to be less combative and more agreeable than planned) explores significant themes of autonomy, global collaboration, and the role of silliness in i...
Jan 16, 2025•47 min
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. The episode was initially set to feature a debate between David Silverman (SVP, Strategic Product Initiatives at Polygon) and Kelvin from Optimism on rollups, but a last-minute change led to an in-depth discussion on rollups, interoperability, and scalability in Ethereum with special co-host Jonah Erlich (Co-founder of Den and previously Rehash guest on S8 E1). David dives into the technical nuances of rollups,...
Jan 14, 2025•39 min
Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our sixth and final episode of Role Call, co-hosts Diana Chen and Nick Naraghi speak with Brennan Mulligan (RareDAO Foundation) and Karel Olivier (Lemma) about regulatory challenges, asset management strategies, and future growth for DAOs. Brennan talks about the competitive landscape of digital art with traditional giants like Sotheby's and Christie's, highlighting SuperRare's efforts in establishing...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Rehash, we’re speaking with Ted aka tednotlasso, about her journey from molecular biology to consulting to working in TradFi at Morgan Stanley to becoming one of the most followed individuals on Warpcast (Farcaster) in 2024. We discuss the evolution of decentralized social ecosystems, the challenges of onboarding new users, and the significance of building authentic relationships within these communities. Ted also talks about hosting Farcon events, the future of Farcaster, and...
Jan 02, 2025•57 min
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Your panelists are Simona Pop (Optimism Foundation, ENS), Nichanan Kesonpat (1kx), Spencer Graham (Hats Protocol), and Dawufi (Opacity Labs). We also had special appearances from Dr. Nick, Scottrepreneur, and Disruption Joe. Watch them eat spicier and spicier foods while trying to simultaneously give spicier and spicier takes on various topics in crypto like wallets, governance, decentralization, and how to ach...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
On this bonus episode of Season 10, we bring back some of your favorite Rehash guests from the past to share their perspectives on what happened in 2024 and what they are most bullish on moving forward to 2025. Hudson Jameson (S6 E5), Maya Bakhai (S5 E3), and Stefen Deleveaux (S2 E11) join us to wrap up the year from a wide array of perspectives, including AI, memecoins, rollups and altVMs, consumer apps, DePIN, DAOs, and Solana. This episode was a lot of fun to record and hopefully just as fun ...
Dec 26, 2024•57 min
Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our fifth episode of Role Call, co-hosts Diana Chen, Nick Naraghi, and David Ehrlichman speak with Dan Hunt about the importance of decentralization, the role of community and organizing in building effective DAOs, and the integration of AI agents to simplify and enhance organizational processes. We talk about our experiences with developing trust and managing power in decentralized organizations, as ...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
This special live edition of Rehash was recorded during Devcon7 in Bangkok, Thailand. Your panelists are Jim Chang (CrossCats), David Phelps (JokeRace), and Grant Gerber (Movement Labs). Watch them eat spicier and spicier foods while trying to simultaneously give spicier and spicier takes on various topics in crypto like altVMs, casinos, and AI. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Learn more about our sponsors: CrossCats and Safe 7:21 AI x Crypto 17:56 Casinos and gambling 31:09 Ethereum vs altVMs 42:...
Dec 19, 2024•48 min
Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our fourth episode of Role Call, co-hosts Diana Chen, Nick Naraghi, and Spencer Graham speak with Andreas, founder of Fileverse, about how Fileverse aims to solve issues of centralized knowledge management by offering decentralized, privacy-preserving alternatives like ddocs, how to balance privacy with transparency onchain, and the future of interoperable decentralized applications in creating a new ...
Dec 17, 2024•56 min
In this episode of Rehash, we’re speaking with Andy Boyan and Andrew Redden about their latest project, Hypurr Finance, a lending platform built for Hyperliquid and on the HyperEVM. Hyperliquid recently executed one of the largest and most successful airdrops in crypto history, and we start the episode by unpacking the strategy and impacts behind that and the LAST team’s rationale behind building HypurrFi on HyperEVM. We also talked about the future of DeFi, the impact of decentralization, and t...
Dec 12, 2024•57 min
Role Call is a 6-part miniseries on DAOs, produced by Rehash and co-hosted by Hats Protocol. In our third episode of Role Call, we're joined once again by special guest host, Amy Jung (Eigen Foundation), to talk to Justine (Head of Governance at Optimism Foundation) about the concept of progressive decentralization and the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning responsibilities to a DAO. We explore topics like infrastructure readiness, measuring success, and the balance between ...
Dec 10, 2024•48 min
This Minihash episode was recorded in person in Bangkok, Thailand during Devcon 7. In this episode, Jim Chang, co-founder of Catalyst and CrossCats, joins us to talk about the journey of building Catalyst, a platform initially aimed at Cosmos chains, pivoted to focusing on Ethereum rollups, and is now focused on altVMs. Jim shares insights into their new product, CrossCats, an intent-based bridge facilitating easier and faster transactions across different virtual machines. We dive into the chal...
Dec 09, 2024•21 min
In this episode of Rehash, we’re speaking with JB Rubinovitz, founder of Tenfold, about their perspective on decentralized social platforms, particularly Warpcast, and the future of decentralized identity and reputation. We discuss the developer-centric focus of Warpcast, the challenges of onboarding users to decentralized platforms, and JB's journey in building Tenfold to empower builder communities. We also get into the complexities of AI governance, ethical considerations, and the potential f...
Dec 05, 2024•41 min
