In this discussion, we explore how Hasu's background in poker led to crypto, and key challenges like Bitcoin’s security budget, MEV, and privacy. We touch on ZK rollups, Bitcoin’s future in programmability, the risk of developer brain drain, and the tension between innovation and preserving core values across ecosystems.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Crypto: A Renaissance Man's Tale

10:03 The Evolution of Poker and Its Parallels with Crypto

19:46 The Feedback Loop of Learning in Crypto

30:12 Bitcoin's Security Budget: A Critical Discussion

37:31 Recapping Bitcoin's Security Budget Crisis

44:07 Exploring MEV and Its Implications

57:57 Envisioning Bitcoin's Future: Programmability and Privacy

01:12:44 Exploring Bitcoin's Privacy Features

01:15:04 The Risks of Reinventing the Wheel in Bitcoin Development

01:17:23 Concerns Over Bitcoin's Brain Drain and Builder Ecosystem

01:19:11 The Shift in Perception Towards Bitcoin

01:21:22 The Integration of Bitcoin with Other Crypto Ecosystems

01:22:49 The Future of Network Effects in Crypto

01:27:20 Understanding Staking in Bitcoin vs. Ethereum

01:32:44 The Role of Trust in Layer 2 Solutions

01:37:08 Innovations in Rollup Technology and MEV