In this episode, we sit down with David Phelps, co-founder of JokeRace, to discuss his unique approach to solving community engagement problems in Web3. David shares insights from his previous company Forum, which revolutionized tutoring through technology, and how those lessons informed his work in the crypto space.

Episode Highlights:

• DAO Failures & Solutions: David explains why traditional DAO voting fails (using CryptoTheGame as a counter-example) and how JokeRace's gamified approach drives participation through friendly competition
• Vote and Earn Mechanics: Deep dive into JokeRace's on-chain voting system where participants buy votes, contribute to reward pools, and earn based on backing winners - generating nearly $2M in volume in 5 weeks
• Reputation Systems: Discussion of how on-chain voting data creates permissionless reputation building, with examples like MegaETH using JokeRace participation data for NFT drops

• AI Perspectives: David's nuanced take on AI as a democratizing force (comparing it to cars vs. horseback riding) while highlighting surveillance concerns and creative applications

Guest: David Phelps, Co-founder of JokeRace

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