Proof of Decentralization

By Chris Blec

DeFi Watch's Chris Blec engages in honest conversations with DeFi teams about the transparency & decentralization of their decentralized finance applications & protocols.... more

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Proof of Decentralization episodes:

June 14, 2022Tellor - The Role of Oracles in DeFi
Chris Blec is joined by Nick Fett of Tellor to discuss the critical role that oracles play in DeFi.
Some of the topics covered:
what makes Tellor unique in the oracle space

the challenges of running a trustless & decentralized project without taking shortcuts

the perils of accepting VC money

Chainlink's centralization issues

and more!
If you want to learn about oracles in DeFi and get a better understanding of how they work and what their risks are, then you'll find this conversation very useful.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
Tornado Cash Community - learn more at https://tornado.cash
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1h 9min
May 24, 2022Arbitrum & Other L2 Security Risks w/ Bartek of L2Beat
Chris Blec is joined by Bartek Kiepuszewski, Co-Founder of L2Beat to discuss the security risks & trust requirements that come along with popular Ethereum Layer 2s.
Some of the topics covered:
How L2Beat got started as a MakerDAO research project

the risks of a whitelisted validator system

what it means to have a centralized sequencer

what kind of risk future regulation could pose to L2s

whether or not users can safely leave their funds on L2s

and more!
If you are curious about Ethereum L2s and want to get a clear understanding of how they work and what their risks are, you definitely will want to listen in on this conversation.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Tornado Cash Community - learn more at https://tornado.cash
Members of THORChain Community - learn more at https://thorchain.org
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Check out L2Beat at https://l2beat.com
Arbitrum's Security Considerations & Gotchas: https://developer.offchainlabs.com/docs/security_considerations
Follow Bartek on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bkiepuszewski
Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
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1h 22min
May 11, 2022 Rocket Pool - Ethereum Liquid Staking
Chris Blec chats with Darren Langers, General Manager of Rocket Pool about the Ethereum staking scene.
Some of the topics covered:
How Rocket Pool tries to address ETH2 staking in a decentralized way; the dangers presented by Lido's more centralized staking solution; how Ethereum staking actually works; the difference between liquid staking (rETH) vs. running a validator via Rocket Pool; and much more!
If you are curious about ETH staking, or are already using stETH or rETH, you definitely will want to listen in on this conversation.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Tornado Cash Community - learn more at https://tornado.cash
Members of THORChain Community - learn more at https://thorchain.org
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Learn more about Rocket Pool at https://rocketpool.net
Follow Darren Langers on Twitter at https://twitter.com/langerstwit
Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
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1h 6min
April 08, 2022Polygon - Can we really trust DeFi multisigs?
Chris Blec engages in a high intensity chat about DeFi multisigs with Mudit Gupta, Chief Information Security Officer of Polygon.
Some of the topics covered:
Details on which aspects of Polygon are secured by multisigs

What users can and cannot know about how the multisigs are secured

Whether it's safe for users to trust Polygon's multisig security

Polygon's plans to change their security scheme in the near future

How Polygon would react to a request from regulator or state actor

Much more!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Tornado Cash Community - learn more at https://tornado.cash
Members of THORChain Community - learn more at https://thorchain.org
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Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
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1h 15min
April 04, 2022Tally Ho! - Ethereum Wallet App alternative to MetaMask
Carolyn Reckhow of Thesis, the developer of the new Tally Ho Ethereum wallet, joins Chris Blec for an honest chat about the new community-backed wallet project and how it can serve as an alternative to MetaMask.
Some of the topics covered:
Carolyn's history with Ethereum including time spent at ConsenSys

how the Tally Ho wallet project came to be

the pros and cons of MetaMask's stranglehold on the wallet space

the incentives, or lack thereof, for VCs to back DAO-run projects

the future of wallet apps with regard to regulation

much more!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, TORNADO CASH!
Learn more at https://tornado.cash
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Learn more about Tally Ho at https://tally.cash
Study up on & participate in the upcoming Tally Ho DAO at https://gov.tally.cash/t/tally-ho-dao-structure-proposal/455
Follow Tally Ho on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tallycash
Follow Carolyn on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CReckhow
Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
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1h 8min
February 26, 2022Aztec Network - Privacy on Ethereum
Zac Williamson, CEO of Aztec Network, joins Chris Blec for a blunt chat about the challenges & benefits of building a privacy-focused Layer 2 on Ethereum.
Some of the topics covered:
the background of the project

how Aztec Network works

the nature of privacy and why it's critical

whether or not building to regulator specs makes sense

the benefits & dangers of having a "decryption key" on privacy tech

much more!
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Learn more about Aztec Network at https://aztec.network
Try out Aztec's technology at https://zk.money
Follow Zac on Twitter at https://twitter.com/zac_aztec
Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
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1h 53min
February 03, 2022 VC Influence in DeFi w/ Marc Boiron (dYdX, DeFi Education Fund)
Marc Boiron, General Counsel for dYdX & Committee Member for DeFi Education Fund, joins Chris Blec for a refreshingly honest chat about the influence that venture capital and corporations may or may not have over DeFi regulation.
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LINKS MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST:
dYdX: https://dydx.exchange
Blockchain Association: https://theblockchainassociation.org/
AOPP Group: https://aopp.group/
Initial questions for DeFi Education Fund: https://defiwatch.net/inquiry-into-uniswaps-defi-defense-fund-proposal/
DeFi Education Fund website: https://www.defieducationfund.org/
Fight for the Future grant: https://medium.com/@defieducationfund/grant-fight-for-the-future-f9b8c22b205a
Fight for the Future Director racist tweet examples: 1) https://twitter.com/evan_greer/status/1461765906552561672 2) https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec/status/1461865601622810634
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2h 44min
January 30, 2022Samourai Wallet
SW, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, joins Chris Blec for an honest chat about running one of the most popular Bitcoin privacy wallets available.
Some of the topics covered:
benefits of developers staying anonymous in the Bitcoin space

importance of having strong principles as a Bitcoin/DeFi developer

the negative influence that venture capital can have

how Samourai Wallet was developed and grown

SW's thoughts on future regulation that may affect privacy

how Samourai Wallet would react to oppressive legislation

how Whirlpool and Ricochet work and how they remain non-custodial

whether Whirlpool users should be worried about getting mixed up with criminals

the recent AOPP controversy and Samourai Wallet's take on it

MUCH more
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Learn more about Samourai Wallet & download at https://samouraiwallet.com
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LINKS MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST:
https://medium.com/samourai-wallet/diving-head-first-into-whirlpool-anonymity-sets-4156a54b0bc7
https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy
https://twitter.com/techloreistaken
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2h 24min
December 21, 2021 Liquity
On this episode, Chris Blec is joined by Kolten of Liquity to discuss the stablecoin project in detail and better understand how decentralized it really is. The conversation dives deep into how Liquity works, how it's different from competitors like MakerDAO and USDC, how the use of oracles affects the project's decentralization, why Liquity chose not to have an official front-end, and much more.
A great way to support this podcast! Watch the video version of this podcast along with other member-exclusive DeFi videos at https://chrisblec.com
Learn more about DXdao at https://liquity.org.
Follow Liquity on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LiquityProtocol.
Twitter links:
Kolten - https://twitter.com/0xKolten
Chris Blec - https://twitter.com/chrisblec
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2h 3min
November 19, 2021 DAOs (feat. DXdao)
On this episode, Chris Blec digs deep into the question "What is a DAO?" with John, Chris and Augusto of the DeFi-building DAO, DXdao. The conversation explores whether or not the term "DAO" should have a strict definition, what different forms a DAO can take, and explores the recent ConstitutionDAO phenomenon and whether it was good or bad for the decentralization movement.
A great way to support this podcast! Watch the video version of this podcast along with other member-exclusive DeFi videos at https://chrisblec.com
Learn more about DXdao at https://dxdao.eth.link.
Follow DXdao on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DXdao_.
Twitter links:
John Kelleher - https://twitter.com/jpkcambridge
Chris Powers - https://twitter.com/powers_chris
Augusto L - https://twitter.com/augustolemble
Chris Blec - https://twitter.com/chrisblec
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1h 49min

FAQs about Proof of Decentralization:

How many episodes does Proof of Decentralization have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.