Rehash: A Web3 Podcast

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Rehash: A Web3 Podcast is the first community-owned podcast where members decide which guests appear on the podcast. Topics mostly revolve around the social and cultural aspects of crypto and web3.

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July 23, 202540 min

Between Two Chains Ep 4: The Role of Bridges in Interoperability (Angus Lamps)

In our final episode of Between Two Chains, we're speaking with Angus Lamps from Stargate Finance about interoperability across numerous blockchains and the technology behind bridges and its value for decentralized finance (DeFi). Angus emphasizes the importance of a seamless user experience in DeFi, highlights the challenges developers face, and emphasizes the need for intellectual honesty in the industry. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 18:09 Stablecoins and bridging challenges 26:40 User experience in DeFi 30:38 Interoperability and user trust 34:06 Ensuring secure transactions 37:02 The need for intellectual honesty 39:32 Follow Angus 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Angus: https://x.com/0xLamps Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core Stargate Finance: https://x.com/StargateFinance DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

July 15, 202530 min

Between Two Chains Ep 3: Future of Blockchain Interoperability with Zero Knowledge (Reka, RISC Zero)

In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability. Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 05:27 Scaling with zero knowledge (ZK) technology 11:39 Boundless and the ZKVM 16:29 Unlocking computational potential for UX 19:30 Building for consumers and developers 22:00 Onboarding new users to crypto 27:59 Exciting apps to look forward to 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Reka: https://x.com/reka_eth Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core RISC Zero: https://x.com/risczero DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

July 8, 202539 min

Between Two Chains Ep 2: How is Interoperability Solved? w/Jill Gunter (Espresso)

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 while building decentralized applications. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 08:30 The importance of composability 18:19 Composability in infra 21:17 The developer vs user communication gap 32:51 The importance of interoperability 37:13 Follow Jill 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Jill Gunter: https://x.com/jillrgunter Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core Espresso: https://x.com/EspressoSys DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

July 1, 202543 min

Between Two Chains Ep 1: Improving Blockchain Interoperability for Users w/Nitya & Aditi (Para)

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 and identity in interoperability 25:02 Tradeoffs to better UX 35:26 What's next once interoperability is solved? 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen LDF: https://x.com/ldf_gm Nitya: https://x.com/_nityas Aditi: https://x.com/adeets_22 Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core Para: https://x.com/get_para DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

June 27, 20254 min

TRAILER: Introducing Between Two Chains, a Rehash Production with LayerZero

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 LayerZero: https://x.com/layerzero_core DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

May 1, 202546 min

S11 E9 | Insights on the Future of DeSci w/Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet)

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 its misaligned incentives and financialization within the broader crypto space. He also shares his thoughts on the potential role of AI in the development of DeSci and crypto. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:19 Evolution of science funding 11:37 Funding models in DeSci 23:55 Reputation and credibility in science 31:29 Nonfinancialized mechanism design 40:58 The future of AI and crypto 44:37 Follow Tarun 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Tarun Chitra: https://x.com/tarunchitra Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Gauntlet: https://x.com/gauntlet_xyz 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

April 24, 202521 min

MINIHASH 009 | Resisting State Capture w/Spencer Graham (Hats)

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 ecosystem. You can listen to Spencer's previous episode on Rehash here: https://youtu.be/HweC8hREvRk?si=7kpVeboUSak_sMeF ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:09 Recapping the anticapture framework 08:39 Applying anticapture to current events 16:39 Applying anticapture to DAOs 19:33 Follow Spencer 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Spencer Graham: https://x.com/spengrah Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Hats Protocol: https://x.com/hatsprotocol DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

April 17, 202558 min

S11 E8 | The Evolution of DAOs and AI w/Nick Naraghi (Hats Protocol)

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 human to AI relationship. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:52 Reflections on past predictions 04:23 How AI lowers coordination costs 06:37 AI agents and organizational dynamics 11:21 The future of work and AI 15:17 Economic evolution and UBI 18:22 AI coordination tools in DAOs 29:06 Hats Protocol updates 39:41 AI x crypto 44:47 Questions from the community 52:53 Nick's personal life philosophies 56:11 Follow Nick 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Nick Naraghi: https://x.com/0xNN2 Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Hats Protocol: https://x.com/hatsprotocol 🤝 SPONSORS: Tellor: https://x.com/WeAreTellor DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

April 10, 202528 min

MINIHASH 008 | The Future of AI, Blockchain, and Financial Systems w/Alexis (Safe)

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 at the modular and flexible SafeCore framework. Finally, we chat about the potential of AI to democratize financial knowledge and the evolving dynamics of AI-agent interactions in both centralized and decentralized platforms. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:11 Alexis' background 01:54 Current landscape of DeFAI (DeFi x AI) 03:14 AI agents and Safe 09:04 Ethical considerations of AI agents 13:15 Future of DeFAI 17:36 Innovative applications of AI 22:59 AI's impact on global financial literacy 26:30 Follow Alexis and Safe 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Alexis: https://x.com/alexisonchain Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 Safe: https://x.com/safe DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.

April 3, 202542 min

[LIVE FROM DENVER] Rehash Hot Ones Schelling Point w/Kevin Owocki, Disruption Joe, Sophia Dew, and Rena O'Brien

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 stage. Finally, votes are tallied live on JokeRace and a winner is crowned. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 01:57 Panelist introductions 03:10 Rules and voting 04:28 Round 1: Does DAO Governance Work? 18:13 Round 2: Best Way to Fund Web3 Projects 27:43 Round 3: Can AI Fix Crypto? 37:35 Winner announced 👋 FOLLOW US: Diana Chen: https://x.com/ddwchen Kevin Owocki: https://x.com/owocki Disruption Joe: https://x.com/DisruptionJoe Sophia Dew: https://x.com/sodofi_ Rena O'Brien: https://x.com/deltajuliet7362 Rehash: https://x.com/rehashweb3 DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is the opinion of the speaker(s) only and is for informational purposes only. You should not construe it as investment advice, tax advice, or legal advice, and it does not represent any entity's opinion but those of the speaker(s). For investment or legal advice, please seek a duly licensed professional.