Rehash: A Web3 Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.