DeFi Watch's Chris Blec engages in honest conversations with DeFi teams about the transparency & decentralization of their decentralized finance applications & protocols.
Proof of Decentralization
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DeFi Watch's Chris Blec engages in honest conversations with DeFi teams about the transparency & decentralization of their decentralized finance applications & protocols.
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June 14, 2022
Tellor - The Role of Oracles in DeFi
<p>Chris Blec is joined by Nick Fett of <a href="https://tellor.io" target="_blank">Tellor</a> to discuss the critical role that oracles play in DeFi.</p> <p>Some of the topics covered:</p> <ul> <li>what makes Tellor unique in the oracle space</li> <li>the challenges of running a trustless & decentralized project without taking shortcuts</li> <li>the perils of accepting VC money</li> <li>Chainlink's centralization issues</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>--</p> <p>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!</p> <p>Tornado Cash Community - learn more at <a href="https://tornado.cash/">https://tornado.cash</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>Check out Tellor at <a href="https://tellor.io" target="_blank">https://tellor.io</a></p> <p>Follow Tellor on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/bkiepuszewski">https://twitter.com/W</a>eAreTellor</p> <p>Join Tellor's Discord chat at <a href="https://discord.com/invite/tellor" target="_blank">https://discord.com/invite/tellor</a></p> <p>Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec">https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec</a></p>
May 24, 2022
Arbitrum & Other L2 Security Risks w/ Bartek of L2Beat
<p>Chris Blec is joined by Bartek Kiepuszewski, Co-Founder of <a href="https://l2beat.com" target="_blank">L2Beat</a> to discuss the security risks & trust requirements that come along with popular Ethereum Layer 2s.</p> <p>Some of the topics covered:</p> <ul> <li>How L2Beat got started as a MakerDAO research project</li> <li>the risks of a whitelisted validator system</li> <li>what it means to have a centralized sequencer</li> <li>what kind of risk future regulation could pose to L2s</li> <li>whether or not users can safely leave their funds on L2s</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>--</p> <p>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!</p> <p>Tornado Cash Community - learn more at <a href="https://tornado.cash/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tornado.cash</a></p> <p>Members of THORChain Community - learn more at <a href="https://thorchain.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thorchain.org</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>Check out L2Beat at <a href="https://l2beat.com">https://l2beat.com</a></p> <p>Arbitrum's Security Considerations & Gotchas: <a href="https://developer.offchainlabs.com/docs/security_considerations">https://developer.offchainlabs.com/docs/security_considerations</a></p> <p>Follow Bartek on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/bkiepuszewski">https://twitter.com/bkiepuszewski</a></p> <p>Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec</a></p>
May 11, 2022
Rocket Pool - Ethereum Liquid Staking
<p>Chris Blec chats with Darren Langers, General Manager of Rocket Pool about the Ethereum staking scene.</p> <p>Some of the topics covered:</p> <p>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!</p> <p>If you are curious about ETH staking, or are already using stETH or rETH, you definitely will want to listen in on this conversation. </p> <p>--</p> <p>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!</p> <p>Tornado Cash Community - learn more at <a href="https://tornado.cash/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tornado.cash</a></p> <p>Members of THORChain Community - learn more at <a href="https://thorchain.org">https://thorchain.org</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>Learn more about Rocket Pool at <a href="https://rocketpool.net">https://rocketpool.net</a></p> <p>Follow Darren Langers on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/langerstwit">https://twitter.com/langerstwit</a></p> <p>Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec">https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec</a></p>
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