Bankless Ethereum’s Progression with Hudson Jameson | Layer Zero
Aug 16, 2022
Hudson Jameson, an Ethereum enthusiast and key developer liaison, shares his extensive journey in blockchain since 2015. He highlights the turbulent early days of Ethereum, touching on vital events like the DAO hack and ICO boom. Hudson reflects on the importance of community in navigating challenges and underscores the evolution from early tribalism to greater collaboration. He also addresses mental health struggles within the crypto space, offering heartfelt advice on self-care and support, a must-listen for anyone in the fast-paced world of blockchain.
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Underestimating Ethereum's Growth
- Vitalik Buterin and early Ethereum developers underestimated Ethereum's rapid growth.
- This contributed to the delay in transitioning to Proof of Stake.
The Augur ICO and Early dApps
- Early Ethereum dApps were simple games, with some promising use cases like MakerDAO and Augur yet to be developed.
- The Augur ICO generated excitement, but also contributed to the hype that fueled scams.
Core Devs During ICO Mania
- Core developers largely ignored the ICO mania and continued coding.
- Some were annoyed by user complaints about network congestion.