Griff Green and the DAO | Layer Zero

Nov 2, 2021

Griff Green, a passionate builder in the Ethereum space, shares his fascinating journey from a chemical engineer to a crypto pioneer. He discusses the thrilling inception of The DAO, the trauma of its hack, and the philosophical implications of decentralized organizations. Griff reflects on his love for the Seattle Supersonics and the challenges of advocating for community-focused initiatives in the crypto world. His unique narrative combines personal anecdotes with broader themes of ethical autonomy and innovative governance.

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ANECDOTE

Bankless Before Bitcoin

Griff Green opted out of traditional banking, storing his value in gold and silver.
He embraced a nomadic lifestyle, traveling and engaging in Craigslist arbitrage before discovering Bitcoin.

ANECDOTE

Bitcoin in Thailand

Griff Green's friend introduced him to Bitcoin in 2013 while he was traveling in Thailand.
This prompted him to convert his gold and silver holdings into Bitcoin and altcoins, leading to substantial gains during the crypto boom.

INSIGHT

Early Bitcoin Idealism

Early Bitcoin lacked the concept of "blockchain" and focused on the currency itself.
The future Ethereum community within Bitcoin discussed its potential for societal change and coordination.

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Griff Green is a builder and community manager in the Ethereum space. He is also a hippie, a former chemical engineer, and Seattle Supersonics super-fan. A true individual, Griff opted out of society after becoming disillusioned with modern institutions, traveling in a van with gold and silver until he heard about Bitcoin.

Falling down the crypto rabbit hole led Griff to become a deep Ethereum community member, eventually launching The DAO. The story of the DAO's beginnings, hack, and eventual hard for are the stuff of Sci-Fi. Filled with countless stories, this episode follows the life and times of a deeply fascinating member of Layer Zero.

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 4:00 Griff Green & the SuperSonics 13:34 Chemical Engineering 18:20 Bankless with Gold 21:51 Bitcoin & Traveling 29:44 Into the Crypto World 35:07 Crypto Masters Degree 38:00 Ethereum Arrives 44:43 Entering the Community 51:29 Culture vs Price 56:00 Early Ethereum Culture 1:02:43 The DAO 1:07:20 Coming up with the DAO 1:13:25 Exploits 1:16:46 The DAO Token Creation 1:23:20 Explosion & Speculation 1:27:29 The Hack & Hard Fork 1:36:00 Dark DAO and Ethereum Classic 1:40:12 Hard Fork & Edge Cases 1:46:58 Lessons Learned 1:49:24 The Next 4 Years & Giveth 2:02:10 Closing

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Griff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrifft?s=20

Giveth: https://giveth.io/

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