Jonathan Hillis

Jonathan Hillis, founder and caretaker of Cabin and former Coinbase CTO, builds modular co-living networks using blockchain governance. He describes a Texas Hill Country hub-and-spoke living model with private caves and shared commons. Conversations cover vetting members via blockchain, scalable intentional living, and the role of tokens in transparent community decision-making.

David talks with Jonathan Hillis, founder of Cabin, a collaborative space for creators and former Director of Product at Instacart. They delve into five principles that can strengthen communities and explore the evolving dynamics of centralization and decentralization in urban settings. Jonathan highlights the advantages of smaller neighborhoods and discusses how technology, particularly blockchain, can enhance community interactions. They also address the potential for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations to innovate governance and improve democracy.

Jonathan Hillis, founder of Cabin and former Instacart Product Director, shares insights on the revolutionary power of DAOs like Constitution DAO. They discuss how online trends influence financial markets and the critical balance between anonymity and accountability in decentralized finance. Hillis emphasizes the dangers of tech-induced isolation and the importance of reviving community ties in a hyper-connected world. This engaging conversation offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of technology, finance, and personal identity.