GreenPill
Kevin Owocki
GreenPill is about crypto-economic systems that create positive externalities for their neighbors & for the world.
We explore the intersection of programmable money, game theory, & mechanism design. We search for powerful new ways to fund, design, develop, & market regenerative web3-era applications and digital assets. We launch the meme of regenerative crypto-economics into the world.
Ethereum is the ultimate substrate for human coordination. Learn about the web3 builders who are solving coordination failures and creating a more regenerative infrastructure for the world using Ethereum.
Take the Green Pill!
We explore the intersection of programmable money, game theory, & mechanism design. We search for powerful new ways to fund, design, develop, & market regenerative web3-era applications and digital assets. We launch the meme of regenerative crypto-economics into the world.
Ethereum is the ultimate substrate for human coordination. Learn about the web3 builders who are solving coordination failures and creating a more regenerative infrastructure for the world using Ethereum.
Take the Green Pill!
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Nov 28, 2025 • 1h 8min
Network Nations Ep:6 Regen: Toward a Network Nation Identity, Commons & Collective Agency
Austin Wade Smith, executive director at Regen Foundation, discusses innovative ecological state protocols. Kevin Owocki, founder of Gitcoin, highlights the importance of public goods funding and regenerative culture. Monty Bryant, co-founder of ReFiDAO, delves into coordinating the regenerative finance movement. The trio explores whether the Regen movement is evolving into a network nation, examining shared identities, the interplay of bioregionalism and digital worlds, and how community-driven activism shapes a collaborative future.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 15min
VDAO Ep.3 Designing Antifragile Systems Regeneration, Nature & Decentralization with Rob Avis
Rob Avis, a permaculture educator and co-founder of Fifth World, shares his transformative journey from industrial food and oil & gas to championing regenerative design. He discusses how nature and decentralization can create antifragile food, energy, and water systems. Avis emphasizes the difference between sustainability and regeneration, using beaver dams as a model for beneficial ecological disturbance. He also highlights the importance of digital tools and community resilience in nurturing the next generation of earth stewards.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 52min
Network Nations Ep:5 What Makes a Nation? Identity, Belonging & Digital Communities
This discussion features Rainer Bauböck, a political theorist skeptical about online communities as real nations, and Liav Orgad, a legal scholar delving into digital citizenship and governance. Yancey Strickler, a Kickstarter co-founder, explores new models for collective organization. They tackle whether digital communities can foster genuine political belonging, the differences between coercive membership and voluntary associations, and the potential for cloud communities to redistribute political power, all while navigating the complexities of identity in the digital age.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 26min
Book Launch: The Network Firm, Rethinking Capital Allocation in the Age of Blockchain & AI
Daniel Ospina, an organization designer and entrepreneur, and Daniel Stringer, a user researcher specializing in human-computer interaction, delve into their new book, exploring the groundbreaking concept of 'network firms.' They discuss how blockchain and AI drastically lower coordination costs, enabling fluid organizational structures to replace rigid traditional firms. Case studies, including GainForest, illustrate practical applications. The duo also debates the potential of decentralization and the importance of design choices in shaping the future of work.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 1h 30min
VDAO Ep.2 Digital Tools for Antifragile Network States with Simon Brown
In this engaging conversation, Simon Brown, a longtime builder in the Ethereum space and lead of the ConsenSys Network State initiative, discusses the transformative potential of digital coordination tools for decentralized communities. He dives into the concept of 'network states' and their historical roots, while emphasizing Ethereum as a socio-technology that fosters diverse partnerships. Simon shares insights on capital formation challenges, real-world experiments in network-state thinking, and the essential role of shared values in creating resilient digital communities.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 2min
Network Nations Ep:4 Entanglement: Building Voluntary Interdependencies
Jon Hillis, founder of Cabin and the Neighborhood Village Project, and Timur Koster, co-founder of Edge City, dive into the transformative concept of entanglement in community building. They discuss how co-creation and shared rituals can forge deeper connections and trust among individuals. The duo highlights the challenges between DAOs and community goals, exploring the value of pop-up civic experiments. With an emphasis on local interdependence, they propose that voluntary ties can create resilient networks that redefine civil society.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 1h 13min
VDAO: Ep-1 The Next Supercycle — Joseph Lubin on Trustware, Network States & an Antifragile Future
In this engaging conversation, Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and leader of ConsenSys, dives into the concept of Trustware and its role in fostering decentralized coordination. He discusses the transformative power of network states, which promise to overhaul traditional systems of governance and economy. Lubin explains how AI can complement decentralized structures, enabling a more resilient society. With insights on self-sovereignty and a future filled with diverse tokens, he envisions a thriving post-scarcity civilization built on trust and cooperation.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 11min
Network Nations Ep:3- Commons, Mutualism & Entanglement: Building the Foundation of Network Nations
Sara Horowitz, founder of the Mutualist Society and the Freelancers Union, joins Michel Bauwens, founder of the P2P Foundation, to delve into transformative ideas about collective ownership and cooperative economies. They discuss the evolution from free software to Web3, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and mutual care for community resilience. The conversation uncovers how trust and solidarity can bolster networks while exploring innovative financing for regenerative projects. Insights into the interplay of commons and mutualism reveal pathways to a more interconnected society.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 48min
Season 10. Episode 4: Meaning in the 21st Century with Ellie Hain | Greenpill Podcast
In this engaging discussion, Ellie Hain, a writer and co-founder of the Meaning Alignment Institute, sheds light on our modern-day search for meaning. She explores the deep disconnection many feel in society and how attunement to life, community, and ritual can restore a sense of purpose. Ellie highlights the 'meaning crisis,' the importance of balancing personal sovereignty with interdependence, and how embracing challenge can lead to growth. She also emphasizes that meaning is our birthright, ready to be rediscovered through shared practices and values.
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Nov 3, 2025 • 13min
Introducing VDAO: Building Antifragile Network States | Greenpill Podcast
Marc Ziade, co-founder of VDAO and founder of Fifth World, teams up with Kris Miller, Crypto director at Fifth World, to dive into the innovative concept of antifragile network states. They explore how regenerative systems thrive under stress, moving beyond fragility in community structures. The duo discusses the intersection of crypto coordination and permaculture to enhance local sovereignty and resilience. Listeners can expect insights on practical examples, such as local food production, fostering self-sufficient and adaptive communities.
