Kinode Office Hours

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Luis Cuende and Anastasiya Belyaeva of Nation3, the world's first internet-native jurisdiction and "cloud nation." Luis (cofounder of Aragon) and Anastasiya discuss their network state optimism, how DAOs and smart contracts will shape a digital court system, and the benefits of becoming a Nation3 citizen. Then, they dive into capital formation in special economic zones, how digital states can support values-driven community, and the relative value of patriotism. Timestamps:0:o0—Intro to Nation33:08—Luis's and Anastasiya's backgrounds6:31—What does Nation3 look like practically?15:06—Enforcing a digital legal system22:27–How does a digital state provide national services and create economic opportunity?28:25—Conflicts with existing jurisdictions and special economic zones30:57—What will Nation3 look like in 5-10 years?33:19—Community and value formation in a digital community38:42—Is crypto tech/infrastructure ready for network states?43:06—Is the concept of a "nation state" outdated?54:57—The advantages and disadvantages of operating as a DAO59:52—A brief Aragon interlude1:03:00—Wrap-up1:05:28—OutroMentions:Nation3 ManifestoConnect:Luis Cuende (@licuende)Anastasiya Belyaeva (@anastasiya_vc)~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

In this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Grant Hummer and Matt Liston, two of Ethereum's most original gangsters, to discuss the blockchain's complicated past, its mistakes and pitfalls, and what the future might hold for our favorite L1. Matt, a cofounder of Augur and Gnosis, previously worked for the Ethereum foundation, while Grant founded San Francisco's oldest Ethereum developer meetup. Assisted by your handsome co-hosts, our guests also explore the future of blockchain on Urbit, the pitfalls of inadequate leadership, startup pessimism, how to found a crypto religion, and the metaphysical ecstasy of blockchain contemplation. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Timestamps:0:00—Intro1:25—The dark, twisted history of Matt Liston5:15—The macabre, terrifying background of Grant Hummer8:01—Capital formation and the "Golden Age" of ICOs17:33—The state of Ethereum today (and the case for optimism)26:35—Crypto metaphysics and a blockchain religion37:14—Scaling, functional crypto, and the development of "fundamentals"44:59—Urbit, baby (and Uqbar)48:11—The mistakes of early Ethereum and the importance of leadership58:53—Is Urbit ready for the outside world?1:06:06—Wrap-up1:08:16—OutroMentions: Out of the Ether by Matthew LeisingThe Cryptopians by Laura ShinThe Infinite Machine by Camila RussoThe Tyranny of Structurelessness by Joe FreemanConnect:Matt Liston (~tacsup-datsynGrant Hummer (~habnec-fidlyx / @gphummer)~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by blockchain entrepreneur and decentralization advocate Owen Barnes (~locruc-fonmec) to discuss the rise of personal artificial intelligence tools, the importance of user interface, and how to design a new internet from the ground up. Then, they explore how new AI platforms (such as Chat GPT and Codex) can empower programmers, whether AI will protect (or exploit) personal data, and the role of crypto in curation of AI content. All this plus digital reincarnation of departed loved ones, algorithmic broadway musicals, and sign placement on the London Underground.Timestamps:o:oo—Intro0:54—Owen Barnes—the man, the myth, the legend2:57—Owning your data/communities5:`18—Redesigning the web from scratch and rethinking UI11:59—AI as coding assistant28:51—Personal AI and data protection37:27—AI and creativity51:22—Crypto + AI and content curation1:00:31—The dangers of AI and data manipulation1:02:09—AI's immediate future1:07:12—Wrap up1:08:44 —OutroConnect:~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)Owen Barnes (@temporalwave / owen@owenbarnes.com)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this extra special episode, the boys lay it all on the line in a daring new two part format to analyze the problems with community, content, and discovery (on social media, Reddit, etc.) and discuss how it may differ in the near future. Then, in part 2, the boys are joined by Finn Brown (~finnem-pilbes), founder of Vienna Hypertext, a "smart-canvas for ideas" that presents an innovative vision for community and social collaboration in the Network Age. This was a spectacular conversation that offers concrete alternatives to current forms of social media and provides hope for a world in which humans use computers as social and intellectual tool—rather than the reverse.Note: While ~bichul-ritsen is an idiot who used the wrong mic for part 1, stick around for part 2 where everyone sounds squeaky clean!Timestamps:0:00—Intro1:34—Challenges with content, community, and discovery6:08—What is the purpose of discovery?11:50—Is discovery meritocratic?17:52—Tension between consumer discovery and publisher broadcasting19:45—Discovery and Urbit24:47—PART 2: Finn Brown and Vienna Hypertext25:46—Finn's journey, the Western Canon, and Hypertexts at large34:41—Computer interface affects culture37:58—Discovery and Vienna Hypertext47:43—Human-powered connections on Vienna51:08—How texts work on Vienna57:48—Vienna Scribe (transcription app)1:07:29—Machine learning and AI1:13:12—Recap1:15:54—OutroConnect:~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)Finn Brown (~finnem-pilbes / @viennahypertext)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by Stephen Galebach, an expert on cryptocurrency law, to discuss the immense implications of the El Salvador digital asset law recently proposed by President Bukele to the Legislative Assembly. Galebach was directly involved in the creation of the El Salvador DAO law, and his vast experience includes the Reagan administration Justice Department and the Wild West ICO days of 2017. Together, he and the boys discuss international business jurisdiction, Tornado Cash, the practicalities of incorporating a business abroad, and much more.This episode is a MUST LISTEN for ANYONE involved in the crypto industry, from founders to traders, with vital information on how to keep your assets safe.Disclaimer: This is NOT legal advice.Timestamps:0:00—Intro1:49—The long legal career of S. Galebach esq.3:56—ICOs, the SEC, tokens, and the Howie Test12:29—Are "utility" tokens securities?'16:10—The hostile U.S. regulatory environment20:23—Non-U.S. jurisdictions friendly to crypto28:16—The history of the El Slavador Digital Asset Law34:18—What is covered by the El Salvador law?38:51—Setting up a corporation in El Salvador41:01—What are the implications of treating tokens as securities (or not)?50:20—U.S. enforcement of crypto law and Tornado Cash arrests52:38—Decreased crime in El Salvador55:46—How easy is it for Americans to get legal protections in El Salvador?58;56—Will other countries copy El Salvador's success?1:00:29—Sustainable national crypto enthusiasm1:04:43—A quick deviation to SBF and FTX1:07:07—Practical steps for people interested in doing crypto business in El Salvador1:09:10—Wrapping upConnect:~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)Stephen Galebach (steve@galebachlaw.com)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this extra special episode, the boys welcome Roko (~bacsul-lissyl) of Basilisk fame to discuss the FTX collapse, his hopes for Urbit, and how crypto can become more than a scam. The team also dives into the dangers of centralization and censorship (on Twitter and beyond), crowdfunding and dominant assurance contracts, and the optimism of personal AI. All this and more—don't miss it.Timestamps: 0:00—Intro1:29—Whence Roko?3:43—FTX, crypto scams, and CEXs9:25—The importance of trustlessness and censorship resistance15:59—Roko's history pt. II and early internet nostalgia18:19—Free speech on Urbit and AI censorship22:15—Personal AI26:44—Barriers to technological adoption (Urbit hosting, Trezors, etc.)30;55—Censorship on Twitter38:23—A positive future for crypto42:201—Crypto crowdfunding and dominant assurance contracts46:24—Better primitives and programmable capitalism49:00—Ukraine war and geopolitics54:28—We out!Connect:~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)Roko a.k.a. ~bacsul-lissyl (@RokoMijic)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this extra special episode, the boys are joined by software developer and Ethereum OG Lane Rettig (~hocfer-modlex) to discuss the development of Ethereum, values-driven technology, and his long-awaited return to Urbit. The team also examines the risks of Proof-of-Stake and OFAC compliance, Lane's new project Spacemesh, and the global reach of the crypto industry as it enters the Network Age. Don't miss it.Mentions:~timluc's thread on Eth censorshipTimestamps:0:00—Intro0:45—A brief history of Lane Rettig and Ethereum10:32—Lane's Urbit journey13:17—The realtionship between culture, values, and technology20:57—How "culture" built Ethereum24:01—How/why so much in crypto is soulless/lacks values28:26—What cryptos projects are "value-driven"? (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Urbit)33:31—Spacemesh39:04—The great Proof-of-Stake debate45:51—Ethereum and OFAC compliance51:18—Lane's vision for the Network Age55:55—The international nature of crypto57:43—The future of investing1:01:40—Urbit, acceleration, and where we go from here1:05:43—OutroConnect:~bichul-ritsen (@bichulR)~timluc-miptev (@basileSportif)~nilrun-mardux (@AlephDAO)Lane Rettig a.k.a. ~hocfer-modlex (@lrettig)And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

In this extra special episode, the boys interrogate Network Age co-host and Uqbar founder ~timluc-miptev about his forthcoming article on the IndustryDollar, which powers the trad economy, and the BlockDollar, which powers a a blockchain-enriched economy. They explore how the two systems handle marginal costs, equity financing, and lending, as well as what new forms will be enabled by blockchain-empowered content creation and why the IndustryDollar isn't dead. All this plus Axl Rose, Tahiti, and a few too many jokes about "hardness". Mentions: Josh Stark on "Atoms, Institutions, and Blockchains"Justin Murphy on "Social AI"Noah Smith on Bankless—"The Future is Fiat"Timestamp: 0:00—Intro1:16—The BlockDollar and the IndustryDollar5:20—"Hardness"—enforcement through atoms, institutions, and blockchains11:05—Applications of the IndustryDollar in traditional finance13:18—Lending vs. equity investment17:56—"Social AI" and blockchain-enriched content creation21:04—Monetizing with in legacy systems25:54—Evolving platforms—"code, content, and capital"33:03—Stripe and the digital IndustryDolalr40:04—Software and developers with the BlockDollar46:02—AdiosAnd, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review. Say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.

On this very special episode, the boys are joined by ~padlut-bilneb, a full-time contributor at Gitcoin, a platform for funding public goods in the Ethereum ecosystem (including projects like Uniswap, Optimism, and the Bankless podcast). The team discusses the future of public goods in Web3, including the benefits and drawbacks of quadratic funding, digitally native education, and the the development of social and collective projects on Urbit. All this plus: how to fund open-source software, public infrastructure development in Network Age cities, bull-tard Eth maxi-ism, and passport issues for ~timluc's dog.Timestamps:0:00—Intro1:40—Gitcoin and introduction to public goods5:13—Quadratic Funding and 13:23—Successful Gitcoin projects (Uniswap, Bankless, etc.)`20:15—~padlut's journey to Gitcoin, crypto, and urbit22:47—What do public goods look like in the Network Age (and specifically education)?26:40—The politics and values of Urbit32:59—The future of public goods on Urbit40:26—Public goods in digital communities (DAOs, Network States, etc.)52:57—New ways to fund Network Age public goods1:01:23—OutroIf you like the show, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment on your favorite podcasting platform—say something nice and we'll even read it on the pod.Find us online:~timluc-miptev/@BasileSportif~bichul-ritsen/@BichulR~nilrun-mardux/@AlephDao~padlut-bilneb/@publicmaxwellUrbit: web+urbitgraph://group/~mister-hoster-dozzod-hocwet/network-age-antechamber

In this extra special episode, the boys are joined by ~bitmep-faswyn, co-founder of Assembly Capital, to explore the risks, benefits, and excitement of early investment—whether funding developing technology like Urbit or building Network Age infrastructure in Latin America. Bitmep also discusses how his personal journey, from Texas football star to Harvard grad to recovering addict, shaped his optimistic, human-centered approach to investment. All this plus Friday Night Lights, Harvard gossip, and the benefits of drinking baby blood. Timestamps: 0:00—Intro1:38—Assembly Capital and Early Urbit Investment8:11—Network Age investment in Latin America12:16—A Modern Medici? Building a better world through investment18:03—The benefits of investing early23:28—The development of Urbit (and growing outsider interest)32:18—Harvard: we all went there. Did we learn anything?38:45—Bitmep's personal journey and learning from rock bottom 46:47—Disillusionment with the establishment50:20—The Network Age: A more human way of living1:00:00—Predicting the future and "definite optimism"And, if you liked the episode, don't forget to give us a five star review! If you say something nice, we'll even read it on the pod.