Deus Ex DAO

In this episode, our host Ape/rture is joined by David the co-founder of Autonolas. David delves into the realm of autonomous AI agents and explains what they are and how they work in Web2 and Web3. David and his team saw an opening and designed a platform to help with the ownership and operation of autonomous agents (Olas). We also have David speculate on where AI Agents the future might be headi...

In this episode, our host Ape/rture is joined by Emily from The Crypto Recruiters. They dissect the art of making genuine connections and leveraging your encounters as a stepping stone to getting a dream job. Emily's transition from traditional finance to crypto reveals the contrasts and opportunities within this industry, highlighting the magic of networking. If you want to work towards findi...

In this episode, our hosts Cerberus and Ape/rture are joined by Connor from Enso Finance. Connor shares his transition into Ethereum development and the inception of Enzo. Together they discuss DeFi aggregation and the unique concept of "Intents" in blockchain. Connor gives us an insider look at how solvers are reshaping user interactions, evolving to fulfill intricate trading demands su...

In this episode, our hosts RBP and Luude are joined by Anna the CEO of Cow Protocol (Cow Swap). We cover Annas origin story and how she came to co-found Cow Protocol. We then go on to cover the mission behind Cow Protocol and how their core products of Cow Swap and MEV blocker are aiming to put traders first and protect them from harmful MEV that is found when trading onchain. Anna drops some alph...

In this episode of the Deus Ex DAO podcast, council members Ape/rture, 0xKepler & 0xluude discuss the history of airdrops and how we have ended up with the current saturated trend of onchain point systems as a strategic alternative to immediate token launches by airdropping tokens. They discuss the pros and cons of using points systems and how to position them to be successful for the project...

IIn this episode, our host Ape/rture is joined by Andrew Hong from Dune Analytics where we explore the importance of fresh insights in data analysis, particularly those brought by newcomers who question the status quo. We tackle the pressing issues surrounding the standardization and analysis of data in the cryptocurrency sphere. We discuss the significant role of community contributions to reposi...

In this episode, our host Ape/rture is joined by Brock from The Indexing Company to understand the current state of indexing and utilizing blockchain data better. While the blockchain is public database, companies still struggle utilizing blockchain data to their advantage. The Indexing Company helps companies with their data needs by providing a solid infrastructure and take the data engineering...

In this episode, we are joined by hosts Kepler & Akina, along with Sebastian from Paima Studios, Jerome from Cometh, Matt from Proof of Play and Nico from Bitkraft VC. They explore the concept of a unified gaming stack, envisioning a future where everyone can contribute, own, and remix games within a robust infrastructure. They talk about game engine development in blockchain gaming. From Poly...

In this episode, we are joined by Ape/rture, Kepler, Cerberus & Chilla. Get ready to be transported to the bustling city of Istanbul, as we share our experiences and insights from attending some of the top crypto events. We unravel our diverse objectives for attending the DevConnect event and the ETHGlobal hackathon. We had representatives speaking on panels, builders looking for inspiration,...

In this episode, we are joined by Token Brice from the DeFi Collective with our host Luude. We discuss the role of the DeFi Collective as a compass within DeFi to help users identify protocols that pose minimal risk to their funds and also provide support to those protocols. We explore the challenges faced by immutable DeFi protocols and the collective's mission to provide liquidity-driving to...

Get ready to unlock the wonders of Bond Protocol with Big Fish Joe together with our host Luude. They chart its journey from Olympus DeFi to Olympus Pro and its evolution into a powerful tool for creating protocol-owned liquidity. Joe and Luude also talk about the territory of options liquidity mining, and adopted by platforms like Timeless, Bunny, and Tapioca. They guide you through the steps dev...

In this episode, we are joined by Rick from OpenQ with our host Ape/rture. We delve into how companies like Twilio and Stripe target developers, shaping dedicated roles in Developer Relations. From web two to web three, we discuss hackathons' role in talent discovery. How OpenQ's CRM system revolutionizes tracking developer activities, enhancing data accuracy. We also explore the challenge...

In this episode, we are joined by SafteyBot (Matt) from Robo Labs with our hosts Bruce and Ape/rture. The Deus hosts together with Matt talk about what Robo Labs does and why they pivoted, problems of gathering and querying onchain data, importance of backtesting for running strategies onchain, what is Arkiver and how does it solve querying onchain data, how can teams start to work with Arkiver an...

In this episode, we are joined by Dimitar and Darren from IPOR Labs with our hosts Bruce and Cerberus. Hosts and guests started with a recap of IPORs recent travels to Token49 the previous week. They discussed the hot narratives including Base, RWAs and how decentralization is a moving target for many protocols. Also mentioned was the live DAO Snapshot vote, V2, the long term vision of IPOR and wh...

In this episode, we are joined by Matthieu from Infinity Pools with our hosts Luude & Liscivia. We cover what Infinity Pools is and what problems they are solving, use cases, possible implications, the term "liquidations" and some alpha. Listen to the full episode to make sure you don't miss out! Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. InfinityPoo...

In this episode, we are joined by Juri and Juliane from Signature Ventures, together with our hosts Brucey and Ape/rture. We dive in by getting to know Juliane and Juri and how they started Signature Ventures, they talk about its origin along with what they look for in teams, and also cover criteria in teams that might not suit. There is so much more covered you will have to listen to the full epi...

In this episode, we are joined by Nick, Michael & Heimdall together with our host Kepler. This podcast is jam packed with info covering design philosophy, game elements, speculators in games, hyperinflation / taps and sinks, value accrual in NFTs vs capped ROI, learning from web2, and unlearning and so much more. Listen to the full episode so you don't miss out. Make sure to like and subsc...

In this episode, we are joined by Nick Metzler together with our host Kepler. They talked about Nick's extensive background in Games and designing games, token design, recurring challenges and potential solutions, principles of token design under explored areas of tokenomics and much more! Listen to the full episode so you don't miss out. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated wit...

In this episode, we are joined by Ishan from Gains Network along with out hosts Kepler and Abbey/Turboh. Ishan is a core contributor at Gains Network, as well as helping other protocols he spent a lot of his time in the last year helping and contributing to Gains. Gains is a "suit" of products with G-Trade being one of the main products. Ishan with our hosts talk about G-Trade, Risk Mana...

In this episode, we are joined by JACL. JACL is a research associate at Delphi Digital and is also co-host on "Doubl3Tap". Our host Kepler and JACL talk about all things on chain gaming. They talk about how and where on-chain gaming is going. This is packed with insights on all things gaming, make sure to listen from start to finish. Like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest con...

In this episode, we are joined by David from Raft. Our hosts Ape/rture and Luude talk with David about Raft and how they have been shaping the LSDfi ecosystem. This episode was packed with information about Raft and their relationship with Lido, hard and soft peg mechanisms, pros of Raft and what they are doing differently to change the space, flash minting and of course some alpha at the end. Lis...

In this episode, we are joined by Cozy and TradfiBoomer from Premia Finance with our hosts Brucey and Ape/rture. Together they talk about Premia Finance and how it started, current state of options, V3 and what will be possible, why the team chose annon and a little about their team. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. Our guest: Cozy https://twitter.com/vec0zy...

In this episode, we are joined by Tony & Albiwara from Smilee Finance with our host Luude. Together they talk about what Smilee Finance is, why they went down the path they did (synthetic approach), who they see providing liquidity, Smilee Trading Comp (finished), their road map and some extra alpha. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. Our guest: Albiwara h...

In this episode, we are joined by Jaimin from Caddi Finance with our host Ape/rture. Together they talk about what Caddi Finance is and how they are helping users, where crypto is headed, how Caddi will continue to develop for a better user experience, and so much more. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. Our guest: Jaimin (https://twitter.com/Jaimin_Building)...

In this episode, we are joined by Joeseph and Alex together with our host Kepler. They talk about Treasure DAO and their success, games in the Treasure DAO ecosystem, the role of the community, how the value created for games be captured and much more. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content. Our guest: Joeseph @JACL_e9 (https://twitter.com/JACL_e9) & Alex @awet...