Human Protocol

Main topics:  The evolution of Wallet Connect and navigating hype cycles  Protecting the core: essentials for sustainable infrastructure  How market dynamics influence product focus and decision-making  Balancing innovation and public goods vs business models  The significance of account abstraction and blockchain-level fixes  Leadership lessons: stepping back, seeking feedback, and measuring succ...

Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and Amanda’s background in media and early tech experiences  02:15 - Transition from writing to understanding content on the internet  04:38 - Disruptive media business models and ad-driven economics  07:00 - Amanda’s entry into crypto via Ethereum meetups and community insights  09:45 - The excitement and technical complexity of blockchain at Ethereum meetups  11...

Key Topics: EG's background in reliability engineering and early startup experiences in gaming and hospitality The founding story of Infura and its rapid growth alongside Ethereum adoption Challenges of infrastructure scaling, managing work-life balance, and building resilient systems amid explosive growth Transition from a single company focus to a decentralized infrastructure protocol Lessons on...

Timestamps: (00:07) - Welcome and introduction to the guest’s background (01:10) - Her life before crypto in Argentina and move to Berlin (03:00) - Early work in oil, gas, and polo magazines (04:46) - Transition into NGO work with migrant children in Berlin (08:00) - Discovery of blockchain through a young refugee's curiosity (09:00) - Entry into Web3 Foundation and early industry efforts (11:00)...

Griff Green is a longtime Ethereum community organizer, co-founder of Giveth, and one of the key figures in the White Hat response to The DAO hack. This episode was recorded at EthCC[9] and explores his journey from chemical engineering to crypto, the early days of Ethereum, and the values that continue to drive his work today. We talk about what happens when ideals meet reality. Griff shares how...

Austin Griffith is Head of Developer Growth at the Ethereum Foundation. This episode was recorded at EthCC[9] and Austin shares his journey from tinkering and building to becoming a key member of the Ethereum ecosystem. He discusses his projects like Burner Wallet, the impact of AI on blockchain development, and the importance of empathy and community in tech innovation. We talk about finding acce...

Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Aave Labs. This episode was recorded live onstage at EthCC and explores his challenges, motivations, and lessons learned along the way. Have you ever wondered about the human side of being responsible for a DeFi protocol which gathers billions in assets? We hear about what it takes to stay focused and on track amongst all the noise and distractions. How thi...