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The DeFi Dave Pod

DeFi Dave 7 Episodes Jul 10, 2026

The DeFi Dave Pod is a personal podcast hosted by DeFi Dave, a commentator on decentralized finance. Each episode offers his thoughts and musings on topics ranging from crypto markets and blockchain technology to broader life observations. The show is distributed via his Substack newsletter, defidave.substack.com.

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Micro Neighborhoods, The Shake App, and Democratizing Surveillance with Quasimatt and Macy Gettles Jul 10, 2026 3303 On this episode, we take a look back on what was an absolutely electric month in New York that was June 2026. From the rise of Micro Neighborhoods such as NoDi, the origins of the Shake App, and Quasi's recent exhibitions regarding attitudes towards privacy today we take a deep dive into it all (and then some).EPISODE LINKS🎶 Spotify: 🍎 Apple: 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeFiDavePod🐦 X/T

Everything Comes Down To Language and Semantics w/ Moons May 27, 2026 3040 THE DEFI DAVE POD EPISODE #6In this episode, I sit down with Moons (@moonsandhues), a philosopher, entrepreneur, and writer who you've probably seen on X/Twitter. We get into consciousness, faith, internet culture, and Gallery, a non-algorithmic, user-curated app where people can post, buy, and sell art. It's built in the spirit of the old internet targets the intersection between art & tech,From

Creating Serendipitous Spaces for a Techno-Optimist Future w/ Tori Pastore May 11, 2026 3701 THE DEFI DAVE POD EP #5 On this episode we have on Tori "Birb" Pastore, the Founder of Soup, an events company that hosts a variety of cultural defining events. From peptide raves to leetcode funerals to interactive art zine exhibits, we go into the mind of Tori where she explains her philosophy of techno-optimism, how she uses events as a vehicle to further individual and collective plots, and wh

The Consequences DeFi Inertia and Changing Tides in Crypto w/ Fiskantes Apr 22, 2026 3040 THE DEFI DAVE POD EP#4 On this episode we have on veteran crypto VC turned generalist (but still a degen in is heart) Fiskantes! We talk about everything from the rsETH exploit that rocked DeFi over the weekend, the inertia of OGs who have not kept up with the times, how crypto VC has changed over the past several years, and where the opportunities are in emerging areas such as AI hardware. Enjoy!

Why AI Will Cause an Indie Film Renaissance | Charlie Curran Apr 10, 2026 2289 THE DEFI DAVE POD EP#3Much is talked about about the disruptive nature of AI, but not often are cases mentioned where AI empowers individuals to create that were not possible before. That is what we find with filmmaker and editor Charlie Curran who's AI Kino trailers have taken X/Twitter by storm. From "The Titty Killer" to culturally relevant commentary, Charlie has his system down pat which has

Information Asymmetry | Quasimatt on AI, Grifting & the Attention Economy Mar 19, 2026 3879 What is a proper definition of grifting? Is accelerationism optimistic or nihilistic? And what does AI Psychosis actually mean?DeFi Dave sits down with Quasimatt — writer, thinker, and self-described explorer of absurdity — for a wide-ranging conversation about the ideas shaping how we live, work, and consume information online.They get into:→ What "grift" actually means (hint: it's about informat

David Z. Morris - The Fall of SBF and the Techno-Utopian Mirage Mar 5, 2026 4639 In this first episode, author David Z. Morris talks about his book, Stealing the Future, that covers the rise and fall of SBF and the culture of rationalism, EA, and longtermism that he was surrounded by. Morris argues FTX’s collapse was essentially a massive margin call fueled by misuse of customer deposits and a delusion that he did no wrong. The conversation defines and critiques effective altr

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