We decided to have this chat after exchanging some tweets debating whether or not non-technical crypto users are capable of having valid opinions on DeFi security that devs should take seriously.
We also talk about what recently happened when the "FTX hacker" tried to use tBTC to bridge Bitcoin to BTC, and the difficult choices that Matt's company had to make as this was happening.
This is a recording of a Twitter Space that I held the other day about the recent THORSwap / THORChain controversy with regard to the FTX hacker moving stolen funds through their system. Worth listening even if you aren't familiar with the THORChain ecosystem as it dives into the recent trend of developers complying with laws they may not even agree with and essentially becoming agents of the government.
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What if your token isn't listed on Uniswap yet? In this video, we run through how to add any ERC-20 token to Uniswap for swapping.
Related Links:
CoinGecko
https://coingecko.com
DONATIONS:
If you feel like you gain some value from this course, please consider sharing some of that value back to support the development of this & future DeFi courses.
You can send any amount of any Ethereum-supported cryptocurrency to learndefi.eth or 0xB81a7A15c9ef5a485F1CbB35301B437466856844. No amount is too large or too small.
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In this video, we review ways that you can use the stablecoin DAI (https://makerdao.com) - including lending, saving, swapping and spending. Featuring a quick InstaPay demo at the end of the video.
To learn more about DAI visit https://awesome.makerdao.com.
0:26 Lending
Compound https://compound.finance
dYdX https://dydx.exchange
Fulcrum https://fulcrum.trade
rDAI https://rdai.money
PoolTogether https://pooltogether.us
05:03 Saving
MakerDAO https://makerdao.com (DSR coming soon)
06:47 Swapping
Uniswap https://uniswap.exchange
1inch.exchange https://bit.ly/2olNW2r
09:26 Spending
Bidali https://giftcards.bidali.com
Gitcoin https://gitcoin.co
Metamask Mobile (InstaPay) https://metamask.io
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Welcome to Mastering Uniswap!
In this course, we will dive deep into how Uniswap works. We will cover the nuances of swapping, liquidity providing, and much more.
This course requires a very basic knowledge of how Ethereum and Metamask work.
Uniswap's website can be accessed at https://uniswap.org.
DONATIONS:
If you feel like you gain some value from this course, please consider sharing some of that value back to support the development of this & future DeFi courses.
You can send any amount of any Ethereum-supported cryptocurrency to learndefi.eth or 0xB81a7A15c9ef5a485F1CbB35301B437466856844. No amount is too large or too small.
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Chris Blec and based men's life coach Michael Ruiz (The Sovereign Mindset) engage in a profound discussion about personal freedom, its vulnerabilities, and the role of Bitcoin in safeguarding it.
Concerns about Future Threats: Chris voices his apprehensions about the potential erosion of freedom, especially in the face of significant global events like pandemics. He fears that a more severe crisis could lead to a loss of the freedoms that many have worked hard to achieve.
The Role of Bitcoin: Both Chris and Michael concur that Bitcoin stands as a bulwark against manipulation, offering a ray of hope in the fight to preserve individual freedoms in uncertain times.
Power Dynamics and Centralization: The conversation delves into the dangers posed by centralized power structures. They discuss the inherent challenges faced by libertarians in their quest for freedom, emphasizing the need to gain control over these power structures to ensure the preservation of liberty.
Physical Fitness as a Foundation: Michael underscores the significance of physical fitness, not just as a health goal but as a foundational element for building mental resilience and psychological strength. He posits that a fit individual is better equipped to face life's challenges and resist societal pressures.
The Problem with Current Incentives: Chris highlights the flawed incentive structures in the current system, where individuals are often pushed towards short-term gains and even scams. He argues that libertarians, by not capitalizing on available opportunities, often find themselves resource-strapped, which hampers their efforts to promote freedom.
The Need for Alternative Systems: Looking ahead, Michael anticipates the eventual collapse of the existing system. He stresses the importance for libertarians and freedom advocates to be prepared with alternative systems. He envisions a future crossroads where individuals will have to choose between a centralized, convenient system and a decentralized system that upholds freedom.
Contact: For those interested in based coaching with Michael, go to http://thesovereignmindset.com.
Throughout the conversation, the underlying theme is the delicate balance between freedom and the challenges posed by societal structures, with a call to action for individuals to be proactive in safeguarding their liberties.
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In this episode, Chris Blec will sit down with Diego Gutierrez-Zaldivar of RSK, advertised as "the first general purpose smart contract platform secured by the Bitcoin Network".
When projects agree to enter the Trust Bubble, they agree to an honest and hard-hitting conversation about how their project works and how much trust in the core team is really required.
Live viewers will have a chance to ask questions in the chat.
**No outcomes are promised or guaranteed!**
Support this channel at https://chrisblec.cc
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Uniswap can be used as a decentralized oracle, and more decentralized projects are starting to take advantage of this.
You can view Uniswap's oracle documentation here:
https://uniswap.org/docs/v2/core-concepts/oracles/
DONATIONS:
If you feel like you gain some value from this course, please consider sharing some of that value back to support the development of this & future DeFi courses.
You can send any amount of any Ethereum-supported cryptocurrency to learndefi.eth or 0xB81a7A15c9ef5a485F1CbB35301B437466856844. No amount is too large or too small.
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Chad Barraford of THORChain joins Chris Blec for an amazingly candid chat about the successes and challenges that the novel cross-chain DeFi project has faced over the past 1-2 years. Topics covered include THORChain history, exploits, the stress of being a DeFi dev, the difficulty of trading decentralization for security & much more.
Learn more about THORChain at https://thorchain.org/
Read THORChain's blog at https://medium.com/thorchain
Follow Chad Barraford (THORChain) on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CBarraford
Follow Chris Blec on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChrisBlec
A link will be provided that will allow any viewer to join this open call with camera & mic to discuss the latest happenings in Uniswap Protocol's tokenized governance!
On this episode of Trust Bubble, we will discuss the latest on the possible proposal from Dharma to airdrop UNI to its users. All opinions are welcome!
UPDATE: Nadav Hollander of Dharma has committed to joining this live stream! https://twitter.com/NadavAHollander/status/1319326831330222081?s=20
To catch up before the live stream, check out this thread: https://gov.uniswap.org/t/announcing-dharmas-intention-to-propose-the-retroactive-uni-distribution/
You can delegate your UNI to Chris Blec at reluctantdelegate.eth or 0x84bb5196F0085D61a7C9AC5B903a26D7f009aC13.
Other delegate addresses:
Hiturunk 0x0be0ecc301a1c0175f07a66243cff628c24db852
Agustin 0x47701463ee3a42fb87d24746fb9d8b70f06e6e3a
Dharma 0x7e4A8391C728fEd9069B2962699AB416628B19Fa
To support this channel, visit https://chrisblec.cc (thanks in advance!)
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