Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO
September 27, 2023
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO, to discuss the mission of Core DAO to onboard the next billion users to the world of blockchain. He highlights the importance of decentralization and the multi-chain thesis in the blockchain space; explains the unique consensus mechanism of Core DAO, called Satoshi Plus, which combines proof of work and proof of stake; and emphasizes the importance of community building in the crypto industry.
In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO, the official decentralized organization developing the Core blockchain network, a Bitcoin hash-powered and EVM-compatible blockchain.
Join them as they:
- Discuss Rich’s journey from working at Coinbase to joining Core DAO
- Shine a light on the importance of account abstraction and self-custody for mainstream crypto adoption
- Touch on the blockchain trilemma
- Explore the Satoshi Plus consensus protocol, which combines proof of work and proof of stake to prioritize decentralization
- Weigh in on the multi-chain thesis and the interoperability of different blockchain networks
- Delve into Core DAO's dedication to building a decentralized community
- And much more!
Rich Rines is currently a Contributor at Core DAO, which is at the forefront of blockchain innovation by crafting the Core blockchain network. He is also the Founder of AutoReach, a game-changing sales dialer that augments connect rates by over 30% and multiplies talk time by more than 300%, ensuring enriched interactions with prospects. Rich previously led engineering initiatives surrounding money movements at Coinbase.
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Previous guests include: Paul Neuner, Founder and CEO of Telcoin; Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital; David Hoffman, co-Founder and host of Bankless; Fabian Gompf, Chief Executive Officer of the Web3 Foundation; Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation; Sunny Lu, co-Founder and CEO of VeChain Foundation; Joe Doll, general counsel at Magic Eden; Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis; and many others.
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- The Darwin Cycles of Crypto: What Survives and Why with Aryan Sheikhalian of CMT Digital
- Media, Money, and Misunderstandings: Bankless Sets the Record Straight with David Hoffman
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