151 - Why Are We Here? with Erik Voorhees
Bankless2 Jan 2023

151 - Why Are We Here? with Erik Voorhees

✨ DEBRIEF | Unpacking the Episode:
https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/debrief-erik-voorhees-why-are-we-here

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Erik Voorhees is a crypto veteran of veterans. He’s one of the greatest advocates of open and permissionless systems that we have in this space.

In this episode we talk about his legendary debate with SBF—this is the first time we’ve caught up with him since. What are his reflections now? We also dive into how this bull/bear cycle is similar and different from previous ones, how do we preserve crypto’s core principles, and most importantly—why are we here? Why crypto? Why now? Why stay?

Erik doesn’t waste a word in this episode. Happy New Year everyone. Let’s keep building.

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Topics Covered

0:00 Intro
6:17 Where Did Crypto Go Wrong?
8:43 Crypto Labels
12:30 Responsibility
14:26 Accountability
18:19 FTX Collapse From Erik’s POV
24:05 SBF’s Headspace
28:45 Potential Alternative Realities
30:50 SBF’s D.C. Relationship
34:47 Was this Cycle Unique?
38:58 Lessons From Past Cycles
43:36 Learning Through the Pain?
48:33 Why is Individual Empowerment Correct?
50:20 Coordination & Order
54:26 Power
1:02:22 The U.S. Constitution
1:07:13 Code Enforcement
1:08:07 Why Are We Here?
1:09:49 Baked-In Crypto Principles
1:13:03 Perserving Core Crypto Values
1:16:48 Is Erik Radical?
1:21:44 Will Crypto Ever Go Mainstream?
1:25:53 Cycle Common Denominators
1:28:19 Bear Market Advice
1:29:31 Erik’s Bull Market Forcast
1:32:00 Action Items & Disclaimers

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Resources:

SBF vs Erik Voorhees episode
https://youtu.be/Ytaa_5liwMA

A Response to SBF and Principled Crypto Regulation
https://www.moneyandstate.com/blog/response-to-sbf

Sophistry and the Savior
https://www.moneyandstate.com/blog/sophistry-and-the-savior

24 - Exploring the Frontier | Erik Voorhees
https://youtu.be/rLsOHOvUOpM

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