Listen "What If Governance Could Be Decentralized? - Sascha Götz"
Episode Synopsis
Today I’m speaking with Sascha Götz, co-founder and director of Rootstock Collective, an organization that opens up a new world of possibilities.Built on Bitcoin, Rootstock Collective explores how we can coordinate in new ways using DAOs, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure.But what does all of that really mean? How does it work? What does it make possible?That’s exactly what we dive into.→ Listen & subscribe on your favorite platform→ More on Substack→ Rootstock Collective→ Rootstock Collective Building→ Sascha’s LinkedIn Thanks for listening and being part of the new world in the making.RESOURCES → Learn how to set up your Bitcoin journey with The Bitcoin Way: http://thebitcoinway.com/NewWorldChapters00:00 Introduction to DAOs, Smart Contracts, and DApps03:00 The Journey into the Crypto Space05:47 Rootstock: Bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum09:06 Understanding DAOs, Smart Contracts, and DApps12:08 The Revolutionary Potential of Decentralization15:04 Rootstock Collective: Ecosystem Growth and Decentralization18:00 Funding and Supporting Builders in the Ecosystem21:01 The DAO's Treasury and Sustainable Growth32:28 Building and Sustaining DAOs34:20 Innovative Projects and Real-World Applications36:53 Decentralizing AI and Its Limitations40:55 The Future of Economics and Royalties41:51 Mass Adoption and User Accessibility45:12 Real-World Use Cases of Blockchain49:19 Central Bank Digital Currencies: A Critical View52:42 Education and Paradigm Shifts in Crypto55:29 Decentralized Communities and Supply Chain Solutions01:01:13 Risks and Challenges for the Future01:07:06 The Role of Delegates in Governance01:08:30 Navigating Global Risks and Challenges01:10:02 Focusing on What We Can Control01:12:31 Empowering Individuals Through Technology01:14:52 The Endless Opportunities in Blockchain01:17:19 Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Business01:19:50 Government's Role in Blockchain Adoption01:22:08 Envisioning a New World with Blockchain01:25:05 Building and Transitioning to DAOs01:30:50 Surprises in the Evolving Crypto Landscape
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