Sept. 27, 2023

Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO

Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO

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.

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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: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others.

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