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The Blockchain Socialist

The Blockchain Socialist
Cryptocurrency
Ethereum
Blockchain
Blockchain Technology
Web3
Gaza
Capitalism
Platformization
Social Media
Artificial Intelligence
Networked Realism
Digital Infrastructure
Decentralization
Socialism
Digital Governance
Network States
Hard Power
Soft Beliefs
Governance
Digital Identity

A podcast by The Blockchain Socialist (@TBSocialist) giving a platform for those at the intersection of blockchain and Left politics.Subscribe to the Patreon to get access to bonus content and support my work: www.patreon.com/theblockchainsocialist

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I spoke to Sean Geobey, associate professor at the University of Waterloo and Director of Groupthink Labs, about collective intelligence, cooperative economics, and what decentralized technology could actually offer the solidarity economy.

We dig in... more

I spoke to Evan Miyazono, founder of Atlas Computing, about the neglected risks of advanced AI and what it would actually take to govern it.

We dig into the threats he thinks aren't getting enough attention, from asymmetrically offensive cyber capab... more

I spoke to Scoopy Trooples, the pseudonymous co-founder of Alchemix, about self-repaying loans, the wreckage of DeFi scams, and what ethical crypto finance could actually look like.

We dig into how Alchemix works, allowing your debt pays itself off ... more

I spoke to Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, an independent journalist and author of The Hidden Globe, about the world of offshore finance, special economic zones, and network states.

We dig into her reporting on a proposed crypto enclave in St. Kitts and N... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Miyazono
Founder of Atlas Computing
Atlas Computing
Episode: The Intelligence Curse w/ Evan Miyazono
Scoopy Trooples
Co-founder of Alchemix, prominent crypto founder and commentator
Alchemix
Episode: Self-Repaying Loans and the Fight for Crypto's Soul w/ Scoopy Trooples
Atossa Araxia Abrahamian
Independent journalist and author who writes about the cracks in the nation state system
Episode: Sovereignty for Sale w/ Atossa Abrahamian
Luis Bezzenberger
From Shutter Network; Brainbot connection
Shutter Network / Brainbot
Episode: MEV Is Broken on Ethereum — Can Encrypted Mempools Fix It? w/ Luis Bezzenberger
Victor Muhagachi
Co-founder of NEDA Labs, focused on digital asset payment infrastructure in Tanzania and Africa
NEDA Labs
Episode: Crypto and Stablecoins in Tanzania w/ Victor Muhagachi
Nader Dabit
Crypto and AI technologist; former developer relations lead at multiple crypto projects; pivoted to AI
Independent/Various (Aave, Lens, Developer DAO, Aigen Cloud)
Episode: Why he left crypto for AI w/ Nader Dabit
Nick Vincent
Assistant Professor in Computing Science at Simon Fraser University; researchers on AI, data, and collective action
Data Leverage; Simon Fraser University
Episode: Collective action strategies in the age of AI w/ Nick Vincent from Data Leverage
Ben Renshaw
Head of Growth and Marketing at Peer
Peer
Episode: Delete Coinbase! Use this instead... w/ UnhappyBen (Peer.xyz)
Boris Mamlyuk
One of the founders of Clean App
Clean App
Episode: Public or Perish: Decentralized Municipal Socialism w/ Boris Mamlyuk

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Joshua Dabial
Host of The Blockchain Socialist Podcast; connected to The Blockchain Socialist platform

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Great show! I appreciate Josh's sincerity in finding value-aligned guests & projects. The cryptoleft is a tiny part of a pretty small sector, and he serves as a really important voice to ensure crypto's value as a tool for empowerment remains a part of the discussion.

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  • Excellent Podcast Host

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  • blockchain socialist is a great podcast

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Passionate, thoughtful critique of crypto hype and governance.
High-quality interviews with technical depth and clear political perspective.
One of the few shows offering critical takes on blockchain tech from a left vantage point.
Credible guests and rigorous discussions—appealing to listeners seeking substance over hype.

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Self-Repaying Loans and the Fight for Crypto's Soul w/ Scoopy Trooples
Q: What are the broader risks you see in DeFi and how does Alchemix address them?
Risks include exploit potential, tokenomics that incentivize Ponzi-like behavior, and centralization risks. Alchemix addresses these with rigorous audits, a conservative approach to leverage, self-liquidation options, and a licensing strategy designed to prevent unsafe forks while encouraging collaboration.
Self-Repaying Loans and the Fight for Crypto's Soul w/ Scoopy Trooples
Q: What are the key differences between V2 and V3, and why did you move to fixed-period redemptions?
V2 relied on a volatile transmitter mechanism to convert yields to underlying assets, which caused unpredictable flows and peg risk. V3 introduces fixed redemption periods (e.g., three months) to create predictable, fixed yields that stabilize the peg and reward participants through arbitrage, while preserving collateral value and allowing gradual, controlled redemptions.
Self-Repaying Loans and the Fight for Crypto's Soul w/ Scoopy Trooples
Q: Self-repaying loans? How do they actually work in practice and why is this not just a fancy marketing term?
They work by using yield-bearing tokens as collateral; as the collateral earns yield, a portion of that yield is used to reduce the borrower's debt, effectively repaying it over time without charging traditional interest. The system also allows self-liquidation, where borrowers can repay using market buys of the synthetic asset, with no penalties.
MEV Is Broken on Ethereum — Can Encrypted Mempools Fix It? w/ Luis Bezzenberger
Q: What are PBS and ePBS, and why are they important?
PBS separates building and proposing roles to avoid concentration of power, while ePBS enshrines this separation in the protocol to reduce reliance on relays and central builders, contributing to fairer block production.
MEV Is Broken on Ethereum — Can Encrypted Mempools Fix It? w/ Luis Bezzenberger
Q: What is the mempool and why do we need encrypted mempools?
The mempool is where pending transactions sit before being mined; encrypted mempools hide transaction contents from validators to prevent ordering-based exploitation, while still allowing a fair, auditable process for inclusion.

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Discussions center on blockchain technology, DeFi, governance, and the socio-political implications of crypto. Episodes frequently explore decentralized finance design, crypto regulation and inclusion, governance in DAOs, and the ethics of sovereignty and digital infrastructure. Notable is a willingness to interrogate hype, critique centralized incentives, and pair technical topics with left-leaning political perspectives, making it a compelling listen for those seeking thoughtful, policy-oriented crypto conversations. A recurring edge is the mix of technical explainer content with ideological critique, plus occasional coverage of regional fintech adoption and civic tech applications.

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