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The Blockchain Socialist

The Blockchain Socialist
Cryptocurrency
Ethereum
Blockchain Technology
Chinese Cryptocurrency Community
Decentralization
Accelerationism
Palestine
Leftist Politics
ETH Evacuations
Distributed Validator Technology
Protocol Guild
Nick Land
Exit To Community
Web3
Zuzalu
Silicon Valley
Sex Work
Occupy Wall Street
Lulzsec
Celestia

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 Nick Vincent, assistant professor of computing science at Simon Fraser University and author of the Data Leverage substack, about what it actually means that AI systems are built on the collective output of humanity's digital labor and wha... more

I spoke to UnhappyBen, head of growth and marketing at Peer (formerly known as ZKP2P) which is a service that allows you to officially delete Coinbase and every other centralized exchange account you may have. Peer is protocol that allows people to d... more

I spoke to Boris Mamlyuk, co-founder of Clean App an AI-powered, crowdsourced environmental app designed for users to report waste and hazards in real-time, essentially a system for reporting civic feedback. 

I had him on to talk about the app which... more

I spoke to Tan Zhi Xuan, Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore's Department of Computer Science and founder of the Cooperative Intelligence and Systems Lab, a research group confronting the gap between the rationalist AI alignme... more

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Recent Guests

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
Tan Zhi Xuan
Assistant professor in the National University of Singapore's Department of Computer Science
National University of Singapore
Episode: What if AI was Cooperative instead? w/ Tan Zhi Xuan
Eugene Leventhal
Researcher at Metagov and podcaster for Governance Futures
Metagov
Episode: Is Crypto Governance Dead? w/ Eugene Leventhal | Devconnect 2025
Cade Diehm
Head of research at the World Ethical Data Foundation and founder of New Design Congress and Paralimited
Episode: Weaponized Design and the Digital Identity Event Horizon with Cade Diehm
Adina Glickstein
A master's student in media studies and editor at large at Spike Art Magazine
Spike Art Magazine
Episode: How Urbit Failed with Adina Glickstein
Naomi Oba
A writer and creative professional involved in the cryptocurrency space for over seven years
Episode: Free Market Friends with Naomi Oba
Shady El Damaty
CEO and co-founder of Holonym, working on decentralized identity solutions.
Holonym
Episode: Holonym: Digital Identity without Scanning your Eyeballs

Hosts

Josh Davila
Host associated with the podcast, frequently appearing and guiding conversations on blockchain and left-leaning tech policy.
Theo Beutel
Co-host or frequent host with a focus on governance and decentralized tech discussions.

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    United States5 years ago
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Praise for thoughtful interviews and the host's ability to drive meaningful conversations.
Excellent discussion on Idena and host clarity; insightful and well-communicated.
One of the few shows that critically analyses blockchain tech from a left perspective.

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Collective action strategies in the age of AI w/ Nick Vincent from Data Leverage
Q: What does Data Leverage mean in practice for workers and unions looking to bargain with AI-enabled employers?
Data Leverage is about using the data individuals generate as a collective bargaining tool—through data strikes, data withholding, and strategic data sharing—to influence how AI systems are trained, deployed, and how profits are distributed. It also encompasses organizing coalitions to negotiate licensing terms and potential profit-sharing tied to data contributions.
What if AI was Cooperative instead? w/ Tan Zhi Xuan
Q: What is cooperative AI and how does it differ from traditional AI?
Cooperative AI aims to ensure AI systems can engage in beneficial cooperation with humans and other AI systems, rather than simply acting as tools or generating conflict. It focuses on aligning AI with human values to promote fair outcomes.
Nepal, DAOs and Secret Voting with Aragon CEO Leuts.eth
Q: Can you tell us about the current state of Aragon?
Aragon is currently at the best state in terms of adoption and usage since it was created, focusing on sustainable growth and revenue generation.
What is the REAL value of crypto tokens with Vasily Sumanov
Q: What are some pointers for those worried about volatility in tokens?
It's impossible to create a non-volatile token due to market dynamics. However, structuring tokens with utility and introducing features like lockups can mitigate volatility effects.
What is the REAL value of crypto tokens with Vasily Sumanov
Q: What is token engineering?
Token engineering is the process of building an economic system on top of a project to maximize positive metrics and minimize negative ones, ensuring effective coordination within that system.

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A politically engaged tech podcast that regularly explores blockchain, decentralized governance, and AI with a left-leaning lens. Episodes frequently center on workers' rights in the era of AI, data sovereignty, privacy, and civic tech, often featuring researchers, activists, and founders who blend technology with societal reform. Unique strengths include a clear thread of practical governance ideas (Web3-inspired coordination, data leverage, and municipal governance tools) and a willingness to critique mainstream crypto narratives from a progressive perspective. Listeners are likely drawn to thoughtful debates on how technology can empower communities, with a candid emphasis on ethics, privacy, and democratic governance.

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