Worldcoin: The Power & Pitfalls of Proof-of-Personhood | Roundup

In today’s episode, the fellas take a wide view on the industry, starting with a review on Paris EthCC, Apps vs Infrastructure, and the future of interoperability standards. We also discuss the launch of Worldcoin, why it’s important and what problems it may present. The conversation then turns to AI, the future of Twitter, Crypto regulation, and 2024 Presidential nominees. Enjoy! - - Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: Worldcoin https://worldcoin.org/home --  Use code BELLCURVE30 to get 30% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023 --  (00:00) Introduction (02:52) Paris EthCC (08:41) Apps vs Infrastructure (13:32) Interoperability Standards (17:23) DeFi 1.0, Liquid Staking, Derivatives, Stablecoins, & Spot Exchange (19:52) Trading Bitcoin, Apple, & Snapchat & the Knowledge of Hindsight (23:19) Bridges as Inventory Solutions (30:03) Worldcoin Update (36:00) AI vs Worldcoin Proof-of-Personhood (39:11) AI’s Impact on COGS (44:17) Gen Z’s Demand for Private Channels (45:39) Future of Twitter/X (49:52 Crypto Regulation Update (59:16) 2024 Presidential Nominee Review — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.