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A month ago, we recorded an interview with ether.fi Founder Mike Silagadze🛡, in the wake of the Kelp-Aave exploit. A lot has moved forward since then, but Mike made some great points about what he calls "decentralization theater," that are still very relevant. Like when protocols hide behind decentralization... show more

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ether.fi3 months ago

@MikeSilagadze 👏

Von.ETH3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze decentralization theater is just gaslighting with extra steps

v98cheox.club3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze hard truth, but true 🫡

Nikita3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze 🐐🐐🐐

Lub3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze How come It is "non-custodial" if I can't hold my keys?

Jason傑森 🇭🇰 | 🛠️3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze eth这一年

0xMapper.btc3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze the theater is so tired 🥲

Sandy.ETH3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze decentralization theater lol

jingo3 months ago

@ether_fi @MikeSilagadze Ah like when protocols announce $50m buybacks and then say sike!

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