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New @greenpillnet pod out today!
In this episode of the Green Pill Podcast, Griff Green returns to discuss Round 2 of the DAO Security Fund a new approach to funding and coordinating security initiatives across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Griff explains what the first round revealed about the Ethereum security landscape, why Round 2 is designed to go deeper rather than wider, and how the DAO Security Fund aims to become a Schelling point for security funding coordination.
The conversation covers quadratic funding, security initiatives, RFPs, grants, milestone-based funding, market adoption, formal verification, operational security, bug bounties, and the role AI could play in making Ethereum more secure.
Griff also shares his vision for the DAO Security Fund: making Ethereum safer than banks by building shared infrastructure and moving the ecosystem from a reactive security posture to a proactive one.
In this episode:
- The results of DAO Security Fund Round 1
- What changes in Round 2
- How the new funding mechanism works
- Grants vs. RFPs
- Why market participation matters
- Funding Ethereum's shared security infrastructure
- Formal verification and compiler security
- The economics of collective security
- Why Ethereum needs to stop funding hackers
- Moving from reactive to proactive security
- AI and the future of Ethereum security
- The role of DAOs and collective action
- How you can propose a security initiative
If you're an Ethereum security researcher, builder, company, or community member, Griff's message is simple: bring forward the security problems you want to see solved, and help the ecosystem fund them together.
Some of the materials we mention in the episode:
https://x.com/Giveth/status/2036815581685350671?s=20 
https://x.com/griffgreen 
https://x.com/Giveth 
https://x.com/thedaofund 
https://thedao.fund 
https://gitcoin.co
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction & Griff Green's Ethereum journey
01:36 — TheDAO Security Fund Round 1: What worked and what they learned
03:49 — From broad funding to deeper security initiatives
04:58 — How Round 2 works: Initiatives, multisigs & ecosystem funding
07:20 — Security Badge holders, rankings & the funding process
09:47 — Grants vs. RFPs and milestone-based funding
20:01 — Why security needs better market coordination
22:24 — Formal verification and the case for funding shared infrastructure
24:22 — The apartment-building analogy: Why collective security makes sense
25:45 — Why Ethereum needs to stop funding hackers
27:31 — Griff's goal: Making Ethereum safer than banks
29:13 — Moving Ethereum security from reactive to proactive
30:38 — Why coordinated security spending can save everyone money
30:44 — Lightning Round: Incentives & public goods
31:28 — Quadratic funding & participatory budgeting
32:02 — Are DAOs making a comeback?
32:37 — AI, robotics & the future of DAOs
34:11 — The most overrated crypto trend: TradFi in crypto
36:01 — How to get involved with TheDAO Security Fund
38:17 — Wrap-up & where to learn more
Subscribe to the podcast here  https://pod.link/1609313639 
https://greenpill.network/

New @greenpillnet pod out today!
In this episode, Kevin Owocki sits down with Matthew Monahan (Ma Earth) and Holke Brammer (Hypercerts Foundation) to discuss a bold new experiment: a $1 million Quadratic Funding round designed to bring public goods funding beyond the crypto ecosystem.
After years of learning from Gitcoin Grants, the conversation explores what comes next. How can communities fund local regeneration? How do Hypercerts create measurable impact? And what does it take to make coordination mechanisms accessible to everyday people not just Web3 natives?
Together, they unpack the lessons from Ethereum, the future of regenerative funding, and why building open infrastructure matters more than ever.
Topics covered:
The $1M Ma Earth Quadratic Funding round
Lessons learned from Gitcoin Grants
Bringing Quadratic Funding to local communities
Hypercerts and impact verification
Public goods beyond crypto
Open infrastructure and regenerative finance
Ethereum's role in the next generation of coordination
AI, collective intelligence, and future collaboration
The core idea:
Better coordination creates better communities.
Quadratic Funding and Hypercerts aren't just crypto experiments they're tools for building a more collaborative future.
Some of the materials we mention in the episode:

Ma Earth -  https://maearth.com 
Hypercerts -  https://hypercerts.org 
Certified - https://certified.app 
Hypercerts Docs - https://docs.hypercerts.org 
Gitcoin - https://gitcoin.co 
Greenpill Network - https://greenpill.network 
Follow Matthew Monahan - https://x.com/matthewmonahan 
Follow Holke Brammer -  https://x.com/holkexyz 
https://bsky.app/profile/holke.xyz 
Donate to the Ma Earth Quadratic Funding Round (July 1–21, 2026)
https://maearth.com 

Timestamps 
00:00 – Introduction & why this conversation matters
01:34 – Meet Matthew Monahan & Holke Brammer
04:17 – The $1M Ma Earth Quadratic Funding round
05:53 – How the funding round works
07:24 – Why Quadratic Funding still matters
09:04 – Lessons from Gitcoin Grants
10:37 – Hypercerts explained
13:56 – Measuring real-world impact with Hypercerts
16:44 – Why blockchain matters for public goods
19:49 – Ethereum's influence on the project
22:14 – Building beyond the crypto ecosystem
24:24 – Public goods, regeneration & systems change
26:52 – The future of regenerative funding
28:02 – Why the team remains bullish on Ethereum
30:08 – What success looks like in the next decade
33:02 – AI, coordination & the future of collaboration
35:30 – Finding builders and growing the ecosystem
38:01 – Final reflections & call to action
39:52 – Closing remarks

In this episode, Michael explores one of the most overlooked risks in crypto today:
Are stablecoins actually safe?
As billions flow into stablecoins, most users don't realize the hidden layers of risk from custodians and intermediaries to complex yield strategies happening behind the scenes.
This conversation breaks down the difference between centralized vs decentralized stablecoins, and why that distinction matters more than ever.
From early Ethereum days to building in DeFi, Michael shares how crypto unlocks true financial sovereignty giving individuals the ability to opt out of fragile systems.
Topics covered:
• What inspired Michael to build in Ethereum
• Peer-to-peer finance & financial sovereignty
• What "resilience" and "anti-fragility" really mean
• Stablecoins explained (simple breakdown)
• Centralized vs decentralized stablecoins
• Hidden risks in yield farming ("trust me bro" zone)
• Why your stablecoin is "traveling" behind the scenes
• Counterparty risk vs code-based trust
• Silicon Valley Bank & real-world failures
• Why optionality is the key to financial freedom
• Liquity, BOLD & decentralized stablecoin design
• The future of money, regulation & crypto systems
The core idea:
Not all dollars are equal.
Not all stablecoins are safe.
If you don't understand where your money is going,
you're taking risks you didn't sign up for.
Greenpill isn't just about building new systems.
It's about building systems you can actually trust.
greenpill.network
vdao.org
https://x.com/JoinVDAO
https://x.com/greenpillnet
https://x.com/svobodamichael
https://x.com/LiquityProtocol
Timestamps 
00:00 – Introduction
00:11 – Michael's "why" & discovering Ethereum
01:36 – Peer-to-peer finance & removing intermediaries
02:29 – Journey into crypto & early DAO era
03:31 – Early crypto vs traditional finance mindset
04:22 – Ethereum community & early DeFi innovation
05:28 – Resilience, sovereignty & optionality
08:27 – Why financial independence matters
10:16 – Introduction to stablecoins
10:58 – What is a stablecoin (simple explanation)
12:00 – Centralized vs decentralized stablecoins
13:25 – The "trust me bro" risk zone
14:09 – On-chain vs off-chain backing explained
15:04 – Why decentralization matters in stablecoins
16:28 – Stablecoins for payments vs savings
17:04 – Risk comparison: CeFi vs DeFi
19:17 – Sovereignty, control & censorship resistance
21:05 – Why most stablecoins don't give real claims
21:29 – Human systems vs code-based systems
21:56 – Risks in centralized finance (SVB example)
23:05 – Optionality & monetary systems
25:25 – Regulatory risks & future scenarios
26:58 – Why decentralized stablecoins matter
27:47 – Pegging to the dollar explained
30:39 – Scalability limits of crypto-backed stablecoins
31:24 – Stablecoins as "last resort" money
32:12 – Risk & resilience in DeFi systems
33:14 – How to earn yield on stablecoins
35:39 – The "journey" your stablecoin takes
37:46 – Why chasing yield increases risk
38:32 – Terra Luna & unsustainable yields
39:48 – Where yield actually comes from
40:20 – Risk vs reward in DeFi
42:45 – Regulation vs code-based trust
43:11 – Understanding hidden dependencies
44:19 – Rehypothecation & hidden risks
47:34 – Who should use decentralized stablecoins
49:00 – Network states & financial systems
50:23 – Why stablecoin adoption is hard
52:38 – The idea of an "Ethereum-native dollar"
53:48 – Future of stablecoins & regulation
56:43 – Risks of over-regulation
59:08 – Why decentralized systems need support
01:00:03 – Stablecoins & Ethereum security
01:00:58 – Why this matters for Ethereum's future
01:01:46 – Aligning with crypto values
01:03:40 – The need for stronger community voice
01:05:24 – Final thoughts & closing

In this episode, Griff Green dives into one of the most urgent challenges in crypto today:
Can Ethereum actually become safe enough for everyone?
From billion-dollar hacks to AI-driven exploits, security has become the defining bottleneck for the future of decentralized systems.
Griff shares lessons from over a decade in crypto from the original DAO hack to leading new efforts like the DAO Security Fund, a $170M initiative designed to fund and coordinate Ethereum security at scale.
This conversation explores:
• The DAO Security Fund & how it works
• Turning Ethereum security into a public good
• The recent wave of hacks across DeFi & Web2
• The Arbitrum Security Council decision & North Korea exploit
• Why incentives for white hats are broken
• AI as both the biggest threat and biggest defense
• Coordination vs fragmentation in Ethereum security
• Why crypto still isn't safe for normal users
• Lessons from the original DAO hack
• Quadratic funding & new experiments in capital allocation
• The future of public goods funding in Ethereum
The core idea:
Security isn't just a feature.
It's the foundation of everything.
If Ethereum can become truly safe,
it won't just compete with traditional finance it could replace it.
Greenpill isn't just about funding public goods.
It's about building systems people can actually trust.
greenpill.network
@owocki 
@greenpillnet
https://x.com/griffgreen
https://x.com/Giveth

Some of the materials we mention in the episode:
 - https://x.com/thedaofund
 - https://qf.giveth.io/qf/apply
 - https://qf.giveth.io/qf
Timestamps 
00:00 – Intro: Greenpill & Griff Green
01:19 – What is the DAO Security Fund?
03:16 – $170M fund & Ethereum security as a public good
04:25 – The current wave of hacks (Web3 + Web2)
05:07 – AI arms race: white hats vs black hats
07:14 – Short-term risk vs long-term security
08:10 – Lindy, AI & system resilience
09:06 – Arbitrum hack situation explained
10:26 – KelpDAO exploit & systemic DeFi risk
12:50 – Why hackers didn't move funds immediately
13:54 – Emergency governance & Arbitrum response
15:35 – Flashbacks to the original DAO hack
18:17 – The hardest part: returning funds to users
20:40 – Multi-DAO coordination problem
22:21 – Why this situation is more complex than before
23:43 – DAO Security Fund: goals & vision
26:08 – Security as a scalable public good
27:48 – Coordination vs individual defense
28:22 – Why "security" works better than "public goods"
29:10 – Why crypto still isn't safe for normal users
30:14 – Open source vs public goods framing
31:06 – Giveth QF round & how to apply
33:33 – Expert-weighted quadratic funding experiment
36:18 – Tunable QF & improvements over past models
38:01 – Is quadratic funding still relevant?
39:06 – 10-year vision: Ethereum as global infrastructure
41:36 – Why hacks keep happening
43:17 – Misaligned incentives for white hats
44:57 – Future of public goods funding
45:21 – How the Arbitrum situation plays out
47:22 – Decentralization vs security council debate
49:11 – Social media manipulation & misinformation
50:53 – Are L2s still decentralized?
51:20 – Final call to action (QF round)
52:44 – Closing thoughts

In this episode, Griff Green dives into one of the most urgent challenges in crypto today:
Can Ethereum actually become safe enough for everyone?
From billion-dollar hacks to AI-driven exploits, security has become the defining bottleneck for the future of decentralized systems.
Griff shares lessons from over a decade in crypto from the original DAO hack to leading new efforts like the DAO Security Fund, a $170M initiative designed to fund and coordinate Ethereum security at scale.
This conversation explores:
• The DAO Security Fund & how it works
• Turning Ethereum security into a public good
• The recent wave of hacks across DeFi & Web2
• The Arbitrum Security Council decision & North Korea exploit
• Why incentives for white hats are broken
• AI as both the biggest threat and biggest defense
• Coordination vs fragmentation in Ethereum security
• Why crypto still isn't safe for normal users
• Lessons from the original DAO hack
• Quadratic funding & new experiments in capital allocation
• The future of public goods funding in Ethereum
The core idea:
Security isn't just a feature.
It's the foundation of everything.
If Ethereum can become truly safe,
it won't just compete with traditional finance it could replace it.
Greenpill isn't just about funding public goods.
It's about building systems people can actually trust.
greenpill.network
@owocki 
@greenpillnet
https://x.com/griffgreen
https://x.com/Giveth

Some of the materials we mention in the episode:
 - https://x.com/thedaofund
 - https://qf.giveth.io/qf/apply
 - https://qf.giveth.io/qf
Timestamps 
00:00 – Intro: Greenpill & Griff Green
01:19 – What is the DAO Security Fund?
03:16 – $170M fund & Ethereum security as a public good
04:25 – The current wave of hacks (Web3 + Web2)
05:07 – AI arms race: white hats vs black hats
07:14 – Short-term risk vs long-term security
08:10 – Lindy, AI & system resilience
09:06 – Arbitrum hack situation explained
10:26 – KelpDAO exploit & systemic DeFi risk
12:50 – Why hackers didn't move funds immediately
13:54 – Emergency governance & Arbitrum response
15:35 – Flashbacks to the original DAO hack
18:17 – The hardest part: returning funds to users
20:40 – Multi-DAO coordination problem
22:21 – Why this situation is more complex than before
23:43 – DAO Security Fund: goals & vision
26:08 – Security as a scalable public good
27:48 – Coordination vs individual defense
28:22 – Why "security" works better than "public goods"
29:10 – Why crypto still isn't safe for normal users
30:14 – Open source vs public goods framing
31:06 – Giveth QF round & how to apply
33:33 – Expert-weighted quadratic funding experiment
36:18 – Tunable QF & improvements over past models
38:01 – Is quadratic funding still relevant?
39:06 – 10-year vision: Ethereum as global infrastructure
41:36 – Why hacks keep happening
43:17 – Misaligned incentives for white hats
44:57 – Future of public goods funding
45:21 – How the Arbitrum situation plays out
47:22 – Decentralization vs security council debate
49:11 – Social media manipulation & misinformation
50:53 – Are L2s still decentralized?
51:20 – Final call to action (QF round)
52:44 – Closing thoughts