In this episode, DeFi Dave explores the concept of on-chain reputation and its potential in the world of Web3. He interviews David Phelps, the founder of Joke Race, to discuss the power of social Legos and the unique opportunities that Web3 offers. They also explore the importance of leveraging data in Web3 and the challenges and opportunities of monetization and UX in the space.

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Timeline

00:00 Introduction to On-Chain Reputation

03:06 Exploring Joke Race and Web3

09:13 David Phelps' Journey into Crypto

12:06 The Concept of Joke Races and Social Legos

19:36 Leveraging Data in Web3

24:36 Monetization and UX in Web3

26:01 The Biggest Blind Spots for Builders in Web3

32:16 Building in Web3 vs Web2

37:00 The Importance of Composability in Web3

41:31 The Future of Web3 and L1s

43:22 The Rise of Rollups and Differentiation

44:19 Exploring the Technical Side of Roll-Ups

45:15 The Importance of Tokenomics, Brand, and Ideology

46:41 The Potential of Fractal Points

48:33 Incentives and Reputation in On-Chain Systems

50:00 The Flywheel Effect of Airdrops and Reputation

51:27 The Impact of SushiSwap on Uniswap

52:44 The Challenge of Airdrop Farmers and Incentivizing Meaningful Actions

54:07 Using Points to Incentivize Retention Behavior

55:05 The Vision for Frax and Algorithmic Stablecoins

58:57 The Aggregated Base and Reputation in Blockchain

01:00:21 Lightning Round: First Time Touching a Chain, Alternative Career, and Guest Recommendation

01:02:46 Summary and Closing Remarks