Re: the @ChrisBlec piece. I was against publishing it and voiced that opinion. I think he's a grifter acting in bad faith.
Man tried for years to monetize, including failed podcasts, youtube, and educational content, including the deservedly mocked $100 'Mastering Uniswap'
It was often glowing in tone -- "The DeFi Difference," a now-deleted vid extolled the virtues of the Ethereum DeFi "revolution"
It was often glowing in tone -- "The DeFi Difference," a now-deleted vid extolled the virtues of the Ethereum DeFi "revolution"
Around late 2019, however, he discovered that engagement farming controversy was a more effective growth strategy than Bankless-style cheerleading
He became critical of DeFi and Ethereum, including conspiracies about the "ConsenSys Cartel" running ETH behind the scenes.
He became critical of DeFi and Ethereum, including conspiracies about the "ConsenSys Cartel" running ETH behind the scenes.
Perhaps most odious, in 2020 he received a $7,200 Gitcoin grant. Shortly after, he ragequit for months, providing none of the "DeFi Education & Transparency" the newly-formed DeFi Watch promised. 
For the record, in my view this is the most useful thing he ever did for DeFi: stormed off and told everyone to fuck themselves as the door hit him on his ass.
What's the reason for the about-face? I think it's money, but it might be due to a family member's suicide, as he's alluded to.
My father committed suicide; it's devastating. I hope Chris gets the help he needs if he's struggling.
It's not a good excuse for grifting, though.
My father committed suicide; it's devastating. I hope Chris gets the help he needs if he's struggling.
It's not a good excuse for grifting, though.
Now he's back, he's mastered his schtick, & his presence is growing - in part due to publications & newcomers who don't check his history.
For for folks who aren't familiar, let me assure you that for every sane-sounding bit there another, now-deleted instance of fringe lunacy
For for folks who aren't familiar, let me assure you that for every sane-sounding bit there another, now-deleted instance of fringe lunacy
The key here, however, is that none of his complaints or demands are being made in good faith
He's said he believes Ethereum itself is centralized, and by proxy there's no protocol that will fit his narrow definition of decentralization
He's said he believes Ethereum itself is centralized, and by proxy there's no protocol that will fit his narrow definition of decentralization
Founders like @spadaboom1, @kaiynne, and @StaniKulechov who engage with him are playing a bad-faith, loser's game.
Best thing to do is ignore and hope he withers, as folks like @haydenzadams and @scupytrooples have learned.
Best thing to do is ignore and hope he withers, as folks like @haydenzadams and @scupytrooples have learned.
The man's told us who he is multiple times. I think we should take him at his word.
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