Strange Water Podcast

Rex (LogarithmicRex)

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TECHNOLOGY
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“Survival is the ability to swim in strange water” -Frank Herbert Strange Water is a podcast hosted by Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex). The show is a conversation-based podcast based around exploring Ethereum and Ethereum-adjacent topics. Strange Water is relatively unstructured show focused on organic, engaging conversations with people who are building, building on or otherwise deeply care about Ethereum.

10/30/2025

Introducing: Signaling Theory

Introducing Signaling Theory, a new podcast by Rex Kirshner (LogarithmicRex). Signaling Theory cuts through crypto’s noise to find the real signals. Host Rex Kirshner joins builders, thinkers, and researchers who are shaping the space for deep, nuanced and informed conversations. Curiosity first, signal over noise.New Episodes every ThursdayAvailable on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcastsMore info: SigTheory.com

2 min
06/06/2024 · BONUS

The Epilogue

In this final episode of the Strange Water Podcast, join us as we announce our exciting acquisition by Blockworks, the end of Strange Water, and the launch of our new podcast, Expansion. We have a fantastic interview with (Expansion cohost) nosleepjon and Blockworks cofounders Mike Ippolito and Jason Yanowitz on all things Expansion and modular blockchains. Thank you for being part of our adventure, and we can't wait to take you along on the next one with Expansion! Twitter: @ExpansionPod_ Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 YouTube: @expansionpod

51 min
05/30/2024

The Motorverse: Cars, Crypto and Web3 Gaming w/ Will Griffiths (Animoca Brands)

Guest: Will Griffiths (Twitter: @mrwillgriffiths) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Today's episode features Will Griffiths, General Manager of Animoca Brands' Motorverse. Learn how Animoca Brands is pioneering digital property rights for gamers with their innovative car-centric gaming ecosystem. We discuss the Motorverse's key pillars, including meaningful ownership and true interoperability, and explore the future of web3 gaming.

1h 11m
05/23/2024

How and Why to Scale ZK Proof Generation w/ Alex Pruden (Aleo Foundation)

Guest: Alex Pruden (Twitter: @apruden08) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Join us as we chat with Alex Pruden, Executive Director of the Aleo Foundation, about Aleo's innovative, privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain. We explore the transformative power of Zero-Knowledge cryptography, which enables private interactions on the blockchain while maintaining permissionlessness and verifiability. Discover the implications of Aleo's embedded prover network and its impact on the ZK ecosystem.

1h 8m
05/16/2024

The Endgame Landscape of L1 Blockchains w/ Alejo Pinto (Pontem Network)

Guest: Alejo Pinto Host: Rex (Twitter: LogarithmicRex) Today’s guest is Alejo Pinto, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Pontem Network. Based in Aptos, Pontem collaborates closely with the Aptos Foundation, developing innovative products like Liquidswap and Pontem Wallet. Gain insights into the Aptos ecosystem and explore the future of the L1 blockchain landscape, the key players in crypto, and the evolving role of Bitcoin.

1 hr
05/09/2024

Next-Gen Infrastructure: Decentralized Edge Networks w/ Harrison Hines and Parsa Ghadimi (Fleek)

Guests: Harrison Hines (Twitter: @harris0nhines) and Parsa Ghadimi (Twitter: @ParsaIsBack) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Dive into the world of edge networks on today's episode of Strange Water Podcast. Learn how edge networks optimize web content delivery by leveraging geographically distributed servers, reducing latency for users worldwide. Explore the evolution of CDNs into edge networks and discover Fleek Network's innovative approach to decentralized edge infrastructure. Join us as we chat with Fleek's Co-Founder and CEO Harrison Hines and CTO Parsa Ghadimi about the future of web infrastructure and the challenges facing traditional edge networks.

1h 8m
05/02/2024

The Movement to Make Blockchain Security Sexy w/ Rushi Manche (Movement Labs)

Guest: Rushi Manche (Twitter: @rushimanche) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Dive into the turbulent world of cryptocurrency's first major bubble as we explore the rise and fall of Facebook's ambitious Libra project, now known as Diem. Despite its demise, it left behind a valuable legacy in the form of the Move smart contract language, heralding a new era of security in blockchain development. Join us as Movement Labs co-founder Rushi Manche unveils their groundbreaking vision to harness Move's potential in a $38MM initiative, promising both technological innovation and community support. Discover how Movement Labs aims to “make blockchain security sexy.”

1h 1m
04/25/2024

Lessons Learned from Building with Terra and Celsius w/ McDavid Stoddard (Aperture Finance)

Guest: McDavid Stoddard (Twitter: @RobMcStodda) Host: LogarithmicRex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Throughout the history of modern finance, the investment landscape has often been marked by periods of "irrational exuberance" and significant greed, with the cryptocurrency sector exemplifying these traits on a grander scale. This has led to unusually large and rapid investment bubbles and notable instances of fraud. High-profile figures such as Do Kwon of Terraform Labs and Alex Mashinsky of Celsius Network rose to prominence in the crypto world, building massive businesses that ultimately crashed, leading both to face serious legal repercussions. This narrative captures a retrospective look at the previous investment cycle, particularly focusing on the experiences of McDavid Stoddard of Aperture Finance, who worked closely with both Terraform Labs and Celsius. The discussion serves as a cautionary tale, reflecting on past failures to prepare for future cycles in the cryptocurrency sector.

1h 5m

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“Survival is the ability to swim in strange water” -Frank Herbert Strange Water is a podcast hosted by Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex). The show is a conversation-based podcast based around exploring Ethereum and Ethereum-adjacent topics. Strange Water is relatively unstructured show focused on organic, engaging conversations with people who are building, building on or otherwise deeply care about Ethereum.

Creator

Rex (LogarithmicRex)
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

70
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Rex (LogarithmicRex)
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Strange Water Podcast