The Journey of the Uniswap Foundation
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Episode Summary
In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Devin Walsh, Executive Director of the Uniswap Foundation. Devin shares the UF's journey, sharing invaluable lessons learned during the Uniswap Foundation's first year. We explore the controversies surrounding Uniswap Governance, the intricate relationship between the Uniswap DAO and the UF, and hear about the UF's ambitious plans for 2024.
Time Stamps
0:00 Intro
1:13 Why Devin Left Uniswap Labs to Start the UF
4:18 Why the Uniswap Foundation Exists
8:30 The UF's Biggest Achievements
13:36 Proposal to Continue Funding the UF
16:35 How the UF Promotes Transparency
20:44 The Relationship between the DAO and the UF
23:49 UF's Biggest Challenges
26:58 The Role of the UF in Uniswap Governance
36:50 Further Plans for Governance Activation Events
40:49 Fighting Delegate Collusion and Bias
43:15 Controversial Budget and Investment Proposals
45:15 Why is Uniswap Governance so Controversial?
49:34 What are Hooks and What to Look Forward to in 2024?
53:17 Final Thoughts/Outro