The Bitcoin Podcast

In this Logos Podcast episode, Jarrad Hope interviews Federico Ast, founder of Kleros, a decentralised arbitration service.

Federico shares his journey into the crypto world, influenced by Argentina's economic challenges, and describes how he envisioned Kleros as a tool to globally democratise access to justice through low-cost arbitration.

They explore the mechanics of Kleros, emphasising its use of blockchain for transparency and economic incentives to ensure fair decision-making. The conversation also highlights Frederico's thoughts on the necessity of blending historical governance insights with modern decentralised systems to create efficient and legitimate solutions.

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The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age

Yale Introduction to Political Philosophy

Yale Power and Politics in Today’s world

Oxford Very Short Introduction series

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:02 What Led You to Start Kleros?

00:03:46 Is Kleros Rooted in Practical Necessity?

00:06:00 How Do Economic Incentives Play a Role in Kleros?

00:10:26 How Did Kleros Handle Disputes in Prediction Markets?

00:18:17 How Do You See Kleros as a Tool for Decentralized Justice?

00:22:35 How Does Kleros Address Real World Problems?

00:28:01 How Has Kleros Bridged The On-Chain and Real-World Divide?

00:33:27 How Does Enforcement Work in Kleros?

00:41:15 Can Kleros Shape Future Governance Models?

00:44:10 What Can DAOs Learn From Political History?

00:48:22 What’s Next for Kleros and Decentralized Justice?

00:54:39 Which Books and Courses Should Blockchain Enthusiasts Read?