<p>In a world of fast-advancing technology, we are told to trust in our own research. But as the crypto space matures, scams and exploits remain a constant presence. When your assets are gone, they are gone forever, with a near-zero chance of recovery. The old mantra of &quot;Do Your Own Research&quot; falls short against sophisticated threats like address poisoning, advanced malware, and convincing AI deepfakes. How, then, do we build a safer Web3 without sacrificing the decentralized ideals at its core?</p><p>Alex Katz, CEO of the Web3 security solution Kerberus, joins us to explore this new frontier. We delve into the philosophical debate of autonomy versus protection, the push for auditing standards, and the future of wallet-native security.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Android vulnerability: why mobile crypto is risky</p><p>01:21 Building safer Web3 without sacrificing decentralization</p><p>02:10 Crypto’s Wild West: few rules, big risks</p><p>03:37 Why scams continue: prosecution, standards, protection gaps</p><p>05:44 Kerberus approach and results: zero user losses</p><p>06:24 Coverage up to $30K and growth needs</p><p>08:24 Why DYOR is insufficient for modern threats</p><p>09:33 Traders’ behavior, phishing risk, and automation</p><p>11:25 Crypto antivirus vision and malware threats</p><p>12:11 Hardware vs. hot wallets: balancing safety and speed</p><p>14:41 Address poisoning, clipboard privacy, and deepfakes</p><p>20:22 Autonomy vs. protection: beyond user education</p><p>24:44 Wallet security should be default, like antivirus</p><p>31:51 Getting grandma into Web3 safely</p><p>32:29 Lightning round: tools, myths, key lessons</p><p>36:04 Where to find Kerberus and closing notes</p>

The Defiant - DeFi Podcast

Camila Russo

​​Is DYOR Dead? Building a Safer Web3 with Alex Katz

NOV 14, 202537 MIN
The Defiant - DeFi Podcast

​​Is DYOR Dead? Building a Safer Web3 with Alex Katz

NOV 14, 202537 MIN

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<p>In a world of fast-advancing technology, we are told to trust in our own research. But as the crypto space matures, scams and exploits remain a constant presence. When your assets are gone, they are gone forever, with a near-zero chance of recovery. The old mantra of &quot;Do Your Own Research&quot; falls short against sophisticated threats like address poisoning, advanced malware, and convincing AI deepfakes. How, then, do we build a safer Web3 without sacrificing the decentralized ideals at its core?</p><p>Alex Katz, CEO of the Web3 security solution Kerberus, joins us to explore this new frontier. We delve into the philosophical debate of autonomy versus protection, the push for auditing standards, and the future of wallet-native security.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Android vulnerability: why mobile crypto is risky</p><p>01:21 Building safer Web3 without sacrificing decentralization</p><p>02:10 Crypto’s Wild West: few rules, big risks</p><p>03:37 Why scams continue: prosecution, standards, protection gaps</p><p>05:44 Kerberus approach and results: zero user losses</p><p>06:24 Coverage up to $30K and growth needs</p><p>08:24 Why DYOR is insufficient for modern threats</p><p>09:33 Traders’ behavior, phishing risk, and automation</p><p>11:25 Crypto antivirus vision and malware threats</p><p>12:11 Hardware vs. hot wallets: balancing safety and speed</p><p>14:41 Address poisoning, clipboard privacy, and deepfakes</p><p>20:22 Autonomy vs. protection: beyond user education</p><p>24:44 Wallet security should be default, like antivirus</p><p>31:51 Getting grandma into Web3 safely</p><p>32:29 Lightning round: tools, myths, key lessons</p><p>36:04 Where to find Kerberus and closing notes</p>