E75: Gabe Shapiro on Cyborgs, MetaLex and Building Smarter Crypto Governance
This week on Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with one of the most outspoken minds in crypto law: Gabriel Shapiro. Known for his deep legal chops, unfiltered takes, and pioneering work at the intersection of smart contracts and governance, Gabe takes us through his journey—from tech M&A prodigy to crypto lawyer and decentralization maxi.
We dive into:
Gabe’s early big law career and how Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp led him down the crypto rabbit hole;
The real reason “decentralization” became crypto's favorite legal strategy;Why current DAO structures are flawed—and how MetaLex and the…
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