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 "Do Your Own Research" 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?
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.
Chapters
00:00 Android vulnerability: why mobile crypto is risky
01:21 Building safer Web3 without sacrificing decentralization
02:10 Crypto’s Wild West: few rules, big risks
03:37 Why scams continue: prosecution, standards, protection gaps
05:44 Kerberus approach and results: zero user losses
06:24 Coverage up to $30K and growth needs
08:24 Why DYOR is insufficient for modern threats
09:33 Traders’ behavior, phishing risk, and automation
11:25 Crypto antivirus vision and malware threats
12:11 Hardware vs. hot wallets: balancing safety and speed
14:41 Address poisoning, clipboard privacy, and deepfakes
20:22 Autonomy vs. protection: beyond user education
24:44 Wallet security should be default, like antivirus
31:51 Getting grandma into Web3 safely
32:29 Lightning round: tools, myths, key lessons
36:04 Where to find Kerberus and closing notes
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