Game of Nodes: The Validator PodcastExplicit

by Game of Nodes

Independent validator teams discussing tech, governance, drama, and airdrops across Ethereum, Cosmos, Aptos, and everywhere else. Holistically wholesome since 2022.

We stream LIVE on every Wednesday @ 9:00PM UTC.

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Podcast episodes

  • Episode 143: Eric from Zellic

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    Episode 143: Eric from Zellic

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    Join the crew as we unpack blockchain's wild side with Eric from Zellic, spilling insider secrets on security auditing and validator ops—tracing crypto's shift from "toys to tools". From Rhino logos to EthDenver conference vibes, this fortnightly episode delivers a fun, expert dive into crypto chaos you won't want to miss! Please support Game of Nodes and other great independent validators in the Cosmos. Make Needlecast, Kingnodes, RHINO, and Lavender.Five a part of your delegation strategy today!

  • Episode 142: (Ir)Relevant As Ever

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    Episode 142: (Ir)Relevant As Ever

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    The crew takes a wild ride through the chaos of validator infrastructure, sparring over the best (and worst) ZFS strategies—because nothing screams "decentralization" like heated debates on server costs. Plus, a shocking revelation: just how deep does the Hetzner hoarding rabbit hole go? Show Links Thorchain Faces Insolvency, Halts Redemptions - bitcoin.com Armor - imdb Conclave - imdb Landman - imdb Please support Game of Nodes and other great independent validators in the Cosmos. Make Needlecast, Kingnodes, RHINO, and Lavender.Five a part of your delegation strategy today!

  • Episode 141: Skip is Dead, Long Live Skip

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    Episode 141: Skip is Dead, Long Live Skip

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    We welcome back the incredible @magmar from Skip Protocol Interchain Labs! We talk about the Skip acquisition, the future (and role) of the Cosmos Hub, IBC, ICS, the first 60 days, and just what in the hell they were thinking. Show Links Cosmos is expanding: Skip joins the Interchain Foundation - medium What changes for Cosmos after Skip acquisition? - blockworks Market-Protocol Fit - otherinter.net Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht for online drug scheme - reuters Please support Game of Nodes and other great independent validators in the Cosmos. Make Needlecast, Kingnodes, RHINO, and Lavender.Five a part of your delegation strategy today!

  • Episode 140: GoN Awards Show 2024

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    Episode 140: GoN Awards Show 2024

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    Surviving bear markets and questionable life choices since 2022, this week's episode dives into validation woes, the magic of compound interest, and the unexpected joys of a hot bath and a good book. Please support Game of Nodes and other great independent validators in the Cosmos. Make Needlecast, Kingnodes, RHINO, and Lavender.Five a part of your delegation strategy today!

  • Episode 139: Christmas With A Vengeance

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    Episode 139: Christmas With A Vengeance

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    We close out 2024 talking through the Interchain Foundation's acquisition of Skip and what that means for the ICF, $ATOM holders, and the larger Cosmos ecosystem. From everyone at Game of Nodes, have a restful and happy Holiday Season and we'll see you in 2025 for the GoN end-of-year awards! Show Links In latest shakeup, Interchain Foundation acquires Skip to refocus Cosmos Hub at ecosystem's core - theblock Goldfinch - goldfinch.finance Please support Game of Nodes and other great independent validators in the Cosmos. Make Needlecast, Kingnodes, RHINO, and Lavender.Five a part of your delegation strategy today!