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Rehash Live Bangkok Quiz Show w/Keeks, Dylan Abruscato, Nichanan Kesonpat, and Disruption Joe

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 · 2 min read · Listen to the episode ↗

The Rehash Live Bangkok Quiz Show featured a competitive Jeopardy-style quiz on cryptocurrencies, emphasizing key topics such as wallet types, DAOs, and security measures like multi-factor authentication. The participants demonstrated their knowledge of crypto mascots, with specific discussions on adoption rates in Vietnam and the environmental impact of crypto mining. Notable concepts introduced included "Wu Wei" in relation to decentralized governance, showcasing the intertwining of blockchain principles with contemporary issues in the crypto landscape.

Dylan, Niche, Keeks, and Joe participated in a live Jeopardy-style quiz on various crypto-related topics during the Rehash Live Bangkok Quiz Show. The quiz featured categories such as wallets, DAO, security, adoption, and mascots, with participants buzzing in to answer questions. Niche initiated the quiz with "wallets for 200," sparking discussions about different wallet types. Joe scored points by identifying the Spaghetti-O's kid as a mascot, while Keeks answered questions about crypto mascots, notably mentioning Dogecoin.

As the quiz progressed, Keeks correctly identified multi-factor authentication in the security category, and Niche discussed DDoS attacks and cryptocurrency adoption, identifying Vietnam as the country with the highest percentage of cryptocurrency ownership. Scores fluctuated, with Niche and Keeks tied for first at one point. Joe identified The DAO and noted Wyoming as the first state to legally recognize DAOs. Keeks maintained a lead with 2,400 points, showcasing the participants' knowledge and competitive spirit.

Joe introduced the concept of "Wu Wei," relating it to DOWist philosophy and decentralized autonomous organizations, emphasizing its principle of effortless action. The quiz continued with a Final Jeopardy round, where participants wagered points on a clue about a 1998 proposal for a decentralized digital currency. All participants provided incorrect answers, with Keeks answering "e-cash," leading to the reveal of the correct answer: "B money." The panel expressed interest in playing another round and discussed potential improvements to the game rules.

The quiz included various categories, with Keeks and Niche demonstrating their knowledge, including questions about Bitcoin Cash and the maximum number of possible Bitcoins. Dylan contributed by discussing the technology behind cryptocurrency and the environmental impact of crypto mining, highlighting energy consumption and carbon emissions. The mechanics of cryptocurrency purchasing were clarified, with Keeks estimating the number of publicly traded cryptocurrencies to be in the hundreds of thousands, possibly millions.

The game concluded with Keeks leading the scores, followed by Dylan, Niche, and Joe. The host discussed a 2023 article about Bitcoin and introduced a character attempting to "slingshot" across the universe. Keeks identified Dogecoin as a joke coin, while Joe mistakenly referred to an early Bitcoin replica as "dark litecoin." The host clarified the error but awarded Joe points. The enjoyable dynamics of the game were highlighted, and the host expressed gratitude to participants and the audience, mentioning plans for improved game boards and inviting listeners to future live shows.

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