Crypto isn't just technology: it's a subculture that refuses to admit it. On the latest episode of Blueprints, philosopher and crypto academic Dr. Paul Dylan-Ennis of University College Dublin sits down with @roth_edgar of @symbioticfi to break down the myths, contradictions, and cultural battles shaping the crypto world. From the illusion of decentralization in DAOs to Ethereum's "populist revolt," @post_polar_ explains how governance really works, and why institutions could be crypto's greatest threat. We dive into Bitcoin's ongoing culture war, Ethereum's shift toward pragmatism, and Solana's rise as a Silicon Valley-inspired ecosystem. Topics discussed in this episode: - 00:00 Intro - 01:34 Rapid Fire Round - 03:14 From Academia to Crypto - 13:48 Why Crypto Isn't Taken Seriously Yet - 24:58 The Institutional Adoption Question - 30:50 Can Ethereum Be Manipulated? - 36:39 Is On-Chain Governance an Illusion? - 46:50 Are TGE Models Actually Efficient? - 50:57 Ethereum's Merge and Its New Identity - 1:03:07 The Cultural Divide in Crypto Watch the latest episode of Blueprints: