Hosts Iman and Will in the 196th episode of TBR 1 hr Podcast delve into the dynamics of human behavior in scenarios of resource abundance versus scarcity, questioning if our competitive nature will shift from resource to attention and problem-solving in abundance. The conversation then pivots to a critical assessment of the Meta protocol DMT NAT standard's deployment, emphasizing the need for robust governance in the crypto space and exploring a token allocation system to democratize technical development and decision-making. The duo discusses the problematic nature of IDOs, drawing parallels with the ICOs of the past, while recognizing recurring patterns in crypto market trends. They emphasize the need for due diligence, especially in the face of market manipulations and anonymous project promoters. Iman and Will also reflect on historical analogies like the Manhattan Project to discuss the balance between concentrated vs communal efforts in the advancement and governance of technology. The episode concludes with a look at upcoming developments like Nat, DMT experimentation, Mscribe and Metazone updates, and discussions on the market reliability of cryptographic projects like Trac and Satoshi VM amidst funding mechanisms and market waves. Topics: First up, analyzing the assessment of the Meta protocol DMT NAT standard's deployment, emphasizing the need for robust governance in the crypto space Next, exploring the token allocation system to democratize technical development and decision-making Then, looking over the problematic nature of IDOs, drawing parallels with the ICOs of the past, while recognizing recurring patterns in crypto market trends. and Finally, Iman and Will discuss the balance between concentrated vs communal efforts in the advancement and governance of technology. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord