​​Is DYOR Dead? Building a Safer Web3 with Alex Katz

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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 Explore The Defiant ✨ 📰 Website https://thedefiant.io/ ✉️ Free Daily Newsletter https://thedefiant.io/newsletter/defi... 🤑 Weekly Premium Newsletter https://thedefiant.io/newsletter/defi... ✊ Follow The Defiant X/Twitter: https://x.com/DefiantNews 📬 Contact our Newsroom [email protected] 🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships [email protected] #TheDefiant​ #DeFi​ #Decentralized​ #Finance​ #Blockchain #Web3