Conversation

SBF
@SBF_FTX
Replying to
@SBF_FTX
9) This gets right what the infrastructure bill a while ago got wrong: that devs and validators aren’t platforms, and shouldn’t be regulated as such. Which is a huge step forward! But again we’ll have to see the final language; I’d only support a version that gets this right.
10
240
SBF
@SBF_FTX
10) The most surprising thing is how constructive and receptive the lawmakers are to everyone's feedback--including the DeFi community; it’s one of the reasons I’m optimistic about the bill. Granted, we’ll have to see the final language.
9
191
SBF
@SBF_FTX
11) One thing that may ultimately be required centralized entities like FTX: there are likely to be disclosure/etc. requirements, and potentially “customer suitability tests” of some sort. It’s really important that this is done in an equitable way.
12
137
SBF
@SBF_FTX
12) Historically, these have been a toxic combination of wealth tests and variants on ‘do you have a fax machine’ that are highly exclusionary towards the poor, minorities, and rural investors. It’s bad to gate building wealth on having wealth.
11
258
SBF
@SBF_FTX
13) Instead, they should drive at the core question: Does the customer fully understand the product and its risks? Are they making an informed decision? If you’re going to gate products on regulated exchanges, do it on understanding, not wealth.
32
415
SBF
@SBF_FTX
15) (Also I thought the section on hacking was interesting and going to be one of the more controversial ones. Boy was I wrong about that. But either way I think the 5-5 standard would help give people a lot more confidence and comfort! And save people a lot of money.)
5
100
SBF
@SBF_FTX
16)On sanctions: a) validators and smart contracts need to be free, permissionless, and decentralized b) we should have tooling to make screening easier and quicker c) I have sympathy for innocent people caught in broader blocks—that’s a policy conversation worth having
13
220
SBF
@SBF_FTX
17) Anyway: I totally understand that lots of people will disagree with me on various points. That’s great—it means I have people to learn from. And I really do think that regulation is going to get better, clearer, and create pathways for crypto to come back onshore.
16
199
SBF
@SBF_FTX
18)While I don’t myself wear glasses, I’m excited to join our bespectacled brethren. It’s a huge honor to see the passion and intensity with which Bitboy regards me. Maybe someday I’ll feel as strongly about something as he does about me.
Embedded video
1:05
877.7K views
From
MASON VERSLUIS 🏆🔮
114
727