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## WCN Episode Summary: Transmission 51 - Expanse, Smart Contracts, Ethereum Fork (2015-10-18)
This WCN episode delves into the creation and philosophy behind Expanse, an altcoin forked from Ethereum, and explores the broader landscape of cryptocurrency development and governance.
Main Topics:
- Expanse Creation: Detailed discussion of Expanse's genesis as a fork of Ethereum, driven by limitations perceived within the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Technical Features: Examination of Expanse's technical aspects, including a longer block time (1 minute), the "ghost" mechanism for incorporating orphaned blocks, and its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO).
- On-Chain Governance ("Dow" System): Exploration of a proposed on-chain governance system using smart contracts and shareholder voting.
- Smart Contracts & Oracles: Discussion of the role of oracles in smart contracts and the potential for cross-chain interactions.
- Altcoin Environment: Concerns raised about the often-hostile environment within the cryptocurrency community and the need for collaboration.
Key Quotes:
- "A crypto only truly dies if all nodes and blockchain copies are deleted." - Christopher Franco
- The speakers express concern about a "steady dump" in the cryptocurrency market.
- Discussion about the ease of creating Expanse derivatives on the Ethereum blockchain.
People Mentioned:
Christopher Franco (lead developer of Expanse), Botelix, Frances Franco, Satoshi, Sunning King.
Bitcoin Price: Not mentioned.
The episode highlights the ambition to build a more efficient and collaborative cryptocurrency ecosystem, while also acknowledging the challenges of on-chain governance and the reliance on external data sources for smart contract functionality. The team is currently delegating decisions outside of the proposed "Dow" system.