I don't have much to contribute to this recent DOT drama just one observation.

Over the years i've had a front-row seat on how crypto leaders engage with their "out-tribe" and i've noticed something.

The best leaders engage their critics instead of retreating.

@vitalik.eth went on "what bitcoin did" with Samson Mow - full enemy territory - Anatoly of Solana has always been willing to come on Bankless even for debates - these leaders win hearts and minds by engaging with their critics.

I don't think the DOT leaders have done enough out-tribe engagement over the years so i'm not surprised at the results.

Bullish on crypto projects with leaders who engage their out-tribe, bearish those that retreat.

feels to me like the biggest reason why $DOT leadership doesn't want to engage is because there's no good justification for what they're doing and only wants a softball interview. FWIW, if you ever wanted to have a critical conversation with me about Quilibrium, I'm always going to be game.

The reason the interview didn't happen was because Polkadot was badly advised by an external non-web3 PR firm and not because they can't face a potentially critical interview.