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This lecture covers technologies such as blockchain, smart contracts, and decentralized governance, with a focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum. It explores the concept of governance through public ledgers, asset tracking, and cryptocurrency transactions. The instructor discusses the implications of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and the challenges faced by these technologies, including the infamous hack of 'The DAO' in 2016.