In-Depth with Tom Trowbridge: The Evolution from Hedera Hashgraph to Fluence

Building Web3

Join us in this captivating episode of the Building Web3 Podcast as host Jax Dwyer sits down with Tom Trowbridge, a visionary in the blockchain and Web3 space. Tom, the co-founder of Fluence and a key figure in the launch of Hedera Hashgraph, shares his incredible journey from his early days in crypto to leading the charge in decentralized computing platforms. This episode is a deep dive into the future of Web3, decentralized computing, and the innovative technologies shaping the landscape, including Fluence’s groundbreaking approach to decentralization, cost savings, and supply chain transformation.
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Chapters
00:00 Background and Hedera Hashgraph
05:24 Fluence: Building the Cloudless Internet
08:26 Enabling Cost Savings and Decentralization
17:36 Challenges of Building a Two-Sided Marketplace
20:29 Upcoming Milestones for Fluence
Episode Highlights:
Tom Trowbridge's Journey with Hedera Hashgraph:
Learn how Tom played a pivotal role in the creation and growth of Hedera Hashgraph, an L1 Ethereum competitor that has become one of the most utilized networks in the blockchain space.
Discover the unique aspects of Hedera, including its DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) architecture, which sets it apart from traditional blockchains.
Understand how Hedera is governed by industry giants like Google, IBM, and Deutsche Telekom, and why this enterprise-focused governance model is crucial for the network's success.
Explore the main use cases for Hedera, particularly in the supply chain sector, where it tracks billions of products with unmatched efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Fluence: Decentralized Computing Platform of the Future:
Tom introduces Fluence, a decentralized computing platform aiming to build a cloudless internet by decentralizing CPU power.
Understand how Fluence is challenging the dominance of traditional cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure by offering an open, decentralized alternative that significantly reduces costs and enhances security.
Dive into the technical aspects of Fluence, including its support for Docker and Wasm (WebAssembly), enabling a broader range of applications and languages for developers.
Learn about Fluence’s staking mechanism, which ensures network security and reliability by allowing users to stake Fluence tokens (FLT) against their compute power.
Cost Savings and Decentralization in Web3:
Explore how Fluence enables massive cost savings—up to 80%—compared to traditional cloud services, making it an attractive option for Web3 developers and enterprises alike.
Understand the concept of a two-sided marketplace within Fluence, where users can rent out excess CPU power while others can purchase decentralized compute resources, all governed by a secure staking system.
Discover how decentralized computing through Fluence could revolutionize industries beyond Web3, including finance, gaming, AI, and more, by providing a scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure.
Fluence’s Role in the Future of Decentralization:
Delve into the challenges and opportunities Fluence faces as it scales its platform, including the technical hurdles of building a decentralized cloud and the importance of a strong community and business development strategy.
Get insights into Fluence’s upcoming milestones, such as the launch of staking and support for Docker, which will further expand its capabilities and user base.
Learn about Fluence’s key partnerships with Protocol Labs and Filecoin, and how these collaborations are driving the decentralized computing ecosystem forward.
Why Fluence is a Game-Changer for the Web3 Ecosystem:
Tom explains why Fluence is positioned to be a game-changer in the Web3 space, offering unparalleled benefit