Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of our community and the broader realm of Web3 technology. Our podcast acts as a bridge, connecting the vibrant members of our decentralized autonomous organization in Austin and the larger Web3 ecosystem. Tune in for engaging discussions, exclusive insights into member projects, and deep dives into the latest Web3 trends. We strive to provide educational and thought-provoking content for both our DAO audience and the wider public.
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From Startup to Consensys: Michael K.’s Mission to Build and Connect in Web3
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Summary In this episode, Luke and Ash chat with Michael from Consensys about his journey in the blockchain space, starting as a cybersecurity ambassador to becoming Senior Business Development Manager at Consensys. Michael discusses the rapid growth of WalletGuard, where his team built advanced security tools for crypto users. Now at Consensys, he …
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Push’s Role in Web3: Ian LeViness on Enhancing On-Chain Notifications and Communication
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Summary In this episode, Luke and Ash sit down with Ian LeViness from Push to explore how the platform transforms communication in Web3. Push, a powerful DApp and suite of smart contracts, facilitates wallet-to-wallet messaging through native notifications—both on-chain and off-chain. Ian dives into the platform’s customizable notifications, its in…
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Building the Network State: Insights from Cabin Founders, Jon & Grin
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Description: Building The Network State: Insights from ATX DAO & Cabin Founders 🔥 Attend the Network Society Camp ➡️ https://tns.camp/ 🔥 In this episode of the ATX DAO podcast, host Philip engages in a dynamic discussion with Cabin founders John Hillis and Grin. The conversation covers the goals and initiatives of Cabin, focusing on building a netw…
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Gerald Gallagher on Pioneering Innovation within Regulatory Frameworks at DC DAO
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Summary In this conversation, Ash, Megan, and our guest Gerald Gallagher discuss the DC DAO and the legal aspects of building a DAO. They also talk about the importance of community, the different legal entities for DAOs, and the challenges of navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. The conversation highlights the need for flexibility and cre…
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Sandy Carter on Digital Identities and Driving Diversity in Tech
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Summary Sandy Carter, COO of Unstoppable Domains, joins the ATXDAO podcast to discuss Unstoppable Domains' mission of providing a digital identity platform for everyone. Unstoppable Domains aims to tokenize digital identities, allowing individuals and companies to store their identities on the blockchain securely. This includes attributes such as d…
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Blockchain and Brews: A casual chat with the ATX DAO Podcast team
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Summary The conversation covers various topics, including living in Austin, the food scene, recruiting in Web3, the Doggy Fi project, the potential of $SMSA token, the idea of creating a betting market for entertainment events, the Austin NFT scene, and the growth of the Web3 community in Austin. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 0…
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CityDAO’s Lessons: Unraveling the Missteps and Future Potential
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Summary Join us as we dive into the world of DAOs with our guests, Pat and 0xJoshua. They share their journeys and insights from their experiences with CityDAO and other prominent DAOs. Discover CityDAO’s pioneering efforts using Wyoming’s LLC legislation to acquire land through a DAO structure and the limitations they encountered. Learn about the …
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Building the Everything App: Nounspace and Decentralized Social Media with Willy Ogorzaly and Jesse Paterson
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Summary Nounspace is a website builder built on top of a social network that allows users to build customizable websites using crowdsourced building blocks called fidgets. It aims to be the future of social, website builders, browsers, search engines, and music streaming. Nounspace is designed to give people the tools to build their own Everything …
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Venture Capital Insights: Sky Lai of J17 Capital on Choosing Great Founders
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Summary In this episode, Sky from J17 Capital dives into how he evaluates blockchain projects and funds. He shares his criteria for selecting founders and projects, emphasizing the importance of market needs, growth potential, and product-founder fit. Sky also discusses the dynamics between LPs and GPs in venture capital, exit strategies for crypto…
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Shaping the Future of Crypto Legislation with Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council
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Summary In this episode, we sit down with Lee Bratcher, founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). Lee shares his journey into blockchain and discusses the critical role of digital property rights. He highlights TBC's legislative achievements, such as bills on blockchain working groups and commercial code changes, and emphasizes t…
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The Future of Finance: Ian McAfee on Building Custom Exchanges with Shift Markets
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Summary This week, we welcome Ian McAfee from Shift Markets to the show. Our conversation touches on the evolution of the crypto industry, the challenges faced, and the potential for crypto to disrupt traditional finance. Shift Markets is a technology company that provides white-label crypto exchange solutions. They offer a web-based platform that …
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Onboarding the Next Billion: How Entendre Finance Tackles Real Gaps to Widespread Crypto Adoption
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Summary Kareem Khattab, founder of Entendre Finance, discusses the importance of AI accounting for crypto businesses. He shares his background in fintech and how his experiences at companies like Workday and WeWork highlighted the need for efficient financial management in the crypto space. Khattab explains how Entendre Finance automates accounting…
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Niural's Nabin Banskota: Simplifying Payroll for Web 3 Firms
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Summary Niural is a payroll and treasury management platform that aims to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and easier using stablecoins. Nabin Banskota, President and Co-founder of Niural has a background in traditional finance and tech, and he and his co-founder saw the potential of blockchain and stablecoins in revolutionizing the paym…
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Decentralizing AI with David Johnston: A Dive into Morpheus and the MOR Token's Fair Launch
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Summary David Johnston discusses the Morpheus project, which aims to build a decentralized AI platform. He explains that the project responds to impending regulations that could restrict AI development and control. Johnston emphasizes the importance of open source and decentralization in achieving freedom and avoiding regulatory capture by big tech…
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Building the Quai Network: Solving the Blockchain Trilemma with Alan Orwick
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Summary In this episode, Alan Orwick, the CEO and founder of Dominant Strategies, the development company behind Quai Network, discusses the background and development of Quai, a blockchain platform. He talks about his journey in the crypto space, including his involvement in the Texas Blockchain organization at the University of Texas. Alan explai…
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Superstate Strategy: Pioneering Institutional Asset Tokenization with Jim Hiltner
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Episode Summary Jim Hiltner, Head of BD at Superstate, discusses the launch of their first product, a tokenized money market fund called USTB. The fund allows investors to tokenize shares and hold them in their own wallets, providing a more streamlined and composable experience. Hiltner explains that the fund is backed by ultra-short T-bills and of…
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Avalanche's Drive for Interoperability and a Flourishing Meme Coin Ecosystem with Matt Schmenk
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Summary In this conversation, Luke and Nick talk to Matt Schmenk from the Ava Labs team. Matt shares his background in crypto and web3, and how he got into the industry. They discuss the recent update to the Avalanche blockchain with the introduction of Teleporter and subnets, and how it enhances interoperability. They also explore the rise of meme…
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Quantum Trades: Panoptic's Fusion of Physics and Finance with Guillaume Lambert
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Summary Guillaume Lambert, the founder of Panoptic, discusses the options protocol on Ethereum and its innovative approach to options trading. He shares his journey from academia to DeFi and how his background in physics and research led him to discover the similarities between Uniswap v3 liquidity provision and selling options. The Panoptic team a…
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Nick Ducoff on Solana, Innovation, and the On-Chain Revolution
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Summary Nick Ducoff, Head of Institutional Growth at Solana Foundation, discusses his journey into the tech and crypto space, Solana's vision, and the platform's future. He highlights the importance of bringing Web2 modals to crypto and the potential for tokenizing real-world assets on Solana. Nick also discusses the regulatory environment and Sola…
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Varderes Barsegyan Talks Maestro, Cardano, and the Future of Interoperability
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Summary In this engaging episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, we sit down with Varderes Barsegyan, the visionary behind Maestro, to discuss the groundbreaking work his team is accomplishing in the blockchain space. Varderes shares insights into Maestro's innovative approach to solving interoperability challenges between UTXO and EVM chains, a crucial st…
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Erik Voorhees: Shaping a World of Open Innovation in Crypto and AI
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Summary In this conversation, Erik Voorhees discusses his journey in Bitcoin, the transition of ShapeShift to a DAO, and his current focus on AI and decentralization. He shares his perspective on the regulatory landscape for AI and the potential dangers of centralized control. Erik emphasizes the importance of open-source AI and encourages individu…
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Startup Catalyst: Accelerating Blockchain Ventures with Steven Willinger
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Episode Summary Steve Willinger, a partner at the Blockchain Builders Fund, shares his background and journey into the crypto space. He discusses his experience working at Google on projects like Google Glass and his time at Coinbase during the bull market. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities he encountered and the lessons he learn…
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Empowering Innovation: Albert Liang's Mission with Bitcoin Startup Lab
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Summary In this episode, we sit down with Albert Liang, the visionary CEO of Bitcoin Startup Lab, to explore how he’s leading the charge in supporting burgeoning Bitcoin startups. Albert shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrency, the inception of Bitcoin Startup Lab, and his passion for fostering innovation within the blockchain space. Th…
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The Future of Open Source AI with David Johnston
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Summary David Johnston discusses his early interest in Web3 and Bitcoin, the potential of Bitcoin and Web3, and his involvement in entrepreneurship and crypto. He explores the impact of AI and smart agents on crypto adoption and the threat of AI regulations. He also introduces the Morpheus project and the four pillars of contribution in the Morpheu…
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Collective Creation: The Inside Story of Building a DAO with Jon Gregis
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Welcome to the latest episode of The ATX DAO Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and all things Web3! What to Expect: The Birth of ATX DAO: Insights into the journey and challenges of building a DAO from the ground up. Blockchain Basics: A look into the foundational technology behind DAOs. Com…
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Crypto Trends, ETF Drama, and DAO Dynamics: A Wild Start to 2024!
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Get ready for an engaging episode that dives into a wild start to the year in the crypto world. What to Expect: Crypto Market Rollercoaster: We chat about the unexpected twists and turns in the crypto markets. Tech Advancements and Challenges: Insights into the latest developments and hurdles in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Personal Crypto Jour…
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Hedge Fund Strategies & Crypto Journeys with Clifton King
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Join us as we chat with Clifton King about his unique journey from finance to the forefront of crypto. What to Expect: Finance to Crypto: Clifton shares his transition from the finance world to embracing cryptocurrency, shedding light on the similarities and differences. Hedge Fund Insights: Clifton offers a glimpse into the mindset and strategies …
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Embracing the Degen Spirit in Data Science with Roberto Talamas
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Strap in for this episode of The ATX DAO Podcast as we dive into the world of crypto, data science, and taking leaps into the unknown with our guest, Roberto Talamas. What to Expect: Unexpected Beginnings: Hear how Roberto took the plunge into building a data science team with a Python skill set and a dash of daring. Degen Dynamics: Learn about the…
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Welcome to the first episode of The ATX DAO Podcast! What to Expect: Insider Insights: Hear from the co-founders about the journey of ATX DAO, from its inception in a local brewery to becoming a major crypto hub. Expert Discussions: Dive into discussions on crypto advocacy, tech innovation, and community building with a focus on Austin's unique rol…
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