Best BlockWorks Group Podcasts (2023)

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Crossroads: Navigating Fraud and the Bitcoin Shift with Andrew Kiguel 28:24

5m ago28:24

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Good morning! In this riveting episode of our podcast, I dive into the dynamic and often tumultuous world of Bitcoin & Crypto. Our discussion starts with the trials of key figures in the crypto world, illustrating the intensified scrutiny from regulatory bodies. Andrew Kiguel and I then explore the dark side of this lack of regulation – the breedin…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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(4/4) Bitcoin ETF, US Crypto Holdings & Global Tensions with Andrew Kiguel 25:24

14d ago25:24

25:24

Welcome! Join me and Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com. The discussion opens with an exploration of the SEC's recent decision to delay its ruling on Grayscale's application for a Bitcoin ETF, unpacking the complex backdrop of legal and financial challenges that may be influencing this hesitation. We navigate through the internal dynamics of the SEC,…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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(3/4) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel 17:33

19d ago17:33

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(3/5) The Zalphas: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Andrew Kiguel, CEO of Tokens.com and a visionary in the digital landscape, to discuss the radical transformation of retail and finance through virtual reality. Kiguel's company has been at the forefront of this revolution, crafting immersive virtual s…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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(2/4) The Morality of Bitcoin Mining: A Debate with Andrew Kiguel 15:47

21d ago15:47

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In a compelling discussion, hosts Charlie Shrem and Andrew Kiguel delve into the essence of blockchain, emphasizing its role in diffusing power to prevent centralization, ensuring trust, and bolstering security in financial transactions. They articulate how blockchain's immutable nature—where transactions, once recorded, are permanent—establishes a…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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(1/4) Crypto or Bitcoin: A Debate on Definitions with Andrew Kiguel 22:27

26d ago22:27

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(1/5) Crypto or Bitcoin: A Debate on Definitions with Andrew Kiguel Join my friend Andrew Kuguel and I as we sit down and have a 5 part conversation about the topics that dominated 2023. In this episode, we discussed the changing narrative around Bitcoin. In the early days, Bitcoin was seen as an anti-establishment movement, a way for individuals t…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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"Consensus Reached" The Decentralized Self (5/5): Gustav Hemmelmayr and Ingo Rube 29:48

29d ago29:48

29:48

Welcome to the 5th and final episode of our awesome series on Decentralized Identity powered by Kilt Prtocol. Our two guest will take you on a delightful journey on these topics below. I really appreciate you coming on this journey with us. I truly enjoyed producing this series. Thank you to the wonderful Kilt Protocol team who provided all of us w…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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"Proof of Accountability" The Decentralized Self (4/5): Guests Ingo Rube & Samir Fadlallah 29:58

1M ago29:58

29:58

🎙️ Exciting News! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce the release of the latest episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! 🎉 In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the fascinating world of decentralized identities, focusing on the captivating topic of proof of accountability. 💡 "Proof of Accountability" The Decentralized Self (4/5): Guests Ingo Rube & Sam…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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"Identity & Power" The Decentralized Self (3/5): Ingo Rube & Harry Evans 29:28

1M ago29:28

29:28

Good morning, good evening, and good afternoon, my fellow podcast enthusiasts! I am thrilled to announce the release of another epic episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! 🎉 "Identity & Power" The Decentralized Self (3/5): Ingo Rube & Harry Evans In this episode, we dive deep into the world of decentralized identity and explore how our data and identit…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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"Blueprint of Decentralization" The Decentralized Self (2/5): Maryam Ayati (Watr) & Ingo Rube (KILT) 25:47

1M ago25:47

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"Blueprint of Decentralization": The Decentralized Self (2/5): Maryam Ayati (Watr) & Ingo Rube (KILT) In a world where personal data has become the modern gold rush, the call for a decentralized identity has never been louder. Dive deep with us into the heart of the movement that's fighting to give control back to individuals. As centralized giants…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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"Defining Identity" The Decentralized Self (1/5) Ingo Rube, Founder KILT Protocol 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

"Defining Identity" The Decentralized Self (1/5) Ingo Rube, Founder KILT Protocol The term “identity” is thrown around quite often in both the web 2 and Web3 spaces. But what IS identity? What defines centralized identity vs. decentralized? Charlie Shrem and KILT Protocol dive into the nuances of identity and the unknown risks the mass population i…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Bitcoin Staking? Crypto 2023 and AI-Powered Aviation 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

I'm very proud of this episode and enjoyed listening to it myself after production. We had some phenomenal guests including David Tse, Ashton Addison and Stuart Bullard. Enjoy the show! David Tse: Known for his significant contributions to information theory and wireless communications. He is an academic and has been a professor in the field of ele…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Unleashed: Bitcoin, Yokai & Collab.land 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Enjoy this episode! I loved recording it. Please leave reviews and subscribe! Anjali Young is the Co-Founder and CCO of Abridged Inc, and a DAO Officer for Collab. Land. Ross Plummer - Chief Executive Officer - Yōkai [00:01:03] Bitcoin Upgrade in Soft Fork. [00:03:18] Yokai and Collab.land [00:07:23] Scaling cybersecurity teams. [00:11:05] DAO fixi…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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A Passage into AI with Lex Avellino 20:47

3M ago20:47

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In this episode, Lex Avelino, founder of Passage.io, joins the show to discuss the power of AI in allowing smaller creators to compete with bigger studios. Lex shares his experience in the virtual production world and how it led him to create Passage, a platform that offers immersive and high-quality experiences for creators and brands. The convers…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Crypto Down Under: A Dive 31:32

3M ago31:32

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On this episode of the Charlie Shrem Show, we are exploring whats happening with Bitcoin and Crypto down under! Australia has been a powerhouse since the early days of Bitcoin. Lets go! From Europe to Australia: Join Holger Arians, a German native, as he recounts his journey from the bustling streets of Mannheim to the sun-kissed shores of Australi…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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The Unwavering Influence of Bitcoin & Crypto 1:04:38

4M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

"Rediscovering Value: The Unstoppable Force of Bitcoin & Crypto" In this episode, we embark on a journey to rediscover the true value of Bitcoin and crypto. We delve into the heart of this revolution, examining how it's reshaping our understanding of value, technology, and community participation. Our first guest, Rich Rines from CoreDAO, sets the …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Quenta and Quasar Decode Crypto's Quantum Leap 54:56

4M ago54:56

54:56

In this electrifying episode, Charlie Shrem hosts Brent De Jong of Qenta and Valentin Pletnev of Quasar Finance. Together, they decode the quantum leap in the world of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Brent discusses Qenta's mission to digitize all the world's assets and transactions, aiming for global financial inclusion. Valentin shares insig…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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378. Maverick Protocol, Bitfinex, Bitcoin, Tether & Ethos 1:04:35

5M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Bob Baxley, Maverick Protocol. Paolo Ardoino, CTO Bitfinex and Tether Shingo Lavine and Adam Lavine, Ethos.io Welcome to another episode of the Charlie Shrem Show, where we delve into the world of Bitcoin, DeFi, and the heartbeat of the crypto universe. In this episode, we have some extraordinary guests reshaping the landscape of decentralized fina…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Bitcoin Class & Healthcare's Pass with Omid Malekan and Pradeep Goel 43:53

5M ago43:53

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Strap in for a wild ride in this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show! Charlie hosts Omid Malekan, the Dumbledore of Bitcoin, and Pradeep Goel, the superhero of healthcare, in an exciting adventure through the world of crypto. In the first part of our journey, Omid Malekan, professor at Columbia Business School and Bitcoin connoisseur, decodes the imp…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Rekindling Bitcoin's Magic: Udi Wertheimer on Taproot Wizards & Ordinals 47:17

5M ago47:17

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This episode welcomes special guest, Udi Wertheimer, Co-Founder of Taproot Wizards and one of Bitcoin's most vocal advocates. Known for his candid critiques and insightful commentary on the crypto space, Udi delves into his work with Taproot Wizards and their mission to infuse a bit of magic back into Bitcoin. Udi discusses the controversial introd…

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Base Layer

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Base Layer Episode 245: Evan Cheng, Co-Founder of Mysten Labs. Can Sui + Move create the optimal digital ownership economy? 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

What an episode! Evan Cheng, formerly working on Meta's Diem and digital asset infrastructure, is now Co-Founder of Mysten Labs, which has brought to the market Sui, an L1 blockchain. Evan sheds light on key differences in the architecture and design of Sui vs. Ethereum and other blockchains. What is an account vs. an object? Why is that important …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Ending Surveillance Capitalism 44:19

5M ago44:19

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This episode tackles the pressing need to reconstruct the internet in a way that emphasizes data safety, security, and privacy. Our guests shed light on the importance of ethical business models and data interoperability to counterbalance the impacts of surveillance capitalism and the current business models. Gregor Zavcer, Board Member & Director …

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Base Layer

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Base Layer Episode 244: Sreeram Kannan, Founder of Eigenlayer on Restaking plus Founder Insights for future entrepreuers 35:08

6M ago35:08

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Sreeran Kannan, Founder of Eigenlayer, is an assistant professor at the University of Washington, Seattle, where he runs the information theory lab focussing on information theory and its applications in communication networks, machine learning, and blockchain systems. He was a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and a v…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Running Bitcoin with Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel 39:44

6M ago39:44

39:44

Fred Thiel is an outspoken advocate for crypto mining who is not afraid to comment on the moves regulators are making within the industry. Let’s dive into what Marathon Digital is up to amid the tumultuous crypto and crypto mining industry news and Fred’s take on regulators' recent moves. Fred Thiel is the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:M…

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Base Layer

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Base Layer Episode 243: Matt Galligan (Co-Founder, XMTP) on what a decentralized, interoperable world could look like 28:27

6M ago28:27

28:27

“If Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp were built with XMTP, everyone could use their preferred app. You could use Messenger to message your dad on WhatsApp and to message your friend on Telegram. And one day, if you all decide to use the same app, you could do so seamlessly with all your messages and contacts available in your interoperable inboxes…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Operation Chokepoint 2.0: Is it working? No. 1:00:08

6M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Josef Je, PWN.xyz Joshua Garcia, Ketsal Seamus Rocca, Xapo Bank 00:00:44 - "There's an increasing belief that we're witnessing Operation Chokepoint 2.0 in action." 00:03:20 - "creating not just liquidity for assets, but also for price discovery, because that leads to stability and that leads to building the economy of things on top of all these blo…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Demolishing Dogmas: The Rebels Reshaping the Bitcoin Battlefield and Crypto's Radical Architects Neel Somani, Leonard Dorlochter, and Paul Sztorc 1:14:17

6M ago1:14:17

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Crypto's radical architects are dismantling digital dogmas. Together with Neel Somani, Leonard Dorlochter, and Paul Sztorc, we'll be navigating the chaos of the cryptoverse, revealing game-changing L2 solutions, and exposing the tech that could terminate the reign of altcoins. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride into the underbelly of the blockchai…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Music, Horses and Blockchain Gaming with Inder Phull from PIXELYNX, Simon Davis of Mighty Bear Games, and Dan Nissanoff from Game of Silks. 1:03:06

7M ago1:03:06

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00:04:48 Earn revenue through gaming and music. 00:09:10 Support art and culture. 00:14:37 Better user experience needed. 00:18:47 Fearless pioneers build the future. 00:21:19 Crypto gaming revolutionized industry. 00:27:44 Established studios embrace crypto. 00:29:39 Innovate, small players, crypto curious. 00:36:09 AI and crypto can collaborate. …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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When DAOs Disagree: The Battle of Umami Labs and its Impact on Token Holders with CEO Alex O'Donnell 51:15

7M ago51:15

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Charlie sits down with Alex O’Donnell, former CEO of Umami Labs to explore what happens when the decentralized ethos of a DAO clashes with the need for organization. Alex was accused of dumping tokens and intentionally crashing the price for his own personal gain, now he tells his side of the story. They discuss key themes around the fundamental st…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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“Toys” vs. Real World Innovations in Crypto & Bitcoin with Barney Mannerings of Vega Protocol 21:37

7M ago21:37

21:37

Charlie kicks off the show by underscoring the high-quality guests the show invites to interview amidst a crypto landscape full of illegitimate companies. Barney Mannerings of Vega Protocol shares what he did prior to joining the world of crypto. Barney talks about why people invented markets and how crypto can make it better. Barney looks back on …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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MiCA, DAOs DGOs! A Primer on European DeFi and Bitcoin with Bernard Blaha of People’s SCE 37:00

7M ago37:00

37:00

Charlie Shrem introduces Bernard Blaha and People’s SCE and Bernard shares how he accidentally got into crypto. Charlie provides an anecdote on how he thinks Europe has been ahead in cryptocurrency from the beginning. Bernard shares his experience, positives, and criticisms with the European Union regulatory environment then and now. Charlies share…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Real-Life Bitcoin: How Bitwage is Changing the Way We Get Paid with CEO Jonathan Chester 26:02

7M ago26:02

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Charlie kicks off the show discussing Bitcoin’s resurgence with recent banking failures. Charlie gives an introduction to Jonathan Chester and his company Bitwage. Jonathan shares what made him interested in Bitcoin in 2013 and how things have changed since he first joined the industry. Jonathan and Charlie reflect on why Bitwage and Bitinstant wer…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Taming the Wild West of Crypto Tokens with Aaron Kaplan of Prometheum 29:30

8M ago29:30

29:30

Charlie introduces Aaron Kaplan and Prometheum. Aaron discusses his thoughts on securities laws serving as a framework for crypto. Aaron explains the significance of the DAO report. Charlie and Aaron discuss tokens going through a proverbial car wash to become compliant. Aaron walks through Prometheum’s capabilities and how it will help companies l…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Nakamoto Coefficient and Tyranny of the Majority of Stake with Flare’s Hugo Philion 28:30

8M ago28:30

28:30

Charlie begins the show by introducing Hugo Philion and giving him the opportunity to share how Flare began in the crypto industry and why oracles are so important. Hugo explains Flare’s state connector. Charlie provides his thoughts on proof of stake. Hugo shares that State Connector is the solution to the tyranny of the majority of stake. Hugo ex…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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The power of social and digital marketing for Web3 brands, with Wachsman's Benton Yaun 27:30

8M ago27:30

27:30

Charlie and Benton Yaun begin the show by discussing the Wall Street Journal’s article on the Metaverse being a Meh-taverse and their interpretation of how the metaverse is currently performing. Benton shares his unconventional background and how he came into the crypto world. Charlie talks about the evolution of online communities within crypto an…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Orwellian Vibes, IPFS, and Cryptography with Juan Benet of Protocol Labs 32:59

8M ago32:59

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Charlie begins the show with an introduction to Protocol Labs and IPFS, asking Juan to take him back to the beginning. Juan shares the goals of IPFS and how they accomplish those goals. Juan explains the difference between storage and content delivery and how IPFS comes into play. Juan discusses what drew him to Web3. Charlie and Juan discuss Orwel…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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ICP and Bitcoin: Exploring the Possibilities of Cross-Chain Interoperability with Manu Drijvers, Director of Engineering at the DFINITY Foundation 30:19

8M ago30:19

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Manu Drijvers kicks off the discussion differentiating DFINITY’s Internet Computer from other EVM-based smart contracts. Manu talks about how DFINITY scales without heading toward centralization. Charlie and Manu discuss nodes and determining their level of decentralization. Manu shares his background and what drives him, diving into cryptography. …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Polycentrism, Mutual Suspicion and the Road to Immutability with Mark S. Miller of Agoric 52:10

8M ago52:10

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Charlie and Mark Miller take a trip to the past and the start of smart contracts. Charlie kicks off the show sharing an abstract that Mark wrote in 1988 that envisioned a future of smart contracts. Mark shares what was missing from that abstract when it comes to blockchain, diving into solving the problems of ignorance and malice brought on by cent…

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Base Layer

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Base Layer Episode 242: The future of compensation with digital assets, featuring Megan Knab, co-founder of Franklin 20:50

8M ago20:50

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Join me for a fantastic conversation with Megan Knab, co-founder of Franklin. The company was launched in 2022 to help Web3 founders manage their teams better. Franklin facilitates teams to be paid in USD, crypto, or a mix of both. For companies based in the US, Franklin manages the required tax compliance so that builders can focus on building. Th…

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Block Work Movement

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BlockWork Movement 1:59:36

8M ago1:59:36

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By Black League Entertainment

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Bitcoin: The Modern Day Religion; A conversation with MouseBelt University Students on Crypto and the Future 1:02:54

8M ago1:02:54

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Patrick McClain with The Reimagined podcast, Anthony Garretts from Gonzaga and Danny Cook at the University of Illinois interview Charlie Shrem. Charlie gives a history of who he is and how he got involved in crypto. Charlie discusses crypto company investing woes and how SBF relates. Charlie provides background on BitInstant and what it means to b…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Ethereum’s First $55M Heist, Bitcoin Journalism, and Untold Crypto Stories with Matthew Leising of DeCential 42:43

8M ago42:43

42:43

Former Bloomberg journalist and founder of DeCential Media Matt Leising and Charlie start the show discussing how they feel about the industry so far in 2023. Matt shares his thoughts on journalism and its growth and challenges within the blockchain niche. Matt provides his experience with writing his book Out of the Ether. Matt gives his thoughts …

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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The Future of Hollywood: Friction is Freedom with Melody Hildebrandt of FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs 39:46

9M ago39:46

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Charlie begins the show by introducing CIO of Fox and President of Blockchain Creative Labs (BCL), Melody Hildebrandt and the importance of her as a guest. Melody dives into how BCL was dreamed up. Melody discusses how Fox is a risk-taking business and how that’s important in setting the foundation in blockchain and moving the industry forward. Mel…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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Where’s my Zebra? Fighting fraud, making sacrifices and noncustodial onboarding with Paulina Joskow of Ramp Network 35:20

9M ago35:20

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Charlie gives an introduction to Paulina and noncustodial onboarding. Paulina explains how noncustodial onboarding works. Paulina shares why they created Ramp. Charlie reflects on his experience with onboarding with BitInstant. Paulina shares her experience in the bear and bull markets and her observations. Charlie and Paulina discuss scams over th…

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Block Work Movement

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Block Work Movement 1:59:34

9M ago1:59:34

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By Black League Entertainment

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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“Crypto Folk” Solving Scalability & Embracing Equity with Jane Ma of zkLend 34:53

9M ago34:53

34:53

zkLend Co-founder Jane Ma introduces herself and shares info on zkLend and how its products work. Jane explains how zkLend connects off-chain assets with on-chain protocols. Jane and Charlie talk about how regulation will play into decentralized lending. Jane and Charlie talk about the future of blockchain scalability, including an in-depth discuss…

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The Charlie Shrem Show

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From Token Foundry to Fleek: Harrison Hines on the Journey to True Decentralization 39:21

9M ago39:21

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Are you tired of the centralized web holding us back from true decentralization? Are you ready to hear from an expert in the field who's leading the charge towards a truly censorship-resistant internet? Look no further than our latest episode featuring Harrison Hines, CEO of Fleek! With nearly a decade of experience in the blockchain industry, Harr…

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