Best Brendan Griffiths Podcasts (2024)

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How Gnosis 3.0 Paves the Way for Mass Adoption - Friederike Ernst 1:10:20

20h ago1:10:20

1:10:20

One of the OG flag bearers for decentralisation, Gnosis initially set out to build a prediction market on Ethereum. However, unlike the vibrant ecosystem of today, the early Ethereum days were barren. As a result, Gnosis team decided to build out their own infrastructure and tooling to suit their needs. Before long, tools such as Gnosis Safe, Zodia…

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Series 2 Episode 2 - Megan Bills (Dudley, West Midlands, 2017) 25:41

3h ago25:41

25:41

In this episode, we explore the harrowing story of Megan Bills, a trusting young woman whose life was tragically cut short. This story is about betrayal, deceit, and the devastating consequences of misplaced trust. Join us as we explore the events leading up to her disappearance and the chilling discovery that shattered her family's world. Hosted o…

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Ethereum at a Crossroads - Vitalik Buterin (Live from EthCC 7) 52:10

37m ago52:10

52:10

We couldn’t miss EthCC 7, nor the chance to chat with Vitalik Buterin about Ethereum’s status quo as an L1 amidst the plethora of L2s competing for market share, and what challenges will most likely arise along the way (e.g. staking decentralisation). Tune in for a captivating discussion on the importance of decentralisation as a last stand of huma…

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Series 2 Episode 1 - Geoff Seggie (Mackworth, Derby, 2015) 27:26

17h ago27:26

27:26

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of 59-year-old Geoff Seggie from Mackworth, Derbyshire. From his life as a hardworking, football-loving father to his tragic demise, join us as we delve into the circumstances, decisions, and mysteries that led to his untimely death. Discover how the chase for his killer took police across three di…

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Bonus Episode 1 - Céline Figard (Location Unknown, 1995) 27:43

6d ago27:43

27:43

In this episode, we explore the harrowing case of Céline Figard, a vibrant and adventurous 19-year-old from Ferrières-lès-Scey, whose promising life was tragically cut short in December 1995. Join us as we delve into the events leading up to her fateful journey to England, her mysterious disappearance from a service station in Chieveley, the meticu…

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‘Aave v4 Will Unify Cross-Chain Liquidity’ - Stani Kulechov 1:10:48

16d ago1:10:48

1:10:48

One of the bluechip DeFi projects and backbone of Ethereum liquidity markets, Aave has recently announced their V4 upgrade proposal, which aims (among others) to unify crosschain liquidity. We were joined by Stani Kulechov, founder & CEO of Aave, to discuss the DeFi (r)evolution since ETH Lend to Aave V4, expanding to non-EVM chains and potentially…

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Series 1 Episode 10 - Arthur Labinjo-Hughes (Solihull, West Midlands, 2020) 35:48

14d ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of 6-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes from Solihull, West Midlands. From his early years as a cheerful, superhero-loving boy to his tragic demise by those that should have protected him the most, join us as we explore the circumstances, decisions, and failures that led to his untimely death. Follow M…

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Fabric Ventures' Investment Thesis Since the Dawn of Bitcoin to AI - Richard Muirhead 1:09:24

23d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

It is one thing to invest in early stage companies, but to do so in a nascent industry that constantly reinvents and rediscovers itself is a whole different venture. Richard Muirhead co-founded Fabric Ventures in 2012 around the thesis of supporting the Open Economy. While at first this meant investing in Bitcoin-related projects, once Ethereum was…

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Series 1 Episode 9 - Gary Cunningham (Harborne, Birmingham, 2019) 26:19

22d ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, we investigate the tragic case of 29-year-old Gary Cunningham from Harborne, Birmingham. A brutal act shatters the lives of those around him, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Join us as we uncover the truth behind Gary's story and his family’s unwavering fight for justice. Follow Midlands Murder Files on Instagram @M…

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Plurality: How Taiwan Managed to Unite Its People Through Tech - Audrey Tang & Glen Weyl 1:01:32

1M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

In a world constantly torn by social division amplified by polarizing scissor statements throughout social media, Taiwan conducted a social experiment aimed at strengthening social unity while also embracing diversity. Plurality details how Taiwan’s Digital Minister Audrey Tang and her collaborators achieved inclusive, technology-fueled growth that…

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Series 1 Episode 8 - Joseph Whitchurch (Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, 2020) 23:20

28d ago23:20

23:20

In this episode, we explore the tragic story of Joseph Whitchurch, a bright and promising 16-year-old from Stapleford. His life was brutally taken on a cold December night in 2020. Join us as we delve into the events leading up to that fateful night, the complicated relationships that lured him into a false sense of security, and the subsequent leg…

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'Ethereum Needs Polygon's Aggregation Layer to Scale' - Brendan Farmer & Sandeep Nailwal 1:05:56

1M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

As more and more L2s launch promising to scale Ethereum, they end up competing for the same market share, userbase and liquidity. Apart from this harsh reality, crosschain interactions should be as seamless as possible in order to bridge different L2 ecosystems. Polygon envisions a scalable future in which various zero knowledge rollups post their …

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Series 1 Episode 7 - Chantelle Lynch (Hillfields, Coventry, 2004) 22:16

1M ago22:16

22:16

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Chantelle Lynch, a bright and talented 16-year-old from Coventry whose life was tragically cut short by someone she once trusted. Join us as we uncover the details of this devastating case, exploring the years of abuse leading up to that fateful night and the relentless pursuit of justice by…

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EthStaker: Ethereum Staking Wars - Nixorokish & Superphiz 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In a world where a handful of (centralised) entities hold the majority of staked Ethereum (either directly or via delegation), the network’s decentralisation and security might be in peril. While there are multiple proposals being discussed to address this pressing matter, from reducing issuance after a certain breakpoint (~30% of total ETH being s…

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Series 1 Episode 6 - Helen Almey and Martin Griffiths (Duffield, Derbyshire, 2020) 19:56

1M ago19:56

19:56

In this episode, we explore the tragic story of Helen Almey and Martin Griffiths. Helen, a beloved teacher and mother, and Martin, a successful businessman, were anticipating a fresh start together. However, their lives were tragically cut short on New Year's Day 2020. Join us as we delve into the dark events leading to their untimely deaths, the s…

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PsyDAO: Decentralising Psychedelic Research - Dima Buterin & Paul Kohlhaas 1:21:46

2M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

One could argue that psychedelic research has experienced a similar journey as crypto, in the sense that decentralised communities bound together to fund research where centralised entities refuse to do so. One of the greatest hurdles in modern science is access to research funding, and DeSci aims to provide a solution through decentralised crowdfu…

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Series 1 Episode 5 - Louise Evans (Kidderminster, Worcestershire, 2012) 21:56

2M ago21:56

21:56

In this episode, we recount the tragic story of Louise Evans, a woman who appeared to have the perfect life in Kidderminster. Married to her childhood sweetheart and mother to three young daughters, Louise's world was shattered in July 2012. Join us as we uncover the dark secrets behind her untimely death, the investigation that followed, and the s…

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Crypto ETFs: Trojan Horse or Big Win? - Austin Griffith, Mona El Isa, Peter Van Valkenburgh 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

The approval of Ethereum spot ETFs sent shockwaves through the industry as policymakers pivoted abruptly from threatening to veto FIT21 bill, to a pro-crypto discourse. One could say their hand was forced by the imminent US elections, but Ethereum is now officially classified as a commodity, nonetheless. As the regulatory hurdle seems, for the time…

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Series 1 Episode 4 - Brendan Mason (Abbey Park, Leicester, 2016) 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking story of Brendan Mason, a 23-year-old man from Leicester who fell victim to a brutal and senseless attack by those he considered friends. Join us as we uncover the details of this tragic case, exploring the events leading up to that fateful night and the aftermath that left a community in shock. Foll…

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Alluvial: Institutional Liquid Staking and Spot Ethereum ETF - Mara Schmiedt 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

The massive success of the recently approved spot Bitcoin ETF showed tremendous interest from large institutional players. Even despite negative takes in public appearances, behind the curtain, more and more ‘smart money’ accumulate $BTC, either directly or through ETF shares. The same is to be expected for Ethereum, yet uncertainty still looms due…

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Quadratic Funding and How Gitcoin Raised $60M for Public Goods - Kevin Owocki 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

5 years, 20 Grants, 3715 projects crowd-funded and over $60M raised towards public goods funding, from 4.2M unique donations. Gitcoin’s headline numbers are indicative of the massive success their quadratic funding (QF) and public goods funding models (PGF) have seen over the years. With Gitcoin 2.0, crowd-funding is further decentralised, Allo Pro…

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Series 1 Episode 3 - Keeley Bunker (Tamworth, Staffordshire, 2019) 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story of Keeley Bunker, a young woman from Tamworth, aged just 20, whose birthday celebrations took a horrific turn. Join us as we uncover the events that led to this devastating twist in her life. Follow Midlands Murder Files on Instagram @MidlandsMurderFiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Series 1 Episode 1 - Amy Williams (Telford, Shropshire, 2004) 19:19

2M ago19:19

19:19

In this episode, we unravel the tragic story of Amy Williams, a 14-year-old from Telford whose disappearance on Boxing Day shook the community. Join us as we explore the events leading up to Amy's disappearance from a family party, the desperate search efforts that ensued, and the shocking discoveries made in the following days. Follow Midlands Mur…

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Series 1 Episode 2 - Paul Cox (Rednal, Birmingham, 2011) 17:46

2M ago17:46

17:46

In this episode, tragedy strikes in the tranquil suburb of Rednal, Birmingham, as 83-year-old Paul Cox falls victim to a horrifying invasion of his home. Join us as we delve into the chilling details of this shocking case, exploring the events that shattered the peace of Paul's final years. Follow Midlands Murder Files on Instagram @MidlandsMurderF…

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Midlands Murder Files - Preview 0:47

2M ago0:47

0:47

Welcome to Midlands Murder Files. A podcast that dives into some of the Midlands' most shocking and harrowing murder cases. The aim is to delve into cases that have happened since the turn of the millennium that have not been covered on other podcasts, while honouring the victim rather than glorifying the assailant. Three episodes will be launching…

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Near Protocol: 'Blockchains Cannot Scale Without Sharding!' - Illia Polosukhin & Alex Skidanov 1:45:33

3M ago1:45:33

1:45:33

The initial scaling roadmap for Ethereum featured execution layer sharding. However, the rapid advancements of layer 2 scaling solutions in general, and zero knowledge proofs in particular, caused a restructuring of the original plan. The reason was that rollups would have required less changes made to Ethereum’s base layer, hence lower risks. On t…

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How Gnosis 3.0 Paves the Way for Mass Adoption - Friederike Ernst 1:10:20

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Series 2 Episode 2 - Megan Bills (Dudley, West Midlands, 2017) 25:41

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Ethereum at a Crossroads - Vitalik Buterin (Live from EthCC 7) 52:10

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Series 2 Episode 1 - Geoff Seggie (Mackworth, Derby, 2015) 27:26

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Bonus Episode 1 - Céline Figard (Location Unknown, 1995) 27:43

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‘Aave v4 Will Unify Cross-Chain Liquidity’ - Stani Kulechov 1:10:48

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Series 1 Episode 10 - Arthur Labinjo-Hughes (Solihull, West Midlands, 2020) 35:48

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Fabric Ventures' Investment Thesis Since the Dawn of Bitcoin to AI - Richard Muirhead 1:09:24

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Series 1 Episode 9 - Gary Cunningham (Harborne, Birmingham, 2019) 26:19

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Plurality: How Taiwan Managed to Unite Its People Through Tech - Audrey Tang & Glen Weyl 1:01:32

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Series 1 Episode 8 - Joseph Whitchurch (Stapleford, Nottinghamshire, 2020) 23:20

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'Ethereum Needs Polygon's Aggregation Layer to Scale' - Brendan Farmer & Sandeep Nailwal 1:05:56

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Series 1 Episode 7 - Chantelle Lynch (Hillfields, Coventry, 2004) 22:16

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EthStaker: Ethereum Staking Wars - Nixorokish & Superphiz 1:02:09

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Series 1 Episode 6 - Helen Almey and Martin Griffiths (Duffield, Derbyshire, 2020) 19:56

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PsyDAO: Decentralising Psychedelic Research - Dima Buterin & Paul Kohlhaas 1:21:46

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Series 1 Episode 5 - Louise Evans (Kidderminster, Worcestershire, 2012) 21:56

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Crypto ETFs: Trojan Horse or Big Win? - Austin Griffith, Mona El Isa, Peter Van Valkenburgh 1:12:29

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Series 1 Episode 4 - Brendan Mason (Abbey Park, Leicester, 2016) 25:46

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Alluvial: Institutional Liquid Staking and Spot Ethereum ETF - Mara Schmiedt 52:41

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Quadratic Funding and How Gitcoin Raised $60M for Public Goods - Kevin Owocki 48:43

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Series 1 Episode 3 - Keeley Bunker (Tamworth, Staffordshire, 2019) 25:38

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Series 1 Episode 1 - Amy Williams (Telford, Shropshire, 2004) 19:19

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Series 1 Episode 2 - Paul Cox (Rednal, Birmingham, 2011) 17:46

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Midlands Murder Files - Preview 0:47

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Near Protocol: 'Blockchains Cannot Scale Without Sharding!' - Illia Polosukhin & Alex Skidanov 1:45:33

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