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Ben Edmunds interviews members of the tech community to discuss their day to day lives, their family, how they work, and what makes them tick. We try to get a bit deeper here since we’re all more than our code.
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The Smart Economy Podcast: Real-World Blockchain Applications with Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs
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The Smart Economy Podcast features interviews with some of the most interesting people within the blockchain industry, working to make the new smart economy a reality.
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Chompin' In The Swamp is a Florida Gators football podcast hosted by Brandon Eisenman. You can follow Brandon on twitter, @LWOSBrandonCFB, and the show @SwampGatorsPod
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What is Truth Radio Podcast?TRUTH RADIO PODCAST·SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019· Hey listeners! This is Joey with Truth Radio Podcast. As some of you may be wondering, what is Truth Radio Podcast? Here is an answer to that question, Truth Radio Podcast is an outlet and outreach tool being sponsored by The Fortress. I have the honor of hosting this Podcast and will do my best to deliver Truth to our listeners by three fundamentals, The Word of God, Prayer, and Testimonies. Truth Radio Podcast will b ...
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How ETFs Are Shaping the Future of Blockchain with Laurent Benayoun
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Laurent Benayoun, CEO of Acheron Trading, a financial services company that builds liquid markets for digital assets. Join them as they discuss: The rise of crypto-backed ETFs and their impact on the market The shift from trading pairs against Bitcoin to stablecoins lik…
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Zero-Knowledge Proofs and the Future of Blockchain: Insights from Kurt Hemecker
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Kurt Hemecker, CEO of the Mina Foundation, the entity tasked with growing the ecosystem of the “world's lightest ZK blockchain.” Join them as they: Discuss the evolution of information and money-sharing protocols from Web0 to Web3 Explore Kurt's journey through the tech…
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Cypherpunks and Open-Source Software: The Founding Ethos of Bitcoin with Max Hillebrand
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Max Hillebrand, CEO of zkSNACKs, a development team dedicated to building and implementing privacy solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Join them as they: Shine a light on the importance of privacy in Bitcoin Unpack the cypherpunk ethos Delve into why and how cypherpunks…
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Uncovering the Stories of Crypto Builders: A Deep Dive into DeCential Media with Matt Leising
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matt Leising, Co-founder of DeCential Media, a publication committed to telling the stories of founders, builders, and visionaries in the decentralized economy. Join them as they: Shine a light on the power of personal narratives in blockchain innovation Explore Matt’s …
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Layer Two Rollups and Beyond: Enhancing Bitcoin's Ecosystem ft Pavel Sinelnikov
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Pavel Sinelnikov, Developer Relations Lead at ZKM, a network focusing on zero-knowledge virtual machines (ZKVM) for universal settlement. Join them as they: Discuss lessons learned in Ethereum growth and applying them to Bitcoin Analyze the importance of Proof of Work (…
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From Grants to Growth: How Gitcoin is Shaping the Future of Open Source Development with Meg Lister
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Meg Lister, General Manager of Grants Labs at Gitcoin, a platform that has helped to disseminate grant funding to more than 4,000 projects within the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. Join them as they: Discuss the catalytic effect of transparent funding mechanisms…
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Building Bridges in Web3: Pontem's Blueprint for a Seamless Multi-Chain Ecosystem with Alejo Pinto
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Alejo Pinto, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Pontem, a product studio working toward global financial inclusion powered by blockchains. Join them as they: Discuss Pontem’s contribution to the evolving DeFi landscape Unpack the suite of products under the Pontem N…
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Banking on Blockchain: From Permissionless Access to White-label Solutions with Caspar Sauter of D8X
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Caspar Sauter, the Co-founder of Quantena and D8X Exchange, a perpetual futures decentralized exchange. Join them as they: Explore D8X’s mission and the importance of building decentralized financial machines Discuss why D8X chose to focus on perpetual futures Delve int…
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Chain Abstraction: Agoric's Vision for Seamless Blockchain Integration with Rowland Graus
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rowland Graus, Director of Product Management & Developer Relations at Agoric, a smart contract platform designed to enhance the usability of blockchain networks for end users. Join them as they: Explore Agoric's approach to blockchain and smart contracts Discuss Agoric…
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From Seed to Shelf: Dimitra's Mission to Transform Agriculture with Jon Trask
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Jon Trask, CEO and founder of Dimitra, an AgTech company that leverages cutting-edge technology to help farmers increase yields, reduce expenses, and mitigate risks. Join them as they: Unpack how Dimitra leverages blockchain to empower farmers Discuss the various techno…
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Surviving the Ups and Downs: Building a Resilient Non-Custodial Exchange with Andreas Brekken of SideShift
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Andreas Brekken, the Founder of SideShift, a non-custodial exchange dedicated to seamless onboarding and user privacy. Join them as they: Unpack the evolution of exchanges in the past 10 years Discuss Andreas’ foray into crypto and building his first exchange Delve into…
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Building a Faster, Cheaper Blockchain: Gnosis Chain Explained with Philippe Schommers of Gnosis
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Philippe Schommers, the Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis, an entity that has been at the forefront of building decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem since its inception in 2015. Join them as they: Unpack the history of the Gnosis ecosystem and its vari…
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Building Privacy-First Blockchain Solutions: A Conversation with Peyman Momeni of Fairblock
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski speaks with Peyman Momeni, CEO and Co-Founder of Fairblock, to uncover the vital role privacy plays in decentralized systems. They delve into the urgent need for privacy solutions to combat the negative perceptions surrounding this technology. Peyman shares his unique perspective sh…
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Bridging Blockchain Innovation and Real-World Utility with Sunny Lu of VeChain
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain Foundation, the Foundation tasked with growing VeChainThor, an enterprise-grade L1 public blockchain platform, aiming to spearhead a digital revolution through sustainable and highly scalable smart contract technologies. Join them…
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Bridging Institutions and Decentralized Networks: Decent's Approach with Parker McCurley
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Parker McCurley, Co-Founder and CEO of DecentDAO, a builder collective creating DAO, DeFi, and other Web3 toolings and services for institutional and retail clients. Join them as they: Discuss lessons learned from navigating multiple crypto cycles Examine the inner work…
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Landslide Network: Bridging the Gap Between Avalanche & Cosmos with Nathan Windsor
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Nathan Windsor, the CEO and Co-Founder of Landslide Network, an IBC-enabled Avalanche subnet that allows any Cosmos-based dApp to run natively on the Avalanche network. Join them as they: Unpack the differences between Avalanche and Cosmos at a protocol level Shine a li…
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Decentralized Bridges: Nomic's Vision for Connecting Bitcoin and Cosmos with Matt Bell
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matt Bell, the CEO and Co-Founder of Turbofish, a team working on Nomic, a layer one blockchain that offers a decentralized, non-custodial Bitcoin bridge into the Cosmos ecosystem. Join them as they: Shine a light on Nomic’s mission Weigh in on the issue with Bitcoin’s …
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Building a Next-Generation Stablecoin: The Vision of Verified USD Foundation with Matthew Commons
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Matthew Commons, President of the Verified USD Foundation, an independent entity accountable for USDV, dedicated to nurturing a stablecoin ecosystem that enables equitable value-sharing of benefits among its community of contributors. Join them as they: Weigh in on the …
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Arcade: Unlocking Liquidity through NFT Lending with Gabe Frank
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Gabe Frank, the Founder of Arcade.xyz, a DeFi protocol on Ethereum that specializes in NFT lending. It operates as a non-custodial Web3 application and financial “super app” for NFTs and other unique on-chain assets. Join them as they: Weigh in on the current state of t…
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The Power of One Global State Machine with Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation, an organization dedicated to the decentralization, growth, and security of the Solana network. Join them as they: Discuss Solana’s resilience in the face of adversity Shine a light on the unique features of the Solan…
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Decentralizing Decentralization: The Evolution of Multi-Chain Infrastructure with Fig from Squid
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Fig, Co-Founder of Squid, a cross-chain liquidity and messaging router built on Axelar, that enables seamless transactions between different blockchains , and allows applications to implement fast, secure, and seamless cross-chain logic into their products. Join them as…
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Beyond Centralization: How Grove Infrastructure is Changing the Blockchain Landscape with Michael O'Rourke
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Michael O'Rourke, Co-Founder & CEO of Pocket Network and CEO of Grove. A powerful gateway to the decentralized world, Grove is a blockchain data platform built on top of Pocket Network, providing apps with reliable, performant, and cost-effective access to blockchain da…
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The Unstoppable Nature of Blockchain: A Conversation with Bonart Mati of Obligate
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Bonart Mati, Chief Growth Officer of Obligate. Obligate allows companies to issue on-chain bonds and commercial paper to receive funding from investors in a regulated DeFi environment. Join them as they: Shine a light on the unstoppable nature of DeFi and blockchain tec…
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Laying the Groundwork for a Billion-User Blockchain with Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rich Rines, Contributor at Core DAO, the official decentralized organization developing the Core blockchain network, a Bitcoin hash-powered and EVM-compatible blockchain. Join them as they: Discuss Rich’s journey from working at Coinbase to joining Core DAO Shine a ligh…
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Staking the Future: From Blockchain Beginnings to Institutional Innovations with Chen Zhuling of RockX
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Chen Zhuling, CEO and Founder of RockX, Asia’s leading enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure and non-custodial staking provider. Join them as they: Talk about the early days of Bitcoin in Asia Delve into building a delegated proof of stake blockchain network Explor…
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Building for the Creator Economy: How Calaxy is Charting a New Future with Rusty Matveev
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy. Join them as they: Talk about Rusty’s journey to Calaxy Weigh in on the rise of Web3 and the resurgence of the Metaverse Delve into how Calaxy is building a platform to empower creators Shine a light on the importance of …
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The Rise of Self-Sovereignty: Reimagining Digital Asset Custody with Andrew Lawrence of Censo
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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo. Join them as they: Talk about Andrew's background and early interest in blockchain Weigh in on self-sovereignty in holding digital assets Delve into Censo's self-custody and key management approach Shine a light on hierarchi…
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S1E43 - Zac Townsend - Meanwhile | BTC-backed Life Insurance
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Zac Townsend, CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Discussion topics include using technology to improve institutional processes, how life insurance can ensure Bitcoin’s longevity, the product Meanwhile offers and …
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S1E42 - Jesper Johansen - Northstake | Onboarding the Institutions
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Jesper Johansen, CEO and co-founder of Northstake, which builds streamlined and regulatory-compliant staking products for institution-grade investors and clients. Topics include the significance of MiCA legislation in Europe, building businesses off Proof-of-Stake blockchain …
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S1E41 - Tama Churchouse - Cumberland Labs | Incubating Web3 Solutions
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs, a global blockchain incubator comprised of blockchain developers, product managers, researchers, traders, and former founders. Topics discussed include getting Bitcoin in 2013, lessons learned as a VC in the EOS ecosystem, the four P’s…
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S1E40 - Holly Wood - Boson Protocol | Big Brands, Phygitals, and NFTs
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Holly Wood, Director of Business Development at Boson Protocol. Topics discussed include working with grassroots creatives and big brands, how Web3 launches have similar vibes to brand launches for verticals like streetwear, the prevalence of in-house Web3 teams and staff at …
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S1E39 - Oliver Linch - Bittrex Global | Navigating the Global Regulatory Seas
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global. Topics discussed include the difference between Bittrex Global and Bittrex, Bittrex Global’s forthcoming conversations with US regulators, and various different regulatory guidelines across different jurisdictions in the world. To stay in …
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S1E38 - Aaron Kaplan - Prometheum | The Path to Becoming the First Securities-Compliant Exchange in the US
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Aaron Kaplan, founder and co-CEO of Prometheum. Topics of discussion include wanting to build a regulatory-compliant exchange in 2013, how he felt like a crazy person talking about securities laws during the ETH ICO, incubating Prometheum, how Prometheum is posed to be the fi…
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S1E37 - Lars Seier Christensen - Concordium | From Internet to Blockchain: Seeing What Others Couldn't
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Lars Seier Christensen, Chairman at Concordium Foundation. Topics discussed include building an online trading platform in the early days of the internet, new technology and adoption cycles, the importance of digital identification, discovering Bitcoin, and how Concordium see…
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S1E36 - Neo at Consensus 2023: The Premiere of the Non-Fungible Item
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Episode Notes In this special episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, Dylan talks to ecosystem representatives at the Neo booth during Consensus 2023. It was Neo’s second consecutive year exhibiting at the event, which is among the premier North American events for the blockchain industry. The main attraction at the booth was the OneBand ring, which …
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S1E35 - Joseph Ziolkowski - RELM | Creative Insurance for Cutting Edge Industries
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Joseph Ziolkowski, CEO and co-founder of RELM Insurance. Topics discussed include the role alternative insurance providers play in cutting edge industries from crypto to psychedelics to eSports to longevity, how regulatory bodies can help establish unique insurance opportunit…
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S1E34 - Gregor Žavcer - Swarm | Distributed Storage: Enabling Freedom Through Data Ownership
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Gregor Žavcer, Executive Director of Swarm. Topics discussed include what the blockchain space was like in 2015, the importance of decentralized storage in Web3, data ownership and privacy, interesting use cases, and how Swarm operates. To stay in the loop, subscribe to our Y…
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S1E33 - ETH Denver 2023: An Outlook on the Blockchain Industry from BUIDLers’ Perspectives
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Episode Notes In this special edition of the Smart Economy Podcast, where we take you on a journey through ETH Denver 2023, held Colorado, USA. For this this episode, we visited the ETH Denver event and spoke with a diverse group of people in the blockchain space. Throughout our conversations, we explore various perspectives on the current state of…
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S1E32 - Jackson Zeng - Caleb & Brown | Crypto Brokerage Firms and Specialized Services
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Jackson Zeng, CEO of Caleb & Brown. Topics discussed include getting into crypto through game item marketplaces, starting a company in a blossoming industry without a clear regulatory outlook, how Caleb & Brown offer personalized services for their clients, and the types of a…
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S1E31 - Brendan Sullivan - Alien Worlds | Improving DAOs Through Blockchain Gaming
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Brendan Sullivan, CPO of Dacoco - the creator of Alien Worlds. Topics discussed include how his professional journey through tech and product management led to building DAO technology at Dacoco, the democratization of content, the various use cases for DAOs, and the grants fo…
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S1E30 - Sarah Thiam - Protocol Labs | File Storage and Smart Contracts for Open Data Economies
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Sarah Thiam, a developer advocate for Filecoin VM at Protocol Labs. Topics discussed include lessons learned from her previous experience in both the government and enterprise, the significance of combining smart contracts with decentralized storage, supporting teams that are…
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S1E29 - Sakhib Waseem - Astra Protocol | Decentralized Identity Solutions for Financial Institutions
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Sakhib Waseem, CTO of Astra Protocol. Topics discussed include how his background in banking impacted his perspective on blockchain, where the financial industry is today with regards to implementing blockchain technology into their tech architecture, and the role Astra plays…
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S1E28 - Al Morris - Koii Network | Decentralized Architecture for the Attention Economy
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Al Morris, founder of Koii Network. Topics discussed include empowering users by giving them control over their data, building a decentralized internet, rewarding users for contributing resources, the various iterations of the Koii Network, and upcoming releases. To stay in t…
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S1E27 - Sid Powell - Maple Finance | Blockchain Networks and Debt Capital Market Efficiency
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Sid Powell, CEO and co-founder of Maple Finance. Topics discussed include his background in debt capital markets at a bank and conversely on the client side at a lending business, the conceptualization of Maple Finance to its 2021 launch, the types of institutional clients Ma…
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S1E26 - Seamus Donoghue - METACO | Preparing for the Next Wave of Institutions
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Seamus Donoghue, Chief Growth Officer at METACO. Topics discussed include lessons learned working for an exchange in 2017 and 2018 during the ICO craze, how well-defined regulations positively impact crypto companies, how banks are looking into blockchain-based solutions, the…
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S1E25 - Willy Ogorzaly - Fox Foundation | Managing DeFi Platforms, From the Ground Up
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Willy Ogorzaly, Head of Decentralization at Fox Foundation. Topics discussed include his first startup and how that parlayed into getting acquihired by the then centralized ShapeShift, what it was like working through a bear market while ShapeShift was also facing an existent…
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S1E24 - Chad Barraford - THORChain | Empowering Users Through Decentralized Finance
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Chad Barraford, a core developer at THORChain. Discussion topics include the importance of a decentralized multi-chain swapping protocol, the risks associated with blockchain-to-blockchain bridges, THORChain’s synthetic assets versus wrapped assets on other networks, and the …
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S1E23 - Graven Prest - GeoWeb | Bridging the Digital and Real World Through Augmented Reality
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Graven Prest, a co-founder of GeoWeb. Discussion topics include non-technical roles in tech-oriented startups, how local blockchain communities can empower new industry entrants, GitCoin grants rounds, the melding of information sharing and open geospatial networks, how GeoWe…
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S1E22 - Neo's "Decoding Web3" US Campus Tour: Tomorrow's Leaders, Innovating Today
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Episode Notes In this special episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we have compiled student thoughts from Neo's recent "Decoding Web3" US campus tour. Topics include the importance of blockchain clubs, what the students found particularly interesting about Neo, what they took away from presentations held by prominent Neo ecosystem representatives,…
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S1E21 - Derrek Coleman - ETH Denver | Opportunities to BUIDL
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Episode Notes In this episode of the Smart Economy Podcast, we speak with Derrek Coleman, a Community Steward at ETH Denver. Topics discussed include finding work in Web3, the types of positions that DAOs most often need to fill, the history of ETH Denver and the types of projects that have arisen from past events, the hackathon and prizes availabl…
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