Best VeChain Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating Web3 hiring with Talent Protocol CEO Pedro Oliveira 29:18

4h ago29:18

29:18

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw dives into the world of Web3 talent with Pedro Oliveira, co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol. Discover the current state of builders in Web3, the challenges of hiring in this evolving space, and how Talent Protocol is revolutionizing recruitment with onchain reputation sy…

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The era of DePINs with Pavel Bains, CEO of Bluzelle 32:23

14d ago32:23

32:23

In this episode of Hashing It Out by Cointelegraph, host Owusu Akyaw interviews Pavel Bains, co-founder and CEO of Bluzelle, about decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs). They discuss what DePINs are, why there’s growing interest in them, and the role of storage in this ecosystem. Bains explains how Bluzelle is building a decentral…

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The future of Web3: Layer-2 challenges and enterprise adoption 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing it Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Roy Hui, co-founder and CEO of LightLink, a layer-2 blockchain. Hui discusses the current state of the blockchain industry, the challenges faced by layer-2 solutions, and LightLink’s unique approach to addressing these challenges. Hui emphasizes LightLink’…

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Navigating the next wave of Web3 with Anurag Arjun 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

In this episode, Hashing It Out dives into the evolving landscape of Web3 and blockchain technology with Anurag Arjun, co-founder of Avail. The discussion covers the unification of the Web3 ecosystem, the rise of rollups, the challenges of fragmentation, and the innovations paving the way for mass adoption. Listen to the full episode to explore cut…

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From Wall Street to blockchain: How can RWA tokenization change how we invest? With Kula DAO co-founder Micah Yeackley 31:23

4M ago31:23

31:23

Are you curious about fractional ownership and the tokenization of real-world assets? In this episode, Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) interviews Micah Yeackley, co-founder of Kula DAO — a project tokenizing a diverse collection of real-world assets on the blockchain — about the prospects of the RWA sector in the Web3 space and what it means for d…

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Breaking down the real-world asset tokenization hype with Mantra Chain CEO John Mullin 30:54

5M ago30:54

30:54

Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw welcomes John Mullin, the CEO of Mantra Chain, for a deep dive into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This episode breaks down the hype, explores the true potential for investors and discusses the challenges faced by the emerging technology. Mullin explains what tokenization means for Web3 adoption and its …

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Building a sovereign internet on the blockchain with Arie Trouw of XYO Network 38:11

5M ago38:11

38:11

A week after experiencing an internet blackout in his country, Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw looks for answers on how blockchain technology can create a more sovereign internet in an interview with the co-founder of XYO Network, Arie Trouw. The episode also covers data sovereignty and the importance of privacy in the ever-evolving internet…

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The role of Web3 in achieving sustainability, with Vechain comms lead Jake Campton 31:27

5M ago31:27

31:27

Sustainability is one of the leading issues of the 21st century, and blockchain technology is one of its most significant inventions. Is there a way to leverage blockchain technology in pursuit of sustainability goals? Jake Campton, communications lead and community advocate at Vechain, breaks this down in episode 51 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It O…

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DeFi innovations and insights in the 2024 bull run with Sonali Giovino from De.Fi 30:57

6M ago30:57

30:57

Episode 50 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast is here! In this episode, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks to Sonali Giovino, global head of ecosystems at De.Fi, about the decentralized finance ecosystem. As the crypto space sees the signs of a potential bull run, Giovino breaks down the power of DeFi, the problems associated with the sector, an…

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Navigating the privacy landscape in Web3 with Antoni Zolciak, co-founder of Aleph Zero 32:01

6M ago32:01

32:01

In episode 49 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw and guest Antoni Zolciak, co-founder of Aleph Zero, delve into the complex world of privacy in the Web3 ecosystem, with a particular focus on privacy-centric projects. Zolciak, who is deeply entrenched in the evolution of privacy protocols, highlights the challenges an…

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Understanding Polygon’s Aggregation Layer with co-founder Brendan Farmer 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

In episode 48 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Polygon co-founder Brendan Farmer joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss the state of layer-2 networks, Polygon’s multiple releases in the last six months, including its aggregation layer, or AggLayer, and its newly introduced “Type 1 prover.” Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @Cointelegraph Foll…

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The evolution of Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi) from BRC-20 to BRC-420 29:45

7M ago29:45

29:45

Bitcoin finance, a new movement that seeks to bring decentralized finance (DeFi) to the Bitcoin network, is taking off with the popularity of Ordinals and BRC-20. In Episode 47, Jeff, founder of Merlin Chain — a native Bitcoin layer-2 network — explains how the BTCFi movement is evolving from BRC-20 to BRC-420, the issues layer-2 networks and Bitco…

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Memeland and the SocialFi experiment with CEO Ray Chan 42:27

7M ago42:27

42:27

From being a degen buying blue-chip NFTs to co-founding a SocialFi ecosystem, Ray Chan has an interesting story to tell. In Episode 46, the CEO of Memeland — a Web3 venture studio created by 9Gag, a popular Hong Kong-based, meme-centric entertainment website launched in 2008 — explains why the Web2 company is building for Web3, the importance of de…

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2024 crypto narratives: BRC-20 and BTCFi 31:39

7M ago31:39

31:39

With 2024 now here, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation this year. In Episode 45, Rich Rines, an initial contributor to Core DAO — a layer-1 blockchain network that can accommodate EVM-compatible DApps on top of Bitcoin’s governance — explains how BRC-20 and the movement to build uti…

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2024 crypto narratives: Solana’s rise 21:04

7M ago21:04

21:04

With 2024 now here, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation this year. In Episode 44, Larisa Barbu, COO of Exchange Art — a fine art marketplace on Solana that recently integrated with Ethereum — breaks down Solana’s exponential growth in late 2023 despite a slow start and the potential …

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2024 crypto narratives: GameFi 28:56

7M ago28:56

28:56

With 2024 now here, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation this year. In Episode 43, Kena Amoah, CEO of MITA — a project building applications that combine metaverse, gaming, and Web3 technology in Africa — explains how GameFi has evolved in the last few years and why it may lead the ne…

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How to protect your crypto wallet with Kevin Larson, CTO of WalletChat 28:09

8M ago28:09

28:09

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, wallet security has become essential to the average user’s journey. From major hacks that use lookalike websites to hacks that have taken advantage of wallet connect software for DeFi apps, the risks associated with actively being involved in the cryptocurrency space continue to increase. In Episod…

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2024 narratives: Layer 2 networks with Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse 29:06

8M ago29:06

29:06

As 2024 draws near, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation in the new year. In Episode 41, Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse — a public blockchain ecosystem for Web3 payments — explains how layer-2 networks have become the center of attention in the cryptocurrency space. Smargon highlights how …

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2024 narratives: AI and crypto with Ethan Sun, CEO of MyShell 25:52

8M ago25:52

25:52

As 2024 draws near, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation in the new year. In Episode 40, Ethan Sun, CEO of MyShell — an open ecosystem for AI-native apps — explains how Web3 and AI can co-exist moving forward and how both industries will integrate with each other. Ethan highlights how…

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The Ethereum ecosystem and the future of on-chain chat apps 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

Episode 39 of Hashing It Out features an interview with Harsh Rajat, founder and project lead of Push Protocol, who talks about the Ethereum ecosystem and the future of on-chain chat apps. In the episode, Rajat explains why Web3 messaging apps will lead the next wave of crypto adoption, and the need for Web3 communities to pivot from Web2 tools and…

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The hype behind spot Bitcoin ETFs and the dawn of decentralized ETFs 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

As rumors grow that a Bitcoin ETF will be approved in the U.S., exchange-traded funds remain one of the hottest topics heading into the new year. In Episode 38 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Joel Kuck, CEO of Decentralized ETF (D-ETF), about how ETFs work, the potential impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs on the cryptocurren…

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How will Web3 reshape the banking industry? 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

As decentralized finance grows in popularity, many wonder what the future holds for traditional finance (TradFi). In episode 37 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Sarah Clark, CEO of E-Gates, about how TradFi plans to compete and collaborate with the Web3 space and what that means for global payments moving forward. The …

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What are app-specific rollup protocols? With Steil and Erick from Cartesi 26:51

10M ago26:51

26:51

As the race between Ethereum layer-2 networks heats up, users are left with questions about each network’s unique nature, use cases and plan for attracting more users to Web3. In Episode 36 of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Cartesi co-founders Colin Steil and Erick de Moura about app-specific rollup protocols. Follow C…

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How Web3 and real estate meet, with Sanjay Raghavan, vice president of Web3 Initiatives at Roofstock onChain 35:49

10M ago35:49

35:49

The tokenization of real-world assets is tipped as a major use case of blockchain technology that could drive Web3 adoption. In episode 35 of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Sanjay Raghavan, vice president of Web3 Initiatives at Roofstock onChain, about tokenized real estate on the blockchain and how digital real estate investing…

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Decentralized social media explained, with Ryan Li, co-founder of CyberConnect 27:32

10M ago27:32

27:32

The Web3 industry continues its mission to disrupt the World Wide Web, with social media being one of its primary targets. In the 34th episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Ryan Li, co-founder of CyberConnect, about the concept of decentralized social media. The show also highlights other topics like the rise…

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Diving into cross-chain lending, with Aanchal Thakur, MultiChainZ chief operating officer 31:11

10M ago31:11

31:11

Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out talks to MultiChainZ chief operating officer Aanchal Thakur to discuss a popular decentralized finance (DeFi) use case: lending. Podcast host Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Thakur explore what makes a cross-chain lending platform different from other platforms and the risks of the widened scope. Other highlights include conve…

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How does crypto take advantage of cloud technology? 35:28

11M ago35:28

35:28

Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out talks to Howie Hao Jiang, Web3 chief solution architect at Tencent Cloud Europe, and Fakhul Miah from Elastos about how crypto can take advantage of cloud technology. The two firms recently announced a partnership to “accelerate the Web3 space.” Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @Cointelegraph Follow the host on Twitte…

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How crypto is changing fintech in Africa 38:30

11M ago38:30

38:30

Ahead of the Africa Money and DeFi Summit, Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Andrew Fassnidge, founder of Africa Tech Summit, and Enoch Antwi, CEO of Dnar, on the intersection between cryptocurrency developments on the African continent and the financial technology sector. Fassnidge shares his experience from the pers…

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Working in crypto as a pregnant CEO with Sara Drakeley, CEO of MobileCoin 29:06

11M ago29:06

29:06

On Episode 30 of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with MobileCoin CEO Sara Drakeley. Sara talks about going from working on animated films like Frozen and Moana at Disney to entering the cryptocurrency space. She also shares her experience as a mother in crypto and explains what is happening at MobileCoin. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: …

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Building a platform for pro traders, with Moheeth Alvi, group product manager at Coinbase Advanced 34:06

12M ago34:06

34:06

Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw hosts Moheeth Alvi, group product manager at Coinbase Advanced, for an in-depth discussion about pro traders in the cryptocurrency space. Alvi explains what to look out for when targeting pro traders from an exchange’s perspective and breaks down all there is to know about Coinbase Advanced. Follow Cointelegra…

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From cash to crypto: How do we quickly onboard users in developing markets? 31:02

12M ago31:02

31:02

On episode 28 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss diverse and innovative ways to onboard new users in developing markets into the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Duffus also explains how other factors like education and regulations affect the Web3 onboarding process in A…

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What in the world is going on with crypto regulations in the US, with CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger 42:45

12M ago42:45

42:45

On episode 27 of Hashing It Out, CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss the current state of cryptocurrency regulations in the United States. Weisberger explains how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission approach regulations and what they mean for the fast-evolving cryp…

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The state of Web3 payments, with Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

In episode 26 of Hashing It Out, the focus is on payments — the most widely-discussed use case of cryptocurrencies. Host Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Mark Smargon, the CEO of Fuse, about the dynamic realm of crypto and payments. The discussion covers crucial aspects that need attention to drive adoption and looks at ways to make Web3 payments access…

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Where does BNB Chain go next? 32:04

1y ago32:04

32:04

Episode 25 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast dives into the BNB Chain ecosystem, formerly known as the Binance Smart Chain. Arno Bauer, senior solution architect at BNB Chain, explains the unique value proposition of the network, and how it intends to evolve to fit the growing demands of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and attract adoption. Fo…

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What is Web3 messaging? With Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTP 28:28

1y ago28:28

28:28

This week, Hashing It Out explores Web3 messaging with Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTP — an open protocol and network for secure Web3 messaging — who explains the differences between Web2 and Web3 messaging. Mac also explains how Web3 messaging could spark major adoption for the entire industry moving forward, regardless of current user experience li…

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How blockchain technology makes it easier for Africans to up-skill, with Eric Annan, CEO of Aya 26:32

1y ago26:32

26:32

This week, Hashing It Out dives deep into the transformative world of blockchain technology with Eric Annan, the CEO of Aya, a platform that uses blockchain technology to provide training and connect Africans to the job market. Annan explains blockchain’s potential in Africa, and how entrepreneurs can take the next steps to onboard millions of peop…

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Understanding the memecoin era with DappRadar 36:05

1y ago36:05

36:05

Are people buying memecoins because of cute dogs, or is there some utility to them? In Episode 22 of Hashing It Out with Cointelegraph’s Elisha (GhCryptoGuy), Sara Gherghelas, blockchain research analyst at DappRadar, discusses the recent hype around memecoins while looking at on-chain data. Gherghelas also provides insights on how other sectors, s…

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What does Ethereum’s ERC-4337/ account abstraction mean for institutions? With Lukas Schor, co-founder of Safe 38:19

1y ago38:19

38:19

Institutions have become an essential part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and a key part of their operations is how they store their assets. In Episode 21 of Hashing It Out, Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Lukas Schor, co-founder and head of ecosystem at Safe — the wallet provider of Aave, Shopify and 1inch — about how account abstraction will i…

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Being a “Bitcoin maximalist” in 2023, with Joe Hall 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

This week, Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks to Cointelegraph journalist Joe Hall in a thought-provoking discussion about the philosophy behind Bitcoin maximalism. Hall also shares his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin network congestion, and the recent growth of NFTs and tokens built on the Bitcoin network. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter…

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How account abstraction is changing the way users interact with Ethereum wallets, with Ambire CEO Ivo Georgiev 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

Will wallets become more user-friendly? Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Ambire founder and CEO Ivo Georgiev break down account abstraction, a new technology some experts have tipped as a game-changing solution to bring increased flexibility and security to the Ethereum network. Georgiev unpacks the impacts of account abstraction for users wh…

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How to make crypto staking attractive to institutions with Matt Leisinger, chief product officer at Alluvial 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

In this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Matt Leisinger, chief product officer at Alluvial, to explore the world of crypto staking and its potential to attract institutional investors. Leisinger explains the Liquid Collective and shares his thoughts on the future of Ethereum staking post the Shang…

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Wallets in a multichain world with Phantom CEO Brandon Millman 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

Hashing It Out episode 17 explores wallets for the second time on the show. In this episode, Brandon Millman, CEO of the popular Solana wallet Phantom, joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss how wallets are adapting to the cryptocurrency space’s multichain nature. Millman explains why Phantom is expanding to Polygon and Ethereum while highlighting the…

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How to build a bridge between crypto and payments with Ran Goldi, VP of payments for Fireblocks 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

Hashing It Out Episode 16 explores one of the most popular use cases for cryptocurrencies: payments. Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by Ran Goldi, vice president of payments at Fireblocks, to explore the rapidly evolving world of crypto and payments, the steps necessary for adoption, the role of stablecoins, and the hurdles — such as the collapse of c…

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The future of crypto and Coinbase with Will Robinson, VP of engineering at Coinbase 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

In this episode of Hashing It Out, we welcome Will Robinson, vice president of engineering at Coinbase, to discuss Coinbase’s vision for the future of the cryptocurrency industry, which is tied to its new Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Robinson provides updates on the exchange’s latest tools: an ERC-20 recovery function, wallet as a service, and m…

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Charles Hoskinson on crypto and the vision for Cardano 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano, joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) on the 14th episode of Hashing It Out to discuss the current state of crypto, including a deep dive on Cardano. Hoskinson breaks down the current happenings in the industry from his perspective and addresses issues surrounding Cardano, including…

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Exploring layer-2 blockchains and the future of decentralization with MetisDAO co-founder Elena Sinelnikova 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

In this captivating episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder of MetisDAO, to explore the ever-growing sectors of layer-2 blockchains and their potential impact on decentralization, scalability and real-world applications. Sinelnikova shares her unique insights and experiences in the rapidly evolving…

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Building a digital nation on the blockchain with Afropolitan founder Eche Emole 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

In this episode, Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan, joins Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) to discuss building a digital nation on the blockchain. We explore the transformative potential of this technology in Africa and the diaspora, its role in various sectors, and how Afropolitan intends to leverage Web3 to connect talent across the world. Follow Cointel…

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Everything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs with Valkyrie CIO Steven McClurg 38:31

1+ y ago38:31

38:31

Bitcoin ETFs have become an important subject that divides opinions. In this episode of Hashing It Out with Elisha (GhCryptoGuy), Valkyrie chief investment officer Steven McClurg explains how Bitcoin ETFs (futures, spot and mining) work and provides insights on the current regulatory environment for Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. Follow Cointel…

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Understanding regenerative finance and a mobile-first DeFi approach with Celo president Rene Reinsberg 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

31:44

Celo president Rene Reinsberg joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) to discuss the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, which focuses on the building blocks of DeFi and the principles of regenerative economics. Reinsberg also explains how Celo intends to stay relevant in the multichain world of layer-1 blockchains and layer-2 networks. Follow Coi…

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An update on the NFT marketplace wars with Pacman from Blur 37:48

1+ y ago37:48

37:48

Nonfungible token marketplaces are in the news as traders and creators search for the best option for their needs. Considerations on creator royalties, community rewards, fees and liquidity are at the heart of the conversation. Pacman, a core contributor at Blur — the largest NFT marketplace by trading volume — joins Elisha to unpack the state of t…

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