Validated
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything.
On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shaping the future of the internet.
Web3 is complicated, but never boring.
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Why Does Mexico Want to Tokenize Its Treasuries? w/ David Taylor (Etherfuse)
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, Austin talks with David Taylor (Etherfuse) about tokenizing Mexican bonds and equities. By bringing these assets onchain, Etherfuse is drastically reducing global barriers to entry in emerging markets. David discusses the Mexican government's enthusiastic response to their partnership and how their success could set a precedent for other governments tokenizing their treasuries through Etherfuse. Beyond their flagship "stablebonds", David speculates on how developers will use...
The Long-Term Vision for the DA Layer w/ Connor O'Hara (Celestia)
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Connor O'Hara (Celestia) about the scope of DA projects like Celestia. After a reflective discussion on a wide range of topics from the early days of Bitcoin to tradeoffs of proof-of-stake networks, Connor gets at the heart of how data availability works, how it differs from settlement and state, and where data availability and verifiability intersect. He also addresses questions around the long-term vision for the DA layer, what attacks on the DA layer may...
The Restaking Thesis w/ Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs)
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Sreeram Kannan (Eigen Labs) about EigenLayer's vision for restaking. Sreeram argues that restaking is merely a way of making proof-of-stake networks more programmable, addressing the economic and architectural considerations required to make the restaking thesis work. The conversation also elucidates the relationship between EigenLayer and the Ethereum L1, particularly in the context of settlement and data availability, and how restaking may also one day be...
Level Up. Go Crankless. w/ Jarry Xiao (Phoenix)
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Jarry Xiao from Ellipsis Labs about Phoenix, the fastest on-chain orderbook on Solana. They explore Phoenix's innovative design, which enables settlement without the need for asynchronous cranks, setting it apart from previous order books on Solana. The conversation covers a range of topics including capital efficiency in DeFi, strategies for market making, the importance of competition within Solana's DEX ecosystem, and more. DISCLAIMER The content herei...
Rethinking Solana's Validator Client Paradigm w/ Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica)
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, Austin talks with Ahmad Abbasi (Syndica) about Sig, a new Solana validator client built in Zig. Unlike other Solana validator clients, Sig is optimized for reads as opposed to writes. Ahmad unpacks the seemingly herculean task of writing a new validator client from scratch and why this was an important decision for Syndica's core business of providing RPC node infrastructure. He explains Zig's unique advantages in this context and how Sig will ultimately make running validat...
What Solana Unlocks for GameFi's Backend w/ Albert Chen (Genopets)
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWeb3 gaming is one of the oldest proposed use cases for blockchain. In this episode, Austin chats with Albert Chen (Genopets) about the state of web3 games on Solana and beyond. They dive into Genopets, exploring its gameplay, its web3 integration, and the philosophy guiding its backend design. The discussion also covers Genopets' semi-custodial approach to in-game assets, composability, and the crucial role of Phoenix in Genopets' design. Albert also compares transaction dynamics on Solana ...
The Enterprise Self-Custody Problem w/ Connor and Nicolas from Cordial Systems
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this episode, Austin talks with Nicolas and Conor from Cordial Systems, an enterprise custody solution initially developed for Jump Crypto. They discuss how to build a self-custody solution that serves crypto-native businesses without compromising the security standards of traditional systems. Nicolas and Conor explain the limitations of current enterprise custody solutions and how Cordial Systems addresses these issues. They also go into detail about their approach to building a distribu...
How DRiP Is Able to Give Away Millions of Free NFTs
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Vibhu Norby, CEO of DRiP, a platform that has distributed millions of digital collectibles to its community ... for free. Among other topics, Vibhu discusses the unlikely emergence of the company's vision and how the innovation of compression helped that vision become a reality. According to Vibhu, platforms like DRiP not only offer new experiences to creators' collectors and patrons, but also to creators themselves, particularly when it comes to better web...
A Cross-Chain DePIN Conversation w/ Alex Rawitz (DIMO)
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Alex Rawitz, co-founder of DIMO, a DePIN project built on Polygon which allows users to collect and monetize their car's data. Instead of pitting one blockchain against another, Austin and Alex have an optimistic, open-minded discussion about the DePIN space in general. The conversation also highlights a non-maxi, cross-chain attitude toward building DePIN projects; though built on Polygon, DIMO leverages the Helium network (which migrated to Solana last ye...
The Case for Onchain Options Trading w/ Lev & Serge from DeVol Network
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Lev Gelfer and Serge Levin from DeVol Network, a low-cost, fully onchain option trading platform. Serge and Lev dive deep into complex trades and the advantages of bringing options to blockchain, but at a higher level, this episode is an exploration of exactly the kinds of projects that are only possible on Solana. It's a testament to how every step-function change in performance or cost unlocks entirely new use cases that were impossible to build before an...
Why Payment Processing Companies Need to Start Thinking About Blockchain w/ Nabil Manji (Worldpay)
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Nabil Manji of Worldpay, one of the largest payment processing companies in the world. In a recent collaboration with Worldpay, Visa expanded its USDC settlement to the Solana blockchain. Austin and Nabil chat about the current landscape of card payments and what the integration of blockchain unlocks for large financial institutions. Why complicate the legacy fiat payment system if it seems to work so well? Drawing on the firsthand experience at Worldpay, N...
Is Bitcoin Still Relevant in a Smart Contract World? w/ Matt Luongo (Thesis)
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, Austin chats with Matt Luongo (Thesis) about the role of decentralized custodial solutions for Bitcoin such as Threshold's tBTC. Beyond the technical details of how tBTC works and what its holders can do, the conversation often digresses into Bitcoiner views of the world in the context of a crypto industry now dominated by smart contracts. What should the role of BTC be in DeFi? What are the cultural implications of the flippening if it happens too early? How will the BTC ne...
An Open-Source Toolset for Token Infrastructure w/ Tommy Johnson
November 21, 2023 15:16 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this episode, Tommy Johnson discusses Armada, a collaborative project between PsyFi and HXRO that provides an open-source toolkit for launching tokens from inception to full decentralization. He and Austin reflect on the historical pain points of token launches, the evolution of tokenomics over the last several years, "governance-light" vs. "governance-heavy" DAO models, and more. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes on...
How Justin Bons Reconsidered His Thesis About Solana
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn the early days of Solana, Justin Bons (Cyber Capital) was one of the network's biggest public critics. However, in the last several months, Justin has had a change of heart. In this episode, Justin opens up about both his disillusionment with the Ethereum L2 roadmap and why no longer sees Solana in a negative light. He also discusses the importance of approaching crypto through an interdisciplinary lens and how his philosophy background has encouraged him to stay open-minded, even if it m...
Live from Breakpoint: Conversation w/ Rune Christensen (MakerDAO)
November 04, 2023 19:57 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode live from BP 2023, Austin sits down with Rune Christensen to discuss MakerDAO's Endgame plan. Rune outlines how the concept of subDAOs will fix the current problems faced by DAOs, why SVM architecture is best suited to carry out his Endgame vision, the toxicity of tribalism, and more. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any se...
Crypto's Killer App Is Already Here: Stablecoins w/ Dante Disparte (Circle)
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode, Austin is joined by Amira Valliani (Solana Foundation) to chat with Dante Disparte (Circle) about stablecoin adoption, regulation, and more. Dante envisions a promising future for stablecoins as he explores fundamental questions about their ultimate objectives and distinct applications in the world of payments. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicita...
The Toly Episode
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode, Austin has a freeform conversation with Anatoly Yakovenko about the state of Solana. Beyond the cliches of the past, present, and future of the network, Austin and Toly explore higher level ideas such as design philosophy, hardware limitations, balancing new features with network performance, AI and blockchain, and much more. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell ...
What Decentralized Credit Means for Emerging Markets w/ Thomas Bohner
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBPrivate credit in emerging markets like Latin America generally lacks modern infrastructure. According to Thomas Bohner (Credix), blockchain is the perfect technology to bring these markets into the future. With a company like Credix, investors and borrowers are able to leverage smart contracts for things like instant settlement and frictionless cross-border transactions, all while operating within legally compliant frameworks. In this episode, Austin and Thomas discuss Credix's model and t...
How Pyth Is Changing the Oracle Game w/ Jayant Krishnamurthy
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBOracles are an essential part of how real-world data gets integrated into DeFi smart contracts, but historically, that process has been fraught with challenges. In this episode, Jayant Krishnamurthy (Duoro Labs) explains how Pyth is addressing these challenges and redefining how a blockchain oracle can work. Originally built on Solana’s L1, Pyth is a low-latency, high-frequency oracle that has expanded beyond the Solana ecosystem and now provides data feeds for over 30 blockchains. The way i...
Why Multisigs are Becoming the Default Security Paradigm
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBMultisigs, short for "multiple signatures," are wallets that require multiple private keys to authorize transactions. In the wake of 2022's many collapses, multisigs have increasingly become the default security paradigm in both the Solana ecosystem and the crypto space more broadly. In this episode, Stepan Smikin (Squads) discusses the many use cases for multisigs and the importance of having a security-first mindset, while also sharing insights on what it's like building a multisig specifi...
Blockchain and AI: An Artist's POV with Lance Weiler
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTechnology has defined the form and function of storytelling since the beginning of time. In this episode, storyteller, artist, and professor Lance Weiler offers an optimistic perspective on how blockchain, AI, and other frontier technologies will affect storytellers across mediums. Rather than discussing the tech behind NFTs on Solana, Lance shows us what it's like for an artist to apply that technology to human expression. He considers on how models of IP may evolve to be more "open source...
How Compression is Changing the Way We Think of NFTs
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBIn today's episode, Austin moderates a panel discussion about compression with Jon Wong (Solana Foundation), Noah Prince (Helium Foundation), and Ilmoi (Tensor). Compression is a way of storing data on Solana that reduces costs by orders of magnitude. For now, its most common use case is compressed NFTs. With compression, you can mint one hundred million NFTs for two thousand dollars. Jon, Noah, and Ilmoi dive into the tech of how compression works, the ways in which developers are utilizing...
Can Block Explorers Work Like Traditional Search Engines?
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBTransparency is one of the key features of blockchain, and block explorers play an important role in that transparency. However, navigating explorers on Solana can have a high learning curve, even for crypto natives. This is due to Solana’s abstract data structures, a feature that makes indexing and interpreting data on the blockchain difficult. In this episode, Fathur Rahman (SolanaFM) discusses ways of building block explorers on Solana that will improve user experience. Through clever eng...
What It Takes to Make a AAA Game On-Chain with Michael Wagner
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBAs of 2023, the gaming industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Why disrupt something that's working so well by introducing blockchain into the equation? In this episode, Michael Wagner (ATMTA/Star Atlas) makes the case for blockchain games. Star Atlas, the flagship game that Michael and his team are working on, is a AAA game that uses Solana as its main infrastructure. He describes why this design is compelling for Star Atlas, the technology behind how it all works, its impact on ...
From Anchor to Mad Lads and Beyond with Armani Ferrante
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWith Anchor, Backpack, and Mad Lads under his belt, Armani Ferrante is one of Solana's most senior and prolific developers. In this episode, Armani reflects on the values and design philosophies that first attracted him to the Solana ecosystem and where he thinks the ecosystem is headed. He also discusses some of the tech behind xNFTS and Backpack, their use cases, and the importance of building applications users actually want. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, i...
Bringing Real World Assets on Chain
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBRWAs (Real World Assets) are assets that exist in the real world that are tokenized on chain. The RWA market comprises things like equity, fine art, loans, and more, all of which globally account for trillions of dollars in value. In this episode, Trevor Bacon discusses Parcl's unique approach to real estate as an RWA. He's bullish on opportunities such as higher liquidity and lower barriers to entry for retail investors. Although RWAs are a promising new frontier in crypto, we also discuss ...
Is Banking 3.0 Becoming a Reality?
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIf web3 had an intuitive Venmo-like app for sending and receiving crypto, could that expedite mass adoption? Aleksei Zakharov (Ottr) seems to think so. Aleksei describes how blockchain-based products such as Ottr can give users the experience of a modern bank, all without the bank. Banking 3.0, as he calls it, eliminates the possibility of bank failures, all while making USD more accessible to emerging markets and reducing friction in international transactions. According to Aleksei, solutio...
The Future of Blockchain Privacy Tools
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIf blockchain is going to scale to billions of users with use cases like payroll and and savings, privacy is a prerequisite for adoption. But if privacy preserving technology is vulnerable to the law - think OFAC's sanction of Tornado Cash - how will adoption at that scale ever be possible? In this episode, Yannik Schrade (Elusiv) describes the possibility of a gray area between public and private transactions on blockchain. Through community consensus, Elusiv is making it possible to flag i...
Does Web3 Need Its Own Section 230?
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBWhen Congress passed Section 230 in 1996, it created the legal preconditions for the growth of the modern internet. Today, web3 faces legislative uncertainty in the US, harkening back to the state of the internet before Section 230. In this episode, Chris Grieco (Rain, ex-DOJ) and Lauren Culbertson Grieco (ex-Twitter) offer a historical primer on Section 230 and consider the law in the context of web3. Could Section 230 apply to blockchain? If not, what would the web3 version of Section 230...
Can DePIN Build a Better Map Than Google?
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTraditionally, maps have been built by centralized entities like governments and tech companies. But in this episode, Ariel Seidman discusses the potential of Hivemapper, a decentralized mapping protocol, to completely disrupt the space. When it comes to building a global map, Hivemapper claims that decentralized, community-owned infrastructure can produce a higher quality of service with more granular data than a centralized network. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educat...
Rethinking High Performance Computing with Kevin F****** Bowers
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBIn this episode, Austin talks with Kevin Bowers, Chief Science Officer at Jump Trading. Kevin and his team are the brains behind Firedancer, Solana's second independent validator client. As Kevin describes the process of building Firedancer, it's clear that this episode is not only about building a validator client; it's about Kevins unique perspective on the 1% of computer science focused on making things as fast and efficient as possible. Throughout his interdisciplinary career, Kevin has ...
The Philosophy of Ethereum According to Bankless' David Hoffman
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBIn this episode, David Hoffman (Bankless) and Austin have an honest and multi-faceted conversation about the differences between Solana and Ethereum’s decisions, community, and future. David makes the case for an Ethereum-dominant future, and in doing so, illuminates much about Ethereum's philosophy of design and the culture of its most fervent believers. Naturally, Austin makes a similar case on behalf of Solana. This is a conversation between two people who have mutual respect for each ot...
So How Does DeFi Work, Anyway?
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBDeFi is defined as, “smart contracts that can execute trustless financial transactions," but beyond that, understanding what’s actually going on under the hood of DeFi protocols and how to use them is still a very narrow area of expertise. Wrapped assets, bridges, automated market makers––these are new tools foreign to the world of traditional finance. In this episode, Cindy Leow offers a primer on how both the technical and practical features of DeFi work. She also shares thoughts on the di...
Designing Crypto for Actual Humans
May 09, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBOne of the things holding back crypto from mass adoption is bad UX. According to Ori Kwan (Orca), crypto's history of bad UX isn’t just because of blockchain’s software constraints. It’s also because of the underrepresentation of designers’ voices. In this episode, Ori helps us understand how she thinks about building web3 products that are desirable, feasible, and viable, all from a designer's point of view. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and e...
Live Show: When to Work with web2 | The Pro-CBDC Case | Crypto Twitter vs. the Hill
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this live taping of Validated from NFT.NYC, Austin has an informal chat with his Solana Foundation colleagues Amira Valliani and Pedro Miranda. They discuss how web3 x web2 partnerships are evolving, the pros and cons of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the disconnect between crypto Twitter and conversations among crypto regulators. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or ...
Two Ex-OFAC Lawyers Walk into a Bar ... and Discuss the Warren-Marshall Bill
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, Austin, Amira (Head of Policy at the Solana Foundation), and two ex-OFAC lawyers discuss regulation in web3 as it pertains to national security. Naturally, they discuss OFAC's sanction of Tornado Cash and consider other ways in which the government could have handled the situation. While the Tornado Cash sanction may be old news at this point, thoughtful conversations about the intersection of blockchain, national security, and technology ethics are always relevant. The rece...
Why Crypto Needs a Mobile Revolution
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWill mobile-first applications be a driving force of mass adoption during the next crypto bull run? With over 5 billion smart phone users around the globe, Chris Osborn, founder and CEO of Dialect, thinks that's a solid bet. In this episode, Chris discusses some of the innovative features that will set web3 messaging platforms like Dialect apart from their Web 2 counterparts. He also shares thoughts on why crypto has taken so long to embrace a mobile-first mindset, the difficulties of dealin...
Not Your Keys, Not Your Crypto: The Importance of Self-Custody with Charles Guillimet, CTO of Ledger
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBSelf-sovereignty is one of the foundational promises of crypto, but without self-custody, that promise simply falls flat. In this episode, Charles Guillimet (CTO of Ledger) discusses topics like the importance of self-custody and the role of security, in addition to the the evolution of Ledger's product offerings as the crypto industry has changed over the last decade. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does no...
What Does It Mean for an NFT Community to Get Acquired?
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWhen Meta Angels launched in 2021, it branded itself as an NFT community using web3 to "harness real world opportunities." In late 2022, Meta Angels was acquired by Hug, an NFT curation platform, and their respective communities merged. In this episode, Meta Angels co-founder Alex Cavoulacos discusses how a values-driven NFT project can be sustainable and what it's like for an NFT community to undergo a merger. As the current Head of Product at Hug, Alex also shares insights on scaling a web...
How a Web 2 CMO is Navigating web3 Strategy
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDuring the last bull run, legacy fashion brands raced to incorporate web3 into their strategy. Now, with consumer demand for web3 in hibernation, where does that leave marketers in the traditional fashion space who are still bullish on web3? In this episode, Lisa Pillette (CMO of Fossil Group) discusses Fossil's venture into NFTs and how the company's attitude toward web3 has changed in the last year. Lisa remains bullish on the implementation of web3 strategies for both Fossil and other le...
Does the Internet Really Need Blockchain-Based AI?
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBTo skeptics, blockchain-based AI may sound like a solution in search of a problem. But to Humayun Sheikh, founder and CEO of Fetch, decentralized AI has the power to revolutionize how we transact on the Internet by creating truly peer-to-peer information systems. That sounds straightforward enough, but consumer-facing AI is still in its infancy, and the industry faces many hard questions in the years to come. Humayun navigates these questions with nuance and diligence as he shares his compel...
What the Hell Is Going on in Crypto Venture Investing? with Ben & David from Acquired
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBCrypto venture investing has plummeted from all time highs, but maybe perceiving this as a "crypto" problem is the wrong way of looking at it. Through the lens of seasoned investors, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal (Acquired) help us make sense of the present moment of crypto venture and the future conditions under which investing in crypto will become attractive again. DISCLAIMER The content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not ...
Build Block Better: It's Infrastructure Week
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBRunning a blockchain network requires sophisticated hardware and software working together. The term "blockchain infrastructure" refers to any component of this system that actually facilitates the existence of a blockchain. In this episode, we talk with Aaron Henshaw, co-founder of Bison Trails, a pioneering blockchain infrastructure platform that was later acquired by Coinbase. Aaron shares his perspective on building infrastructure for different blockchains, running blockchain infrastruct...
How web3 Is Disrupting the Web 2 Venture Playbook with Li Jin
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBIn 2019, Li Jin was a tech VC and evangelist for specialized Web 2 platforms and marketplaces. Now, she's all in on web3. From Li's point of view, many of the "passion economy" businesses that were hard to scale in Web 2 are actually more viable in web3. Her current thesis is that ownership - not just revenue - is the next big opportunity in tech, and the best way to facilitate that is on web3. DISCLAIMER The information on this podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entert...
Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs All They're Hyped Up to Be?
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBZero-knowledge proofs are one of the most compelling and counterintuitive technologies in crypto today. How can you prove something with zero knowledge of the thing you're proving? This episode examines the current and future use cases of zero-knowledge systems while having an honest dialogue about both their challenges and promise. DISCLAIMER The information on this podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty...
Meet a web3 Musician Who Makes Money
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBlack Dave is a multi-disciplinary artist best known for his music NFTs. Unlike many artists who migrate to web3 from Web 2, web3 is where Black Dave got his start. Dave's web3 origin story is not only unique, but also a crucial part of his success. Dave shares his thoughts on digital culture, community building, the intersection of web3 with the mainstream music industry, and more. DISCLAIMER The information on this podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purp...
Crypto-Powered Physical Infrastructure with Sami Kassab
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBA century ago, infrastructure was synonymous with big things, like bridges, roads, and electrification projects financed by nation states or the world’s largest corporations. But today, the nature of infrastructure is changing. Thanks in large part to the introduction of tokens, infrastructure can now be decentralized, deployed by individuals to solve real-world problems. This is exactly what Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are doing In this episode, Messari researcher...
A Decentralized Collective Memory with Sam Williams
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBPermanent information storage is not just a means of preserving data, but a way to resist the grip of authoritarian regimes. According to Sam Williams, co-founder of Arweave, immutable storage systems are a revolutionary movement that will make a more objective truth accessible forever. DISCLAIMER The information on this podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy,...
How Crypto Journalism Actually Happens with Danny Nelson
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBBeing a crypto journalist - a good crypto journalist - is hard work. When it comes to reporting, no other sector requires the same level of technical proficiency, an understanding of financial markets, and a primer in digital anthropology. In this conversation, Austin and Danny navigate a lot of complicated topics including conflicts of interest within crypto native media, reporting in an industry where everyone has a hidden objective, citizen journalism on Twitter, and more. DISCLAIMER The...
What Keeps a Crypto OG Hopeful? with Ryan Selkis
January 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBRyan Selkis, founder of Messari, has been a crypto investor, writer, and advocate since 2013. As someone who has witnessed multiple market cycles firsthand, Ryan is as optimistic as ever about the future of blockchain. Throughout this episode, Austin and Ryan find paradoxical silver linings in the tumult of 2022. Looking forward, they discuss how DC's views of crypto are changing, exciting new sectors within crypto like DeSoc and DePIN, and more. DISCLAIMER The information on this podcast i...