Blockchain and Beyond

Listen in as AP and I discuss the potential of notifications as a powerful tool for Web3 applications to communicate with their user base. We analyze why communication via Twitter or Discord isn't always effective and how notifications can be sent directly to users who have opted in. Furthermore, we delve into use cases for NFTs and gaming, the role of notifications in boosting revenue during a bear market, and ways to inform users of potential risks, such as being liquidated. Finally, don't miss our conversation about the progress and partnerships they're making with projects in the ecosystem and the growth of their team through their involvement in an accelerator. Vidhyanand Twitter - https://twitter.com/vithushaji LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidhyanand-c-s-57344672/ Notiboy Twitter - https://twitter.com/notiboyproject My Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured (0:00:00) - Solving Web 3's Communication Problem (0:10:23) - DeFi Notifications and Analytics Platform

In this engaging conversation, we had the pleasure of speaking with JP Barrick, the founder of Mining Store. JP shared his journey into the Bitcoin space and how he came to start his business. From trading altcoins and mining Ethereum to setting up facilities and working with the Sacramento Kings, JP's experience in the crypto world is vast and fascinating. Listen in as he explains how Mining Store now offers Bitcoin mining as a service for anyone who wants to get involved. We also discussed the various investment opportunities in Bitcoin mining with JP. He talks about managed mining, a hands-off solution for those looking to invest in Bitcoin, as well as helping build and sell facilities to larger clients. JP even shares the concept of Bit Vault, a vehicle that allows even the smallest investors to own stock in a Bitcoin mining company. Don't miss out on learning the different steps involved in the process and the benefits of investing in equity that provides consistent dividends from the start. Lastly, we explored the economics of renewable energy and how it relates to Bitcoin mining. JP sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin mining and its energy sources, revealing that two-thirds of the energy used for Bitcoin mining comes from renewable sources. Discover the implications of this for developing nations, who can use Bitcoin mining as a way to generate revenue to fund infrastructure projects like dams. Join us for this insightful discussion with JP Barrick and learn how the world of Bitcoin mining is evolving. JP Twitter - https://twitter.com/jpbaric Mining Store Twitter - https://twitter.com/miningstore Website - https://miningstore.com/ My Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ Bitcoin Mining, Renewable Energy, Investment Opportunities, Manage Mining, Bit Vault, GPU Rigs, Mining Ethereum, Sacramento Kings, Profit-Sharing Contracts, SEC, Binance, Coinbase, Infrastructure Act, Cloud Hashing Services, JP Barrick, Mining Store (0:00:00) - Bitcoin Mining and Building Facilities (0:06:19) - Bitcoin Mining Investment Opportunities (0:18:55) - Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy (0:26:19) - Differentiation in Bitcoin Mining Contracts (0:35:45) - Bitcoin Mining in the US (0:41:33) - Miningstore and JP Barrick's Social Media

In this episode, Farzan discusses distributed computing and how it takes multiple computers work together to solve a large problem. This makes an entire network of computer appear as a single entity as it provides large-scale resources to enable advanced computations. In the context of blockchains, distributed computing is vital for running of the virtual machine (e.g., Ethereum Virtual Machine) which enables dapps, but also required for acheiving consensus across the network. When applied to AI, models needs to be trained, most individuals do not have the local resources to train large model and instead rely on third-party cloud providers to enables this computations. Through distributed computing this training can be executed through the blockchains where patricipants 'rent' their spare computing power and bid for data processing jobs. Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1  Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

In this episode, Farzan discusses what rekeying is in the context of blockchain wallets by using the idea of public/private keys and which keys are allowed to manage signing for transactions. He further goes on to provide some context of when and where it can be used following the recent events of the MyAlgo wallet exploit on the Algorand blockchain. Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

In this episode with Vidhyanand (AP) , the founder of Notiboy, and on-chain notifcation protocol on Algorand we discuss the need secure on-chain communications in the face of scams and dusting transactions. We also cover his background, how we got into the cryptospace, and also the developing startup and blockchain ecosystem in India, especially in places like Bangalore. We take some time to look at blockchains from a fundamental POV and evaluate the impact it can have in countries like India and Pakistan where corruption is widespread. Vidhyanand Twitter - https://twitter.com/vithushaji LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidhyanand-c-s-57344672/ Notiboy Twitter - https://twitter.com/notiboyproject My Links: Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

Exploring my approach to finding value within the crypto market and I share some of my bags that I'm holding.My Links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

A casual catch-up with the Vendible team about what they've been working on over the past few months, including:- Focusing on a single product- Cryptography- The bear markets- Justification of a DAOMy Links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

My Links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredThis video explores the topic of blockchain technology's role in the voting and election process. The presenter analyzes the potential benefits and drawbacks of using blockchain and conducts a thorough examination of its impact on the election process as a whole. The video aims to provide a balanced and informative look at the suitability of blockchain for democratic elections, and covers key factors that contribute to the success of a fair and secure election. The video is suitable for individuals with an interest in technology and politics, as well as for those seeking to understand the current debate surrounding the use of blockchain in voting.

 Check out Superfluid - https://www.superfluid.finance/My Links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredSuperfluid is an asset streaming protocol that brings subscriptions, salaries and rewards to DAOs and crypto-native businesses. Real-time token-streaming protocol is revolutionizing the way we send and receive token transfers. With fast, efficient, and cost-effective transactions, Superfluid is perfect for use cases such as subscriptions, salary streams, and even gaming. Compatible with multiple blockchain networks and built on a decentralized architecture, Superfluid offers greater security and privacy compared to centralized payment systems. 

With DropChain you can add Web3 functionality to your Web2 application with a few lines of code. They are aiming to onboard the next 1,000,000 Web3 developers, and the next 1,000,000,000 Web3 users.Carter and Nate are the ambitious minds behind this project and want to streamline the process of using Web3 and leading the way to decentralisation.LinksDropChain Website - https://www.dropchain.network/DropChain Twitter - https://twitter.com/DropChainAPINate's Twitter - https://twitter.com/thoreson_nateCarter's Twitter - https://twitter.com/crazinkMy Links:Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured 

Ultrade describes themselves as a DeFi-As-A-Service solution, building B2B DeFi infrastructure which can be leveraged by brands and creators to strengthen the connection and value with their community.Using Ultrade, anyone can create a fully customisable trading suite which includes AMMs, Order Books, Derivatives, and Lending markets, with just a few lines of code. Benefits of using Ultrade include:- Better liquidity- Gather trading fees- Customisability of the platformUltradeWebsite: Ultrade.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/ULTRADE_org  Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured

 Today I discuss how I would approach leaning about Blockchain and Crypto in 2023. We discuss topics like: - History of Blockchain - Smart contracts - Consensus Mechanisms - Issues facing blockchains - Regulatory landscape Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured 

In this episode, we discuss the concept of proof-of-reserves, a method used by some cryptocurrency exchanges to provide transparency around the amount of cryptocurrency they hold in reserve. We explore the potential benefits of proof-of-reserves and consider whether they are worth the hype. Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured  

An extra episode this week going over what the year 2022 had in store for the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. I definitely glazed over some topics but I get the big ones in there.I also discuss the future of the podcast and how I want to continue to develop it going further including speaking to more thought leaders in the space, and having a higher production quality.Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured 

Trantorian is a blockchain 3D space exploration, battle, economic and civilization development NFT based game situated on a persistent, ever growing metaverse.Trantorian bridges the best of traditional games with the added benefits of blockchain. Such as asset ownership, decentralization and governance.The gameplay brings a combination of genres such as RPG with 4X games. Making Trantorian a one of a kind game.Today, I am joined by Manuel, CCO of Indelve Studios, to speak more about Trantorian, how the project is developing, and how they aim to change the gaming ecosystem.Manuel Twitter - https://twitter.com/PalliManuelTrantorian Twitter - https://twitter.com/Trantorianverse Trantorian Website - https://trantorian.com/homeTwitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

A  Verifiable Random Function  takes a secret key and a value and produces a pseudorandom output, with a proof that anyone can use to verify the result. Today I'm joined by Bit from D13 Collective to talk more about them and their usecases.D13 - https://d13.co/Twitter - https://twitter.com/d13_co My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115...Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxh...Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchaina...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainand...

Niftgen is an Algorand-based NFT platform where content creators can build and monetize their brands by empowering fans to play a key role in the creative process.Today I am joined by Christian, founder of Niftgen to discuss more about Niftgen and the impact they want to have.Niftgen:Twitter - https://twitter.com/niftgenDiscord - https://t.co/3YuD5UOUc6Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Quantum computing has the capacity to break modern-day encryption. Blockchains (and most systems) rely on this encryption to remain secure. Today I discuss quantum computing, the impact it has, and what the future may look like with Falcon Keys.Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

 Algogator is a portfolio tracker for the Algorand blockchain ecosystem. Bringing together all your assets — tokens and NFTs — and provide your net worth, staking totals and yield farm totals all in one place. Today I'm joined by Kieran, one of the founders of Algogator. We discuss the highly anticipated V3 of their platform inclduing the new features users can expect to see. We also take a turn and discuss his time working in the gaming industry and some of his advice. Algogator - @TeamAlgogator Website - https://algogator.finance/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-a Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featured Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021     Algorand uses a pure proof-of-stake (PPoS) protocol built on Byzantine consensus. Each user's influence on the choice of a new block is proportional to its stake (number of tokens) in the system. Users are randomly and secretly selected to propose blocks and vote on block proposals. All online users have the chance to be selected to propose and vote. The likelihood that a user will be chosen, and the weight of its proposals and votes, are directly proportional to its stake. (Source: https://www.algorand.com/technology/pure-proof-of-stake) 

DEXs form a backbone of DeFi services within the blockchain ecosystem. They are mostly made up of Automated Market Makers, but we also have the emergence of Order Book DEXs.Today I'm joined by Alexander, cto of Algonaut Capital and founder of Algodex, an Algorand based Order Book DEX. We talk about the technology and where we see adoption heading.Alexander - https://twitter.com/a3voices Algodex - https://twitter.com/AlgodexOfficial Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021    

On October 1st Solana experience 6 hours of downtime before the network was restarted and operations were continued. These sort of downtimes can be the result of two thing, technical issues, and issues of decentralisation.Today I discuss both of these and how they apply to blockchains such as Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Ronin side chain.Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021    

Vendible is a privacy-preserving identity network that gives you greater control over your data and assets while helping developers remove barriers to DeFi adoption.https://www.vendiblelabs.com/Doug - https://twitter.com/brought012Vendible - https://twitter.com/govendibleJoin me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

Ethereum's Merge has been the hottest topic in crpyto this week - I discuss the outcomes of the change, including the good, the bad, and other things things that might not have been considered.Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

Recently FIFA announced FIFA+ Collect, a platform for users to collect memorabilia from the FIFA World Cup tournaments. This platform is powered by Algorand and marks an immense step of the adoption of blockchain technology for the retail markets.Football has over 5 billion fans worldwide, making the FIFA World Cup one of the world's biggest sporting events. Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   Cryptocurrency bridges are digital assets that allow for the transfer of value between different blockchain protocols. By doing so, they enable interoperability and flexibility in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The bridges are built on top of existing protocols and use smart contracts to facilitate the transfer of value. This allows for a wide range of possible applications, including cross-chain exchange,atomic swaps, and more.Wormhole crypto has created a generic messaging platform which enables interoperability between blockchain platforms. Through this they have integrated over 10 blockchains that can now My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   Dollar-cost Averaging is a strategy allowing the user to incrementally buy assets at regular intervals, progressively increasing their exposure. Traditional centralised exchanges offer this capacity but often charge high fees.Ricochet Exchange aims to make dollar-cost averaging a reality by bringing it on-chain. By leveraging technology such as Superfluid they enable uses complete flexibility of how much they want to investMichael - https://twitter.com/mikeghenSero - https://twitter.com/seroxdesigns / https://twitter.com/DefiTalksHQRicochet Exchange - https://twitter.com/ricochetxchangeMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   DeFi has been a very popular application of blockchain technology, as it enables traditional functions such as loans, yield-generations, options, futures, and more.Since 2020 J.P. Morgan, one of the world's biggest financial institues have been building their own blockchain platform. Their offerings combine the best of other platforms and aim to bring it under one roof.My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

 Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   The preservation of historical events is key to understanding human, and scienctific history. Traditonally physical records can become lost or damaged over time reducing their reliablilty. Thanks to blockchain technology we now have a way to preserve information in a permanent, immutable, public record.Today I'm joined by Robert, CTO of MakerX and Data Museum. We discuss the preservation of historically significant artifacts, the imapct of ARC-19 NFTs, and the flexibility that APIs can provide.Robert's Twitter - https://twitter.com/robdmooreMakerX Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakerXAUData Museum Twitter - https://twitter.com/DataMuseumMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   The preservation of historical events is key to understanding human, and scienctific history. Traditonally physical records can become lost or damaged over time reducing their reliablilty. Thanks to blockchain technology we now have a way to preserve information in a permanent, immutable, public record.Today I'm joined by Robert, CTO of MakerX and Data Museum. We discuss the preservation of historically significant artifacts, the imapct of ARC-19 NFTs, and the flexibility that APIs can provide.Robert's Twitter - https://twitter.com/robdmooreMakerX Twitter - https://twitter.com/MakerXAUData Museum Twitter - https://twitter.com/DataMuseumMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Our 2nd place solution: https://devpost.com/software/orange-interstellar-corporation-event-webappOur 1st place DID solution: https://devpost.com/software/did-of-things-didot-allergen-management-in-food-shopping Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds    Digital Identities form a crucial part of our online interactions on all platforms. However, there's a few caveats, we often share more information than we'd like to when browsing online. And our methods to keeping our accounts secure aren't the best.Today I discuss a new solution a team of us created and discuss the main components of it; decentralised identities, 2-factor authentication, passwordless, and biometrics.My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Use my link to join the Wayru waitlist: https://wayru.io/wl-genesis?r=farzan279OJoin me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   Wayru aims to make the internet more accessible to individuals across the globe. They aim to better connectivity in modern cities, while enabling previously unconnected communities.Today I'm joined by Charvel, CEO and Founder of Wayru to discuss what they're are doing to acheive a better connected world.Charvel's Twitter - https://twitter.com/charvelchedrauiWayru's Twitter - https://twitter.com/WayruNetworkMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   Publishing writing can be a difficult thing to get right, but through NFTs and blockchains writers can get support from their community to help them grow, and direct their work.Today I'm joined by Rach from Land Of Alegra, which is a project focused on creating a fantasy world - It also includes a playable text-based NFT game.Land Of Alegra Twitter - https://twitter.com/LandOfAlegraMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021

 Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds   In November 2021, Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade went live. It marked the first major upgrade in 4 years, and included a number of upgrades to improve the scalability and privacy of Bitcoin.Recently, the Taro protocol has been announced, this enables the creation and transferring of assets via the Lightning Network, while being underpinned by Bitcon's security.My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds  Lending markets are perhaps one of the strongest use cases that we've seen in the DeFi space. They enable entirely permissionless lending and borrowing whilst ensuring capital is protected through over-collateralisation which minimises counter-party risk.Today Benedetto, CEO of Folks Finance, a lending protocol on Algorand, discussed the current state of lending markets and some of the unique features they are working on. We also discuss powerful tools such as liquid governance and also the stablecoin ecosystem.Benedetto's Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenedettoBioFolks FinanceTwitter - https://twitter.com/FolksFinanceWebsite - Folks.financeMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds  Today I'm joined by Bit from D13 Collective, a group focusing on analysing on-chain data on Algorand.This episode gets super technical as we talk about things like state proofs, rekeying, and smart signatures. But we try our best to keep it simple as possible!D13:Twitter - https://twitter.com/d13_coWebsite - d13.coMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

 Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds  Today I'm joined by Eddie and Fikri, creators of the AlgoLeague and Algopard, respectively. Algoleagues focuses on teaching users about the blockchain through their ever evolving superhero storyline.Algopard is an interactive NFT projects which aims to do their part to better the world by supporting real life causes.AlgoLeagues:Twitter - https://twitter.com/AlgoLeaguesWebsite - https://www.algoleagues.com/Algopard Twitter - https://twitter.com/Algo_pardWebsite - https://algopard.com/My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021    

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGds Liquid Staking is a new method of staking tokens which allows individuals to circumnavigate minimum staking requirements and unbonding periods. Today I discuss how they work, their downsides, and my general opinion on them.My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/Rf7CkZEGdsThe LUNA discussed today refers to the now named Luna Classic (LUNC) as Terra have now launched a LUNA 2.0.The recent collapse of LUNA say $30b of assets vanish over the course of a few days. At the core of this was the relationship between LUNA, UST, and the Anchor protocol.Today I discuss each of the components responsible and explain how the entire situation went down.My Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Today I sit down with Penny, an NFT artist on Algorand with her own Captain Squishy collection. We talk about how she got to where she is, the Algorand community, her plans for the future, and advice for any newcomes to the NFT space.Penny's social media links: https://linktr.ee/PennyCrayonNFTsMy Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021   

I explore some of the issue that crypto has, these are both fundamental, and technical issues which may impact the adoption of crypto going forward.Cryptocurrencies have faced much criticism such as being a method of money laundering and theft, but it also has other smaller criticisms such as the inability to recover lost keys.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

Today I discuss the history of Lightning Network, it's uses, and it's future.Bitcoin is often known for being slow, and being expensive. Transactions can take up to an huor to be confirmed, which is too long for most cases, not to mention the costs associated with all transactions. That's where Lightning Network comes in, it is a solution built on top of Bitcoin to directly solve the scalability issue by minimising costs and transactions times.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

A Bitcoin ETF is an exchange-traded fund comprised of bitcoin or assets related to Bitcoin's price. They are traded on a traditional exchange instead of a cryptocurrency exchange.  In the past the SEC has approved Bitcoin Futures ETFs, but is hesistant on Bitcoin Spot ETFs.Today we discuss the differences between them and the current state of Bitcoin based investments.(Not financial advice)Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021  

The UK Tax season started in the first week of April. The UK splits crypto tax into mainly capital gains tax and income tax. Capital gains tax is subject to more rules to do with the cost basis of your crypto, whereas certain crypto interactions fall into income tax. I delve deeper into all these topics and discuss some nuances.Disclaimer: I am not a tax expert. Please consult a tax professional regarding how much you may be liable to pay.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Real estate is a $10.5T gloabal industry, and is one that many people look to invest in. However, it can require a large upfront cost in the form of a down payment, or you resort to investing in a REIT where you have no say in the properties at hand. Lofty.ai is a platform which lets users invest in real estate from as little as $50 and get access to rental income and appreciation.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Binance Blockchain Week is a yearly opportunity for some of the greatest minds in the blockchain space to cme together to discuss the issues facing them and the industry as a whole including regulation, current state of applications, and future plans. Today I give an overview of this week's events, discussing the ideas that were presented to help give us an understanding of where the space is.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Estonia is one of the world's leaders in implementing blockchain at a national level, they've been at it since 2007 and they've done an amazing job of it. So many of their national services such as healthcare and insurance is all organised by the KSI blockchain. I also look at Estonia's cybersecurity stance and the ways they're implementing it through E-ID, X-road, and the KSI blockchain.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

The summer of 2021 was called DeFi Summer, and for good reason. We saw the Total Value Locked (TVL) during this time skyrocket as new platforms emerged. But these DeFi platforms had a few downsides. But the advent of DeFi 2.0 and the rise of asset-backed stabletokens aims to change this.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Yuga Labs have created one of the most popular NFT projects of all time, Bored Ape Yacht Club. Recently they've acquired a number of other NFT projects. Today I look at the history of Yuga Labs, what they're doing and also discuss the news about their new community and governance token, ApeCoin.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

The environment is a big topic when it comes to Bitcoin, and other blockchain projects. It is a valid concern, but it is also important to know how this technology runs to validate the energy consumption. Today, I discuss some of the arguments, and also provide my perspective.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021 

Today I discuss 3 different projects, focusing on their tokenomics models. Tokenomics is a way to understand the economics of a cryptocurrency or token. It includes details such as how the token will be distriubuted, how many tokens are reserved and for what reasons, and how tokens may be taken out of circulation.Links:Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BCBeyondPodcast and https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1Substack - https://substack.com/profile/33433115-farzan-aYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxhLjdOdi5oiOG2nRIgsTQ/featuredInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blockchainandbeyondpodcast/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blockchainandbeyond2021