CudosCast

Pete Hill Talks to Bozena Rezab from GAMEE about mobiles gaming, working with Animoca brands and bridging the gap between gaming and blockchain.. 00:00:52 Bozena talks about the mobile gaming platform, GAMEE 00:04:15 Gaming through the global pandemic 00:05:33 GAMEE and Animoca Brands 00:08:10 Retrofitting games and building from scratch 00:09:16 How do you protect the games from cheaters? 00:11:55 GAMEE's global userbase 00:14:42 Bridging the gap between gaming and blockchain 00:18:30 40 million gamers and rising 00:19:25 Hopping around metaverses 00:20:31 Thor's metaverse 00:24:09 Final thoughts

Pete Hill talks with David Pugh-Jones the launch of The Cudos Blockchain Network. They cover a wide range of topics including pre and post launch parties, mainnet, sneak previews, merging worlds, our unique selling points and looking forward to some well-deserved sleep! 00:18 Back by popular demand: David and Pete discuss pre-launch. 05:04 Mainnet is here! What does it mean? 09:17 How to reach new audiences? 11:11 Addressing the dip in the crypto market… 14:39 Sneak previews? 17:05 The wait is over! Link in the description! 17:32 Events, pre & post launch! 19:21 Merging worlds… 20:36 Flipped interview: David asks Pete community questions. 24:22 Our Unique Selling Points! 28:50 One box does not fix all. 31:05 What happens to your information if a node goes down? Links: https://www.cudos.org/blog/cudos-mainnet-launch-the-road-ahead/

Pete Hill talks with Vincent Marty of Darewise about his upcoming triple A title, Life Beyond. Vincent explains how the game will evolve and grow and how players will earn through creating content that the whole community can enjoy. Chapters: 00:01:12 Pete introduces Vincent Marty from Darewise 00:08:30 What does it take to build a triple A game? 00:10:33 What is the game's narrative? 00:13:49 How can people contribute to the game? 00:18:00 Player choice and how the game could evolve. 00:18:30 Play and Earn's evolving future 00:20:05 How Life Beyond avoids restricting players. 00:25:44 More details about the Open Alpha 00:27:02 What's the work dynamic like at Darewise? 00:30:52 Vincent's final thoughts #darewise #freetoplay #playtoearn #nft #aaagame #crypto #blockchain #playercontracts #playerdriveneconomy #esl #esports #gameing #mmog #indiegames #metaverse #cudo #cudos #multiplayer #ingameeconomy #improbable #lifebeyond #game #scifi #sci-fi #playandearn #axieinfinity #pve #gamers #sim #simulation #avatar #avatars #earncrypto #nolooting

With our mainnet launch around the corner, the Cudos team took a breather to catch up for a special edition of CudosCast. In this episode, we have our team members - David Pugh-Jones, CMO; Kaitlin Argeaux, Events Manager; Nuno Pereira, VP of Partnerships and Pete Hill, VP of Corporate Development. The discussion was moderated by Dominique Cottrell, Head of Production at Cudos. The Cudos team is excited about what's unfolding in the blockchain space with the heightened level of innovation. They discuss the new pool of developers who will help build the infrastructure for Web3 and look at how our decentralised cloud computing platform, Cudo Compute, can empower the users to earn passive income in a multi-billion dollar industry. The panelists discuss the possibilities of the Cudos network to power non-blockchain cases like artificial intelligence and deep learning, video rendering for films and beyond. It was a pleasure to have our team together in one place, sharing their thoughts on the Web3 and blockchain space as a whole. If you're looking to stay up to date with the latest developments at Cudos, it's not to be missed! Related blogs: How Cudos is powering the metaverse https://www.cudos.org/blog/how-cudos-is-powering-the-metaverse/ Earn passive income in times of inflation from your hardware https://www.cudos.org/blog/earn-passive-income-in-times-of-inflation-from-your-hardware/ Hardware capacity recycling and the future of computation https://www.cudos.org/blog/hardware-capacity-recycling-and-the-future-of-computation/ How Cudos is building the infrastructure needed for Web3 https://www.cudos.org/blog/how-cudos-is-building-the-infrastructure-needed-for-web3/ Website Links: Cuds website: https://www.cudos.org/ Cudo Compute website: https://www.cudocompute.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CUDOS_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cudos Telegram: https://t.me/cudostelegram #blockchain #crypto #cryptocurrency #decentralisation #cloudcomputing #compute #computing #developer #cudos #smartcontracts #smartcontract #cloud #technology #datacenter #cosmos #data #metaverse #NFTs #artificialintelligence #AI #machinelearning #web3 #cudoCompute #decentralisation

In today's episode of CudosCast, we are joined by Stefania Barbaglio, Managing Director of Cassiopeia Services. Cassiopeia offers communication services as well as marketing and branding communication strategies for private and public companies as well financial organisations and leaders. Steffy talks about the death of NFT's, how brands are attempting to enter the Metaverse, Elon Musk's Twitter going opensource, and the inevitable introduction of regulations in Decentralized Finance. 00:00 Intro 01:50 Steffy's Motivations 02:55 “NFT's are dead” 06:15 Digital Identities 11:22 The Cudos Blockchain 14:30 Digital Identities and Metaverse Real-estate 16:08 Exciting Metaverse projects 17:46 Brands entering the Metaverse 24:00 Twitter, Web3 and Elon Musk 26:18 DeFi regulations and Ethereum 34:00 Lightening Network and Bitcoin 37:30 CBDC's

In today's episode of the CudosCast, we are joined by Ian Gilmour, Managing Director at AI Forum. The AI Forum covers all significant AI research, news, opinions, videos, events and jobs covering multiple industries, use cases, technology, as well as AI governance and AI economics. Ian gives a detailed talk on how artificial intelligence is becoming entrenched in our everyday lives, the key trends that we're likely to see when it comes to the adoption of the technology, and why AI is such an important ingredient when it comes to the Web3 movement!

In our latest episode of CudosCast, we are joined by our partners Ehsan Shariati and Kate Withers from Functionland. Functionland is replacing Cloud Storage and Service Subscription economy by introducing a new category of products, called Blockchain-Attached Storage. It creates value by auto-minting crypto for the users and allocating a share to the developers

In today's episode of Cudos Cast, we sit down with Ethan Illingworth our Blockchain Product Manager, and answer some of the questions our Cudos Community have sent through.

The Cudos Cast is joined by Peter van Mourik, the CEO and Co-Founder of Chainlayer; a blockchain services company and recent addition to the Cudos validator network. We discuss the difference between proof of work and proof of stake, what is a validator, NFTs and the Metaverse.

On this episode of the CudosCast, we are joined by Shopping.io's chief communications officer, Matthew Harper. We have recently announced a partnership with shopping.io enabling all of our loyal CUDOS holders with a way to spend their CUDOS (and other cryptos) with retailers including Amazon and Ebay. Show Notes: 00:03:10 Overview of shopping.io 00:08:36 The Metaverse: how long do we wait, and the experiences we could have 00:16:42 Crypto criteria for shopping.io 00:17:46 The possibility of bigger companies accepting crypto as payment 00:23:48 E-commerce Utility 00:25:22 The Objective and utility of shopping.io token 00:27:00 Using NFT's to purchase good and coming regulation Show Links: Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

On today's CudosCast, we are joined by David Park, cofounder and director of marketing for Cosmostation, who recently joined the Cudos network as one of our lead validators. Links: Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, we chat with Jeroen Develter of Audit.one who recently joined the Cudos network as one of our lead validators. We cover the role validators play in a network, proof of stake and proof of work and much more! Show Notes: [00:05:58] The link between Audit.one and Persistence One [00:11:00] Proof of stake evolutionary or revolutionary? [00:16:46] The return on Staking [00:26:40] The security of Proof of Stake [00:32:26] Audit.on as staking as a service provider? Links: Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Oliver Weingarten, the founder and CEO of LDN UTD joins the Cudos Cast! LDN UTD is an esports organisation that joins esports and gaming

We are introducing our brand new Chief Marketing Officer! David Pugh-Jones has begun shaping a new path using his extensive experience in marketing, we are pleased to introduce and welcome David into our community. Take a listen and hear about DPJ's experience and how he will help to shape our 2022! Show Notes: [00:01:50] Introducing David Pugh-Jones [00:04:13] The attraction of working in the Blockchain world [00:07:32] The impact of Blockchain technology [00:17:23] Internal growth and the plans for Cudo [00:24:40] Brand partnership and Alliances Links: David's Twitter: @davidpj Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, with talk with Ultra, who are leading the entertainment industry using blockchain tech. Show Notes: [00:05:31] How Ultra is leading the entertainment industry through Blockchain [00:10:37] The reason behind steam blocking …? [00:13:39] Ultra's vision [00:19:33] The number of play to earn games available on Ultra [00:23:20] AAA games entering the play to earn arena [00:25:17] Interesting initiatives Ultra are looking at to help the user experience [00:33:26] The entertainment market [00:39:06] How is the Metaverse and gaming mixing Links: Dotmoovs website: https://dotmoovs.com/ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

On this episode, we are joined by Pedro, Ricardo and Salomé from Dotmoovs, a play2earn that connects physical activity with NFTs via a platform that allows anyone to challenge each other in various freestyle sports. Show Notes: [00:06:02] the Dotmoovs vision and purpose [00:11:04] The impact Facebooks rebrand could have on the gaming world [00:15:19] How AI is integrated and utilized [00:30:22] NFT's and game playing [00:34:12] Dotmoovs and Cudos connection. Cross-chain strategies to gain exposure [00:36:41] Challenge between Dotmoovs and Cudos Community Links: Dotmoovs website: https://dotmoovs.com/ Cudo website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, we chat with Susan Oh and Duncan Murray, two individuals that are using blockchain technology to save our planet! Covering NFTs, the emergence of crypto and how to avoid scams, this episode is packed with useful takeaways and insights into how blockchain can be harnessed to help to save our planet. Show Notes: [00:10:37] how NFTs can help preserve the rainforest [00:17:01] Current research and development process with NFTs and preservation [00:21:32] Opportunity presented with Semi-fungible tokens [00:23:17] NFT and animal conservation [00:28:08] Why to get involved in impact projects [00:35:20] Mainstream adoption of crypto and the stabilizing influence of Defi and Stablecoins [00:43:20] Adoption [00:46:23] Crypto scams and how to avoid them [00:55:21] Will blockchain save our planet Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, what chat to Dave from API3 about what exactly a data oracle is, the benefits of a ‘data provider operated' model, how a data oracle provides ensure the security and legitimacy of the data being fed into dApps and broader questions on web 3 and the future. This technical episode will give you deeper insight and understanding into some of these key terms. Show Notes: [00:01:41] What is API3 [00:03:24] Data oracle services in blockchain [00:11:50] The oracle problem [00:13:22] Getting data on chain [00:17:23] How to ensure the accuracy of data [00:23:20] What markets and topics are covered by the data providers [00:24:29] The fast growth of decentralization [00:26:12] How long to the full transition to web 3 [00:32:04] The network effect and API3 Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Cudos Cast! In this episode, we chat with Maria from StealthEX - an instant cryptocurrency exchange. We talk about the rise of cryptocurrency exchanges and what sets StealthEX apart from the crowd, why user experience is so important, trends in Defi, NFTs and of course, regulation. Links: Maria Carola: https://twitter.com/CryptoBanshee StealthEX twitter: https://twitter.com/StealthEX_io Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, Pete reflects with producer Dominique on the highlights of the past 13 episodes of the Cudos Cast. They discuss Twitter's crypto tipping service, harnessing the power of geothermal energy, where the world of NFTS could take us and what the future may hold for us in the Metaverse. This is the perfect round-up of Season 1 ready for Season 2! [00:05:41] Tipping on Twitter [00:07:51] Highlights from season 1 [00:11:18] Key take away from the last 13 episodes [00:17:56] Why it would take Facebook a longer time to develop their Metaverse than a smaller company [00:23:15] Things to keep an eye on in the next few months [00:29:24] Harnessing the power of volcanos [00:34:35] Getting the Cudos Community involved in the Cudos Cast [00:35:26] The possibilities open to us in the Metaverse

In this episode, we answer questions from the Cudos Community. We cover topics around ERC20 tokens, what happens to them once the testnet is launched, who can be a validator, and the ever-present topic of Gas Fees. Take a listen and keep updated with the most recent Cudos developments! Show Notes: 00:02:15 The stages of a testnet 00:03:37 Stage One of the testate 00:04:18 The best way to join the community 00:05:17 Is the testnet open to all 00:06:07 What make project Artemis so special 00:08:48 Do testnet Cudos have any value 00:09:46 Can ERC20 tokens be staked 00:10:26 What happens to the ERC20 token once the mainnet is launched 00:14:51 Gas Fees on the Cudos Mainnet 00:16:26 Who can become a validator Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode, the Cudos Cast sit down with James Bowater and discuss the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general, the big tech oligarchs as we know them today and we talk about the overall big picture for blockchain technology and the vision for Africa and how this space can be developed and enhanced by these new evolutions and advancements to technology. Show Notes: [00:19:15] discussing the evolution and development of cryptocurrencies and defi in general [00:24:46] Big tech oligarchs [00:25:51] The big picture and a vision for Africa [00:30:37] Building bridges to connect the blockchain community [00:37:07] Awards ceremony coming up [00:44:55] The different types of awards that are going out Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Summary: In this episode 11 bonus edition with Ethan. Illingworth our very own head of product for blockchain at kudos, we talk about project Artemis: our four-phase test net public test net. We dive into: What is project Artemis? Where did the name come from? What is the difference between a public test and private test net; What is the purpose of this new public test? We also talk about the benefits of bridging with Ethereum, and that, regardless of the coins, the huge advantages of being able to move assets between two separate blockchains Ethan explains some of the tasks that participants in the testnet can do, and what incentives will be available for each of these tasks. Ethan highlights that this is a fantastic opportunity for developers to get in early and be part of the network. So stay tuned to this next phase in the Cudos Community. Show Notes: [00:04:39] What is project Artemis [00:07:22] The purpose behind a public test net [00:09:08] Who will have access to the Test Net [00:10:42] What participants will be able to do on the Testnet [00:18:24] Other incentives for Developers [00:18:39] What is next after project Artemis [00:20:20] The benefit of an Ethereum Bridge Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In this episode of the Cudos Cast, we chat about the disruptive nature of Blockchain and AMD's strategy for blockchain. We dive into NFTs and how NFT's can be integrated into an ecosystem. We then shift the focus to Eth 2.0 and how it is moving to full proof of stake, the increased demand for hardware in the market, and balancing the demand and politics between miners and gamers. Show Notes: [00:04:38] Blockchain as a disrupting factor to the industry [00:10:40] AMD's strategy on Blockchain [00:18:12] Other applications that can boost AMDs value to the gaming base [00:20:24] Ethereum 2.0 as a threat? [00:24:55] Balancing the political landscape between miners and gamers [00:31:55] Earning passive income from Hardware Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

The Metaverse is a hot topic in Cryptoland right now and in this episode, we chat with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca delving into what exactly is a Metaverse, the role NFTs play and what all this means for the future of technology and society! Show Notes: [00:01:19] What is the Metaverse [00:07:11] How NFTs are linked to the Metaverse [00:10:48] Explaining the current NFT explosion [00:17:29] Facebooks Metaverse [00:24:34] The impact the Metaverse will have on society [00:33:53] A Vision of the Metaverse in 20 years Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

In episode 8 of the CudosCast, we talk with Chris Martin and Mike Pennell about their new series HODL, a TV series inspired by the Blockchain and Crypto world. We discuss the new world technologies, like NFTs that they are introducing and applying to the Hollywood realm. Show Notes: [00:05:05] The story behind HODL [00:08:07] The inspiration behind the story [00:12:26] How creating a security token can address funding issues in Hollywood [00:17:00] Looking into the reasons why Crypto has taken so long to go into a series [00:21:25] What other tech are you looking to bring into the HODL arena [00:23:50] the utility token and Partnerships within HODL [00:29:00] The longterm vision of Sator 00:29:50 the technology partners working Sator [00:34:00] Release date of HODL Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Lavinia is the founder and host of Women in Blockchain Talks, an advocate for inclusivity and diversity beyond just gender. We discuss the subject in relevance to the blockchain industry, along with Lavinia's area of expertise in financial well-being and financial mindfulness. [00:08:20] The vision for Women in Blockchain Talks [00:14:08] The focus of a Women in Blockchain event [00:17:55] Where the future can lead in the Blockchain world [00:34:26] Is Blockchain Technology accessible to all backgrounds [00:37:24] The Risks involved with Blockchain Technology [00:41:58] Using Blockchain Technology for Financial Wellness [00:47:20] Financial Mindfullness [00:56:15] The pro's and con's of Blockchain Technology Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/ Women in Blockchain Talks: https://womeninblockchaintalks.com/

Today on the Cudos Cast, we talk with Sophie Brown from THG hosting. We cover current and future Blockchain trends, greener Blockchain Tech consumption, cryptocurrency and diversity and inclusion in the Blockchain space. Show Notes: [00:01:38] What is THG [00:07:25] THG vertical targeting [00:10:11] Discussion around Business Model Style of THG [00:13:01] How Cloud and internet services have evolved over the last few years. [00:15:46] Current consumer trends in Blockchain [00:18:44] Moving towards greener energy-consuming regions [00:20:57] Using decentralized services [00:22:26] What is THG position on Cryptocurrency [00:24:15] The future of Blockchain looks like [00:27:38] Diversity and Inclusion in Blockchain Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

On today's CudosCast we talk with SJ Park from Terra. We cover his background in traditional finance and his leap into the world of DeFi. Technically we go into details on what a stablecoin is, why a stablecoin would be used instead of a fiat currency given that they are pegged to the same value and then we discuss several use cases for a stablecoin and so much more! We also announce our exciting partnership between Cudos and Terra and the reasoning behind it. Check out the full episode to hear more! Show Notes: [00:01:40] What is TerraForm Labs [00:05:10] Stable coin definitions and why it is useful [00:11:49] Example of use cases for Stable Coin [00:14:18] what makes UST different from other stable coins [00:17:51] Special Cudos Cast announcement on partnerships that is happening! [00:18:26] Why build on the Cosmos SDK architecture [00:19:57] Going into the tool used for the Cosmos Ecosystem [00:24:25] Talking through IBC and what this means for Defi [00:31:55] What the benefits are of a Terra and Cudos alignment Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Today we sit down with Ted Byron Baybutt a London filmmaker, whose film 'Slammer' is a Sci-Fi thriller. We chat about what it is like to film during a pandemic, diversity, and inclusion onset and, of course, cryptocurrency and potentially using NFTs in film! Show Notes: [00:09:15] The inspiration behind slammer [00:13:17] How difficult is shooting a film during a pandemic [00:16:50] The casting process for a low budget film [00:19:42] The importance of diversity in casting [00:24:54] The inspiration behind adding crypto to films plot [00:30:25] Commercialising film [00:31:30] NFTS in film Slammer Film Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slammerfilm Twitter: https://twitter.com/slammerfilm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slammerfilm Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqMvPmxHkwiUL2K9oXW7dRw Cudo Venture Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

This episode is dedicated to answering the Cudo Communities' questions around the upcoming Staking launch. Show Notes: [00:02: 05 ] what is the difference between Cudos ERC20 staking and Cudo Native Coin staking [00:04:25] what will Cudo holder have to do when Staking main net goes live and staking transitions to the Cudos native coin [00:07:32] What is the APR for Cudos ERC20 Staking [00:10:00] What is the APR for Cudos native coins going to be [[00:12:30] As a token holder, when can I delegate my tokens to a validator [00:13:06] Why have the staking reward bonuses and staking contract terms been removed [00:17:07] Does the removal of terms run the risk of that value not being locked into the network [00:18:35] Clarification on the change in APR [00:22:26] How to become a Validator on the Ethereum contract [00:24:10] Clarification around the different stages [00:25:37] During the Somniorum stage, will validators receive staking rewards and transaction fees [00:27:39] Details around Ingenii main net Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

Today, we chat with Joan Garcia i Tormo, Head of Data & Research here at Cudos. He joins us to offer insight into the world of blockchain staking, what it means, the economics of staking and most importantly… how you can passively grow your crypto holdings. Show Notes: [00:03:36] Review of what Staking is [00:04:25] Staking accelerating mainstream adoption [00:08:14] Would Bitcoin ever move to proof of stake [00:11:43] What is the reason behind the difference in APR prices between newer projects and older, established projects [00:20:06] Burning in Ethereum [00:21:33] The Risks involved [00:29:19] The difference between tokens and coins [00:38:03] Changing Tokens for Coins Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/

A very warm welcome to the Cudos community! This is the first Cudos podcast and I'm your host Pete Hill. Our guest on the podcast today is none other than our very own CEO of Cudo Mr. Matt Hawkins. Matt plans to raise over $1 billion for charities using spare computing power and with his unique decentralized cloud computing solution and ecosystem, Cudos. Cudo, the parent company is a global leading provider of monetization applications for global users. It's creating a cleaner, more equitable world by making use of billions of dollars of underutilized hardware from around the world, and then redistributing it for the betterment of communities and organizations. Here's what we covered: 00:06:35 The critical importance of sustainability 00:09:59 What ‘proof of work' vs ‘proof of stake' and which is greener 00:14:00 Where the name Byzantine Fault came from and what it is 00:15:03 Ethereum 2.0 00:19:46 Blockchain politics: is staking an example of the rich get richer, the poor get poorer 00:25:05 Elon, his influence in the crypto space and how China is involved 00:32:14 El Salvador and bitcoin legal tender 00:37:33 What does a country need in place to adopt altcoin as legal tender 00:40:51 Is mining ‘green', can it be ‘green' Links: Website: https://www.cudoventures.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cudoventures?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cudoscast/ AMD: https://www.amd.com/en Algorand: https://www.algorand.com/