Podcasts about blockhash podcast

Wanted to build on a blockchain network that's developer friendly and more efficient? Then you need to learn about the Pontem Network! On episode 414 of the BlockHash Podcast, Alejo Pinto joins Brandon Zemp to discuss how they have created a product development studio building products with Move on Aptos and other L1s. Pontem Network is a product development studio focused on building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure within the crypto ecosystem. Leveraging the power of Move, a secure programming language, Pontem Network partners with Aptos to create scalable and user-friendly crypto products. The network's offerings include tools like the Pontem Wallet, Liquidswap DEX, and other dApps that enhance Web3 adoption and interoperability across multiple blockchains, making it a key player in the evolution of decentralized finance. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:54 | Who is Alejo? 6:40 | The Pontem Network 8:16 | What is Lumio? 12:43 | Move vs. Solidity 17:10 | Pontem Network Product Suite 18:46 | What are developers building on the Pontem Network? 20:04 | Resources for Developers 21:02 | Pontem Network Community 21:21 | Pontem Network Roadmap 22:47 | Multichain Ecosystem 24:59 | Permissioned vs. Permissionless Blockchains 28:32 | Pontem Network Website & Social Media

Do you every wish Crypto trading could be simpler? Do you wish you could follow the strategies of well-established traders? Now you can! For episode 413 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder and CFO Rafay Gadit joins Brandon Zemp to explain their social trading platform Zignaly. Zignaly is a social trading platform focused on crypto, allowing users to leverage the expertise of professional traders. By offering a profit-sharing model, Zignaly enables investors to automatically replicate the trading strategies of top crypto traders without any upfront costs. The platform is designed for both novice and experienced traders, providing a low-barrier entry into the world of crypto trading with no minimum investments. Zignaly ensures secure fund management through its partnership with Binance, making it a trusted platform for crypto enthusiasts. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:04 | Who is Rafay? 5:54 | What is ZIGCHAIN? 8:06 | DECENTRALIZING Wealth Generation 9:34 | ZIG Token Tokenomics Update 11:37 | ZIG Staking Program 12:49 | Founders Tokens Lockup 15:02 | TVL on Zignaly 16:56 | ZIGNALY Developer Program 20:10 | Importance of UI in CRYPTO 22:32 | Zignaly ROADMAP 23:54 | Impact of ZIGNALY on the Crypto Industry 26:15 | Zignaly Website & Social Media

Are you a busy professional trying to learn and invest in Crypto? It's a difficult thing to manage on your own! But with Dr. Daniel's Crypto Investing Program, you're in good hands. On episode 412 of the BlockHash Podcast, Dr. Daniel joins me to explore his Crypto Investing Program and how he's making crypto investing easier for busy professionals such as lawyers, doctors and entrepreneurs. Dr. Daniel is an advocate for financial freedom and passive income who is passionate about removing the barriers to entry from crypto investing. As a dentist himself, his approach is tailored specifically to the needs of busy parents and professionals - allowing them to step into new investments with confidence and understanding. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:03 | Who is DR. DANIEL? 7:02 | Inspiration behind the CRYPTO INVESTING PROGRAM 10:48 | What is BULL RUN INVESTING? 15:01 | INVESTING for Busy Professionals 18:21 | How much time should you INVEST into CRYPTO EDUCATION? 24:02 | Which CRYPTOs will be BIG in 2025 and beyond? 28:25 | Sign up for the CRYPTO INVESTING PROGRAM

On episode 411 of the BlockHash Podcast, Head of Developer Relationships and Partnerships Yogesh Pulivarthi joins Brandon Zemp to explain what makes Owlto Finance an intent-centric interoperability protocol. Owlto Finance is forging ahead with its visionary mission of “Bridging the World with AI Agents”. This ambitious vision has been matched by equally impressive achievements, as the platform enables users to transfer assets across 45+ blockchains with over 2M+ users in 200+ countries and regions. Yogesh is a CPA and an MBA grad from Yale University. Prior to Owlto, he has over 5yrs of work experience ranging from core finance at Dell Technologies to entrepreneuring a restaurant and event management business. At Yale, he focused his study on blockchain and food sustainability. At Owlto Finance, he oversees dev relationships and strategic partnerships to ensure that they provide seamless and efficient solutions for their users. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:05 | Who is Yogesh? 4:15 | What is Owlto Finance? 7:58 | Layer 2 Cross-Rollups 9:33 | Protecting user transactions 10:48 | Owlto fee structure 12:32 | Owlto Points Program 14:10 | Owlto external audits 15:28 | Supported wallets 16:04 | Current Owlto partnerships 17:44 | Owlto roadmap in 2024 18:49 | Token 2049 19:29 | Owlto communities

On episode 410 of the BlockHash Podcast, COO Jeroen Develter joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Persistence Labs and how they are helping facilitate DeFi on Bitcoin. He is a seasoned professional in both finance and tech start-up environments. With a decade of international experience in consulting, management, entrepreneurship, and leadership, Jeroen excels at analyzing complex business cases, establishing streamlined operations, and creating scalable processes. He is skilled in managing teams of various sizes and leading projects from conception to completion. Jeroen has been with Persistence Labs for over three years, overseeing all product and engineering efforts. He is deeply passionate about enhancing BTCfi adoption and using intents to develop scalable, fast, secure, and user-friendly solutions. His work at Persistence Labs focuses on addressing the significant challenges of interoperability between Bitcoin Layer 2s. He is also a co-host of the Stacked Podcast, a platform for gaining knowledge about Bitcoin and crypto from prominent Bitcoin builders. Beyond the world of crypto, Jeroen is a family man and father of two who enjoys playing golf, tennis, padel, and occasionally going for a run. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:46 | Who is Jeroen Develter? 5:59 | What is Fashion Tech? 8:27 | What is Persistence Labs? DeFi for Bitcoin? 12:36 | High Speed & Low Slippage 16:33 | What are “Intents”? Are they secure? 18:42 | Can Bitcoin DeFi be bigger than Ethereum DeFi? 21:48 | Can the Bitcoin blockchain handle DeFi and scale? 23:52 | What assets can be created in Bitcoin DeFi? 26:16 | Persistence DEX 28:32 | Mainnet Swap Launch 30:13 | Bitcoin blockchain interoperability 31:45 | What makes Persistence Labs unique? 33:19 | Roadmap in 2024 36:23 | Persistence website, community & social media

On episode 409 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder & CEO Adam Silver joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the growing trend of renewable energy investing and how they are bringing it on-chain with Plural Energy. Plural Energy is a blockchain-based investing platform created to tap into new sources of capital for the clean energy transition. Before founding Plural, Adam led a product team at ServiceNow focused on finance automation, provided digital transformation advice to industrial clients at Deloitte Consulting, and served as an advisor and investor, helping new ventures through their seed and Series A funding rounds. Outside of his work with Plural, Adam enjoys mountain biking on the trails around the Bay Area, spending time with his dog Buddy, and cheering on Arsenal during their matches. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:01 | Who is Adam Silver? 3:37 | Public Entrepreneurship vs. Social Entrepreneurship 4:27 | What was your first experience with Blockchain? 10:21 | Should people invest more in renewable energy? 13:52 | Types of renewable energy investments 15:48 | Average ROI on renewable energy investments 18:09 | Plural Energy Secondary Market 26:05 | Plural Proof-of-Energy Production & DePIN 30:20 | Will other renewable energy projects go on-chain in the future? 32:31 | How to invest with Plural Energy? 36:23 | Roadmap for Plural Energy

On episode 408 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder & CTO Nikolay Denisenko joins Brandon Zemp to uncover Brighty App and how they are revolutionizing digital banking with Web3. Nikolay Denisenko is a seasoned IT executive and the Co-Founder and CTO of Brighty app, a revolutionary neo-digital bank. He has over a decade of expertise in the financial business and has shown an unshakable commitment to innovation and excellence. For nearly four years, Nikolay worked as the Lead Backend Engineer at Revolut. During his stay, Nikolay was instrumental in Revolut's spectacular rise to the status of a major fintech establishment, contributing to developing the company's most profitable product division, Revolut Business. Then he went on to replicate that success by leading Fintech unicorns. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 407 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Sanjay Goyal and General Manager Mohamed Al-Khuraijy join Brandon Zemp to discuss how Estater is evolving the real estate landscape in the KSA region. With over 15 years of experience in real estate market research and advisory, Sanjay Goyal has a broad expertise spanning the GCC region, India, and North Africa. He began his journey with an engineering degree and an MBA in Finance, launching his real estate advisory business in India in 2004 and extending its reach to the GCC in 2008. Throughout his career, Sanjay has authored over 500 real estate studies, covering key areas such as Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Libya, and Egypt. With a rich history in managing various business sectors, Mohamed's experience includes key roles in hospitality and real estate. He has also effectively managed international and VC-backed start-ups. His insights into KSA's real estate and expertise in data analysis mark him as a seasoned professional in dynamic business environments. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 406 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder & CEO Paul Hsu joins Brandon Zemp to dive deeper into the world of VC investing in Web3 and their approach at Decasonic as a Web3 VC firm. Paul Hsu is Founder and CEO of Decasonic, a venture and digital assets fund focusing on pre-seed, seed & early stage investments building the web3 frontier. He has invested in the AI & blockchain space since 2013. He was previously a leading social gaming developer and product & growth executive at Zynga ($2B+ raised, IPO). Paul's early career included early-stage venture investing at NeoCarta Ventures, a $300M fund based in Silicon Valley as a founding team member and key investment professional in the fund. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 405 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder & CEO João Simões joins Brandon Zemp on the show to discuss InceptionLRT, Liquid Staking Tokens and the current state of the Crypto market. InceptionLRT V2 is revolutionizing the DeFi space with its Liquid Restaking platform, offering both Isolated and Native Restaking solutions. The protocol enhances liquidity and flexibility for users with innovative features such as Decentralized Validator Technology (DVT), a Flash Unstake module for immediate liquidity, and upcoming decentralized governance and omnichain functionality. João has a rich background in finance and technology, having founded BitMasters, Portugal's first Bitcoin mining firm. He was educated at prestigious institutions like the London School of Economics and UC Berkeley and has international experience in Portugal, Berlin, San Francisco, and London. João has also served as a Private Equity fund executive focused on Energy and Infrastructure in Africa. He is a Corporate Finance professor at Deakin University's Global MBA program and an advisor for various Web3 initiatives. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 404 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Maxim Galash joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Coinchange, a pioneering entity in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency sectors. Maxim Galash is a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor with over 15 years of experience building technology companies in FinTech, Blockchain and IT services. Max is currently CEO of the fast-growing DeFi Yield platform Coinchange.io, and a Board Member at wattum.io, flyshot.io, boxc.com and itmhouse.com. And now, standing at the helm of a dynamically growing company, Max and his team of outstanding experts through integrating Coinchange's Earn Product enable customers to optimally and effortlessly earn on their stablecoins, even in high-inflation scenarios. Coinchange's official motto is “Yield the impossible”. But it's not just a motto, it's the real-world actions we take every day, helping our customers achieve their financial goals and go beyond what's thought possible. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 403 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder & CEO Tim Kravchunovsky discusses Chirp and how they are streamlining IoT solutions to reduce costs and better manage devices. Tim Kravchunovsky has extensive experience as a network engineer, having held positions at the World Bank, Comcast and Chemonics International. A passionate advocate of people power, Tim founded Chirp in October 2021 to connect the world through groundbreaking, accessible technology that has the potential to transform the way we all live our daily lives. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 402 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Daniel Keller joins Brandon Zemp to talk about InFlux Technologies and how they help you build decentralized applications with increased flexibility, scalability, and censorship resistance. As an entrepreneur, investor and disruptive technology advocate, Daniel Keller has an ethos that resonates with many on the Flux Web3 team that is “for the people, by the people” and is deeply involved with projects that are uplifting to humanity. He has more than 25 years of IT experience in technology, healthcare and nonprofit/charity works. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 400 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Steven Ward joins Brandon Zemp to discuss how VyFi is the best DEX in the Cardano ecosystem and some of the amazing DeFi tools they have for users. VyFinance is Decentralized Finance protocol built on Cardano that includes features such as a decentralized exchange (DEx), redistributive mechanism (BAR), governance, lottery and token/NFT Vaults. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 401 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO and Co-founder Michael Dershem discusses Apierion and how they are advancing the healthcare sector with Digital Medical Twins and a consolidated healthcare payments network. The DMT (Digital Medical Twin) is a secure virtual copy of a patient's medical records, that will remain updated and shared with appropriate medical and provider networks at the patient's choosing. Following a successful proof-of-concept delivered last fall, the DMT provides patients with a secure data vault for their health data that is now fully operational, expediting health licensing and enhancing Bermuda's overall healthcare provision. Apierion can turn Healthcare into Humancare with a healthcare-focused mission to build and deploy a technology ecosystem that enables companies and governments around the world to launch and commercialize applications that reduce costs, promote interoperability, increase transparency and data exchange, and empower individuals with control over their personal health information. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 399 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder and CEO Chandra Duggirala joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Portal and what separates them from other protocols in the DeFi space. Portal has a diverse product suite that features a Liquidity Router, Swap SDK, Portal Wallet and RAFA. From the infrastructure side, they have Portal OS and BitScaler. RAFA is an AI investing Co-pilot for busy investors that can help make your trading easier. It's a team of AI agents focused on making smarter investment decisions while also delivering hyper-personalized insights on the market. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 398 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Roy Hui comes back on the show to talk about LightLink in 2024 and their exciting new partnerships. LightLink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that lets dApps and enterprises offer users instant, gasless transactions. LightLink potentially offers a transaction throughput more than 400 times Ethereum's, ensuring unmatched scalability and a streamlined user experience.

On episode 397 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Arjun Bhuptani joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Connext and how they are building the HTTP of Web3, making interactions similar to that in Web2. Everclear (formerly Connext) is the industry's first clearing layer, coordinating the global settlement of liquidity between chains, solving fragmentation for modular blockchains. As the foundation of the Chain Abstraction stack, it powers optimal liquidity for intent protocols & solvers. This cuts the cost & complexity of rebalancing solver liquidity by up to 10x. Now live on testnet, Everclear arrives at exactly when the industry most needs a universal solution to resolve the worsening fragmentation issues plaguing the blockchain ecosystem.

On episode 396 of the BlockHash Podcast, VP of Technology Matt Zeiger discusses the power of predictive analytics and how technologies like AI are driving results in digital marketing via BarkleyOKRP and Adlucent.

On episode 395 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-contributor and CTO Dan Kaizer joins Brandon Zemp to explore Azuro Protocol, Prediction Markets and Decentralized Prediction Applications. Azuro Protocol is helping to build powerful tooling, oracle and liquidity solutions for any dapp and EVM chain. They are the quickest and easiest way to build prediction applications in the world today.

On episode 394 of the BlockHash Podcast, the U.S. Growth Marketing Manager for Pionex US, Easton Evans, joins Brandon Zemp to explain Pionex and how they operate as a bot trading exchange. Easton drives strategic marketing initiatives to foster growth and engagement for the platform and the AI Trading Bots. Easton has be involved in crypto and web3 for over 7 years, and his expertise lies in leveraging data-driven strategies to achieve marketing goals and drive business growth.

On episode 393 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Nick Dodson joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Fuel Labs and the Fuel Network. The Fuel Network is powered by the FuelVM, a superior Ethereum rollup leveraging Parallelization, State Minimized Execution and Interoperability. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 392 of the BlockHash Podcast, Futurist Samantha Radocchia returns to the show to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence and why it's imperative to incorporate blockchain. Sam combines the mindsets of an anthropologist and technologist, bringing her “radical next” perspectives on what's in store for the future. With the charisma of a rockstar, curiosity of an anthropologist, creativity of an entrepreneur, and calm confidence of an ex-professional skydiver, Sam effortlessly guides organizations and individuals to thrive in times of radical and accelerating change. One of Sam's current endeavors is Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, production and immersive experiences that empower humanity to thrive in times of radical change. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

Ep. 391 Sam Mangel | Inside the Cell of Sam Bankman-Fried On episode 391 of the BlockHash Podcast, Federal Prison Consultant Sam Mangel joins Brandon Zemp to talk about life behind bars for Crypto's notorious Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as clients Sam has consulted for, such as Peter Navarro. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 390 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Roshan Shah and Co-founder Henry Robinson join Brandon Zemp to discuss Decimal Digital Currency, how Bitcoin mining works today and to uncover the various outcomes of the Bitcoin halving on April 20th. Decimal is a leading cryptocurrency mining, infrastructure, and technology business based in the United States. Since 2016, Decimal has successfully mined Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies while generating exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Today, Decimal operates thousands of mining rigs across multiple facilities located throughout the U.S. and is rapidly expanding. Decimal's vision is to become part of the cryptocurrency industry's backbone by building one of the largest fully sustainable and environmentally-friendly mining operations. Decimal is backed by over 85 institutional and private individual investors and has secured joint venture partnerships with numerous leading crypto players. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 389 of the BlockHash Podcast, Jason Cooper comes back on the show to discuss his gaming studio Kiverse Games. As a dynamic community, Kiverse is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment across a spectrum of gaming platforms. Whether you're a fan of the tangible experience with physical games, prefer the convenience of digital gaming or are intrigued by the innovative realm of blockchain games, they got it all. Dive into the next generation of gaming with Kiverse, where cutting-edge technology and creativity converge to elevate your gaming experience. ☕️ Become a BlockHash Member for Exclusive Perks:

On episode 388 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Adam Sandman joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Inflectra, a market leader in software test management, test automation, application lifecycle management, and the enterprise portfolio management space. Adam Sandman founded Inflectra in 2006. Today, Adam serves as the company's CEO. He is responsible for product strategy, technology innovation, and business development. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his family. Prior to founding Inflectra, Sandman worked as a director for Sapient Government Services, where he was in charge of development with the U.S. Marine Corps. and other government agencies, and was responsible for leading many capture teams and writing whitepapers and position statements to build Sapient's reputation as a leader in the defense space. He studied physics at Oxford University. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:42 | Who is Adam Sandman? 5:31 | What is Inflectra? 6:38 | What type of clients does Inflectra work with? 7:50 | Inflectra product suite 8:49 | Inflectra Use-cases 16:10 | How A.I. changes the software industry 22:16 | Will we see Regulations for A.I. in the United States? 22:56 | Generative A.I. at Inflectra 28:33 | Risks of A.I. in Software 32:15 | Inflectra's 2024 Roadmap 34:14 | Where to learn more about Inflectra

On episode 387 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO JB Benjamin returns for another episode with Brandon Zemp to talk about Kryotech, Djinn Technologies and his recent ventures. Kryotech is the company behind Vox Messenger, a new alternative to WhatsApp, currently in development and testing. Combining easy messaging with advanced end-2-end encryption. First consumer and business ready app featuring end-2-end post quantum encryption courtesy of Round5 and Falcon. The Djinn platform and technology is versatile enough to cover a variety of use cases and is designed to be suitable for even academic and medical research. Due to our combination of intelligent markerless camera sync and superior sensors we are able to offer high resolutions at half the price of our competitors, especially in studio and enterprise environments. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:23 | Update on Kryotech 2:24 | Incorporating in Ireland 4:22 | Fusion Energy Reactors in 2023 5:19 | Vox Crypto & Vox Wallet 10:28 | Apple Antitrust Lawsuit 12:16 | Is Mark Zuckerberg a Tesla Robot? 12:57 | Elon Musk 15:50 | Vox Crypto Bulk Payments 18:48 | Vox Pay 19:47 | Vox Crypto Solana Integration 20:50 | Ethereum vs. Solana 22:00 | Ethereum Foundation under Investigation 26:26 | Are we in a new Crypto Bull Market? 27:20 | Internet Computer Protocol 31:34 | Solana Phone 32:09 | Hivemapper 35:43 | Ben Armstrong and BitBoy Crypto 37:41 | Would you rather game 43:46 | Where to learn more about Vox

On episode 386 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Anastasija Plotnikova dives into the world of institutional finance by discussing their initiatives at Fideum. Fideum is on a mission to empower the world's most ambitious financial institutions, banks, and SMEs by accelerating their capacity to integrate smart, reliable and regulated digital asset banking products & services for their customers. Fideum partners can seamlessly integrate with the Fideum network to immediately access the world of Decentralized Finance for their enterprise & retail customers alike. The world's most forward thinking financial institutions trust Fideum as a strategic partner because Fideum's intellectual property elevates their offerings. Enabling them to not just adapt, but lead. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:28 | Who is Anastasija Plotnikova? 3:10 | Origins of Fideum and Mission Statement 5:26 | How the Crypto market has evolved over time 7:19 | How does Fideum help bring TradFi and DeFi together? 9:22 | How does Fideum help build trust between Institutions and Crypto? 13:06 | What is HiFi (Hybrid Finance)? 14:18 | The Truth about DeFi 15:48 | Can CBDCs help solve remittance issues? 19:04 | How does Fideum help Institutions navigate Crypto regulations? 22:35 | Does Fideum work Globally or Regionally? 24:48 | Did the Crypto crackdown in 2022 and 2023 help mature the industry? 31:31 | Lack of Crypto regulations in the United States 34:15 | Does Fideum educate institutions on Crypto? 38:28 | Current Fideum partnerships 40:57 | 1 Billion people will actively use Bitcoin someday 43:06 | Bitcoin is a better asset than Gold 44:30 | Ethereum is an Operating System 46:28 | Gaming and Blockchain 48:48 | Resources on Fideum

On episode 385 of the BlockHash Podcast, Lawyer and Co-founder of Lexify joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the current crypto regulations in Switzerland and the new MiCA regulations in Europe that will take effect this year. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:17 | Who is Alberto Borri? 3:11 | When was Lexify founded? 4:15 | What services are offered by Lexify? 7:36 | Types of clients 9:05 | Crypto regulations in Switzerland 13:31 | Crypto regulations in Europe & MiCA regulation 16:36 | Plan B Hub in Switzerland 25:00 | How to contact Lexify

On episode 384 of the BlockHash Podcast, the Chief Asset Management Officer for Anbruggen Capital joins Brandon Zemp to talk about the global Crypto markets and what to expect in 2024. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:07 | Who is Thomas Bleimuth? 3:32 | What is Anbruggen Capital? 8:22 | 2024 Crypto Market Analysis 13:43 | Bitcoin Spot ETF Analysis 16:17 | Altcoin Market and ETFs 18:20 | Federal Reserve Rate Cuts 20:52 | Crypto Black Swans and White Swans 23:48 | DeFi, NFTs and Crypto Gaming 26:10 | Memecoins 25:56 | Daily life of a Fund Manager 29:46 | Anbruggen Capital on Social Media

On episode 383 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Felix Xu discusses the ARPA Network, Randcast, On-chain Gaming and much more. The ARPA Network contributes to a decentralized blockchain ecosystem together with their community of entrepreneurs, engineers and cryptographers. Their mission is to innovate cryptographic systems to make blockchains more versatile, reliable, and interlinked. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:23 | Who is Felix Xu? 3:16 | What is the ARPA Network? 5:24 | Threshold BLS 9:27 | ARPA Network Use-cases 10:25 | On-Chain Gaming and ARPA Network 15:55 | NFTs and ARPA Network 17:30 | Scientific Research and ARPA Network 18:52 | Partnerships & Collaborations 21:42 | Staking on ARPA Network 22:22 | EthDenver 23:25 | A.I. and Blockchain 23:50 | ARPA Network 2024 Roadmap 26:55 | ARPA Network Community

On episode 382 of the BlockHash Podcast, Data Scientist Hristo Piyankov joins Brandon Zemp to talk about FinDaS and the importance of Tokenomics. FinDaS is a group of Tokenomics consultants that have been in crypto since 2015 and that employ a unique data-driven approach to token economies and token valuation. They design security, utility, asset-referenced (RWA) and tokens under the MiCA classification. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:19 | Who is Hristo? 4:42 | What is FinDaS? 7:51 | Importance of Tokenomics 9:14 | FinDaS services 11:03 | What makes a good Tokenomics model? 14:05 | Does Tokenomics affect chain security? 16:08 | Tokenomics for Web2 companies 19:08 | Visa and Crypto 20:08 | Types of clients 21:00 | United States lagging in Innovation 22:10 | Regulation by Enforcement 24:52 | Blockchain in Bulgaria 28:51 | Crypto in Poland 29:58 | Future societal impact of Tokenomics 31:59 | Conclusion

On episode 381 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Fan Long joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the Conflux Network and their Blockchain SIM Card. As the only regulatory compliant, public, and permissionless blockchain in China, Conflux is building a borderless transactional and technological ecosystem for globally-minded crypto projects, extending beyond China to North America, Russia, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the rest of the world. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:10 | Who is Fan Long? 7:36 | Who contributes to the Conflux Network? 10:50 | What use-cases are being built on Conflux? 17:10 | Blockchain SIM Card 26:09 | Stablecoin in Hong Kong 34:35 | Conflux Network 2024 Roadmap 40:04 | Conflux community

On episode 380 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder and CEO Jerry Chu joins Brandon Zemp to discuss fractional real estate investing with Lofty Lofty helps anyone lay a path to financial freedom with fractional real estate investing. You can buy fractional ownership in properties across America, collect rental payments on day 1 and compound your earnings into more rental properties for maximized returns. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:10 | Who is Jerry Chu? 4:38 | Problem with Real Estate today 8:22 | How does Lofty work? 13:00 | What perks and rights do investors have? 17:20 | Flexibility and Liquidity 18:08 | How to list Real Estate on Lofty? 20:10 | Qualifications for Lofty 22:26 | Investing in Real Estate Funds 24:43 | Why build on Algorand? 29:10 | Liquidity Pools and AMMs on Lofty 37:27 | Lofty Content and Education 38:18 | Lofty 2024 Roadmap 45:00 | Lofty on Social Media

On episode 379 of the BlockHash Podcast, Managing Director of Research at Grayscale, Zach Pandl, joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the Bitcoin Spot ETF and what's next for Grayscale in the Crypto market. Grayscale enables investors to access the digital economy through regulated investment products. Grayscale has a proven track record and unrivaled expertise as the world's largest crypto asset manager. Many investors and advisors look to Grayscale's private placements, public quotations, and ETFs for exposure to both single asset and diversified investment products. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:06 | Who is Zach Pandl? 2:58 | Responsibilities as Managing Director of Research 5:00 | Grayscale Bitcoin Spot ETF 8:14 | How to allocate Bitcoin to a traditional portfolio 11:15 | Grayscale Ethereum Spot ETF 14:58 | What gives Ethereum value? 17:14 | What Macro events could affect Bitcoin in 2024? 22:14 | Grayscale Roadmap for 2024 23:16 | Conclusion

On episode 378 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Luca Ambrosini joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Rubicon Studio and the blockchain solutions they are providing to clients. Luca Ambrosini is also the head of blockchain research at SUPSI University in Lugano. His journey in the Web3 realm began back in 2013 as a crypto miner where he eventually ended up managing a full-scale mining operation in Germany. Nowadays, his primary focus is Rubicon Studio and the fascinating world of real asset tokenization (RWA). At Rubicon you can find strategists, designers, engineers and technologists working in the blockchain and NFT field. They focus on implementing tokenization, fractionalization and digital solutions for companies looking to enhance their brand and stay ahead of the curve. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:40 | Who is Luca Ambrosini? 3:47 | Life as a Crypto Miner 10:58 | Tokenization 16:11 | Tokenized Crowd Funding 18:10 | Tokenized Supply Chains 22:04 | Tokenization with NFTs 26:20 | NFT Artists 30:25 | Tokenization and Gaming 36:15 | Metaverse and Virtual Reality 41:18 | Rubicon Studios Services 42:55 | Rubicon Studios Roadmap 43:18 | Swiss Savings Account

On episode 377 of the BlockHash Podcast, Neil Sahota joins me to discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the world in 2024. For the past 20 years, Neil has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and government leaders to identify, design and implement new products and services. Neil's work expands across multiple industries such as legal services, healthcare, retail, the sciences, energy, transportation and more. Neil is also one of the few people selected for IBM's Corporate Service Corps leadership program that pairs leaders with NGOs to perform community-driven economic development projects. Neil is currently the lead Artificial Intelligence Advisor to the United Nations where he helps elaborate on both the technology's benefits and consequences. Through his efforts, the United Nations has started the A.I. for good initiative to make the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals a reality. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:06 | Who is Neil Sahota? 4:22 | United Nations A.I. for Good 5:10 | A.I. Convergence 11:58 | ChatGPT and Accuracy of LLMs 20:46 | Bias in A.I. 26:56 | How should we train A.I.? 29:07 | I, Robot Movie 29:17 | Can A.I. be governed by laws? 32:06 | Cyberpunk 2077 and Cybernetics 35:58 | Deep Fakes in the Media 36:50 | Ray Kurzweil and The Singularity 40:02 | EU Parliament A.I. Act 42:44 | United Nations and A.I. 45:33 | Conclusion

On episode 375 of the BlockHash Podcast, Bitcoin influencers Isabella Santos and Julian Figueroa joins Brandon Zemp to highlight their upcoming trip to Peru where they will be documenting how Bitcoin is uplifting local communities. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:46 | Peru trip 3:26 | Crime in Latin America 3:55 | Bitcoin in Peru 9:28 | Bitcoin in Latin America 10:24 | Bitcoin in Guatemala 10:33 | Bitcoin in Costa Rica 14:10 | Peru trip documentary release date 20:45 | Safety in different cultures 24:16 | Javier Milei and Bitcoin in Argentina 28:12 | RFK and Bitcoin 32:22 | Buenos Aires Story 34:42 | Conclusion

On episode 374 of the BlockHash Podcast, Developer Advocate João Garcia joins Brandon Zemp to explain Cartesi, an app-specific rollup protocol with a virtual machine that runs Linux distributions. Cartesi's application-specific rollups push the boundaries of decentralized computation, paving the way for transformational change to the Web3 landscape. Cartesi empowers developers to go beyond the EVM's design limitations, while still inheriting Ethereum's strong security and censorship resistance guarantees. The Cartesi Virtual Machine runs a Linux operating system, giving Web3 developers access to decades of existing code libraries, programming languages, and open-source tooling that you can't get on Ethereum. This allows for a new generation of gaming platforms, financial services, social networks, and other novel dApps to be discovered. João Garcia is a Developer Advocate at Cartesi. João is a passionate software developer with a solid foundation from both his bachelor degrees in Computer Science and Information Systems. His journey includes a significant milestone at the Apple Developer Academy, where he started experimenting with IoT and social network solutions. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:13 | Who is João Garcia? 4:14 | What's unique about Cartesi? 5:39 | What is the mission of Cartesi? 7:42 | Linux on Cartesi 10:04 | Cartesi projects 14:21 | Cartesi Experiment Week 15:32 | Cartesi Rollup Lab 16:32 | Cartesi developer community 17:46 | Cartesi Grants and Bug Bounties 20:58 | Cartesi roadmap 22:20 | Cartesi social media and website

On episode 373 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Andrew Einhorn joins Brandon Zemp to discuss LevelFields and how they are leveraging AI to analyze markets for investors. Using decades of experience in machine learning and contextual analysis, LevelFields has created a novel Al platform to identify patterns from market altering events so that we can all quickly find these events and understand how to react to them. The AI technology at LevelFields screens millions of signals related to over 6,000 stocks, sifting through the noise to find those events that affect prices, and using historical data to expose patterns and put those events into context. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:10 | Who is Andrew Einhorn? 10:14 | What is LevelFields? 15:02 | Using AI to Analyze Markets 22:08 | What is a Market Event? 26:25 | LevelFields for Stocks? Crypto? 32:54 | What to start using LevelFields?

On episode 372 of the BlockHash Podcast, CTO John Woods joins Brandon Zemp to discuss the future of Algorand and the Algorand ecosystem. Algorand aims to become the world's most decentralized blockchain ecosystem. Algorand boasts up to 10,000 TPS, secure POS consensus, a carbon zero approach with negligible energy consumption and a fully decentralized consensus and governance mechanism. The Algorand Foundation's objective is to promote the growth of the Algorand blockchain through funding, development and leadership goals. This includes education around Algorand and growing the Algorand community. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:35 | Who is John Woods? 3:20 | Cardano vs. Algorand 5:24 | Blockchain Maximalization 13:24 | Python on Algorand 14:25 | Staking on Algorand 19:28 | Algorand Ecosystem 24:34 | Blockchain for Mobile devices 28:43 | Blockchain in Latin America 30:14 | Interoperability on Algorand 36:02 | Algorand roadmap 38:34 | Algorand community

On episode 370 of the BlockHash Podcast, Mery Avetisyan joins me to discuss Solicy and the suite of Web3 development services that they offer their clients. Solicy is a rapidly expanding firm that offers Blockchain and Software solutions to a global clientele. They have successfully completed more than 70 reliable projects, each contributing to fostering innovation. Their approach is collaborative, focusing on delivering top-tier solutions with unparalleled customer service and expert technical assistance. Solicy emphasizes employing the most advanced technologies to surpass any expectations their clients might have. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:35 | Who is Mery Avetisyan? 2:34 | What is Solicy? 3:17 | What services does Solicy offer? 4:35 | Which blockchains does Solicy develop on? 5:48 | Who does Solicy work with? 7:45 | Solicy use-cases 10:55 | Solicy works globally 19:06 | Have can you get in contact with Solicy? 20:55 | Does Solicy have work opportunities for Developers? 22:00 | Conclusion

On episode 371 of the BlockHash Podcast, Omar Zaki (CEO) and Ahmad Wehbi (COO) join Brandon Zemp to talk about Composable and how they are extending IBC Protocol to Ethereum. Composable serves as the foundational layer that links Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) solutions. They are expanding the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol to connect with additional ecosystems, pushing the limits of trust-minimized interoperability. Composable simplifies the cross-chain experience for users, providing a smooth and chain-agnostic execution of user actions. Composable is currently engaged in its most ambitious initiative to date. The project is expanding the capabilities of the IBC protocol to encompass Ethereum. The primary objective is to establish a secure and effortless link between Ethereum and the interconnected blockchain ecosystems of Polkadot and Cosmos. This undertaking is expected to significantly enhance the reach and functionality of IBC, offering numerous benefits to the various chains and stakeholders involved. These benefits encompass increased liquidity facilitated by the smooth movement of valuable assets such as DOT, ETH, and ATOM. It also involves the expansion of the user base through connections with prominent Ethereum protocols, paving the way for innovative cross-ecosystem financial products and services. These new offerings will be able to harness the assets native to different ecosystems, take advantage of the broader liquidity pool, and execute smart contracts securely and seamlessly to fulfill user intentions across these diverse platforms. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:02 | Who is Omar? Who is Ahmad? 4:42 | What is Composable? 8:08 | Composable competition 9:40 | Composable partnerships 11:18 | What is IBC Protocol? 16:08 | Bridges are not safe 17:35 | Why extend IBC Protocol to Ethereum? 19:02 | Benefits 20:24 | Interoperability between Cosmos, Polkadot and Ethereum 22:35 | IBC Protocol to Solana 24:58 | Conclusion

On episode 369 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Jonathan Bohun explains how WEEDAR functions as a loyalty and distribution platform for Cannabis brands. Leading the digital frontier of the cannabis industry, WEEDAR seamlessly integrates the world of cannabis, art, technology, and community. Their platform serves not just as a marketplace or an app but as a revolutionized ecosystem designed for fans and newcomers alike. With every interaction on the WEEDAR platform, you can earn points that are redeemable across of variety of experiences. WEEDAR is also focused on revolutionizing how brands can connect with their clients. Instead of trying to get data from dispensaries and retailers, you can utilize WEEDAR's cutting-edge tools that give you the power to know your customers inside and out. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:14 | Who is Jonathan Bohun? 2:18 | What is WEEDAR? 3:18 | How does brand loyalty benefit a company? 7:27 | WEEDAR platform walkthrough 11:02 | AR product displays 13:33 | WEEDAR and VR 15:22 | WEEDAR customer analytics 17:18 | Brand partnerships on WEEDAR 18:40 | WEEDAR Artist collaborations 21:18 | Cannabis regulations 24:42 | Which States can you use WEEDAR? 26:40 | WEEDAR delivery experience 31:27 | WEEDAR Roadmap 34:08 | Conclusion

On episode 368 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Ganesh talks about his latest innovation on Web3-based forms called Typego. Typego allows you to empower your community with effortless allowlists, signups, and NFT rewards with no coding necessary. You can conduct airdrops, giveaways, get product feedback and much more. Typego can also be used to help drive data-based product decisions by collecting voluntary information from users. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:02 | Who is Ganesh? 3:55 | What is Firebond? 4:54 | Firebond analytics 5:50 | What is Typego? 7:12 | Typego vs. Surveymonkey 8:07 | Target customer 9:14 | Typego analytics 10:06 | Airdrops, giveaways and feedback 10:58 | How to set up Typego? 12:54 | Free vs. Paid plans 14:00 | Typego AI Credits 14:55 | Token-gated submissions 16:41 | Survey incentives 18:22 | Typego Roadmap 19:35 | Firebond Roadmap 20:45 | Typego CRM integrations 21:25 | Conclusion

On episode 367 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Nathan Lenga discusses Elektrik and what makes their platform a next generation decentralized exchange for traders. Elektrik is a cutting-edge decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol integrated with the Lightlink Network. It enables direct peer-to-peer trading without the need for intermediaries or centralized market makers. Elektrik is building the best possible user experience for trading in DeFi by focusing on their four pillars. Swaps, Trading Capital Efficiency and Data. Their mainnet rolls out on Monday October 23rd. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:58 | Who is Nathan Lenga? 7:07 | What is Elektrik? 10:38 | Elektrik DEX trading interface 14:59 | Trading strategies on Elektrik 16:12 | Trading fees on Elektrik 19:07 | Which tokens can you trade on Elektrik? 20:48 | How to access Elektrik? 21:52 | Web3 mobile applications 24:04 | Elektrik Airdrops 30:00 | DLP on Elektrik 34:41 | AI and Blockchain 38:40 | Crypto market in 2024 43:12 | Elektrik Mainnet launch 44:26 | Conclusion

On episode 366 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Austin Riess joins Brandon Zemp to discuss their startup called Bump Search, a next-gen Web3 search engine that allows you to surf the web like normal while getting paid for your personal data. Bump Search allows you to toggle between a Paid and Private mode at the click of a button. This allows you to determine whether or not you are shown ads or promoted content in search for more privacy control and a better user experience. Bump also has a built-in AI, crafted to empower the user and requires no guidance or training, completely customized to your needs. With a glance at your info page, the AI named “MIC” will analyze your interests, and deliver a curated selection of articles and products. Bump's AI is dedicated solely to delivering content that provides what you're searching for. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:19 | What is Austin Riess? 6:08 | What is Bump Search? 13:55 | How does Bump Search function? 17:22 | Web3 integrations with Bump Search 25:02 | Problem with Web3 26:31 | Features for Bump Search 30:26 | Advertising on Bump Search 36:12 | Bump Search Roadmap

On episode 365 of the BlockHash Podcast, Futurist and Entrepreneur Illia Pashkov joins Brandon Zemp to discuss his work in Web3 as a business developer and creative director for multiple projects, including the Founder of Altar Metaverse. He has a passion for innovation, sustainability and technology. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:30 | Who is Illia Pashkov? 7:30 | Technology in the past 50 years 8:50 | Back to the Future 9:56 | Flying Taxis 10:26 | Boring Company 13:42 | Driverless Ubers 17:02 | Artificial Intelligence 24:00 | Transformers 27:02 | The Metaverse and Virtual Reality 33:28 | Altar Metaverse 35:20 | Conclusion

In conversation with Brandon Zemp on the BlockHash Podcast, David delves into the dynamics of web 3.0, AI, and Blockchain technology. Reflecting on his learnings from the era of Web 1.0, Dave shares insights on the cyclic nature of technological growth, overbuying, and overselling. He also addresses the timing, risk tolerance, and opportunities these technological developments present. The episode highlights historical business survival patterns across web iterations and how entrepreneurs can leverage them. Join us as we explore the transformative possibilities of these technologies and how to best capitalize on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices