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Is that cryptocurrency investment too good to be true? The bull run is coming and scammers will be out in full force to get a cut of the action. In the "Signs of a Cryptocurrency Scam" webinar My Crypto Advisor's Alex Enser, M.A. and CoinStructive, Inc.'s Chris Groshong, CFI break down some of the most popular scams and best security practices to avoid being the next victim. ---- CoinStructive - https://coinstructive.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgroshong/   My Crypto Advisor - https://mycryptoadvisor.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-enser/ ------ This material is for informational purposes only and not intended to provide financial, legal, or tax advice.

I had an awesome discussion with Chris Groshong of @coinstructive. We discussed: How he got into crypto, Crypto forensics and analysis, The future of cryptocurrency and blockchain tech in the next 3-5 years, and How he got the name DJ Kinkle. This was a really fun episode with an awesome guy. To find out more about Chris and Coinstructive, follow their Twitter handles. @djkinkle and @coinstructive or visit https://coinstructive.com/

Together let’s count all the votes Carlos Torriellos is changing the political system in Latin America. He is the face of a volunteer group, consisting of concerned citizens in Guatemala, called Fiscal Digital. This translates to, “The Digital Witness”. Their goal is to certify post-election paper ballot results in a corrupt and broken system. Last year, in mid 2019, Guatemala held an election. Everything was going fine, until doubt was cast on the official results through social media. The situation escalated quickly and no one seemed to have a solution. The election officials began searching for a solution. Back in 2018, Carlos and some colleagues built the system that is now being utilized by the Guatemalan government. The platform wasn’t originally built for certifying election results. Their plans to gain traction and revenue diminished and they tabled the project temporarily. Then it happened. Opportunity came a knockin’. The stage was set. The Guatemalan government was in quite a predicament. Unrest was at hand. The election officials were in a tough spot and like a knight in shining armor, Fiscal Digital appeared. Fortunately, their solution was simple. Authenticate election results in real time. Carlos gets into the details around the 07:46 mark. Something as simple as having multiple people check the digital signatures of the images and tally the votes on those images while arriving at the same conclusion is enough to authenticate election results. The system is live now. You can see results and participate yourself on the Fiscal Digital website. The US Government needs this tech Governments should consider using Fiscal Digital is an inexpensive process to determine election authenticity in near real time. The code is already available. Instead of UBI, give out election audit jobs. Reward people for doing the audit work and tallying votes. It’s cheaper and builds a more sustainable economy if you pay the citizens to act as the witness. Not to mention giving the people the transparency they so desperately deserve. Their motivation is nearly as impressive as their solution. If you know people in governments who can give this project visibility, please make sure to contact Carlos. His information is below. What they are doing has the ability to bring back the sanctity of democratic elections. Give the power to the people and let them check the results. Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive, @djkinkle, @carlostoriello, #Fiscal_Digital & #LABradio. Enjoy! Further Reading and Resources Carlos Torriellos Herrerrias, Volunteer & Champion at Fiscal Digital – LinkedIn – Twitter Fiscal Digital – Website – Email – YouTube – Facebook – Github – Use hashtag #Fiscal_Digital

Darknets Rising The Darknet is powered by cryptocurrency. On episode 82 of LAB Radio we speak with Cedric Dahl of 1000X Group about this controversial place. Most people have heard of the Darknet, but know what really goes on or how it operates. We dispel some myths and provide insight to why crypto is used predominantly on darknet markets. Cedric, like most of us, shrugged off Bitcoin when first told by a friend. The only difference for most us the is when the clock first starts ticking. For Cedric it was 2010. By the time he became a believer, he was farther ahead of the game than most. His first fascination was when he was told that it was being used on the Darknet for drugs and other nefarious activities. His shock came from realizing the power of a non-state controlled medium of exchange. Power to the people. The money use case was interesting, but after the Silk Road trial it was obvious that Bitcoin was not nearly as anonymous as we all thought. So why are the majority of Darknet markets still using Bitcoin? Bitcoin is still the predominant currency used for these markets because its ease to acquire, ease of sending and inability to stop two people from transacting. The casual user is not worried about being traced to Darknet markets, but operators are. Governments use the Darknet too How are they getting around this. Cedric believes the increased anonymity from tools like CoinJoins plays a part. A CoinJoin is the Mixers and Tumblers advanced and distant cousin. Mixers were the first tools people had to combat the deanonymizing blockhain forensics companies. They are simple software that takes bitcoin and breaks it into small pieces, shuffling it around through other transactions and mixing it with other people's bitcoins in hopes of causing ambiguity. There is a lot of good information in this podcast. If you're in Law Enforcement or other types research, they offer a report. You can follow the link to sign up in the section below. Their insights are pretty amazing. Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle @cedricmakes & #LABradio. Enjoy. Further Reading and Resources Cedric Dahl, Founder of 1000X Group - LinkedIn - Twitter 1000X Group - Website - Email - Report

The Creation of a New Nation Welcome to the Free Republic of Liberland. Wait you've never heard of this country? "Well, that's a pretty normal response", says Joey Langenbrunner, Deputy Head of Mission to the United States. Liberland is new. The micronation, like Somaliland, will have existed for 5 years on April 13th, 2020. The delegation is planning a big celebration. They are launching they're own blockchain for governance and a cryptocurrency called Merits. Although, they are starting to get recognition internationally, they are still not recognized by the UN. This micronation lies along the Danube river, between Serbia and Croatia. The land lay unclaimed after the dissolution of Yugoslavia in 1991. The Danube is an international waterway and lends to many interesting trade and commerce opportunities. Liberland is will act as a testing ground for new models of governance. Additionally, they are planning an e-residency program like Estonia. After the launch of their blockchain in April 2020 they will start issuing citizenships too. As a result, these announcements caused them to receive over 600,000 applications for citizenship. We've had over 600K applications for citizenship. There are still many issues to sort out, but Joey is confident the last 5 years of work Liberlanders have put in will pay off. His path to become a citizen is one of perseverance and dedication. All things have led him up to this point. Joey is very passionate about the goals of Liberland and it will be interesting to watch this nation grow. We encourage you to support Liberland. Why, you ask? Experimentation is needed in governance and what better way to accomplish this than by letting a real sovereign and peaceful nation attempt it. Nevertheless, numerous lessons are to be learned. Quote your favorite moment and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle @joeyyusef & #LABradio. Enjoy. Further Reading and Resources Joseph Langenbrunner, Deputy Head of Mission to USA, Free Republic of Liberland - LinkedIn - Email - Twitter The Free Republic of Liberland - Website - Wiki  

This episode is LAB Radio's "Best of 2019". It's composed of several clips from guests over the past year. For many, 2019 will be one of those years in crypto that won't stand out in people's minds much. It wasn't flashy. There wasn't a lot fanfare. CNBC wasn't pumping XRP. It was quiet and people were busy building great things. I was fortunate to sit down with many amazing people this year to discuss their thoughts and contributions on the industry. Unfortunately, I had to narrow it down to just a hand full of clips but, trust me, all of our guests were fire. I know you'll enjoy hearing perspectives from the likes of: Alex Mashinsky & Leah Jonas, Celsius Network Jan Čapek, Braiins Hannah Rosenberg, Velas Commerce Hailey Lennon, Coinbase Xan Ditkoff, Blockstack Uri Klarman, bloXroute Labs Alyse Killeen, Stillmark Capital Alex Adelman, Lolli Caitlin Long, Lawyer R0ckstar Developer, BTC Payserver So no matter how awful a year in crypto seems, try to remember we are just getting started. Building a foundation for the next quarter millenia of finance, while simultaneously breaking down the current one, is no small feat. The Crypto and Blockchain industry isn't just about changing finance, it's about creating a better world to live in. Whether you're new to crypto or have been following along for years, it's not too late to join the movement. For these technologies to succeed in allowing humans to participate in free global trade without the interference of governments, we need all people, from all walks of life to start by asking the question, "What is money?" We do this show for you, our listeners. Please like, subscribe, share and follow. Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Add to RSS Brought to you commercial free by CoinStructive.

Caitlin Long knows Blockchain Law Caitlin Long joins LAB Radio host Chris Groshong, just days after resigning from the Wyoming Blockchain Taskforce. I had asked her specifically to come on the show to comment on concepts the newly formed California Blockchain Taskforce can glean from her pioneering efforts. We waste no time getting into the issues around the Uniform Law Commission's (ULC) Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currencies Businesses Act or URVCBA. Particularly the supplemental portion which strips the property rights of owners. Ms. Long says if we're not careful we may only recognize people's rights "...in digital assets if you are in a debtor/creditor relationship with your intermediary."   This ties in nicely into a discussion of the Uniform Commercial Code(UCC) with respect to Virtual Currencies. Currently, it is being worked on by members of the special subcommittees of the ULC. Meanwhile, the California Lawyers Association is considering creating legislature for Commercial transactions at the state level parallel to the California Blockchain Taskforce. It's important that communication between these two entities needs to take place.   The biggest problem is we are still defining the concepts and applications of these new technologies. Without proper definitions, it's nearly impossible to predict the outcomes of future litigations. Judges, like many, just don't understand. I know this from first hand experience while providing expert witness testimony in Federal Court this summer.    Banks play an important role in the crypto industry. The major problem Wyoming is trying to solve is to make it easier for crypto businesses to gain access to banking relationships. There are currently 7 banks who've identified themselves as being interested in applying for a Wyoming Banking license.  There are still many boundaries at the Federal level. Least of which is receiving a Banking Charter. We still have the SEC and CFTC to consider. The ongoing delays with creating true Federal regulation is an opportunity for the states to take advantage of the situation.   Surround yourself with smart, talented and humble people willing to future proof legislation without hindering innovation. Special thanks to Trace Mayer, Christopher Allen, Jesse Powell, Joseph Pitluck, Amy and Devon James and many, many more.   Some of the other topics I asked Caitlin to discuss with respect to Wyoming law were:   Exchanges Crypto ATMs Foundations  AML and Compliance Series LLC I wrap up the show with a final question about what she would change about the crypto and blockchain industry if she could wave a magic wand.  Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle @CaitlinLong & #LABradio   Further Reading and Resources Caitlin Long | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website Wyoming Blockchain Taskforce| Website  

The Crypto Curator, Paul McNeal  The first person I met at the Avantpay |19 conference was the always smiling,  Crypto Curator, Paul McNeal. I had no idea Paul was the host of a crypto news show, but after talking to him, I knew he had the chops and would make a great guest for LAB Radio. Paul's path into crypto took a circuitous route to say the least. Like many, he was able to leverage a previous skillset to help him land where he is today. Initially Paul heard about Bitcoin from the Bitcoin Knowledge podcast by Trace Mayer.  This officially made him the "go-to" Bitcoin guy when the monthly Chamber of Commerce Tech Committee Meeting took place in Loudoun County, VA. Back in 2012 it was tough to make a case for its uses, but Paul always spoke about it in a positive light and defended it against its critics. However, the Chamber would not put on a Bitcoin event. Paul's background in the military has helped him in many ways. He was an ROTC Army member in High School and then went into the Navy. He was on a submarine and was doing IT work, which helped him transition after leaving the military. Also, Paul picked up lots of real world skills which was surprising to me. The story of how he actually joined the Navy is quite interesting and worth a listen (@14:02) At this point we transition into the Avantpay19 Conference. Initially he heard about the conference because he knows Joshua and Peter, the organizers and founders of the event. It's not every day you see Legislators, Bankers, Payments people, Cannabis Entrepreneurs and Crypto enthusiasts all in one space talking about the same thing. Since this conference is truly one-of-a-kind, I asked Paul for his take on the event and his other thoughts:   What was the most eye opening part of the event The difficulties bringing crypto and cannabis together What would he change about the conference What he learned by moderating the Tax panel The SAFE (Secure And Fair Enforcement) Banking Act The quality of the Speakers Finally, we run through the Crypto Curators biggest fears in the industry, as well as what he would change if he had a magic wand.  Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle @_CryptoCurator & #LABradio   Further Reading and Resources  Paul McNeal , The Crytpo Curator, Founder | Twitter | LinkedIn    The Crypto Curator| Website | Twitter | LinkedIn   

Money Launderers Beware  Cryptocurrency Analyst and Financial Crimes Investigator, Lourdes Miranda joins us for episode 77 on LAB Radio.    Lourdes’ expertise lies in her years working from a compliance and financial crimes angle. Her knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act led her to a career in the intelligence community, primarily the CIA. She knows the ins and outs of how money launderers operate. So when she was approached to join, admittedly she didnt know much about cryptocurrencies. That didnt bother the Agency one bit. She told their cyber security teams, if they taught her how crypto worked, she’d show them how it was being used to launder illegal proceeds.   Lourdes speaks to and teaches both local and federal law enforcement communities across the country. She also consults banks and financial institutions. More recently Lourdes tells us about an interaction with a Bank and a Bitcoin ATM operator. The advice she gives seems obvious to me, but it just goes to show the Banks disparate view of this asset class.   We further discussed the future of the crypto and blockchain industry and how it will impact banks. Ultimately, Lourdes feels banks will end up going the route of the newspapers during the proliferation of internet. The small banks react the slowest and are most vulnerable, but also have an advantage the bigger banks don’t. They posses the agility big banks can’t. So if a Credit Union or small bank decides to take a proactive approach they might actually avoid extinction. Sadly, these institutions dont realize they’re eventually going to lose their customers to crypto exchanges as they add more services and products, with lower fees.   Lourdes and I also have differing opinions on whether cryptocurrency illegal activity will increase or decrease. Let’s just say, we agree to disagree, but we both might be right. You’ll just have to listen and give us your opinion.   Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle & #LABradio   Further Reading and Resources Lourdes C. Miranda, CAMS, CFE, Financial Crimes Investigator and Crytpocurrency Analyst at Miranda FinIntel Consulting,  | Email | LinkedIn 

    Chicago's Queen of Crypto  When I noticed the talented Hannah Rosenberg would be speaking at the Avantpay |19 conference, you have no idea how happy I became. I had recently visited Chicago at the end of August and I was able to sit down with Hannah and record an episode. Unfortunately, the recording had some technical issues and it was unusable. I wasn't going to let a second opportunity slip by.  Hannah got started in crypto back in 2014 and is one of the most involved and passionate people in the industry. She is the Managing Director of the Blockchain Institute, the Lead Organizer of the B.O.B. meetup (Bitcoin and Open Blockchain),  an adjunct faculty member at UIC (University of Illinois Chicago) and the founder of Velas Commerce.  Hannah was representing Velas Commerce at the Avantpay conference. So I asked her what she was hoping to get out of this event. She was really curious to hear the Cannabis Industries thoughts on crypto. Additionally, Hannah shares with us her take on the intersection of cannabis, crypto and payments. She also identifies why it is important to get out of the crypto bubble. As a full time crypto person, Hannah needs to remind herself that obvious solutions to her, are not obvious to others.  For the rest of us that don't live in Hannah's bubble, we dig into what the Chicago seen is like. She starts with the B.O.B. meetup group and tells us how thankful she was to have pioneers like Brooke Mallers and Pamela Morgan.  "I really see crypto as 'Power to the People' via technology." -Hannah Rosenberg Hannah started out holding events and creating trustworthy information during the 2017 crypto rush. After one of her events a woman from her Alma Mater, UIC, reached out to her. They began talking and the next thing she knew, she was creating a curriculum. She loves teaching because she gets to emphasize the potential impact the technology has on the world. Additionally, you'll hear topics like:  Crypto Commerce & Lightning Network Gresham's Law  Velas Commerce Crypto Payment Integrations What a world with crypto for her children will look like Her thoughts on the trajectory of the industry What she would change about the crypto industry Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @djkinkle @hmichellerose & #LABradio     Further Reading and Resources   Hannah Rosenberg , Blockchain Institute, Managing Director | Twitter | LinkedIn    The Blockchain Institute| Website | Twitter | LinkedIn    Velas Commerce - | Website | Twitter |LinkedIn   B.O.B. Chicago Meetup - | Website | Meetup    

    Celsius Network is changing the game I was thrilled to interview, not only one of the Celsius Network top brass, but two at the same time. We rarely get a duo as dynamic as CEO, Alex Mashinsky and Head of Global Partnerships, Leah Jonas. I knew this was going to be fun and informative. You don’t have to go deep into a search for the name Alex Mashinsky before you uncover a plethora of amazing feats. Not only does Alex have an eye for the future, but he understands what it takes to get there. A big part of “getting there” is surrounding yourself with amazing people and one of those people on this journey with Alex is Leah Jonas.  “Are you part of the problem or part of the solution” – Alex Mashinsky With Leah’s energetic and inviting personality it’s no wonder she’s the head of partnerships. Now living in Tel Aviv, she is helping expand the reach of the Celsius Network. As a previous part of the core team in New York, she has a unique perspective on remote teams and how to keep them focused.  Celsius’s most well known feature is their ability to for individuals to receive interest on the crypto they deposit. Twenty years ago it was commonplace for the average person to expect to earn interest on their money deposited at a bank. In this day and age, people never have to go into a branch, yet parts of the world are now experiencing negative interest rates. Additionally, there are still entire populations and geographies with access to banking of any kind, let along the concept of earning on your savings.  Gain Interest on your Crypto Celsius Network is bringing to the masses a new way to let your money make money. You’ll hear stories from both Leah and Alex reinforcing their beliefs on how blockchain technology can be applied to the world.   Additionally, you’ll hear topics like:  How providing benefit out weighs education Alex’s position on how blockchain can disrupt the fintech sector  Leah’s stance on Venture Capital and the ICO model Why they give 80% back to the depositors How Leah has done a 180 since joining crypto The importance of diversity and taking chances on people Alex’s position on the future for his children What each would change about the crypto industry Tweet your favorite quote and tag @CoinStructive @CelsiusNetwork and @LeahNJonas @Mashinsky   Further Reading and Resources Alex Mashinsky , Celsius Network, Founder & CEO | Twitter | LinkedIn  Leah Jonas , Celsius Network, Head of Global Partnerships | Twitter | LinkedIn    Celsius Network – | Website | Facebook | Twitter |Telegram  

I posted about friends of alcoholics, and how to cope a few weeks ago on my social media. I was amazed at the response and the amount of comments. Struggling with alcohol and substance abuse seems to be prevalent in many high-pressure communities, with blockchain technology being one of them.   We were very grateful for the honesty of our guest in sharing his experience. Stephanie and I spoke with Chris Groshong about overcoming alcohol addiction. For many like Chris, who was unhappy with his career at that time and in danger of losing important people in his life, difficult decisions had to be made and some friends and lifestyles had to be left behind. Things like finding a hobby or passion and seeking out therapy were just some of the ways he took this disease head on. But that was another topic of our conversation, is it a disease?  It is a sometimes difficult conversation and we would love to hear your take on this. Feel free to leave comments about your experiences and ways you have dealt with alcohol addiction either personally or with loved ones. About the Guests: Chris has assembled a nationwide team that is advancing the rate of bitcoin adoption. With a focus on clarity, he is leading CoinStructive to provide a painless transitioning platform for businesses and individuals who are interested in using bitcoin. Marking the first bitcoin transaction in Cuba as a milestone, Chris looks towards the development of Bitcoin as a global reserve currency. His strategy of adoption is based on trust, transparency and community engagement. Chris’ vision involves bringing legitimacy through thoughtful conversation and legacy-commodity conversion in the bitcoin space. Do you have a burning question, or a show idea for us?  Please email us at tatiana@proofoflovecast.com! Thank you to our sponsor Blocktap.io Remember, this is a new show, so if you like it, please be sure to tell 3 friends!   Leave a good review on Itunes, and be sure to follow us on our socials! More Info: Al-Anon.org Coin Structive The Tatiana Show Blocktap.io Crypto Star Events

Ep 53 - Unconfiscatable with Gabe Higgins - BlockSpaces Here we are at the Unconfiscatable conference in Las Vegas. I've been pleasantly surprised with the venue, quality of content and the the number of familiar faces. One of those faces belonged to Gabe Higgins. Gabe and I have been crossing paths since 2013 on twitter and 2015 at events and through the Edge Slack channel as Ambassadors. Gabe is such a great guy. He has the type of values and big picture vision that make him someone you want to work and hangout with. Gabe also runs an incubator/coworking/events space called BlockSpaces, which offers a collaborative environment for the crypto and blockchain communities and also hosts educational events. Gabe and I set up shop in the media lounge and started to chatting. Gabe talks with us about how he got started in Bitcoin back in 2013. We cover why he came to the conference and the difficulties of having to pivot your business' focus. I ask Gabe what it's like to be in a relationship with your cofounder. We talk about if the children they're both raising have any idea about what Mom and Dad are doing and if they understand how this stuff works. We find out about his stance on maximalism. Finally, Gabe shares his views on what may happen with Bitcoin in the next 1 to 2 years. About Gabe Higgins Highly interested in emerging technology, specifically with distributed p2p networks, bitcoin (cryptocurrencies), blockchain tech, smart contracts, IoT, decentralized autonomous organizations, InfoSec, EdgeSec, and anything that promotes autonomy. I've been advising VC funded blockchain companies with branding, PR, social media marketing, and strategic partnerships. Been active in the bitcoin space since early 2013. Lead organizer for bitcoin & blockchain meetup groups together having over 1500 members and sponsored by Edge and Bitcoin.com. Collaborated with leading bitcoin payment processor BitPay for the St. Petersburg Bitcoin Bowl in Dec 2014. Had over 200 local merchants begin accepting bitcoin at the time and the area remains one of the largest bitcoin hotspots in the world. Now starting to merge my Meetup group with the connections in the industry to create a blockchain technology community & development center where we help educate the public, train developers, and incubate blockchain related startups from our center. Further Reading and Resources Twitter - @Crypto_Edge LinkedIn - Gabe Higgins Website - BlockSpaces     Like what you hear? Join our newsletter to get regular updates about all the content we produce. Check out our new YouTube Channel too

January 10, 2019 - Episode 59 with Chris Groshong of Coinstructive.com. Coinstructive is a boutique blockchain consulting firm specializing in Business and Software Development. Chris has an extensive background in regulatory compliance, and has begun offering educational training to the California Police Officers and helping them explore the capabilities of Blockchain tracking to help curb financial crimes. Find Chris on twitter @djkinkle

In this episode, Aaron Mangal and Tim Francisco of CoinStructive, caught up with Paul Puey, co-founder and CEO of Edge (formerly AirBitz), a security platform and multi-coin wallet and key management system.   Paul Puey, co-founder of Edge (formerly AirBitz) "Paul is a proud Electrical Engineering and Computer Science graduate of UC Berkeley with a wide range of technical skills from low-level 3D graphics engineering to development of custom web CMS systems, even before people knew what a CMS was. He held lead engineering positions with Nvidia and Chromatic Research, but most recently owned and operated several non-technical small businesses throughout California. There he learned the importance of the intersection of people, business, and technology. Today, Paul aims to bring Bitcoin mainstream with software and products aimed at simplifying Bitcoin and making it insanely easy to send and secure this revolutionary currency while maintaining the highest level of privacy. When not converting people to bitcoin you’ll likely find him climbing a rock in Joshua Tree or at a local climbing gym." The unique selling proposition is Edge allows users to manage multiple wallets for multiple assets securely under a single sign-on (SSO) login (just like using Facebook or Google to sign up for a site). Edge's philosophy is "security is our foundation, not a feature" as demonstrated by their client-side encryption which means data is encrypted from the device itself and before it ever touches Edge servers.  Cryptocurrencies currently available on Edge We had a great time learning more about Paul's origin story, the creator of Edge (formerly AirBitz) and the vision of how to bridge Cryptocurrency use into the mainstream world. After listening to this episode you will learn: Paul's beginnings in Silicon Valley at Nvidia working on Graphics Processor Units (GPUs) How Paul got out of balance with work which was a catalyst for shifting his health in a more positive direction The origin story of AirBitz and how it evolved into Edge as a rebrand Why we should stop trying to make security perfect and instead analyze the trade-offs How users get the benefit of security like SSL but for everyday Cryptocurrency usage Why Paul believes in usability and utility as much (if not moreso) than just ideology About the threat of centralized custodians and how counterparty risk and cold storage reduce usability How the architecture of centralized entities slow down transactions due to the lack of funds available in hot wallets How Edge saw the opportunity to open up its security architecture to other dApps (like Augur) Edge and why its the first use case of the Edge platform itself which can be used in many other What the Edge's of the network are and how the data generated there is secured How the communities of various cryptocurencies helped Edge integrate their tokens  For show notes and more please visit: LAB Radio

In this episode, we’re at the Beyond Blocks in Seoul (the "capital city"), Korea. Chris Groshong, CEO of CoinStructive, caught up with Jack Tan of Kronos Token, a platform aimed at allowed token holders to access to elite trading strategies through a built-in trading desk. Kronos helps to bridge the gap between retail untrained investors and the elite 1% who have unfair access to the majority of global wealth, where they just get richer. Kronos disagrees with this premise. To solve this problem, Kronos sources and nurtures elite investing and trading talent which opens up the skillsets and strategies of these teams to KRON holders. In addition, Kronos leverages a variety of time-tested investment methodologies to battle unstable and volatile markets and pass the value to the users. This allows investors to benefit from enterprise trading strategies which help stabilize portfolios despite market conditions. As stated on the Kronos website: We are changing the rules once and for all. All KRON holders will have a chance to access the best strategies in quantitative trading and other investments within crypto. The mission of the KRONOS project is to: Attract, foster and retain the best trading talent globally Remove access barriers to the top investments Maximize resilience of the ecosystem through the intelligence of decentralized governance Our strategies carry a range of risk and return profiles, but are generally uncorrelated from the market. This means they can profit even when asset prices are falling. We will begin with high-frequency market making and proprietary trading, but will quickly add teams to trade "smart index", statistical arbitrage, and discretionary small-cap strategies.   The Kronos token helps bring elite trading strategies to the average investor   After listening to this episode you will learn: How Jack moved to the US when he was 7 with humble beginnings What nagging problem Kronos solves for investors The limited choices and options available to the average retail investor How Kronos provides access to liquidity, market making and trade execution Why Kronos structured their coin in Taipei, Taiwan with a focus on Asian markets An example of the use cases and stories from users of the platform The future outlook and vision of Kronos in 2-3 years How Kronos uses quantitative algorithms to drive intelligent trading 24/7/365 regardless of bull or bear markets Why Jack believes in thinking long-term and creating something bigger than yourself For show notes and more please visit: LAB Radio  

Tim Francisco has a background in B2B enterprise sales of hardware and software. He has worked at such companies as Dell, EMC, Cisco as well as the AI and deep neural network industry. Now Tim is helping build the Blockchain economy by providing consulting and introducing companies to platforms, services and other valuable information needed to BUIDL. After listening to this episode you will learn: Tim's story and background growing up in Socal How he was working at Cisco when the Internet as we know it didn't exist An inside look at working in the early tech industry (pre-Google and Amazon) The state of technology and the industry at that time How many of the attitudes and patterns with people played out already in the Dotcom era How the parties were back in the early Dotcom days (with Lambos too) How were are in a software revolution and why we're excited to BUIDL Tims bump into Vinny Lingham and their beer vending machine using Civic How Tim bumped into some who's who like the creator of Siacoin and CTO of Zencash How we got to hit after parties attended by OGs like Charlie Lee, Fluffy Pony and Erik Voorhees About Tim's rim to rim canyon run in the Grand Canyon For show notes and more please visit: LAB Radio

Raphaël is a socially focused technology entrepreneur and is way down the blockchain rabbit hole. His former life was in lobbying and corporate communications in Europe and Latin America. Raphaël is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese (and currently learning Greek). He is now the founder and CEO of Alice, a social funding and management platform on the Ethereum Blockchain. For show notes and more please visit: CoinStructive

Joe Ciccolo is an accomplished expert in building and implementing successful BSA/AML programs for traditional and non-traditional financial institutions offering a variety of banking products and services.  Following 10+ years in legacy bank compliance, Joe founded BitAML, a regulatory compliance advisory group devoted exclusively to helping bitcoin startups and innovators leveraging Blockchain technology. BitAML allows him to share his subject matter expertise with those that share his passion for digital currency and all the potential it holds for the future. Joe is a frequent guest speaker at both Bitcoin and Blockchain conferences. He also meets regularly with traditional bankers and volunteers his time and talents with the non-profit Blockchain Education Network. After listening to this episode you will learn: Joe's background and how he got into the field What compliance, AML and KYC is and why we need it How the market has shifted over the last two years What Joe does with bitAML How he decided to tackle that niche Specific problems he solves for organizations and how A first-time sneak peek on a new SaaS software solution from BitAML How Joe thought of it and what's your roadmap for future development What excites and scares Joe about the direction of compliance and regulation For show notes and more please visit: LAB Radio by CoinStructive

This is a re-post from The Captain Crypto Show by Kylan Hurt Kylan is a Full-Stack Developer for a Cryptocurrency wallet provider called Edge (formerly Airbitz). He specializes in such languages as: PHP, Javascript & jQuery, MySQL, Angular.js, Python, HTML, CSS After listening to this show you will learn: Chris' corporate background and how he transitioned into the Crypto world How he got his start as a Bitcoin community organizer What CoinStructive does and how it works A look at the Cryptocurrency industry and how its changed since 2014 Advice for eager onlookers on how to get started in the community For show notes and more, please visit: coinstructive.com/blog  

Hello Friends, We are proud to announce the inaugural episode of LAB Radio, Learn About Bitcoin and Learn About Blockchain. This show emerged organically from within the CoinStructive team as a way to document the various subject matter around Bitcoin and The Blockchain in an approachable way. Who is CoinStructive? We are passionate change agents, enthusiastic about the promise of Technologies such as Bitcoin and Blockchain and the myriad of other influencing parts to this burgeoning ecosystem. We provide business solutions to all industries from Startups to Enterprises. We (the CoinStructive team) come from diverse backgrounds and seek to bring our unique knowledge, networks and resources to the world. We respect the interconnected richness this fine planet has to offer and welcome the opportunity to promote a more open, virtuous and free world. What does CoinStructive do? CoinStructive helps speed up adoption, knowledge and implementations of these technologies through mutually beneficial and engaging dialogues, initiatives and partnerships with thought leaders in the space. After listening to this Episode you will learn: How CoinStructive began The meeting of Chris and Aaron + their Bitcoin story Why we’re involved in CoinStructive What CoinStructive is all about Why Organizations should trust CS For further resources and show notes please visit: https://www.coinstructive.com/blog