Podcasts about decentralised finance

Bitcoin's security and reliability as a store of value are undeniable. However, its liquidity remained untapped for too long due to a lack of trustless bridges and native smart contract capabilities. As BTC is only native to Bitcoin's L1, any attempt to include it in DeFi relies on the trust assumptions of third party custodians that wrap it. Build On Bitcoin (BOB) aims to expand Bitcoin's functionality by integrating it with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. BOB operates as an OP Stack L2 with a hybrid design incorporating ZKPs, Bitcoin staking, and Ethereum for data availability. By functioning as a rollup, BOB processes transactions off-chain and batches them for settlement on Bitcoin and Ethereum, significantly improving transaction speed and reducing costs compared to Bitcoin's base layer.Topics covered in this episode:Alexei's backgroundSetbacks for Bitcoin DeFiBitcoin bridgesBitVMBOB operators and trust assumptionsBOB architecture & Bitcoin stakingBitcoin LSTsThe future of Bitcoin DeFiEpisode links:Alexei Zamyatin on XBuild on Bitcoin on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

While AMMs (automated market makers) represent a DeFi innovation in themselves, research and experimentation have pushed the possibilities well beyond the limitations of the classic x*y=k constant product formula originally used by LPs. One of the main innovators in this field remains Balancer - from multi-token pools with different weights replicating TradFi indices, to dynamic ratios that can be changed under certain conditions preventing further imbalances, Balancer set in place user protection measures. With the recent release of Balancer V3, developers get more freedom to experiment with AMMs, introducing features such as hooks that enable limitless pool customisation, boosted pools that combine LP fees with yield farming from money markets, and many more.Topics covered in this episode:Balancer's inceptionThe evolution of AMMsBalancer vs. other AMM competitorsFungible vs. non-fungible liquidityBalancer v3Boosted liquidity poolsDevEx and hooks in Balancer v3Preventing stablecoin depegsMEV mitigation & CoW AMMScaling to L2sGyroscope & QuantAMMBalancer's B2C & B2B solutionsEpisode links:Fernando Martinelli on XBalancer on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

“As long as you have these continued gaps in the global regulatory framework around crypto, it's…too easy for criminals to launder funds.”In this episode, recorded on April 30th, Aidan and David discuss everything from his early encounters with crypto and his journey into the space to the insights on the evolution of crypto crime shared in his book, ‘The Crypto Launderers'.Together, they explore the different regulatory approaches to digital money laundering, shed light on why crypto transactions get so much attention from regulators and speculate on the exciting future of cryptocurrency investigations, including the impact of emerging technologies like the metaverse and artificial intelligence.Timestamps03:30 - An Accidental Journey into Cryptocurrency Compliance05:00 - Understanding Anti-Money Laundering Measures in Finance09:30 - Cryptocurrency Regulation in an Evolving Industry12:00 - Regulatory Compliance as a Competitive Advantage15:00 - Balancing Compliance Costs with Anti-Money Laundering20:00 - Global Disparities in Cryptocurrency Regulation21:00 - The Complex Evolution of Cryptocurrency in Illicit Finance25:00 - Blockchain: The Immutable Ledger of Cryptocurrency Transactions30:00 - Evolving Tactics in Cryptocurrency Crime and Law Enforcement35:00 - The Future of Global Money Laundering Prevention37:00 - Evolving Challenges in International Law EnforcementResources Mentioned:The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond: Amazon.co.uk: Carlisle, David Elliptic's Crypto Regulatory Affairs BriefingElliptic's BlogRUSI's Center for Financial Crime and Security StudiesAbout our Guest:David Carlisle wears many hats: he's the Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Elliptic, an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)'s Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFS) and the Author of “The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond”.As a former Policy Advisor to the US Treasury's Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, David is a respected authority on the intersection of cryptocurrency crime, technology and public policy. He regularly shares his expertise on digital money laundering, regulatory compliance frameworks and sanctions compliance with major media outlets to help shed light on this intricate subject.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“Crypto exposed every crack in an undereducated, underutilised system.”In this episode, recorded on the 15th of February, Aidan and Amanda delve into the world of digital asset recovery, exploring the complexities of civil forfeiture and the use of cryptocurrency to finance terrorism.Drawing from her extensive background in policy, enforcement and legal affairs, Amanda offers valuable insights into how these experiences have shaped her perspective on cryptocurrency and the future of decentralisation.Their conversation also touches on why the significance of initiatives like the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, as Amanda emphasizes the need to improve inclusivity and empowerment across the digital finance ecosystem.Timestamps02:00 | Amanda's background as a federal prosecutor06:30 | Civil vs criminal burden of proof09:30 | The pros and cons of non-conviction-based forfeiture18:00 | Cryptocurrency exposes the flaws in the existing asset recovery system25:00 | Crime and innovation on the path to development 31:00 | The importance of optics in targeting crypto terrorist financing41:00 | Why we need an Association for Women in Cryptocurrency43:30 | #UnmanelYourPanel and other advocacy initiatives46:00 | The importance of male allies to improve inclusion for womenResources Mentioned:WomeninCrypto.orgAssociation for Women in Cryptocurrency on LinkedInAssociation for Women in Cryptocurrency on Twitter (X)Women in Crypto Podcast: Decrypting Asset Recovery in Crypto with Joanna SummersAbout our Guest:Amanda Wick is a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrency and digital finance with an extensive background in policy enforcement and legal affairs.Having served as the Senior Investigative Counsel for the US House of Representatives, Senior Policy Advisor for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Chief of Legal Affairs at Chainalysis, Amanda has been a driving force behind some of the key policies shaping our financial landscape. As the founder of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, Amanda is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and empowerment within the digital finance ecosystem, championing initiatives like ‘UnManel Your Panel' that aim to break down barriers and pave the way for a more diverse industry.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

How will the Fusion of DeFi and NFT Revolutionize Crypto Lending? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, Tytan, co-founder of NFTY.Finance, a platform for borrowing and lending against NFTs, joins George Harrap. The conversation delves into Tytan's crypto journey, starting with Litecoin in 2017 and progressing to entrepreneurship and NFT projects.  George and Tytan discuss the NFT boom in 2020 and 2021 and explore bridging DeFi and NFTs with NFT-Fi, focusing on financial incentives and flexible lending parameters.  Liquidation processes and the importance of compliance and decentralization are also discussed. Follow Tytan on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Tytaninc  NFTY.Finance Twitter:https://twitter.com/nftyfinance Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter: https://x.com/the_nextbillion

How Are DeFi 3.0 and Innovative Strategies Shaping Solana's Future?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Harm from GooseFX, a DeFi platform built on Solana, providing various unique financial products.   George and Harm begin discussing the ecosystem's benefits of hackathons, collaborations, and partnerships.    Harm talks about the team's innovative approach to DeFi, like single-sided liquidity pools and learning from the bear market to create more robust products.    Harm highlights how they prepare for DeFi 3.0 with features like leaderboards and a rewards system.    He also emphasizes collaboration, incentives, and the evolving nature of DeFi in the Solana ecosystem in 2023.   Listen to George and Harm's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Harm on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/CanadaGooseGFX GoooseFX Twitter: https://twitter.com/GooseFX1 GooseFX Website: https://goosefx.io/ Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How can gaming be a powerful tool for introducing people to crypto?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Michael Wagner, Co-Founder and CEO of Star Atlas, a space exploration-themed RPG built on Solana.   Michael talks about his journey from finance to the crypto space, focusing on his transition into blockchain-based gaming experiences.   They further discuss the challenges of building AAA games like Star Atlas with a small team and the importance of creating immersive experiences.    Michael emphasizes the need for a long-term commitment, a robust in-game economy tied to real-world events, and the vision of a decentralized ecosystem.    They also discuss the power of gaming as an educational tool for introducing web3 technology and the benefits of user-generated content and IP ownership.   Listen to George and Michael's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Michael Wagner on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/at_mwagner Star Atlas Website: https://staratlas.com/ Star Atlas Discord: https://discord.gg/staaratlas   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How Can Crypto Communities Transform Emerging Markets?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kash Dhanda, a founding member of Superteam DAO, a community aimed at helping the most promising projects in Solana.   They begin by discussing Kash's unconventional journey from studying political philosophy to becoming involved in cryptocurrency and entrepreneurship. Kash explains the motivation behind creating Superteam DAO, which focuses on emerging markets and leveraging community and crypto-economic incentives. He emphasizes fostering meaningful connections and collaboration within smaller, tightly-knit communities rather than focusing solely on audience size.   He mentions that Superteam aims to cultivate diverse talents and empower individuals to become financially independent while providing support through grants and bounties. They also discuss the importance of intermediate education in the crypto ecosystem.    Listen to George and Kash's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Kash on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/kashdhanda?s=20 Follow Superteam on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SuperteamDAO?s=20 Superteam Website: https://superteam.fun/   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us in onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion  

How Can Blockchain Education Create Groundbreaking Opportunities for Everyone?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Colin Ogoo, from Solana Foundation's developer relations and Christex Foundation's founder.   Colin shares his experience of learning and contributing to the Solana ecosystem. He discusses his role at the Solana Foundation, his involvement with the Christex Foundation in Sierra Leone to foster Solana adoption and drive positive impact in the region.   Colin shares insights into the Christex Foundation's mission to enable Sierra Leoneans to embrace the opportunities of web3 technology while the foundation is focusing on developments for local needs.    They talk about how technology acts as a great equalizer, allowing individuals with the necessary skills to be immune to local economic and political fluctuations.   Listen to George and Colin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Colin Ogoo on Twitter at:  https://twitter.com/c_ogoo?s=20 Follow Christex Foundation on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ChristexFndn?s=20   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

How Will Web3 Gaming and Crypto Communities Shape the Future of Economies and Societies?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Colin Goltra, COO of Yield Guild Games, the world's first web3 gaming guild.   They discuss how Yield Guild Games (YGG) drives crypto adoption through gaming, unlocking the potential of the digital economy, and fostering inclusivity within the crypto ecosystem.   George and Colin explore the challenges of building sustainable web3 gaming ecosystems and the potential for digital, crypto-powered alternatives to outdated processes.   They also talk about the concept of the Internet as a new living and working environment, driven by the aspiration to learn from past errors and attract individuals from the Internet economy to forward-thinking jurisdictions.   Listen to George and Colin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Colin Goltra on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Goltra Follow YGG on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/YieldGuild   #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

Understanding the Evolution of Crypto   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Bobby Ong, Co-founder and COO of CoinGecko, a popular crypto data aggregator.   They begin their conversation with Bobby's early experiences with Bitcoin, his realization of the potential of DeFi, and how he and his co-founder tried different ideas before building CoinGecko.    Together, they explore the changes in the crypto industry since the inception of CoinGecko, the rise of NFTs, the potential for web2 companies to enter the web3 space, and the shift from centralized to decentralized exchanges.   They discuss GeckoTerminal, a platform that provides accurate pricing data for multiple blockchain networks. Bobby also mentions that CoinGecko's yearly priorities include improving its products to provide the best user experience and functionality.   Listen to George and Bobby's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Bobby on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/bobbyong Follow CoinGecko on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/coingecko   #Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging discussions to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   If you haven't subscribed yet, join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.   Follow The Next Billion Twitter https://twitter.com/the_nextbillion

Is Effective Communication and Risk Management Crucial for Crypto Projects?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Samantha Yap, Founder and CEO of YAP Global, a PR and communications firm in the crypto industry.   They begin their conversation by reflecting on the evolution of the crypto media landscape, from the early days of Bitcoin and ICOs to the rise of NFTs and DeFi.    They also discuss the stigma surrounding crypto in the media and the importance of education and communication. Samantha highlights how effective communication and risk management are crucial for the success of individual projects and the overall health and growth of the crypto industry.   Additionally, they explore the need for more coverage on emerging crypto markets like Turkey, despite having tens of millions of active crypto users.   Listen to George and Samantha's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Samantha on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/samanthawyap Follow YAP Global on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/YAPGlobalTeam   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.  

How does Solana support innovation for Web3?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation.   They begin by discussing Solana's recent focus on creating an easily customizable building process for developers, allowing them to choose the necessary pieces and leave out the rest.    Austin discusses Solana's goal to create an affordable and fast network for NFTs and other applications. They also discuss whether Solana should build tools specifically for Web2 companies transitioning to Web3 or let it happen organically.   They further explore Solana's efforts to activate builders and developers, support teams in the ecosystem, and provide education to help people understand the dynamics of Solana.   Towards the end, they discuss Solana's commitment to new markets and regions for development and their goal of kick-starting community meetups worldwide.   Listen to George and Austin's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct    Follow Austin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Austin_Federa Follow Solana Foundation on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SolanaFndn   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Cryptocurrencies have become more popular and established in recent years. Simultaneously, crypto financial services, like lending, have also emerged. Given the increasing importance of digitalisation, it is fair to ask whether these digital decentralised services will become established and normalised. In this episode of The sound of economics, Giuseppe Porcaro invites Maria Demertzis and Catarina Martins to discuss the current and future role of decentralised finance in the financial system. Together they examine whether and how the crypto world contributes to the main objectives of the financial system: reducing search costs and financing growth. Relevant publication: Demertzis, M. and C. Martins (2023) ‘Decentralised finance: good technology, bad finance' Policy Brief 09/2023, Bruegel 

How can Crypto and Stablecoins coins bring a transformative change in the payments system?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kunbi Ogunleye, CEO of Swap Bitssa, a swapping platform that exchanges stablecoins for fiat money.   George and Kunbi begin their conversation by acknowledging that cash remains a dominant form of payment despite significant progress in digital payment methods.   They discuss how crypto was initially perceived as a neutral payment solution but has faced challenges in becoming a global payment platform. They then delve into the challenges and opportunities of using crypto for payments in emerging markets, where demand for foreign goods and receptivity to crypto payments are higher.   Kunbi also gives us insights into how stablecoins are utilized for international trade, providing fast and efficient transactions without traditional trade finance requirements.   They end their conversation with Kunbi predicting stablecoin adoption in Egypt and South Africa to boost African e-commerce and hospitality, citing the potential for ancillary services and credibility from strong acceptance in these countries.   Listen to George and Kunbi's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https:////open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct  Swap Bitssa Website : https://swap.bitssa.com/ Follow Swap Bitssa on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SwapBitssa   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Can Web3 Operations be Simplified for Seamless Development?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Tahem from Mesha, a financial operations platform on Web3.   George and Tahem start their conversation with the motivations behind creating Mesha. Tahem highlights his vision of relieving developers and teams from operational nightmares so that they can concentrate on what truly matters - developing and enhancing the Web3 ecosystem.   Tahem emphasizes the importance of multi-sig wallets in Web3 and highlights their partnership with strong teams like Squads and Gnosis.    They further discuss onboarding more users and the business development aspects of Mesha.    Tahem outlines Mesha's plans for the rest of 2023, which involve introducing new products, prioritizing global payouts and compliance, expanding their team, and increasing their user base.   Listen to George and Tahem's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Tahem on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/tahem_verma Follow Mesha on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/meshaclub   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Why is it Important to Build a Strong Developer Community?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap welcomes Chase from Solana Foundation.   The conversation started with Chase sharing how he became a Developer Advocate for Solana and what interested him in Solana.   George and Chase discuss the significance of having a robust community of devs in the Web3 space and why initiatives such as Hackathons and Grants are crucial. They also discuss how prioritizing the needs of developers can lead to an increase in the number of users for Solana.   They also delve into NFTs on Solana and the significance of having on-chain infrastructure improvements. Chase also emphasizes the importance of developer retention.   Toward the end of their discussion, George and Chase share some tips and advice for devs participating in hackathons and other Web3 events.   Listen to George and Chase's raw and insightful perspectives here, and on Spotify, at //open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0Ct   Follow Chase on Twitter at @therealchaseeb   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world to help onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How significant are stablecoins in today's crypto world?   In this episode of The Next Billion Podcast, George Harrap is joined by Hao, cofounder of Hedge.so   Their conversation begins with how Hao got his exposure to crypto and Solana DeFi and the challenges that a newbie in crypto faces.   Their talk covers how Hedge and their stablecoin USH functions and how they are all set to add a lot more growth to DeFi.   Hao outlines the need for stablecoins for crypto developers and users, particularly during bear markets.   George also engages Hao to discuss Nazare.so in depth. Nazare is a liquidity management tool co-developed by Hedge and former GoblinGold team.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Do you prioritize self-custody? Then you might be interested in Hardware wallets.   In this episode of The Next Billion Podcast, George Harrap is joined by Lixin Liu and Bobby from Keyst.one   Lixin and Bobby discuss how they got introduced to the world of cryptocurrency, how they ended up working at Keystone: Hardware Wallet, and their current focus on integrating different wallets.   Together, George, Lixin & Bobby explore Keystone's evolution, starting with Bitcoin and then transitioning to Web3 and Solana Blockchain. They dive into how hardware wallets are becoming increasingly important for new cryptocurrency users who prioritize self-custody.   The co-founders elaborate on many exceptional benefits of the Solana ecosystem, its technology, and its community of builders. George and Lixin later talk about Keystone Pro and the design and security considerations that went into creating such a product. They also discuss Keystone's plans to cater to both token holders and non-fungible token (NFT) holders through their products and services.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Is an RPC node necessary?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap engages with Brian Long, co-founder of Triton One. Triton One is one of the first blockchain infrastructure providers for the Solana blockchain.   Brian also oversees the validators.app website and the Block Logic validator, one of the first validators on Solana.   George and Brian dive deep into Triton's history and how the Step app was associated with it from the beginning.   Their conversation covers the Solana ecosystem's current state, recent developments, and the use of cryptocurrencies as regular money.   Brian then illustrates the necessity of RPC nodes and how they are used in actual digital systems. Their discourse finally leads to how more projects are operating their own validators and what that means for the blockchain.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you bring the self-custody of assets to Solana and make it simple and easy to setup, upgrade and use?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Stepan Simkin, Co-Founder & CEO of Squads, a multi-signature wallet standard on Solana that provides critical infrastructure for web3 individuals, teams, DAOs and institutions for full control over their assets.   George and Stepan talk about how Squads Protocol had to first build the infrastructure layer on Solana in order to make self-custody easy through multisigs. As more things get on-chain, security and custody become a lot more important for crypto users and Squads provides a way for them to take full control over their assets like NFTs. Multisigs also help projects and programs easily manage their governance needs through multisigs on Solana. Given the renewed focus on diversification of assets and infrastructures, multisigs have been even more critical to the functioning of DAOs in a decentralized environment.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Stepan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you use familiarity of mobile phones to onboard new crypto users through smart messaging on Solana?   In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Chris Osborn, Founder & CEO of Dialect, a Solana native smart messaging protocol for dapp notifications and wallet-to-wallet chat with rich, interactive mobile messaging and notifications.   George and Chris talk about the story behind Dialect and why it changes the game of messaging with an edge over leaders like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord through ineractive messaging and notifications that can help make crypto transactions and trading easy with just the press of a button. They talk about why Solana was the ideal blockchain to build on and how Dialect is the first real web3 messaging experience. They also talk about NFT art and how web3 smart messaging helps onboard new crypto builders and users by making the mobile first experience fully interoperable with everything that's been launched in the past and how this ties into Solana's plans to launch the Saga mobile phone.   The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto.   Listen to George and Chris' unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi.   Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen.   Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world.   Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make Solana data accessible to both builders and new crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Chris, Co-founder, & Mitch, Chief Technical Officer of Switchboard, a permissionless, community-driven oracle network on Solana. George, Chris, and Mitch discuss how Switchboard is onboarding the onboarders by providing access to verifiable data sources so that all data can be brought on-chain in order to decentralize quantative data feeds. They talk about the role Switchboard and builders should play and whether or not the market should dictate what Solana builders work on. They also talk about how GameFi is changing for the better through Verifiable Random Functions (VRFs) on Solana and why Solana truly is a zero-sum competition ecosystem. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George, Chris, and Mitch's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Crypto and blockchain has seen everything this year. From the start with it's all time highs and it's role in the Ukraine War, to the year ending with the debacles of Terra Luna and the mess left by FTX and much more. These instances have left industry edging more towards the importance of security and regulations in the space. We spoke with the Independent Community Bankers of America's Brian Laverdure to learn more about developments in crypto asset regulation and how they might help the industry rebound.

How do you make onboarding new crypto users to Solana by making it fun, entertaining, and educational? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by GSS, Team Lead of Samoyedcoin, Solana's biggest memecoin, mascot, premier community, and dog money. George and GSS discuss how SAMO is often the perfect way for a crypto explorer to dip their toes into DeFi through NFTs, an altcoin and learn how blockchains work as well as how the industry functions. They talk about how this builds community and why SAMO is so much more than just memes and funnny posts on social media - it's also about educating market participants, making personal connections, and helping people navigate complex ecosystems all while being fast, efficient, and eco-friendly. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and GSS's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make on-chain trading, order books, derivatives, and exchanges available to new crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Adrian, Head of Growth at Zeta Markets, a full stack derivatives exchange that facilitates the buying and trading of financial instruments like futures, options in a non-custodial manner. George and Adrian discuss how Solana is the perfect blockchain for any DEX and how that led to the formation of Zeta Markets as a one-stop-shop for on chain trading. They talk about puts, call options, order books, limitations of on chain trading on any blockchain and where Zeta hopes to be. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Adrian's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you make charts, numbers, and stats available for crypto users? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Kha, Co-founder of Birdeye, a Solana trade data aggregator, and a chart tool that collects crypto trade data across various chains into a one-stop-shop dashboard. George and Kha discuss how on-chain trading can be made more friendly and easy to get into, especially for people coming from TradFi. Kha identifies how Birdeye meets the key needs of information transparency & multi-chain trading data for new crypto users. They talk about how token performance can be simplified, what growth means in this ecosystem, and how numbers & colors are a universal language, and also how they can onboard the next billion crypto users. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Kha's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you transform ecommerce through DeFi? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Sam, Co-founder of Aten, a Solana native Web3 ecommerce platform that caters to both project and individual crypto creators alike. George and Sam discuss how web3 ecommerce is transformative and provides various functional benefits that traditional ecommerce is not able to provide and how this is a gamechanger for the industry. Sam identifies key aspects like ticketing, NFT gating, as well as the ability to host independent stores with real time pricing as the major factors that make it easy to onboard new crypto users through ecommerce. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Sam's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

How do you reinvent DeFi through interactive gamification? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by DFL Erwin, Team Lead of DeFi Land who talks about the story behind starting DeFi Land and how it has helped onboard crypto normies by simplifying DeFi transactions and processes through a fun web3 game. George and DFL Erwin discuss how web3 gaming will revolutionise the crypto industry and act as the key to reaching out to new crypto users. Erwin reveals how DeFi Land is already reaching out to both the young and old, hardcore gamers and casual gamers alike and how momentum can be built by betting big on mobile. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Erhan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

Macros and microeconomics have taken a hit on the industry, leading venture capitalists and investors to take a more cautious path when investing. But some believe the opposite, now is the time to seize the opportunity. Why should we be investing during the crypto winter? What value can you get out of this? And what should we be investing in? Get the answer to all these questions & more in the latest episode of Word on the Block

How do you build risk-adjusted crypto yield strategies? In this episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Uddhav Marwala, Co-founder & CEO of Friktion who talks about the story behind launching Friktion and how that helps build transparency around sustainable yield strategies. George and Uddhav discuss the key to APYs, and how Friktion's analytics blend seamlessly to help crypto users gain yield even though crypto is still fundamentally volatile. Uddhav reveals Friktion's institutional product that aims at bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi. The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. Listen to George and Erhan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives here and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELv0CtYJYwcsqb9CdUMJi. Crypto is so much more than just numbers and nodes. It's about onboarding The Next Billion users. The Next Billion podcast is a direct, and unfiltered dive into the stories of the builders that are making this happen. Host George Harrap has wide-ranging conversations to help people better understand the future of crypto adoption and uses around the world. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

The Next Billion podcast talks to Solana builders that are helping onboard The Next Billion people into crypto. In the first episode of The Next Billion podcast, George Harrap is joined by Erhan Korhaliller, Founder of EAK Digital who recently launched Istanbul Blockchain Week. George and Erhan explore where crypto is headed and why they believe Istanbul and Turkey as a whole will be the next big international crypto hub. Listen to George and Erhan's unfiltered, and raw perspectives. Subscribe to join us on the journey of onboarding The Next Billion.

The crypto movement began as a reaction to the concentration of economic power in the traditional financial system (and associated financial crises). It involved the creation of a new type of financial recording system, that did not depend on any one individual keeping records, did not allow falsification, and prevented fraud and double spending.Crypto is underpinned by public-private key encryption, hashing and mining and allows a completely decentralised system to write enforceable contracts that cannot be altered once written. But how does the technology actually work? How would the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet have played out had crypto been around in the sixteenth century?A lecture by Raghavendra RauThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/trust-cryptoGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollege

The right policy structure is critical for success. As the blockchain & cryptocurrency sectors grow & break through barriers set by traditional industry, having the right guardrails in place will be essential to help it get to the next level. So which agency or agencies need to develop policies for the crypto industry? What are the rules that need to be written? How do we ensure the policy architecture does not stifle innovation? Are cryptocurrencies securities or commodities? And does any one country in the world have the lead in formulating crypto policy? Get the answers to these questions and a whole lot more in this conversation between Tomicah Tillemann and Forkast's Angie Lau.

It's clear that US regulators are shining a spotlight on DeFi. It's essential that we have a group that is dedicated to educating policymakers and shaping the future of DeFi.In this episode, we had the honour to speak to Miller Whitehouse-Levine, Policy Director at the DEF.You'll learn:- What different members of Congress are thinking about DeFi- Miller's insight into what happened with Tornado Cash- A great analogy he uses when educating policymakers about DeFi- An overview of the advocacy work that DEF undertakes and the grants available - How the future of regulation might play outand so much more!This is a very timely and important conversation for all users, builders and believers in Decentralised Finance.Website: https://www.defieducationfund.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/millercwl

Hong Kong based crypto unicorn Animoca Brands has invested in over 340 web3 projects and companies so far, and more are coming. We find out how they find the right ventures to back and what challenges and opportunities they are spotting in this age of the crypto chill. And why are they participating in the Open Metaverse Alliance, what exactly is it and why do we need it.

The world of finance is male dominated and this is true of the web3 world as well. Per a McKinsey report, all male teams snagged 85% of venture funding in the US in 2018, compared to a measly 2% by all female founding teams. How can this equation be made more equal? How can women get access to a more inclusive financial system and what needs to change? Forkast's editor in chief Angie Lau speaks to Wendy Diamond who leads the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization or WEDO, that is trying to solve these exact problems that women across the world face when it comes to accessing, participating and using the existing financial ecosystem.

We are just about beginning to scratch the surface of what a metaverse could be & the opportunities it presents. A world where our digital avatar is our identity & we can do things without being restricted by location or access. Forkast's Editor in Chief Angie Lau chats with Sandra Helou, the cofounder of Metapolis to understand not just the opportunities but the challenges & difficulties a metaverse could present & how to navigate through this new landscape. She believes decentralization can exist with accountability.

There are thousands of blockchains in the crypto universe, but Tezos has emerged as the chain of choice for artists & creators across the globe. What's driving artists to TZ and how is that changing the world of NFTs & art? Tezos is also among a select few private blockchains that have made their way into China, what's been their experience so far & where do they go from here? You'd find the answers to these questions & a whole lot more in this exclusive chat between Forkast's editor-in-chief Angie Lau & TZ APAC's Katherine Ng.

The crypto markets maybe in the throes of the bear market, but those building foundational level technology are still hard at work. We discuss how blockchain technology has evolved over the years & how it's changing the way industries operate. How open source projects enable diversity & the need for permissionless & hybrid blockchains. And the role of the Linux Foundation in nurturing the blockchain technology of tomorrow.

Jeden Montagmorgen berichten wir über fünf Dinge, die zum Wochenstart wichtig sind. Diesmal geht es unter anderem um das Nothing Phone 1, Nancy Faesers Cybersicherheitsagenda und Decentralised Finance.

Japan was among the first the world to introduce crypto-linked regulations in 2017. The country has now passed a law that clarifies the legal status of stablecoins, but what exactly does it mean? And what needs to be done to hasten institutional adoption of digital currencies? And what can other countries learn from Japan's experience of regulating digital assets? Forkast's editor-in-chief Angie Lau talks to Phillip Gillespie, CEO of B2C2 that is looking to bridge the gap between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance by providing crypto liquidity to institutions.

The recent events in crypto markets have reiterated the need for a crypto regulator & greater oversight over digital assets. Will this be a key factor in bringing traditional finance firms to the world of DeFi? What is the knowledge gap that exists in the crypto industry? And where and how is FTX looking to deploy its US$2 billion dollar crypto venture fund? FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Amy Wu, head of FTX's Ventures join in on this exclusive conversation to answer these questions & more.

In this episode, I speak with Chandler Walker on the topic of ethical salesmanship, removing yourself from your own business and decentralised finance on the blockchain. ★ Chandler's Bio: ★ Chandler started his entrepreneurial journey after graduating from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Biochemistry and forgoing a medical pathway to pursue a brick-and-mortar wellness facility. He was tired of the old-school objection handling, aggressive tactics, and salesy attitude taught by most sales trainers.So he looked back at what he was doing, combed through his notes, and created Compassion Conversations.A therapeutic-driven, psychological-based sales system centered around compassion and care.Chandler has taught over 3000 people his system of compassion Conversations and has the goal to change and redefine the landscape of sales altogether.Chandler also regularly invests in the crypto markets and bought Ethereum when it was $15, obtaining a 20,000% increase and turning $250 into 50k.Connect with Chandler:https://9step.cultureofcare.life/

In this conversation, we chat with Luca Prosperi, is a MakerDAO believer and senior finance professional with 15 years of experience in banking and credit investments. Luca has a wide range of experience ranging from publishing a Substack newsletter on the evolution of banking and DeFi, to working for the likes of Ripplewood Advisors, Partners Capital, Morgan Stanley, Oliver Wyman. Luca holds a Masters in Business Administration from London Business School, and a MSc and BS in Mathematical Economics and Econometrics from Bocconi and Tel Aviv University. More specifically, we touch on MakerDAO and its mechanics, Automatic Market Makers and Curve, the utility behind stablecoins, how Curve was born from the inefficiency of Uniswap, how Yearn and Convex stemmed from Curve, why Luca considered OlympusDAO to be a ponzi scheme at first, and so so much more….

Iota Nassr is a policy analyst at the OECD within the financial markets division. She currently manages the FinTech experts group of the OECD Committee on Financial Markets, leading the analysis around anything that has to do with digitalization of finance. The OECD Report “Why decentralised finance matters and the policy implications” is product of the committee's expert group composed of representatives of the 38 OECD members coming from Central Banks, Ministry of Finance and other financial authorities.   What is blockchain? Iota's definition of blockchain hasn't changed much since her previous podcast on Insureblocks on “Tokenisation of Assets and Potential Implications for Financial Markets – OECD Report” on the 13th of June 2021. She still sees blockchain and DLT, more broadly, as a way to record, share information and to exchange value in a decentralised manner without the need for trusted central authorities or intermediaries. However now she believes the emphasis is now more on the programmable nature of decentralised distributed ledger technologies and the level of disintermediation involved in the different networks and structures that we observe in the market.   Why this report? The Summer of 2020, also known as the DeFi summer caught the attention of the OECD. This was due to the exponential growth they were observing and the level of participation of retail investors in what is a very highly volatile market that is devoid of the traditional safeguards that are in place for investors and consumers in traditional financial markets. The feedback loops they have observed between DeFi and mainstream crypto such as Bitcoin, Ether ,the main stable coins along with the recycling of profits between the two kinds of environments, made it increasingly critical for the OECD to have a look at this space. The final reason for analysing this market was the growing institutionalisation of crypto assets, which may be increasing risks of interconnectedness between decentralised and traditional finance. This report's objectives is to like into DeFi models to understand the risks, opportunities and implications for traditional finance.   What is Defi? DeFi, decentralised finance, claims to replicate what is known as traditional finance in a decentralised way in an open way through applications built on Ethereum and increasingly on other blockchains. There are two possible misconceptions around DeFi. The first is that not all DLT based financial applications are DeFi. So the fact that a financial application is built on the blockchain does not make it by default part of DeFi. The second misconception has to do with self proclaimed DeFi applications that may not be truly decentralised. The degree of decentralisation varies from one project to another. The report defines three key defining features: Non-custodial: The protocols and the applications have a non-custodial nature. There is no central authority or other intermediary gains access to or control over participants' digital assets; instead, participants manage their private keys, and therefore their digital assets, directly. Self-governed and community-driven: Most DeFi protocols are open-source and allow the community to review and further develop the code underlying the protocols. This happens through the use of governance tokens. Composable: Existing components of DeFi networks (i.e. digital assets, smart contracts, protocols and applications built on top of the protocol layer) can be combined to create new applications. The open source nature of DeFi applications is a critical enabler of this attribute, as it allows everyone to look at the code and use it to create new applications. Source: OECD Report Author   Most popular DeFi products The concept of liquidity mining and of collateralized lending on the DeFi lending protocols was one of the most obvious ways for investors to earn yield on the back of mainstream crypto...

Decentralised Finance, or DeFi, is taking the world by storm, and seems to be among the fastest growing fintech segments. Kimberly Adams, of Bridge Network, helps us to better understand: what DeFi is and ways in which it can be leveraged; the impact DeFi could have on the Caribbean region; and at the same time, how ready the Caribbean region is for DeFI.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found at ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)  Do subscribe and leave us a review!     Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support: Mayra Bonilla Lopez

Is crypto really decentralised or is it just slightly better than the current system?In Episode #273 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: a blog post highlighting decentralisation issues, why we have collectively decided that servers are too hard to operate on our own, why this is not a binary issue and is more of a scale, not needing to have every aspect of your life distributed and why we were a bit scattered on this topic.A big thanks to Bmasi, Dave Jones & Petar the slav for helping to support the show, we couldn't do it without you!As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Moxie Marlinspike & Charles Hoskinson(4:04) - Decentralisation definition(9:43) - NFT's are not immutable(15:02) - You don't get more power by default(18:53) - People don't want to run their own servers(23:38) - Decentralisation is a continuum(26:46) - Responding to comments(30:47) - Boostagram Lounge(36:38) - The seesaw tips again(43:27) - Web 3 is not decentralised(50:32) - Layers of decentralisation(55:10) - Sum up of our thoughts(57:52) - BooooooosssssstttttConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

This week, I talk to Amplify co-founder Piers Curran about the latest expansion of the crypto market in which the broader rise in digital tokens has taken their overall market value past $3 trillion for the very first time. We also talk about the shift towards further adoption of Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and where it sits in the context of traditional assets and how to gain exposure to this emerging area.The main macro theme of the week has been the surge in global inflation after US CPI rose at its fastest pace in 31 years last month. We look at the reasons and debate whether or not the Fed will blink with their transitory view. Finally, we review the current dynamics of COVID cases in England vs Mainland Europe and explain why Brexit negotiations will not conclude anytime soon!Sign up for the Daily Market Maker newsletter www.amplifyme.com/market-maker. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've been creating these podcasts and newsletters for the last 9 months and if you like what we do, consider supporting the The Indian Dream Project. Link below. If you want to support us, you can contribute here.  In the episode today, we host Nishchal Shetty of WazirX to talk about the world of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. We avoid speculating on bitcoin prices and instead focus on the fundamentals of blockchain. Blockchain and Crypto are often misunderstood. In order to understand it better, Nishchal broke down the four primary blockchain use cases: Asset: These are store of values, deflationary in nature. Bitcoin is the perfect example for this. Currencies: These are equivalent to digital currencies, inflationary in nature. A Digital INR will fit into this category. Utility: These are blockchains that are used to run various different programs and smart contracts. For example: Ethereum is a blockchain used to run different blockchain programs and Ether is the token used to run these programs.  Security: This is when the blockchain is used to back real world securities like stocks and properties. We also discuss the various applications of Blockchain from Decentralised Finance, NFTs, and Supply Chain Traceability. And we touch upon the regulatory environment of Crypto and Blockchain in India and the future of this technology. If you're curious about the world of blockchain, highly recommend you listen to the episode. If you're not curious, well, this IS the future, might help learning about it now!