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In this episode We hear about the potential of local and global water restoration from Zach Weiss, inspired founder of Water Stories, a learning, training, and action platform focused entirely on Water Cycle Restoration. A globally renowned Water Cycle practitioner, Zach continues to activate thousands of people around the globe to restore the health of watersheds and ecosystems, while ensuring water security and true wealth in their own communities. Water is the prime mover of life and we each bear responsibility for its continuance in order to heal ourselves and our living relatives on the planet. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Decentralized water retention is both quietly and radically transforming desertified, urbanized and degraded landscapes, ushering in fertility and abundance, restoring peace and the livelihoods of numerous communities worldwide. Indigenous peoples have traditionally regarded water as sacred, safeguarding it as the precious inheritance of life. We would do well to remember our ancestral, original connections to water and how, if we respect and protect it, we can collectively change the world. Water regulates 70-95% of the heat dynamics of planet earth, yet it is virtually non-existent in climate change conversations. Over the past 10,000 years human activity has desertified ⅓ of earth's land, causing catastrophic consequences, water and food scarcity, displacement of peoples, and created repeated cycles of severe flood, drought, and fire - otherwise known as the Watershed Death Spiral. All of this is not only preventable, but reversible if we work with water and recognize this as the ultimate calling of our times. Work for water and the world changes. Decentralized Water Retention delivers meaningful results after the first rainy season. People around the world are learning how to quickly create real substantive change for the health of their landscapes and communities - by working for water. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio RESOURCES https://www.waterstories.com/water-cycle-restoration Zach Weiss is a Water Cycle Restoration Practitioner and Founder of Water Stories. Over the past decade Zach has implemented Decentralized Water Retention in more than 25 different countries on six continents, spanning a wide range of climates, contexts, land-forms and ecosystems. After more than a decade of experience, Zach created www.WaterStories.com [http://www.waterstories.com/] to bring these approaches and solutions to people around the world. Carry Kim, Co-Host of EcoJustice Radio. An advocate for ecosystem restoration, Indigenous lifeways, and a new humanity born of connection and compassion, she is a long-time volunteer for SoCal350, member of Ecosystem Restoration Camps, and a co-founder of the Soil Sponge Collective, a grassroots community organization dedicated to big and small scale regeneration of Mother Earth. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Intro: Jack Eidt Hosted by Carry Kim Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Jake Hamilton, founder of Groundwire and Nockbox, to explore zero-knowledge proofs, Bitcoin identity systems, and the intersection of privacy-preserving cryptography with AI and blockchain technology. They discuss how ZK proofs could offer an alternative to invasive identity verification systems being rolled out by governments worldwide, the potential for continual learning AI models to shift the balance between centralized and open-source development, and why building secure, auditable computing infrastructure on platforms like Urbit matters more than ever as we face an explosion of AI agents and automated systems. Jake also explains Nockchain's approach to creating a global repository of cryptographically verified facts that can power trustless programmable systems, and how these technologies might converge to solve problems around supply chain security, personal data sovereignty, and resistance to censorship.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Groundwire and Knockbox02:48 Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs06:04 Government Adoption of ZK Proofs08:55 The Future of Identity Verification11:52 AI and ZK Proofs: A New Era14:54 The Role of Urbit in Technology18:03 The Impact of COVID on Trust20:51 The Evolution of AI and Data Privacy23:47 The Future of AI Models26:54 The Need for Local AI Solutions29:51 Interoperability of Knockchain and BitcoinKey Insights1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs Enable Privacy-Preserving Verification: Jake explains that ZK proofs allow you to prove computational outcomes without revealing the underlying data. For example, you could prove you're over 18 without exposing your full identity or driver's license information. The proof demonstrates that a specific program ran through certain steps and reached a particular conclusion, and validating this proof is fast and compact. This technology has profound implications for age verification, identity systems, and protecting privacy while maintaining necessary compliance, potentially offering a middle path between surveillance states and complete anonymity.2. Government Adoption of Privacy Technology Remains Uncertain: There are three competing motivations driving government identity verification systems: genuine surveillance desires, bureaucratic efficiency seeking, and legitimate child protection concerns. Jake believes these groups can be separated, with some officials potentially supporting ZK-based solutions if positioned correctly. He notes the EU is exploring ZK identity verification, and UK officials have shown interest. The key is framing privacy-preserving technology as protection against "the swamp" rather than just abstract privacy benefits, which could resonate with certain political constituencies.3. The COVID Era Destroyed Institutional Trust at Unprecedented Scale: The conversation identifies COVID as potentially the largest institutional trust-burning event in human history, with numerous institutions simultaneously losing credibility with large portions of the population. This represents a dramatic shift from the boomer generation's default trust in authority figures and mainstream media. This collapse is compounded by the incoming AI revolution, creating a perfect storm where established bureaucracies cannot adapt quickly enough to manage rapidly evolving technology, leaving society in fundamentally unmanageable territory.4. Centralized AI Models Create Dangerous Dependencies: Both speakers acknowledge growing dependence on centralized AI services like Claude, with some users spending thousands monthly on tokens. This dependency creates vulnerability to price increases and service disruptions. Jake advocates for local AI deployment using models like DeepSeek R1, running on personal hardware to maintain control and privacy. The shift toward continuous learning models will fundamentally change the AI landscape, making personal data harvesting even more valuable and raising urgent questions about compensation and consent for training data contribution.5. High-Quality Training Data Is Becoming the Primary AI Bottleneck: Stewart argues that AI development is now limited more by high-quality training data than by compute power. The industry has exhausted easily accessible internet data and body-shop-style data labeling. Companies are now using specialized boutique services with techniques like head-mounted cameras for live-streaming world model training. This scarcity is subtly driving price increases across AI services and will fundamentally reshape the economics of AI development, with implications for who controls these increasingly powerful systems.6. Urbit Offers a Foundation for Trustworthy Computing: Jake positions Urbit as essential infrastructure for the AI age because its 30,000-line codebase (versus Unix's three million lines) can be understood by individual humans. Its deterministic, purely functional, and strictly typed design aims for eventual ossification—software that doesn't require constant security patches. This "tiny and diamond perfect" approach addresses the fundamental insecurity of systems requiring monthly vulnerability patches. In an era of AI agents and potential prompt injection attacks, having verifiable, comprehensible computing infrastructure becomes existentially important rather than merely desirable.7. Nockchain Creates a Global Repository of Provable Truth: Jake's vision for Nockchain combines ZK proofs with blockchain technology to create a globally available "truth repository" where verified facts can be programmatically accessed together. This enables smart contracts or programs gated on combinations of proven facts—such as temperature readings from secure devices, supply chain events, and payment confirmations. By using Nock's abstract, simple design optimized for ZK proof generation, the system can validate complex real-world conditions without exposing underlying data, creating infrastructure for coordinating action based on verifiable private information at global scale.

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Janet Needham, R.Ph., talks with Casey Ward about how Bitcoin can be used as a decentralized payment system. Health Solutions Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.xcom/@healthsolutionspodcast Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Website | http://mlrx.com.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ Shawn Needham X| https://x.com/ShawnNeedham2 Shawn's Book | http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book Additional Links https://linktr.ee/mlrx

Join us in this panel episode of The Edge of Show, live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C where dive into how decentralized platforms are changing the way creators, brands, and communities connect with fandom, finance, and technology.Chris Rodriguez (iXcel) sits down with, Angelique Barcelo, CEO of Big Vision Pictures, Martin Thomas, Global Sales Director at EazyBot and Benjamin Diggles, Co-Founder & Ambassador at The Sandbox to unpack real conversations around creator monetization, onboarding people into crypto, the role of education, and why simplifying Web3 experiences is key to mainstream adoption.If you're curious about how gaming, film, creator communities, and blockchain are starting to merge into one digital economy — this conversation hits all the right angles.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/

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Decentralized identity is moving from concept to reality, driven by the upcoming EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet! But can digital identity truly become something we trust? Join us in this Road to EIC episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat where Matthias speaks with Martin Kuppinger about what decentralized identity actually means, how EUDI Wallets work, and why their success depends on real business value. Tune in to learn how verifiable credentials, issuer-holder-verifier models, and privacy-preserving architectures could fundamentally reshape authentication, onboarding, and digital transactions across Europe. You’ll learn:✅ What decentralized identity and verifiable credentials actually are✅ How the EUDI Wallet changes control over personal data✅ Why trust depends on implementation, not just technology✅ The difference between mandatory use cases and real adoption✅ How businesses can reduce costs and streamline processes✅ Why success requires compelling everyday use scenarios✅ What organizations should do now to prepare Beyond government interactions, the real potential lies in transforming complex business processes, from onboarding and compliance to loans, contracts, and digital transactions using trusted, reusable identity data. The EUDI Wallet isn’t just a new login method, it’s foundational infrastructure for Europe’s digital economy. Watch now to understand what decentralized identity means for enterprises, citizens, and the future of trust online.

Decentralized identity is moving from concept to reality, driven by the upcoming EU Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet! But can digital identity truly become something we trust? Join us in this Road to EIC episode of the KuppingerCole Analyst Chat where Matthias speaks with Martin Kuppinger about what decentralized identity actually means, how EUDI Wallets work, and why their success depends on real business value. Tune in to learn how verifiable credentials, issuer-holder-verifier models, and privacy-preserving architectures could fundamentally reshape authentication, onboarding, and digital transactions across Europe. You’ll learn:✅ What decentralized identity and verifiable credentials actually are✅ How the EUDI Wallet changes control over personal data✅ Why trust depends on implementation, not just technology✅ The difference between mandatory use cases and real adoption✅ How businesses can reduce costs and streamline processes✅ Why success requires compelling everyday use scenarios✅ What organizations should do now to prepare Beyond government interactions, the real potential lies in transforming complex business processes, from onboarding and compliance to loans, contracts, and digital transactions using trusted, reusable identity data. The EUDI Wallet isn’t just a new login method, it’s foundational infrastructure for Europe’s digital economy. Watch now to understand what decentralized identity means for enterprises, citizens, and the future of trust online.

I spoke to Boris Mamlyuk, co-founder of Clean App an AI-powered, crowdsourced environmental app designed for users to report waste and hazards in real-time, essentially a system for reporting civic feedback. I had him on to talk about the app which boasts over 1 million installs, his critique of the crypto libertarian project's capture by Wall Street interests, and how decentralized technologies can strengthen the civic sphere against both state surveillance and corporate data monopolies. We also discuss the potential for blockchain to enable municipal socialism and community coordination in the wake Mamdani's election in NYC.This episode is sponsored by NYM, the world's most private VPN. Unlike traditional VPNs, Nym uses a decentralized mixnet to scramble your internet data — hiding who you're talking to, when, and how often. You can switch between full mixnet mode for maximum anonymity, or a faster VPN mode for everyday use.Use the code blockchainsocialist when signing up and get an extra month!If you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) or Mastodon (@theblockchainsocialist@social.coop) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.

We're recording this from Jackson Hole after three days of wheeling and dealing—and yes, canceling meetings for powder. This week we're going deep on OpenClaw. The meetup had 1,500 people show up (Kevin Rose, Marissa Mayer, Ashton Kutcher were some notable guests). And now we're all spending thousands of dollars a month on AI agents we've named after Friends characters while debating whether "developer" is even a job title anymore.We talk about:•⁠ ⁠Why founders are working 24/7 and possibly burning out•⁠ ⁠The decentralized AI future (and why it's not great for OpenAI)•⁠ ⁠Dark software factories where only agents write code•⁠ ⁠Whether everyone's jobs are about to disappear (spoiler: we disagree)•⁠ ⁠The SaaS-pocalypse coming for legacy software•⁠ ⁠Personal AI sovereignty and why Apple's just sitting back laughingAlso: Google's CC assistant is… fine? And we have strong opinions about Heated Rivalry.Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Skiing in Jackson Hole2:30 - Conference Takeaways: Founders Are Working Relentlessly 7:15 - AI Burnout & the 24/7 Work Cycle12:40 - Naming Your AI Agents (Friends Edition)15:20 - How Much Are You Spending on Bots?18:45 - Google CC Assistant Review22:10 - OpenClaw Meetup: 1500 People Show Up28:30 - What Even Is a Developer Anymore?35:50 - OpenAI vs Decentralized AI: The Big Debate42:15 - Personal AI & Data Sovereignty47:20 - Dark Software Factories & Agentic Engineering52:10 - Are All the Jobs Going Away?55:40 - The SaaS Apocalypse58:20 - Pop Culture: Heated Rivalry, Nancy Guthrie Case, StrangersWe're also on ↓X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspodInstagram: https://instagram.com/moreorlessYouTube: https://youtu.be/KUA7ue5vB1EConnect with us here:1) Sam Lessin: https://x.com/lessin2) Dave Morin: https://x.com/davemorin3) Jessica Lessin: https://x.com/Jessicalessin4) Brit Morin: https://x.com/brit

In this episode, we welcome Edward Fitzpatrick, CEO of Conflow Power, to discuss the revolutionary "iLamp." Edward explains how he is transforming the humble street light from a "dumb," single-use utility into a smart, multi-functional device likening the shift to the evolution from a simple watch to a smartphone. He details the groundbreaking battery technology behind it, which allows these lamps to function off-grid by harvesting ambient energy, effectively creating a self-sustaining power source on every street corner. The conversation expands into the critical intersection of energy and Artificial Intelligence. Edward introduces the concept of "AI Factories"—off-grid data centers powered entirely by renewable sources. He argues that as AI's power consumption skyrockets, the traditional grid cannot cope, necessitating a move to decentralized power solutions that can rejuvenate rural areas and farms while supporting the next generation of computing without environmental cost. Finally, Edward highlights the immense educational potential of this technology, inviting schools and universities to witness these innovations firsthand at their site in Warwickshire. He believes that seeing "live physics" and tangible coding applications can inspire a new generation of engineers. You can learn more about these projects at ilamp.com, conflowpower.com, and aifactories.com

Kirill Avery is the Founder and CEO of Alien. Serial founder, self-taught coder since age 11, built Europe's largest consumer social app at 16 (15M users). Youngest engineer at [VK.com](http://vk.com/) and youngest solo founder accepted into Y Combinator. Expertise in high-load systems (100M+ users), consumer UX, and mobile viral distribution. In this conversation, we discuss:- Privacy-first decentralized identity network - Social graph APIs - “Proving humanness” - Continuous Human Verification Protocol (CHVP) - The role of secure hardware (TEEs) - Tradeoffs between transparency and confidentiality in identity systems - The future of AI, Identity and Crypto - Trust systems are needed for the future AlienX: @alienorgWebsite: www.alien.orgTelegram: t.me/aliendotorgKirill AveryX: @kirillzzyLinkedIn: Kirill Avery---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS Feed

Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Rebecca Simmonds, Managing Executive of the Walrus Foundation. Listen in as they discuss why the next phase of AI won't just be about better models or smarter agents, but about trust, provenance, and ownership of the data those systems rely on. From decentralized storage and verifiable data markets to the rise of personal AI agents and new monetization models for user data, the conversation dives into how crypto infrastructure could become the economic and security layer for the AI economy. They also discuss the real-world path to adoption, from builders and DeFi use cases to enterprise experimentation, along with the challenges of competing with Big Tech, the role of tokens in decentralized data networks, and why the future of AI may depend on individuals reclaiming control of their digital lives. If AI runs on data, this episode asks the critical question: who controls it, and who captures the value?

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Clinical trials are the gateway to getting life-saving therapies to patients, yet traditional research methods often create barriers that slow progress and limit participation.Our next guest, Dr. Pamela Tenaerts, is tackling this challenge as Chief Medical Officer of Medable.With more than two decades of clinical research experience, including leadership of the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative, Pamela possesses a unique perspective bridging rigorous science and digital innovation.Driven by a passion to ensure that evidence-based best practices guide how we transform research, Pamela shares Medable's pioneering vision to decentralize clinical trials and meet patients where they are.Join us to discover how Medable's digital platform is accelerating trials across 70 countries, expanding patient access, and getting effective therapies to people faster. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Evidence First: Always research whether a solution actually works before implementing—assumptions can be wrong.One, One, and One: Medable's vision is to start a study in one day, enroll in one day, and complete in one year.Expanding Access: Decentralized trials help rare disease and rural patients participate without traveling to research sites.AI Integration: Medable uses AI to instantly generate patient questionnaires and automate trial workflows.Finding Trials: Patients need easier ways to discover clinical trials that exist for their conditions.About our Guest:Pamela Tenaerts, MD, is Medable's Chief Medical Officer, and aims to drive advancement of decentralized research methodologies with evidence-based best practices. She brings more than two decades of clinical research experience having previously served as Executive Director of the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI), Director of Clinical Programs at Coaxia, Director of the Clinical Research Center at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and various other research positions. She can be reached at pamela.tenaerts@medable.com.Links Supporting This Episode: Medable Website: CLICK HEREDr. Pamela Tenaerts LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website:

Bitwise Asset Management, a top crypto management firm, has inked a collaboration with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) lending protocol Morpho. The crypto firm announced the development on X, stating that both companies plan to launch non-custodial on-chain vaults targeted at generating yield.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Jonathan Man - Portfolio Manager at BitwiseBitWise products ➜ https://bit.ly/BitWisewebsite00:00 intro00:07 CLARITY Act Odds Climb00:37 Tricking Banks With Vaults01:16 Bitwise Launching Vaults02:25 Ethereum and BASE02:56 Security & Trust03:59 Steakhouse vs Bitwise Trust04:52 Withdrawal Times05:15 Curation Fee Revenue Climbing05:59 TradFi vs Vaults06:44 Flare Launches XRP Vaults07:06 Bitwise XRP Vault?08:11 Gold Vaults09:09 More Volatility Incoming?09:52 KYC Slowing Growth?11:00 Bitwise Tangem Vault & Card?11:37 Vault Loyalty Tokens $WISE12:20 Paycheck Direct Deposit To Vaults13:04 CLARITY Passes with Yield Ban?13:28 Banks Try To Ban Vaults13:46 Rate Cuts vs Vault Growth14:09 Total AUM 14:27 Aave vs Morpho15:03 Matt Hougan Vault Maxi15:23 outro#Crypto #XRP #ethereum~DeFi Vault Trick Just Beat the BANKS!

Episode Description:This was one of those interviews where James thought he was talking about leadership—and realized halfway through that he was really talking about responsibility.Jocko Willink doesn't use buzzwords. He doesn't soften the message. He talks about ego, blame, and why most problems—at work and in life—don't come from bad systems but from leaders who won't take ownership.What struck James most wasn't the battlefield stories. It was how calmly Jocko explained things everyone avoids: hard conversations, personal discipline, and the quiet habits that prevent disasters before they happen. No theatrics. No motivation talk. Just clarity.Listening back now, years later, this episode feels even more relevant. The ideas haven't aged at all. If anything, they matter more.What You'll Learn:Why ego—not lack of skill—is the biggest obstacle to leadershipHow taking ownership defuses blame and accelerates problem-solvingWhy hard conversations get easier when you have them earlyHow decentralized command builds trust and better decisionsWhy discipline creates freedom in work, creativity, and personal lifeTimestamped Chapters:[00:00] Handling criticism, ego, and emotional control[03:00] Introduction: Jocko Willink, Extreme Ownership, and Way of the Warrior Kid[06:00] Kids, insecurity, and learning discipline early[08:00] Combat decision-making and pausing under pressure[11:00] Friendly fire, responsibility, and the origin of “Extreme Ownership”[12:30] Blame vs. ownership in business and life[15:00] Ego as the real obstacle to leadership[17:00] How leaders share blame without losing authority[18:30] Clarifying expectations: writing, follow-ups, and alignment[20:00] Avoiding confrontation—and why it backfires[22:00] Hard conversations: why earlier is always easier[24:00] Escalation, accountability, and firing as leadership failure[25:30] Being proactive instead of reactive[26:30] Why Jocko joined the SEALs[28:00] The “dry years”: training for war that never came[30:00] Discipline equals freedom[31:30] Discipline in art and creativity (Jimmy Page example)[33:00] Commander's intent vs. micromanagement[35:00] Decentralized command and trusting your team[37:00] Managing micromanagers by over-communicating[41:00] Leadership problems vs. process problems[44:00] Sleep, routines, and daily discipline[47:00] Way of the Warrior Kid and teaching confidence[49:30] Jiujitsu as discipline, restraint, and self-control[54:00] Confidence reduces conflict[58:00] Discipline, freedom, and building a personal code01:03:00] National strength and deterrence[01:05:00] War, leadership, and human nature[01:08:00] Why veterans think twice about war[01:10:00] Perspective from real suffering[01:13:00] Gratitude in modern life[01:15:00] Studying hardship to build humility[01:18:00] Comfort vs. resilience[01:20:00] Perspective, sacrifice, and responsibility[01:26:00] Paying tribute to endurance and resilience[01:28:00] Closing reflections and sign-offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Should construction companies sort out their data before using AI? Or can AI sort it out for them?We put two heavyweights in the ring to fight it out.In one corner: Dustin DeVan, one of the most decorated CEOs in construction tech. Exited Building Connected for $275M. Now running Ediphi. He's seen $400M liens and knows what happens when your data falls apart in litigation.In the other corner: KP Reddy, serial entrepreneur, founder, investor, and the man with 48 career experiences on LinkedIn (yes, we counted). He's backed by the biggest names in AEC and has been building stuff since he was a kid.Dustin says get your house in order first. He's been through a $400M lien. Messy records in court? Not fun.KP disagrees. Projects end, teams move on, data ends up everywhere. That's just how construction works. AI can make sense of the mess.One thing they agreed on — Excel isn't going anywhere.No punches pulled. No fluff.Who won? You decide.

In this second Tag1 Team Talk episode about the Insights Supply Chain Framework, we examine this structured approach designed to provide a clear strategy for organizing your data teams, eliminating ad hoc collaboration, and ensuring insights flow seamlessly.Discover the fundamental decision every organization must make: whether to keep all data experts in one centralized team or spread them across the business in a decentralized model. Learn how organizational context, not size, is the critical factor for success and why this framework is essential for building robust career paths that attract and retain top data talent.Tune in to explore the framework's core principles and set the stage for our next discussion on the Data Organization Matrix (DOM) and the impact of viewing data as a core competency.Listen now to get the definitive strategy for structuring your data team!

In this episode of ChainLeak, we explore "ASI:One - Decentralized AI" with special guest Devon Bleibtrey, CTO of Fetch.ai.We dive into how ASI:One is designed as a decentralized AI platform focused on executable models, autonomous agents, and collaborative intelligence, built to move AI beyond static responses into real-world action.Sign up to try ASI:One at https://asi1.ai today!Get 3 months for free with code: MYASI

Summary In this episode of the Experience Strategy Podcast, hosts Aransas Savas, Joe Pine, and Dave Norton discuss the burgeoning field of longevity and transformation. They explore the aspirations of individuals seeking to live longer and healthier lives, the shift in healthcare from a reactive to a proactive approach, and the role of social proof in driving transformation. The conversation also touches on the evolution of trust in the age of social media, the changing narrative around aging, and the future accessibility of longevity solutions. Takeaways People aspire to live longer and healthier lives. The healthcare industry is shifting from fixing problems to promoting flourishing. Social proof is becoming increasingly important in the transformation economy. Decentralized trust is shaping how people validate health claims. The placebo effect plays a significant role in perceived health outcomes. Aging is often misunderstood; many peak in their 50s and 60s. The evolution of science and brand is changing customer expectations. Wealthy individuals often drive innovation in health and longevity. The future of longevity solutions may become more accessible over time. Trust in brands is less centralized and more influenced by personal experiences.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Transformation and Longevity 03:10 The Ambition of Living Longer and Healthier 05:59 The Shift in Healthcare: From Fixing to Flourishing 09:07 The Role of Social Proof in the Transformation Economy 12:16 The Impact of Personal Research and Influencers 15:13 The Evolution of Science and Brand in Health 18:02 Reframing Aging: Opportunities in the Second Half of Life 21:14 The Future of Longevity and Accessibility Podcast Sponsors: Learn more about Stone Mantel https://www.stonemantel.co Sign up for the Experience Strategist Substack here: https://theexperiencestrategist.substack.com

Gonka AI is a decentralized network that provides efficient AI computing power by leveraging global GPU resources for tasks like model training and inference. It challenges centralized providers like AWS and Google by using a novel "Proof of Work 2.0" mechanism, where nearly all compute goes to productive AI workloads rather than blockchain security. Guest: David Liberman and Daniil Liberman- Co-founders~This episode is sponsored by Gonka~Website: https://gonka.ai/X: https://x.com/gonka_aiDiscord: https://discord.gg/REcpeYc7P7GitHub: https://github.com/gonka-ai/gonka/pulls00:00 Intro01:00 Gonka's mission02:30 How can a platform use Gonka?03:45 Network capacity surge05:45 Scale growth in 18months08:45 Bitcoin of A.I.?11:30 Why decentralization?15:00 Security risks18:30 Value for token holders22:30 AI agents integration25:30 Gonka use cases28:00 Outro#Crypto #AI #cryptocurrency ~Decentralized A.I. At Warp Speed

In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Aman Mahapatra, Chief Strategy Officer at Tribeca Softech, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of AI, strategy, and large-scale organizational transformation.Aman brings a rare operator-investor perspective, sharing how Tribeca Softech partners with Fortune-level organizations—especially in financial services—to modernize legacy systems, break down silos, and responsibly deploy AI at scale. Together, they unpack the real evolution of artificial intelligence—from early machine learning and recommendation engines to large language models, Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and autonomous AI agents.The conversation goes beyond technology into governance, cybersecurity, decentralized identity, and financial inclusion—highlighting how AI, when designed with guardrails and intention, can democratize access rather than deepen inequality. Aman also shares glimpses of his nonlinear personal journey and teases an upcoming AI spin-off emerging from Tribeca Softech.This episode is a grounded, human-centered look at AI—not as hype, but as a strategic lever shaping leadership, culture, and the future of institutions.Key Topics Covered • What a Chief Strategy Officer actually does at a modern AI-driven firm • Why banks have “a museum of systems”—and how AI can untangle them • Machine learning vs. large language models (explained simply) • The rise of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and AI agents • Why governance, permissioning, and security must lead AI adoption • Financial inclusion: banking the unbanked through non-traditional data • Decentralized digital identity (DID) and encrypted consumer protection • Why AI reshapes jobs rather than eliminates them • Aman's nonlinear journey across continents, startups, and venture work • A teaser on Tribeca Softech's upcoming AI spin-off (launching 2025)Aman Mahapatra is Chief Strategy Officer at Tribeca Softech, where he operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, and go-to-market execution. His work focuses on AI-driven transformation across finance, healthcare, and technology, with a strong emphasis on governance, modernization, and financial inclusion. Aman's journey spans early entrepreneurship, venture consulting, and global leadership roles—bringing a deeply practical lens to emerging technology. Connect with Aman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akm76/

The renewable energy sector faces a critical cybersecurity gap. As wind farms, solar installations, and battery energy storage systems proliferate across the globe, they create a decentralized network of digitally controlled assets that remain largely unprotected. Rafael Narezzi, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyber Energia, brings more than two decades of technology leadership experience to address this growing vulnerability in critical infrastructure.Cyber Energia takes a fundamentally different approach to OT security. While most cybersecurity companies stop at identifying risks through CVE scores and vulnerability assessments, Cyber Energia starts from the risk and translates it into financial terms that executives can act upon. The platform connects technical findings to compliance frameworks including NIS 2.0, IEC 62443, and NERC CIP, providing asset owners with a clear maturity landscape and actionable intelligence.Rafael Narezzi explains that asset owners in the renewable sector operate differently than traditional IT environments. Financial companies often acquire energy assets as investments without maintaining technical staff on-site. When compliance regulations now hold these owners personally liable for cybersecurity failures, they need tools that speak their language: dollars, risk, and return on investment. Cyber Energia prices its services per megawatt, demonstrating its commitment to speaking the language of energy.The decentralization of energy generation presents unique challenges. Rafael Narezzi points to recent cyber attacks on Poland's distributed grid as evidence that threat actors understand how to manipulate multiple remote locations simultaneously to destabilize power networks. Battery energy storage systems present particular risks, as compromised dispatch commands could create grid imbalances similar to the fictional scenario depicted in Ocean's 11. Yet many sites lack even basic cyber hygiene protections.Cyber Energia helps customers understand the financial impact of potential attacks. A 98-megawatt wind turbine site, for example, could lose 1.9 million dollars from just one week of downtime. This quantification enables executives to make informed decisions about relatively modest security investments that significantly reduce their risk exposure. The platform provides a single-view dashboard for organizations managing hundreds of sites across different regions, technologies, and regulatory environments.Rafael Narezzi observes that a CEO before a cyber attack is fundamentally different from a CEO after one. Organizations often underestimate digital risks compared to physical ones, despite living in an increasingly connected world. Regulations like NIS 2.0 now impose personal liability on directors and can revoke operating licenses, removing any excuse for neglecting cybersecurity. The awareness is changing, but Cyber Energia continues working to close the gap between compliance requirements and actual security posture across the renewable energy sector.This is a Brand Story. A Brand Story is a ~35-40 minute in-depth conversation designed to tell the complete story of the guest, their company, and their vision. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#fullGUESTRafael Narezzi, Co-Founder and CEO of Cyber Energiahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/narezzi/RESOURCESCyber Energiahttps://cyberenergia.com/Are you interested in telling your story?▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlightKEYWORDSRafael Narezzi, Cyber Energia, Sean Martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand story, OT cybersecurity, renewable energy security, critical infrastructure protection, NIS 2.0 compliance, IEC 62443, wind farm cybersecurity, solar energy security, battery energy storage systems, BESS security, decentralized energy grid, cyber risk quantification, energy sector compliance, NERC CIP, operational technology security Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Industrial water professionals are increasingly pulled into conversations about scarcity, resilience, and "where the next gallon comes from."  Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva, CEO and Co-founder of Waterloop Solutions frames water reuse as an implementation challenge more than a technology gap—and explains where the practical starting points are when the scope feels overwhelming.   Moving reuse forward when the technology already exists  Waterloop Solutions was founded to accelerate implementation: clarifying end-use quality, identifying post-treatment needs on the back end of existing plants, and building risk management plans that fit real operational and regulatory expectations. The conversation stays grounded in what slows projects down (time, permitting, funding, and public acceptance) and where progress can be made without reinventing the toolbox.  Centralized vs. decentralized: why "less regulated" can move faster  Europe's agricultural reuse regulation (noted as coming into effect in June 2023) created shared minimum requirements, but also uncertainty around permitting and responsibility at the local level. In contrast, decentralized reuse is described as an "early adopter" space—often driven by innovative building projects (gray water separation, rooftop rain capture) and, in some cases, easier implementation from scratch than retrofits.  What matters to industrial listeners: partnerships, autonomy, and distance  For industrial teams, Dr. Veronika points out opportunities for synergistic partnerships with municipalities and agriculture—balanced against the realities of infrastructure distance and cost. She also makes the case for industrial autonomy: decoupling from conventional sources through internal reuse to protect future production when municipal needs take precedence.  Communication and the "toilet to tap" problem  Public perception remains a stubborn barrier. Dr. Veronika calls out the long-lasting impact of "toilet to tap" framing and why first impressions can derail technically sound reuse projects.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  03:58 - Trace Blackmore shares how "Pinks and Blues" questions get chosen—and where listeners can submit them  05:05 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals   07:42 – Words of Water with James McDonald  11:47 – Meet Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva and why Trace invited her from LinkedIn insights  12:20 — Veronika's path: UMD → Colorado School of Mines → PhD at Technical University of Munich 15:40 — Why Waterloop Solutions started: progress is slow, but implementation support is missing  19:40 — Decentralized reuse: why interest is rising, and why it can be easier to implement in buildings  20:20 — EU agricultural reuse regulation (June 2023): minimum quality, crop types, and risk plan uncertainty  23:40 — Unique barriers by sector: municipal timelines, industrial ROI, and the difficulty of reaching farmers  33:20 — Lowest-hanging fruit: municipal reuse for street cleaning and parks; industrial autonomy via internal reuse  45:00 — Women and young professionals: visibility, role models, and why the sector's willingness to help matters  47:20 — Where to learn more: US EPA resources, EU work underway, and Australia as a reuse leader    Quotes "It's okay to ask questions."  "But actually, all the technology needed for it already exists."  "What I think is awesome in the US, for example, that you guys are really pursuing this direct potable reuse now."  "I think these are all valid options to have kind of in the water management portfolio on a local level and also on a regional level."    Connect with Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva Email: vzhiteneva@gowaterloop.com   Website: Home – Waterloop Solutions  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vzhiteneva/    Waterloop Solutions: Overview | LinkedIn    Guest Resources Mentioned   Brave New World by Aldous Huxley (Paperback)     European Commission's Water reuse: New EU rules to improve access to safe irrigation  Intermezzo Paperback – by Sally Rooney (Author)   Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott   US EPA State Water Reuse Resources  US EPA Water Reuse Information Library  US EPA's "A Framework for Permitting Innovation in the Wastewater Sector Report"  US Department of Energy's About the BuildingsNEXT Student Design Competition  The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)    Water Reuse Europe Policy and Regulations    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   AWT Technical Training Seminars   Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses   Submit a Show Idea   The Rising Tide Mastermind    Words of Water with James McDonald  Today's definition is a device for removing condensate from a steam line without allowing the steam to escape.  Can you guess the word or phrase?       2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.     

In this episode, host Jeremy Schrand welcomes Tim Schroeder, Founder & CEO of CTI, Jaqueline Aguiar, Managing Director of APAC/LATAM, and Dr. Ludwig Baumann, Global Regulatory Strategist, for an in-depth conversation about the Asia Pacific region's growing impact on clinical research. Together, they explore how population diversity, regulatory innovation, and advanced therapies are shaping the future of clinical trials. The discussion highlights real-world examples, regional strategies, and the evolving role of technology and local expertise in bringing new therapies to patients worldwide.01:33 Welcome to the guests and setting the stage for the discussion.01:50 Key drivers behind Asia Pacific's growth: globalization of research, population scale, rare disease focus, and the need for global market access.03:04 Panelists discuss the region's diversity, infrastructure maturation, and regulatory harmonization efforts (ASEAN guidelines, mutual recognition).05:10 Addressing past concerns about research qualityin Asia Pacific and how they've been resolved.06:15 CTI's strategic expansion into Asia Pacific:doubling of work, global footprint, and real-world examples from COVID-19 vaccine trials in Singapore and Vietnam.08:17 Operational hurdles: regulatory fragmentation, cultural and language diversity, and government investment in science and digital health.10:10 Managing regulatory variability: importance of local expertise, adapting to evolving guidelines, and leveraging relationships with regulators.12:10 Harmonization and efficiency: Singapore's reliance model, Australia's streamlined processes, and their influence as regional role models.14:26 Decentralized and virtual trials post-COVID: remote monitoring, reasons for choosing Australia (speed, tax credits) vs. China (population, cost).16:07 Executing complex, multi-country trials: pivotal registration studies, remote monitoring, and the importance of experienced investigators.18:05 Readiness for advanced therapies: academic medical centers' preparedness, regulatory interest in cell and gene therapy, and the need for in-depth preparation for combination products.20:27 Regulatory flexibility: pre-meetings with authorities, addressing language barriers, and successful integration of Asia Pacific into global trials.22:01 Talent acquisition and retention: strategies for building consistent, high-quality teams across diverse countries.23:53 Patient recruitment: cultural nuances and ensuring data quality and patient retention.26:09 Looking ahead: the impact of AI, harmonization, and infrastructure development on accelerating clinical trial execution in Asia Pacific.28:13 Recent success story: FDA approval of a rare disease drug with global patient participation, highlighting Asia Pacific's role.29:05 Closing thoughts: Asia Pacific's leadership in innovation, regulatory adaptation, and inclusion of rare patient populations.

Is Canton a real blockchain or a new kind of capital-markets operating system? Digital Asset co-founder Yuval Rooz explains why Canton prioritizes privacy as “need-to-know” information sharing and a federated “cantons” design that still allows atomic cross-canton transactions without bridges. We unpack the two-tier architecture (edge validators + super validators that stitch cantons together and validate the public Canton Coin) and what that means for governance in regulated finance. Plus: DTCC's tokenization pilot starting with U.S. Treasuries, and why CC fees are USD-denominated with a burn/mint mechanism designed to track real network utility.  ------

In this repost episode of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor revisits a conversation with Tiffany Parotto and Dan McDyer, MD that blew up online—and then seemed to disappear overnight. Tiffany shares how a viral wave of women reporting sudden cycle changes pushed her to build MyCycleStory, aiming to turn personal experiences into publishable research. Dr. McDyer describes what he says he observed in clinical practice, why he believes many professionals won't publicly question the dominant narrative, and how fear and identity can shut down real curiosity. Together, they unpack censorship, the social cost of dissent, and what they believe the path forward looks like: staying grounded, building resilience, and learning how to talk to people without triggering a shutdown. Tiffany Parotto is a longtime vaccine-risk-awareness advocate and founder of MyCycleStory, and Dr. Dan McDyer is an OB-GYN who partnered with her to investigate these claims through research.    Disclaimer: (This conversation reflects the guests' views and is not medical advice.)     Episode Highlights: censorship and deleted communities, viral cycle conversations, MyCycleStory research mission, doctors and cognitive dissonance, fear and social pressure, identity and ego in public health debates, peer review roadblocks, "shedding" discussion, metabolic health and resilience, communicating with compassion, MAHA/RFK optimism, predictions about future fear campaigns       Takeaways: Viral stories can disappear fast when platforms enforce narrative boundaries Fear and social belonging pressures can override curiosity even in professionals People change their minds faster when they feel heard instead of attacked Building personal resilience matters regardless of what you believe about the claims If you want conversations to land, stay calm, empathetic, and specific Decentralized media and independent research groups will keep growing The next "crisis" will likely use the same playbook: urgency, fear, and compliance     If this episode lit a fire under you, don't keep it to yourself. Screenshot it, throw it up on Instagram, and tag @thekaylorbetts or @bettsnation so we can share the love. And hey, if you're vibing with the show, take 30 seconds to drop us a 5-star review, it helps us reach more freedom-loving legends like you.   _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   X | https://x.com/drmcdyer1 Published Research Paper | https://ijvtpr.com/index.php/IJVTPR/article/view/113 Website | https://mycyclestory.com/  Explore Dr. Dan's research |  https://advancedbiologicalresearchgroup.org/ _____________________________   SPONSORS: Truly Tallow | https://www.trulytallow.com/ Use code "SUNNYBALLS10" at checkout for 10% off your order _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Join the Betts Nation | https://bettsnation.ca/biz-kb/  Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ Follow Betts Nation on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bettsnation/  Join Kaylor's Newsletter | https://awakeandwinning.lpages.co/optin/  _____________________________  

Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman interviews Aaluxx, co-founder of Maya Protocol, about cross-chain decentralized exchange technology, tokenomics, and real-world crypto adoption. Aaluxx explains how Maya Protocol, a permissionless cross-chain DEX forked from ThorChain, enables swaps across major blockchains while facing inherent scalability limits. He discusses the technical barriers to Monero integration, outlines Maya's dual-token model (Cacao and Maya), and shares insights on cryptocurrency adoption in Mexico, emphasizing utility-driven development over speculation. The conversation also covers Maya's collaborative stance toward other cross-chain projects like Serai DEX and briefly touches on the upcoming Monerotopia conference in Mexico City. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:00) Guest intro (00:02:35) Aaluxx introduces Maya Protocol and its mission (00:08:30) Monero discussion begins: cross-chain AMMs & current landscape (00:12:15) Social vs. technical hurdles for Monero integration (00:15:48) Maya tokenomics explained (Cacao & Maya tokens) (00:22:20) Architecture comparison: Maya/ThorChain vs. Serai (00:28:02) Aaluxx's crypto philosophy: utility over hype (00:33:45) Monerotopia venue and event discussion (00:35:32) Crypto adoption realities in Mexico (00:39:25) Inflation, cash usage, and economic context (00:42:24) Cash economy, banks, and leapfrogging to digital systems (00:44:59) UX-first crypto adoption strategy (00:48:45) Opportunity for crypto among the unbanked in Mexico (00:49:30) Closing remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/aaluxxmyth Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

For episode 233, for our third annual Year in Review episode, I'm excited to welcome Sam Flanagan and Abeera Akhtar from Web3ForGood. We reflect on the biggest wins, moments, and lessons from 2025, and what's ahead in 2026, a year that could be defining for how technologies like AI, blockchain, and zero-knowledge tools shape society for the better.We discuss:

Kyle Okamoto is the Chief Technology Officer at Aethir: the leading decentralized enterprise-grade cloud computing network. With over 20 years of experience in cloud and edge computing, digital media, IoT and AI, Kyle's leadership has been pivotal in scaling growth businesses and driving technological innovation at Aethir.Before joining Aethir, Kyle served as the General Manager of Aeris Communications and Ericsson's enterprise businesses, overseeing Internet of Things, Security, and Connected Vehicle portfolio companies. He was also the Chief Executive Officer of Edge Gravity, a global edge cloud platform facilitating cloud gaming, AI, and media and entertainment applications. Kyle's extensive experience also includes his tenure as Chief Network Officer of Verizon Media and his role as a founding member of Verizon Digital Media Services, which grew to a multi-billion dollar business before its acquisition by Private Equity.In addition to his work with Aethir, Kyle is an early investor and advisor to Theta Labs, holds board positions in various technology companies and non-profit organizations, and is an active angel investor and advisor in the venture capital and private equity spaces. Kyle holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology.In this conversation, we discuss:- AI's growth is now gated by access to compute rather than model quality - Compute is becoming a financial asset class - AI demand continues to outpace supply - GPUs - Investors are starting to treat compute like infrastructure, not software - Financial structures are becoming essential to scaling AI infrastructure - Decentralized compute offers an alternative path during the global GPU shortage- Enterprises are moving toward multi-source compute strategies - Financing compute - The financing of compute is as important as the tech side AethirX: @AethirCloudWebsite: www.aethir.comLinkedIn: AethirKyle OkamotoLinkedIn: Kyle Okamoto---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

Tom Trowbridge is an entrepreneur and business builder; he is a co-founder of Fluence Labs, and Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) where he was President from Inception. He hosts the DePIN Day conference series and the DePINed podcast and is an investor in leading DePIN projects and crypto funds. Tom is an advocate for decentralized systems and distributed ledger/blockchain technology and believes these open source tools provide the best opportunity to build fairer, more transparent, and higher-functioning societies, government, and business ecosystems. He is passionate about driving education regarding blockchain, Bitcoin and the great promise of distributed systems. In this conversation, we discuss:- The early days of HBAR - Decentralized storage/compute - Difference between decentralized compute vs centralized cloud - DePIN - DeAI - Crypto economic models - Fiat-linked rewards address crypto reward volatility - Staking models for cloud DePINs - DePIN offers a new, sustainable model for value creation Fluence LabsX: @fluence_projectWebsite: www.fluence.networkTelegram: t.me/fluence_projectTom TrowbridgeX: @TheTomTrowLinkedIn: Tom Trowbridge---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50FollowApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicRSS FeedSee All

Nearly 100 million UNI votes already support Uniswap's UNIfication proposal ahead of the Christmas Day deadline. The plan activates protocol fees, launches a 100M UNI retroactive burn, and redirects Unichain sequencer revenue. Uniswap Labs and the Foundation would unify operations, shifting focus to protocol growth over interface monetization.~This episode is sponsored by BTCC~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCC00:00 intro00:05 Sponsor: BTCC00:43 We Called It01:20 Christmas Vote Deadline02:05 Odds of Passing02:19 Volume Skyrocketing02:33 $4 Trillion in volume02:49 Top ETH App03:21 Matt Hougan: Institutions Will Love $UNI04:25 Less Employees Than Coinbase05:01 Bank Onramp Into Uniswap05:58 Uniswap Fees vs Other Wallets06:17 Aerodrome vs Uniswap06:38 SOL, XRP, and ADA Coming to Uniswap06:54 Charles Hoskinson: Uniswap vs Cardano Apps07:12 Liquidity & Distribution is King07:28 Cathie Wood Can't Understand It07:40 Institutional Exposure To $UNI08:03 CLARITY Act will most benefit $UNI08:18 DeFi Season 2.0 Potential08:49 Uniswap a Buy?09:13 outro#Crypto #Ethereum #Uniswap~Uniswap Historic Vote & Burn in Two Days!!

In this episode, Stewart Alsop sits down with Joe Wilkinson of Artisan Growth Strategies to talk through how vibe coding is changing who gets to build software, why functional programming and immutability may be better suited for AI-written code, and how tools like LLMs are reshaping learning, work, and curiosity itself. The conversation ranges from Joe's experience living in China and his perspective on Chinese AI labs like DeepSeek, Kimi, Minimax, and GLM, to mesh networks, Raspberry Pi–powered infrastructure, decentralization, and what sovereignty might mean in a world where intelligence is increasingly distributed. They also explore hallucinations, AlphaGo's Move 37, and why creative “wrongness” may be essential for real breakthroughs, along with the tension between centralized power and open access to advanced technology. You can find more about Joe's work at https://artisangrowthstrategies.com and follow him on X at https://x.com/artisangrowth.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Vibe coding as a new learning unlock, China experience, information overload, and AI-powered ingestion systems05:00 – Learning to code late, Exercism, syntax friction, AI as a real-time coding partner10:00 – Functional programming, Elixir, immutability, and why AI struggles with mutable state15:00 – Coding metaphors, “spooky action at a distance,” and making software AI-readable20:00 – Raspberry Pi, personal servers, mesh networks, and peer-to-peer infrastructure25:00 – Curiosity as activation energy, tech literacy gaps, and AI-enabled problem solving30:00 – Knowledge work superpowers, decentralization, and small groups reshaping systems35:00 – Open source vs open weights, Chinese AI labs, data ingestion, and competitive dynamics40:00 – Power, safety, and why broad access to AI beats centralized control45:00 – Hallucinations, AlphaGo's Move 37, creativity, and logical consistency in AI50:00 – Provenance, epistemology, ontologies, and risks of closed-loop science55:00 – Centralization vs decentralization, sovereign countries, and post-global-order shifts01:00:00 – U.S.–China dynamics, war skepticism, pragmatism, and cautious optimism about the futureKey InsightsVibe coding fundamentally lowers the barrier to entry for technical creation by shifting the focus from syntax mastery to intent, structure, and iteration. Instead of learning code the traditional way and hitting constant friction, AI lets people learn by doing, correcting mistakes in real time, and gradually building mental models of how systems work, which changes who gets to participate in software creation.Functional programming and immutability may be better aligned with AI-written code than object-oriented paradigms because they reduce hidden state and unintended side effects. By making data flows explicit and preventing “spooky action at a distance,” immutable systems are easier for both humans and AI to reason about, debug, and extend, especially as code becomes increasingly machine-authored.AI is compressing the entire learning stack, from software to physical reality, enabling people to move fluidly between abstract knowledge and hands-on problem solving. Whether fixing hardware, setting up servers, or understanding networks, the combination of curiosity and AI assistance turns complex systems into navigable terrain rather than expert-only domains.Decentralized infrastructure like mesh networks and personal servers becomes viable when cognitive overhead drops. What once required extreme dedication or specialist knowledge can now be done by small groups, meaning that relatively few motivated individuals can meaningfully change communication, resilience, and local autonomy without waiting for institutions to act.Chinese AI labs are likely underestimated because they operate with different constraints, incentives, and cultural inputs. Their openness to alternative training methods, massive data ingestion, and open-weight strategies creates competitive pressure that limits monopolistic control by Western labs and gives users real leverage through choice.Hallucinations and “mistakes” are not purely failures but potential sources of creative breakthroughs, similar to AlphaGo's Move 37. If AI systems are overly constrained to consensus truth or authority-approved outputs, they risk losing the capacity for novel insight, suggesting that future progress depends on balancing correctness with exploratory freedom.The next phase of decentralization may begin with sovereign countries before sovereign individuals, as AI enables smaller nations to reason from first principles in areas like medicine, regulation, and science. Rather than a collapse into chaos, this points toward a more pluralistic world where power, knowledge, and decision-making are distributed across many competing systems instead of centralized authorities.

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PsyDAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Community that is funding decentralized psychedelic science and fast-tracking the careers of emergent researchers by investing in their work across multiple early career fellowship projects. Tyler Quigley and Brittney Scott join me today to discuss the function of a DAO, the work they're funding, and how PsyDAO is decoupling psychedelic science and research from limiting patterns that have defined research in the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jeffrey discusses the topic of centralized versus decentralized service managementEach week, Jeffrey will be sharing his knowledge on Service Delivery (Mondays) and Service Management (Thursdays). Jeffrey is the founder of Service Management Leadership, an IT consulting firm specializing in Service Management, Asset Management, CIO Advisory, and Business Continuity services.  The firm's website is www.servicemanagement.us.  Jeffrey has been in the industry for 30 years and brings a practical perspective to the discussions. He is an accomplished author with seven acclaimed books in the subject area and a popular YouTube channel with approximately 1,500 videos on various topics.  Also, please follow the Service Management Leadership LinkedIn page.

In this episode of Builders Bench, Peter interviews Navjit, the CEO of Iagon, discussing the innovative decentralized storage and compute solutions offered by Iagon. The conversation covers the unique Cyclone device that simplifies user participation, significant partnerships like the one with Worth Group, and the future plans for retail adoption and the role of the IAG token in the ecosystem.TakeawaysIagon connects idle resources for cost-effective storage and compute.Decentralization enhances data security and control.The Cyclone device simplifies participation for non-tech users.Partnerships with Fortune 500 companies expand Iagon's reach.Iagon's solutions provide redundancy against downtime.The Worth Group partnership taps into 3D printing for car parts.Retail adoption is a focus for Iagon's future growth.The IAG token is essential for running nodes and accessing services.Iagon aims to create a user-friendly experience for data storage.Future plans include a Dropbox-like solution for retail users.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Iagon and Its Ecosystem02:57 Understanding Iagon's Infrastructure Solutions05:59 The Cyclone Device: Simplifying Participation08:58 Partnerships and Innovations with Worth Group15:00 Retail Adoption and Future Plans for Iagon20:05 The Role of IAG Token in the EcosystemDISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not affiliated with, nor compensated by, the project discussed—no tokens, payments, or incentives received. I do not hold a stake in the project, including private or future allocations. All views are my own, based on public information. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before investing. Crypto investments carry high risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. I am not responsible for any decisions you make based on this content.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Mark Moss joins us to unpack the forces reshaping money, technology, and power in the modern world. From his early days as a tech entrepreneur in California to becoming one of Bitcoin's most recognized educators and investors, Mark shares the personal journey that led him into macroeconomics—and ultimately into Bitcoin.We dig into his “cycles” framework, exploring how history moves in pendulum swings between centralization and decentralization roughly every 250 years, powered by recurring political, financial, and technological shifts. Mark explains why Bitcoin and AI sit at the center of today's “decentralized revolution,” and why AI isn't purely centralizing or decentralizing—but both at once.The discussion then turns to the real-world implications of Bitcoin as a tool for reducing the “return on violence” compared to fiat systems, and how that changes the incentives for governments and institutions. We move deeper into the 40-year bond market cycle, the growing crisis in fixed-income markets, and why aging demographics and financial repression are pushing trillions in capital to search for a new foundation.Finally, Mark shares insights from launching a Bitcoin treasury company in the UK—Satsuma—why demand for Bitcoin-backed yield instruments is exploding, and what the future may look like as traditional finance collides with a new Bitcoin-based base layer.If you're interested in macro, Bitcoin adoption, institutional shifts, and what comes next for global finance, this one is packed.Timestamps04:54 Mark Foss: Journey into Bitcoin and Macro Economics10:06 Cycles of Change: Understanding Economic and Technological Shifts15:11 The Dual Nature of AI: Centralization vs Decentralization19:48 The Return on Violence: Bitcoin vs Fiat24:59 The Bond Market Cycle: Implications for the Future30:00 Satsuma: Launching a Bitcoin Treasury in the UK#Bitcoin #MarkMoss #macroeconomics Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell "

What happens when AI, blockchain, and decentralized identity merge into a single system for human + machine knowledge? In this Grownlearn episode, host Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Billy Luedtke (ex-EY, ConsenSys, MetaMask) — now founder & CEO of Intuition Systems, the first blockchain network purpose-built for information finance. Billy breaks down: • Why decentralized information is the next frontier beyond DeFi • How Intuition's decentralized knowledge graph lets humans and AI trust the same data • Why tokenized information, decentralized search, and identity will reshape society • What lessons from Ethereum's early days shaped his vision • How Intuition gives users ownership & monetization rights over their data • Why centralized AI + search could lead to a dystopian future — and how we prevent it If you're building in Web3, AI, DeFi, decentralized identity, or data infrastructure, this episode gives a rare look into the architecture and philosophy behind one of the most ambitious projects in the Web3 space. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Program notes:0:40 CVD risk factors and texting1:40 How many undergo screening?2:41 Impact of personalized messaging3:25 Decentralized trials versus centralized 4:25 Decentralized much larger5:25 Does the trial move in one way or another?6:15 Two studies related to use of peripregnancy GLP-1 use7:15 Stopping at pregnancy8:15 Is overweight worse than stopping?9:00 Machine learning model, tissues, genetics and age10:00 Practical for assessing genetic basis11:00 Sequential tissue samples11:57 End

PREVIEW — Edmund Fitton Brown — Muslim Brotherhood: Decentralization, Violent Roots, and Tactical Opportunism. Fitton Brown explains that the Muslim Brotherhood, parent organization of Hamas, employs a decentralized "variable geometry" operational model enabling tactical flexibility. Although the organization has never formally disavowed its original revolutionary and violent foundational teachings, it strategically deploys tactical opportunism—adopting gradualist, non-violent methodologies in liberal democracies including the United States and Great Britain, while transitioning to explicit violence when circumstances permit, as exemplified by Hamas's conduct in Gaza. 1870 ISTANBUL

Stablecoin yields are returns generated by depositing stablecoins into third-party platforms or protocols, not from the stablecoins themselves. These yields, which typically range from 2% to over 15% APY, are derived from various mechanisms like lending, liquidity pools, or real-world asset (RWA) backing. ~This episode is sponsored by BTCC & Tangem~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCCTangem 20% OFF + $10 BTC ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 Intro00:08 Sponsor: BTCC00:39 The Year of Stablecoins01:08 Bank Yields Suck01:38 Be Your Own Bank01:56 Bluechip Stablecoins02:32 Free Portfolio Tracker02:50 Sponsor: Tangem Yields with Aave03:26 PYUSD on Aave03:50 RULSD on Aave04:08 RLUSD on Euler & Doppler Finance04:39 USDG on Solana05:04 PYUSD on Kamino05:29 USDC on Sui & Kai Finance Vault05:59 Slush Wallet Vault Monitoring06:28 USDF on Flow & More Markets06:58 USDF on KittyPunch07:50 Avant on Avalanche08:11 Yield Yak Intelligent USD08:33 Farm $SONEX on Soneium09:04 Farm $KAT on Katana09:55 Virtuals & A.I. Agents11:38 Yield Guide Rule List13:36 Wait For Ripple & Crypto Banks?14:14 outro#Crypto #Stalecoin #XRP~Stablecoin Yields Strategy Guide

Check out our sponsor Uniswap! Fresh off the launch of Ignition Chain, Aztec's co-founders Zac Williamson and Joe Andrews discuss why they're rolling out a privacy-preserving L2 now, how they're approaching decentralization from the start, and why they chose a token sale instead of the airdrop model. They also explain why they believe most L2s have evolved into “parasitic” ecosystems, how Aztec plans to avoid those incentives, what the AZTEC token is meant to do, and what's changed in the broader privacy renaissance across crypto. Guests: Zac Williamson, Cofounder of Aztec Network Joe Andrews, Co-founder and President of Aztec Network Links: Unchained:  Vitalik Unveils New Ethereum Privacy Toolkit 'Kohaku' ETH's HTTP Moment? How Ethereum Interop Layer Hopes to Fix L2 Fragmentation Zcash Developer Reveals Q4 Roadmap What's the Best Way for Ethereum to Grow? Justin Drake and Martin Köppelmann Debate Why the Privacy Coins Mania Is Much More Than Price Action CoinDesk: Privacy-Focused Aztec Network's Ignition Chain Lights Up  Timestamps:

Send us a textWhat if most of the economy can be automated without anything we'd call real general intelligence? That provocative idea launches a candid tour with Ben Goertzel through the difference between LLM “breadth” and the kind of generalization that marks true AGI. We unpack why today's models are powerful yet limited, how they'll reshape work in the near term, and what ingredients are missing for systems that reason, invent, and move beyond the data that formed them.We dig into a practical path forward: blending deep neural networks with logic engines, evolutionary learning, and a massive knowledge graph so each part amplifies the others. Ben shares how the Hyperon framework and the ASI chain bring AI on-chain, not just coordinated by it. That means a new AGI language, MeTTa, serving as a smart contract language, enabling formal verification, rich composability, and an integrated reputation layer. Together, these tools aim to embed trust into the stack while opening the door to decentralized AI networks that resist capture by any single company or state.Culture, narrative, and emotion matter just as much as code. A robot-led band nearly got booed off stage until the performance was reframed as exploration, not replacement—proof that context shapes how people accept new tools. We follow that thread into creativity, where AI can mix stems, spark ideas, and widen access for musicians, even as some roles compress. The larger question becomes not whether AI can do the job, but what humans will choose to do for meaning, connection, and joy. Along the way, we weigh openness versus control through a proactionary lens and point you to resources to explore decentralized, trustworthy AI.If this conversation challenged your assumptions or sparked new ones, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Your thoughts shape where we go next—what part of decentralized AGI are you most curious about?This episode was recorded at Web Summit in Lisbon on November 13, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/creating-benevolent-decentralized-agi-at-singularitynet/..........................................................................

Join us for an insightful episode of The Edge of Show, where we dive deep as part of a media partnership into the world of decentralized identity, AI, and the future of digital trust with Billy Luedtke, the founder of Intuition Protocol. Billy shares his journey from angel investing to creating a decentralized trust layer for the Internet, reimagining identity, reputation, and verifiable information in the age of AI.In this episode, we explore:The intersection of decentralized identity and AIThe inspiration behind launching Intuition ProtocolHow decentralized identity can reshape our online interactionsThe concept of the "agentic internet" and its implications for our digital livesThe importance of verifiable data and decentralized reputation systemsThe future of knowledge sharing and the role of AI in our decision-making processesBilly also discusses the challenges of competing with big tech and the potential for a more decentralized and user-centric internet. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a Web3 pioneer, or just curious about the future of digital identity, this episode is packed with bold ideas and real-world impact.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with friends who are excited about the future of technology and culture!Resources Intuition Website: https://www.intuition.systems/ Twitte/X: https://x.com/0xintuition Connect with Billy LuedtkeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-luedtke-b0a3bb5a/ Twitter: https://x.com/0xbilly Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Tan Gera is a CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance. #crypto #decentralizedfinance #tangera   All Episodes can be found at ⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠   Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group ⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about ⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/ ⁠ Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about ⁠  Who is Tan Gera, CFA Co-Founder Decentralized Masters , Ex-Investment Banker Tan quickly emerged as a rising star in the world of finance - earning recognition in global investment circles from a young age. Fluent in four languages and having lived in Paris, New York, Amsterdam, and Dubai, his international experience built a powerful cross-continental network and a rare global perspective. A CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance. Today, as a respected Nasdaq Contributor, he develops innovative frameworks that fuse the discipline of institutional portfolio management with the speed and edge of next-gen financial technology. Through Decentralized Masters, his battle-tested strategies have helped thousands navigate and thrive in the fast-evolving DeFi landscape What we Discussed:   00:30 Who is Tan Gera   01:40 Getting from Investmen t Banking into Crypto 03:55 Why investing in himself paid off 06:00 His Crypto Journey 07:30 See the Banks making a high % on just a wire transfer 09:00 The cost he payed to transfer Bitcoin that opened his eyes 10:50 How more efficient if the Bank system was 24/7 11:20 How Roy could see the massive fees that Banks were making 12:30 How Western Union took a massive commission 13:54 How PayPal get away with such high charges 15:23 Stripe and other Platforms debanking Crypto Companies 20:55 Is your Money safe in the Bank? 23:39 How the Insurance from a Stockbrocker fraud did not pay 25:10 Would you Rather cusody of your own funds 26:40 The costs taking out your Crypto in FIAT 29:35 When a Project wants to list on the main Exchanges 31:25 Does full transparency in the founder of a project ensure its a success 33:10 THey have all there information public 33:50 Not all reviews of a company are True 35:00 They have a 25 yr plan and Ten Principles 37:30 How they have human to Customer and Not Ai Bots 39:00 How they Use Ai in the Company 40:15 Be Aware the Ai can Lie 42:40 How Small Changes can ruin a company 46:35 The Long term plan for the Company 52:45 Onboarding Process and where to find the company Co Founders Own Interview as Mentioned ⁠ https://youtu.be/bpkYje_0hic?si=mleR7hRa_C_0dYK5 ⁠ How to Contact Tan Gera, CFA  Website ⁠https://www.decen-masters.com/⁠ IG: @decen_masters LI: ⁠linkedin.com/company/decentralized-masters/⁠ FB: ⁠facebook.com/DecentralizedMasters⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-gera-cfa/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tanujgr/⁠Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/juniortgr⁠Website: ⁠https://www.decen-masters.com/ ⁠ All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠    

Tan Gera is a CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance.#crypto #decentralizedfinance #tangera All Episodes can be found at ⁠www.thecryptopodcast.org⁠ Join my PodFather Podcasting SKOOL Group⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠ Who is Tan Gera, CFACo-Founder Decentralized Masters , Ex-Investment BankerTan quickly emerged as a rising star in the world of finance - earning recognition in global investment circles from a young age.Fluent in four languages and having lived in Paris, New York, Amsterdam, and Dubai, his international experience built a powerful cross-continental network and a rare global perspective.A CFA charterholder with a background in investment banking, Tan made a bold pivot - leaving behind the traditional world to pioneer the future of decentralized finance.Today, as a respected Nasdaq Contributor, he develops innovative frameworks that fuse the discipline of institutional portfolio management with the speed and edge of next-gen financial technology.Through Decentralized Masters, his battle-tested strategies have helped thousands navigate and thrive in the fast-evolving DeFi landscapeWhat we Discussed: 00:30 Who is Tan Gera 01:40 Getting from Investmen t Banking into Crypto03:55 Why investing in himself paid off06:00 His Crypto Journey07:30 See the Banks making a high % on just a wire transfer09:00 The cost he payed to transfer Bitcoin that opened his eyes10:50 How more efficient if the Bank system was 24/711:20 How Roy could see the massive fees that Banks were making12:30 How Western Union took a massive commission13:54 How PayPal get away with such high charges15:23 Stripe and other Platforms debanking Crypto Companies20:55 Is your Money safe in the Bank?23:39 How the Insurance from a Stockbrocker fraud did not pay25:10 Would you Rather cusody of your own funds26:40 The costs taking out your Crypto in FIAT29:35 When a Project wants to list on the main Exchanges31:25 Does full transparency in the founder of a project ensure its a success33:10 THey have all there information public33:50 Not all reviews of a company are True35:00 They have a 25 yr plan and Ten Principles37:30 How they have human to Customer and Not Ai Bots39:00 How they Use Ai in the Company40:15 Be Aware the Ai can Lie42:40 How Small Changes can ruin a company46:35 The Long term plan for the Company52:45 Onboarding Process and where to find the companyCo Founders Own Interview as Mentioned⁠ https://youtu.be/bpkYje_0hic?si=mleR7hRa_C_0dYK5⁠How to Contact Tan Gera, CFA Website ⁠https://www.decen-masters.com/⁠IG: @decen_mastersLI: ⁠linkedin.com/company/decentralized-masters/⁠FB: ⁠facebook.com/DecentralizedMasters⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tan-gera-cfa/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tanujgr/⁠Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/juniortgr⁠Website: ⁠https://www.decen-masters.com/⁠All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠  

For the ad-free version of this episode, subscribe to Politicology+ at https://politicology.com/plus In this episode Ron talks to Leopoldo Lopez (Venezuelan opposition leader and co-founder and general secretary of the World Liberty Congress) about his journey fighting for freedom against the Maduro regime. They discuss the collapse of democracy in Venezuela, the importance of grassroots movements, and the role of Bitcoin as a revolutionary tool for freedom.  They also touch on the human toll of autocracy, the power of music and identity, and the need for open-source technologies and philanthropy to support democracy and the fight against autocracy.  They discuss: (2:50) Bitcoin as a tool for freedom  (5:56) Leopolodo's journey  (8:49) The collapse of democracy in Venezuela  (14:44) The fight against Maduro's regime  (20:57) The human toll of autocracy  (23:52) The power of music and identity  (27:07) Bitcoin and the future of freedom  (30:00) Decentralized resistance and global movements  (32:33) The role of philanthropy in democracy  (35:12) The future of money and values  (41:24) The importance of open source technologies  (44:11) The potential of Bitcoin in Venezuela  (47:02) Creating a new economic paradigm  (50:00) The crisis of trust in institutions  (53:07) The role of citizens in democracy  (56:03) The future of autocracies and democracies  (58:49) The path forward for freedom  This episode features a sample of the song “Free Venezuela” by Alejandro Preschel with permission from the artist: https://open.spotify.com/track/3n8Ik5DLU1ql6BixMGmq9q?si=636cb6290ea44e6a Lean more about the World Liberty Congress here: https://worldlibertycongress.org/  Find our sponsor links and promo codes here: https://bit.ly/44uAGZ8 Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RON at  https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Send your questions and ideas to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬ Follow Ron and Leopoldo  on X: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/leopoldolopez Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪‪(703) 239-3068‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices