Podcasts about decentralizing

In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, Amy Springer talks with Jacob Chase, founder of The Infin, about one of the hardest questions in org design: how do you fairly value what a person actually contributes? Drawing on his background as an investment banker and hedge fund investor — and his experience scaling a 150-person, $30M real estate business — Jacob shares how a single underpaid 'rock star' employee sparked his search for a better way to measure impact. The answer came from an unexpected place: the stock market. Jacob explains how he built an internal 'market' for attributing credit, where every team member's peer feedback aggregates into a live, dynamic picture of contribution. The result is a more credible, less political, and more transparent approach to performance — one that decentralizes accountability, surfaces hidden leadership (and hidden problems), and ultimately connects each person's contribution to fair compensation. 00:00 Welcome & introducing Jacob Chase (The Infin) 00:19 From Wall Street to org design 01:34 Investor vs. operator: why people drive returns 04:10 Transferable skills from Wall Street: thoroughness & rigor 05:29 The underpaid 'rock star' and the problem of measuring contribution 07:07 How a broader impact became visible 08:37 Why the classic HR review model falls short 09:30 Borrowing from stock markets: a market for value 11:26 Decentralizing accountability & removing politics 12:47 Surfacing hidden leadership and underperformance 15:22 Smoothing performance anxiety in an uncertain world 19:42 Connecting contribution to the 'pie' and compensation 21:54 Who brings this to their org (CEO-led) 22:43 Final thoughts: get people the right inputs The Org Design Podcast https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast/ Functionly https://www.functionly.com /https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly/

In this episode, we catch up with Skot and Tyler on their travels to the Oslo Freedom Forum and BTC Prague, and dig into the fast-moving world of open-source Bitcoin mining. We recap last week's conversation with AgentP about GridPool and the push to rethink decentralized pools, then explore why mining still feels like a “dark corner” of Bitcoin education and how the 256 Foundation is aiming to change that by building open-source hardware, firmware, and community. From BitDevs insights to the state of mining centralization, we unpack market realities, the shift from the old “just plug it in” era to creative models powered by stranded/intermittent energy, and why closed-source hardware and firmware block innovation. We discuss Braiins' new BraiinsForge initiative and renewed open-source signals, chip access challenges, Bitmain and WhatsMiner dynamics, and the promise of Mujina firmware—especially for responsive solar mining. Plus, we highlight community dev calls, heat-reuse ideas, solar/inverter integrations, and the path to smarter, modular mining stacks that can thrive in homes, businesses, and beyond.

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In this episode, we sit down with Agent P to unpack his open-source project GridPool, a radically simple approach to decentralizing Bitcoin mining payouts. We trace his journey from early concerns about mining centralization during the China ban to reverse‑engineering Ocean's Datum client to build a compatible, open server—enabling client-side block template construction without relying on a centralized payout custodian. Agent P walks us through GridPool's on-deck and winners lists, how difficulty-ordered but evenly split payout slots remove the need for a latency-prone share chain, and why this design can serve both medium-size miners seeking lower variance and small “lottery” miners. We also discuss compatibility with Hydrapool, potential Stratum V2 and CKPool integrations, bootstrapping a decentralized node network, and how GridPool preserves censorship resistance by only sharing minimal data necessary for verification. We close with a fascinating detour into vibe coding: Agent P details using AI agents to port open-source firmware onto closed miners—compiling and live-loading Mujina onto an S19 XP via SSH with minimal manual intervention—illustrating how AI lowers the barrier for anyone to contribute to open-source mining tools. If you're passionate about censorship resistance, decentralized pool payouts, and hands-on experimentation, this is a must-listen. Resources: gridpool.net • Hydropool and P2Pool v2 repos (community forks) • February Forum thread on firmware tips for Antminers • Testnet4 participation for GridPool bootstrapping

As AI agents become more autonomous, are we rethinking where their data lives and who controls it?In the Season 18 finale of XTraw AI, Raghu Banda sits down with Murphy Jo, Chief Growth Officer at StorX Network, to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, decentralized infrastructure, and digital autonomy.Key highlights:• Why AI is driving new conversations around data security and ownership• How decentralized storage and DePIN networks are challenging traditional cloud models• What the future may look like as AI agents, trust, and infrastructure convergeTune in for an insightful discussion on the next generation of AI-ready infrastructure.Happy predicting the future with AI technologies, and stay XTraw!You can reach @ StorXMy LinkedIn @ Raghu BandaOur Website @ XTraw AI

If you are running your business from a kitchen table while completely relying on subcontractors to deliver your physical client assets, your scaling potential is non-existent. Your custom brand reputation is entirely exposed to the broken timelines and empty promises of third-party vendors.In this episode, Aaron sits down with Shaun Ensign, CEO and co-founder of Legacy Sign Group, to analyze the heavy operational transitions required to move from basic brokerage models to dominant regional self-manufacturing powerhouses. Shaun pulls back the curtain on how his team successfully navigated scaling from an initial 2,100 sq ft footprint straight into a fully maximized 15,000 sq ft production layout.They break down the friction points of the manufacturing generational gap, how to deploy tech-savvy project management teams to safeguard institutional knowledge, and the exact steps taken to integrate real-time AI modeling and strict EOS structural frameworks into everyday trade environments .

Are you exhausted from over-giving, over-performing, and waiting to be chosen — and you can't figure out why you keep doing it? This episode is for you.In Episode 313 of Secret Life Podcast, Brianne Davis-Gantt breaks down the concept shaking up the conversation right now: decentralizing men. And she's clear — this is NOT about hating men or giving up on love. Brianne has been in a 21-year relationship. This is about you being the most important person in your own life."Your life is like a cake. Your partner should be the icing. It doesn't have to be your whole life and your whole goal."──────────────────────────WHAT YOU'LL LEARN──────────────────────────Why so many women are exhausted right now — and what's really driving itHow generational conditioning (Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Disney) wired women to believe being loved by a man was the ultimate achievement — and what that wiring costsWhat emotional outsourcing really looks like: when a text back determines your mood, a breakup destroys your identity, and someone pulling away ruins your nervous system — that's not love, that's emotional dependencyThe #1 sign a woman can't decentralize: she abandons herself the moment she likes someone — her routine, self care, boundaries, friendships, goals all disappearThe question that changes everything:"Who are you when nobody validates you?"What actually happens when women start decentralizing — energy returns, creativity opens up, purpose comes back. Women who decentralize genuinely glow up.The 5 characteristics to move toward:1. Self trust2. Emotional regulation3. Purpose — a mission, a dream, a calling4. Community — female friendships matter5. Discernment — not every attraction deserves accessThe characteristics to move away from — and how they map directly to The Fantasy Loop™ frameworkHow to stop confusing anxiety, chaos, and inconsistency for chemistry and passionAnd finally: "The goal is not to become hard or anti-love. The goal is interdependence, not emotional captivity. I love you deeply, but I do not disappear inside of you. That is healthy love."──────────────────────────TIMESTAMPS──────────────────────────0:00 — Your life is the cake. He's the icing.1:35 — What decentralizing men actually means2:09 — The framework: romance is part of life, not all of it3:01 — Why women are exhausted4:27 — Society doesn't help men emotionally evolve — and women pay for it5:37 — Generational conditioning: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Disney6:39 — Performing womanhood instead of living it7:02 — Brianne's personal disclosure: validation addiction 20 years ago8:14 — A text back determines your mood — that's not love8:33 — Decentralizing ≠ men don't matter9:49 — The #1 sign a woman can't decentralize yet11:03 — "Who are you when nobody validates you?"11:36 — What happens when women actually decentralize13:05 — Women who decentralize glow up13:29 — 5 characteristics to move toward17:10 — Characteristics to move away from18:07 — How this connects to The Fantasy Loop™19:13 — "I love you deeply but I do not disappear inside of you"19:48 — Your joy, dreams, body, and peace matter right now──────────────────────────LISTEN & CONNECT──────────────────────────

Every Bitcoin Layer 2 quietly depends on a trusted operator to order transactions and that's the single point of failure Jeremy Rubin wants to kill. In this MIT Bitcoin Expo conversation with Bitcoin Magazine's Shinobi, Rubin breaks down Char Network, a decentralized shared sequencer that lets anyone participate like a miner. He explains how staked Bitcoin gets burned the moment a participant cheats, and why anchoring proof of stake to Bitcoin avoids the pitfalls of standalone PoS chains.Grab your copy THE 2036 ISSUE

The power system is aging and poorly equipped to handle the rapid, large-scale shift toward renewables. According to Philipp Schröder, CEO of 1KOMMA5°, the real solutions lie “behind the meter.”  Gerard and Laurent sit down with Schröder to unpack what it will take to unlock the so-called “Behind the Meter” revolution.  Schröder is among a small group of European founders aiming to build a vertically integrated, consumer-focused clean energy company—something akin to a European hybrid of Tesla Energy and Sunrun. His approach combines hardware (such as solar PV systems, home batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers), installation networks, intelligent software (including IoT-driven energy management like “Heartbeat”), and active participation in energy markets.  Software is becoming increasingly critical. Grid management and pricing systems remain outdated and inefficient, especially in Germany, where reform has been slow due to entrenched interests and the slow deployment of smart meters. By contrast, countries like Sweden are already moving ahead with more modern approaches.  The company's growth appears to validate this strategy. 1KOMMA5° now employs over 3,000 people, is approaching EUR1 billion in annual revenue, and has raised EUR400 million from investors including Eurazeo, CalSTRS, and several prominent family offices.  Key questions remain: How does Schröder position 1KOMMA5° against competitors like Octopus, Enpal, Base, and Thermondo? Is he building the next kind of utility—or deliberately staying outside that model? And how does he navigate policy challenges, particularly when engaging with energy leaders in Germany who remain supportive of fossil fuels?  A fascinating conversation with a formidable entrepreneur who gives back literally “Power to the People”.

Seventeen years as a Royal Ballet performer! $ BTC 80,922 Block Height 947,991 Today's guest on the show is Benjamin Ella, a former career ballet dancer at the London Royal Ballet. Ben discusses his journey into Bitcoin and his efforts to promote its adoption within the arts. Ben spent 17 years dancing professionally, retired recently but dedicated the last couple of years to advocating for the Royal Ballet to accept Bitcoin for ticket sales. Key Topics: Bitcoin adoption in traditional institutions Challenges of orange-pilling in conservative environments The financial struggles and dwindling government funding in the arts Ben's journey into ballet and Bitcoin Bitcoin for the Arts initiative by Dion Wilson Decentralizing arts funding and cultural resurgence through Bitcoin Bitcoin as a tool for financial integrity and principled thinking Find Ben on Club orange - https://app.cluborange.org/bob-imtgqqp7t Instagram BenjaminFWElla NOSTR - npub1sf4p53yx8j7hp5vz0ufmhhjs0a87ysjrn5r0ff6n9p0vzf5ukgwqmnstf0 Check out my book ‘Choose Life' - https://bitcoinbook.shop/search?q=prince Pleb Service Announcements: Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey CONFERENCES: BITCOIN IRELAND - 22ND -25TH MAY 2026 - DUBLIN https://bitcoinireland.eu/ Use code BITTEN for - 10% BTC PRAGUE - 11th - 13th June 2026 http://btcprg.me/BITTEN - Use code BITTEN for - 10% BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki https://btchel.com/ Use code BITTEN for - 10% My First Bitcoin. https://myfirstbitcoin.org/ Shills and Mench's: BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/ SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM ALL FURTHER LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m

In this episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Mike Belshe, CEO and Co-Founder of BitGo, to discuss the evolution of institutional digital asset security. From pioneering multi-signature protocols in 2013 to becoming a regulated OCC National Bank, Belshe explains why the "single point of failure" is the greatest risk to corporate treasury—and how to engineer it out of existence.We dive deep into the technical and operational "moats" required to secure hundreds of billions of dollars. Belshe breaks down why BitGo chooses Multi-Sig over MPC, the "LinkedIn ban" they enforced to stop social engineering, and why he believes stablecoins are a superior financial fabric compared to the 0.2% yield and high fees of traditional banking. Whether you're a CFO looking to understand custody or a developer interested in the future of payment protocols, this conversation provides a masterclass in building a resilient financial future.Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: BitGo's journey from 2013 to a National Bank01:45 – The "Lonely Error": Solving the web's 402 Payment Required code03:11 – Why Multi-Sig is the gold standard for Bitcoin security05:44 – Decentralizing custody: Keys across 1,000 miles and multiple jurisdictions07:42 – Why BitGo became a bank: Solving the CME Group custody challenge10:15 – Bridging the gap: Security vs. Liquidity in market structure13:10 – Corporate Governance: Rule-based systems for billion-dollar transfers15:37 – The LinkedIn Ban: Fighting social engineering and "French attacks"18:40 – The "Access to Nothing" Principle: Protecting executives from physical threats20:15 – Stablecoins vs. Legacy Banking: The 0.2% yield trap26:49 – The hidden 5% tax of credit cards and the future of digital payments31:30 – Fragmentation vs. Interoperability in the stablecoin "War of the L1s"36:45 – Regulatory outlook: The Clearing Act and the Genius Act45:10 – Final thoughts: Why BitGo is more than just a custodianDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

The Space Show Presents Frank White & Pablo Moncada-Larrotiz on Decentralized Funding For Democratizing Access to Space, Friday, 3-27-26Quick Summary:The Space Show featured a discussion about MoonDAO, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that funds space-related projects, with co-founder Pablo Moncada-Larrotiz and Frank White, who is seeking to experience the “overview effect” through a spaceflight. Pablo explained how MoonDAO uses blockchain technology to raise funds and coordinate global projects, including previously funding two spaceflights. Frank discussed his lifelong ambition to experience the overview effect and his plans to study how different spaceflight experiences compare in producing this phenomenon. The conversation explored broader topics including space colonization versus settlement terminology, cultural considerations around space exploration, and the potential for AI to experience the overview effect. The discussion also touched on current space industry challenges, including Blue Origin's temporary suspension of flights and the competitive landscape among commercial space carriers.Summary:Pablo started the program and explained the concept of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and shared an example of a crowd-funded effort to purchase the U.S. Constitution, which raised $47 million in one week through Ethereum transactions. He described how this same model was later applied to fund space missions, including sending two people to space and supporting over 80 community-proposed projects through a governance model.Pablo and Frank discussed their efforts to send Frank to space, including negotiations with Blue Origin and other potential carriers. They have raised nearly $1,000 so far and have researched various options from stratospheric balloons to orbital flights, including a potential lunar mission. David raised concerns about cultural issues regarding lunar missions, particularly from the Navajo Nation, which Frank acknowledged as important considerations for space exploration. Frank expressed his commitment to respecting different cultural perspectives and mentioned his work on developing outer space mediation to address such conflicts.The group discussed the terminology around space exploration, focusing on the differences between “colony,” “settlement,” and “community.” Frank explained that while “colony” carries historical connotations of exploitation, “settlement” and “community” might be more inclusive and positive terms. The discussion highlighted how language can impact people's perceptions, with Ajay noting that “colony” has negative associations for those from former colonies. The conversation also touched on governance models for off-world settlements and the potential for developing new forms of governance that could influence Earth-based systems. Frank shared insights about MoonDAO's democratic approach to space projects and questioned whether people living permanently off-world would develop a different perspective on Earth and space.Pablo explained that Frank's space mission has a 30-day fundraising deadline, with a minimum goal required for Frank to go to space, after which funds would be refunded if the goal isn't met. The mission aims to send two people to space, with anyone funding over $100 eligible to compete for a seat alongside Frank. Frank discussed his views on space exploration and nationalistic approaches, explaining that while he originally saw space exploration as a distraction from war, he now believes the focus has shifted toward national competition rather than international cooperation, which he sees as a missed opportunity.Our discussion also centered on space exploration and the placement of AI data centers, with participants debating the merits of off-planet versus Earth-based facilities. Marshall and Frank discussed Elon Musk's proposal for space-based AI centers, while David and others expressed skepticism about regulatory challenges and costs compared to terrestrial options like Meta's $27 billion facility in Louisiana. Pablo shared insights about international cooperation and competition in space, citing historical examples and drawing parallels to Olympic competitions. Frank reflected on his upcoming spaceflight and the “overview effect,” sharing his approach to experiencing weightlessness and his collaboration with Christina Starr on developing a training program for commercial astronauts.Frank discussed his plans to test whether an AI chatbot could experience the overview effect during a flight. He explained how GPT-5 created a protocol to simulate the experience, and Frank plans to implement this in a real flight setting using metaglasses or similar technology. The group discussed the potential physiological aspects of the overview effect, including the impact of weightlessness and the importance of both visual and physical sensations. Frank shared insights from his interviews with suborbital astronauts, noting that many had profound experiences despite the shorter duration of their flights.Frank then talked about the concept of the “overview effect,” comparing it to Plato's Cave and describing how astronauts experience a profound shift in perspective when viewing Earth from space. David shared his observations that some astronauts, particularly those focused on quantitative aspects of space travel, may not experience the overview effect due to being overly engaged in technical details. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment that personal mindset and openness can influence whether someone experiences this transformative perspective shift.Our Space Show team discussed Frank White's mission to go to space and the opportunity for others to contribute through Moondao.com. Frank explained that contributions can be made through a simple website using email and debit card, with refunds provided if the mission doesn't happen. The discussion touched on the potential benefits of the overview effect, including its philosophical implications for humanity's evolution and potential impact on global cooperation. The group also explored the possibility of sending congressional leaders to space, though this would depend on future leadership and security approvals. Pablo provided information about MoonDAO's quarterly funding cycles, with a current deadline of April 9th for project proposals, and explained that research initiatives and publications tend to be well-received by the community.Special thanks to our sponsors:American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We'll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party's approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike's background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin's decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chuck Todd digs into the wreckage of the Illinois primary — where more than $50 million in outside money from crypto, AI, and AIPAC-linked groups flooded Democratic races — and asks what it means for the future of American democracy when PACs and outside groups are far outspending the actual campaigns they're trying to influence. He credits Stratton for being able to overcome the massive crypto onslaught — a rare and significant defeat for an industry that has been buying influence across both parties — but warns that her victory required a billionaire governor's financial backing to counteract billionaire-funded opposition, which only underscores the problem. He traces the rot back to McCain-Feingold, arguing that the landmark campaign finance law inadvertently weakened the parties by decentralizing money, which in turn decentralized accountability — and that the Supreme Court's subsequent decisions let the situation spiral completely out of control. He calls out Chuck Schumer directly for caving to crypto money and pressuring his caucus to go along, notes that campaign finance reform feels like an unwinnable issue because the people who benefit from the current system are the ones who'd have to change it, He closes with a broader observation: with money deciding which candidates are viable before voters even weigh in, and with the country having produced three consecutive one-term presidents, American politics is likely to remain deeply unstable for years to come. Former Oklahoma Congressman and now president of Americans for Responsible Innovation Brad Carson joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation about why AI may be the most consequential policy issue nobody in Washington is seriously addressing. They discuss why Americans are uniquely pessimistic about AI compared to the rest of the world, and for good reason: huge AI money is pouring into races like the Illinois Senate primary where outside groups and PACs are far outspending actual campaigns, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot adopted a "MechaHitler" persona and is now integrated at the Pentagon, we have virtually no visibility into what's happening inside AI labs or how these systems are being deployed, and the same technology that could deliver incredible medical breakthroughs could also be used to develop bioweapons. Carson argues that immunizing tech companies with Section 230 was a massive mistake — the law passed before anyone understood how the technology would evolve — and that recommendation algorithms effectively make platforms publishers, meaning the Supreme Court has fundamentally misinterpreted the First Amendment when it comes to tech regulation. He makes the case that state-level regulation may be the more immediate solution given congressional dysfunction and warns that surveillance pricing — where companies like the Washington Post reportedly examined subscribers' credit reports when setting prices — seems blatantly unconstitutional. They contend that consumer protection for AI would be a winning political message for either party, that the electrical grid alone will need a trillion dollars in investment to support AI's energy demands, and that letting the private sector roll out this technology without guardrails is an enormous risk. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00: Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:15: AI & Pac money dominates the Illinois Primary 05:30: Campaign finance reform feels like an “unwinnable issue” 08:30 McCain-Feingold weakened the parties 11:00 Chuck Schumer caves to huge crypto money 12:30 Illinois primary became Ground Zero for Donor-Centered Politics 15:15 Juliana Stratton was able to overcome massive crypto donors. 16:45: Decentralizing money decentralized accountability 18:15 Money decides which candidates are viable 21:45 Should Democrats find their own billionaire? 26:30 U.S. politics likely to remain unstable, with multiple 1 term presidents 36:00 Rep. Brad Carson joins the Chuck ToddCast 38:30 Americans are uniquely pessimistic about AI 39:30 What is Americans for Responsible Innovation & who funds it? 41:15 Anthropic believes that AI needs reasonable guardrails 41:45 Huge AI money pouring into Illinois primary races 42:45 Outside groups & PACs are far outspending actual campaigns 44:15 Money is destroying democracy, SCOTUS let it get out of hand 45:45 Immunizing tech companies with Section 230 was a huge mistake 47:00 Courts need to develop common law for regulating tech 48:15 Recommendation algorithms make tech platforms a publisher 49:15 SCOTUS misinterpreted 1st amendment when regulating tech 50:15 Sec. 230 passed before knowing how the tech would evolve 51:30 State level regulation may be the more immediate solution 52:30 How do you determine which candidates to support? 54:00 The tech isn’t unpopular, it’s how it has interacted with U.S. politics 55:00 We know social media is bad for us, but can’t quit it 56:15 Congressional leadership has stood in the way of regulation 57:30 What’s a safer way to roll out AI regulation in a broken political system? 58:45 There are certain safeguards that must be built into AI models 59:30 Grok took on a “MechaHitler” persona & is integrated at the Pentagon 1:01:15 Letting the private sector roll out AI without regulation is a huge risk 1:02:00 We have no visibility into AI labs or how it’s being deployed 1:03:30 AI can be used for incredible medical advances… or bioweapons 1:05:30 Ron DeSantis is proposing an “AI Bill of Rights” in Florida 1:06:15 Surveillance pricing seems incredibly unconstitutional and illegal 1:07:00 Washington Post looked at subscribers’ credit reports when pricing 1:08:30 People deserve to know if AI is evaluating them when applying for jobs 1:10:00 We haven’t had enough debate around the AI issue 1:10:45 Who can be a trusted voice to lead the debate? 1:12:15 Consumer protection for AI would be a winning political message 1:14:30 Fear of AI job displacement & rising electricity prices at the forefront 1:15:45 The electrical grid will need a trillion dollars invested into it 1:17:15 The difference between Oklahoma Democrats & national ones? 1:19:45 The tribes have become the check on Republicans in Oklahoma 1:21:45 Ossoff & Buttigieg are two potential ‘28 Dems that stand out 1:22:45 Dems need to attack Trump for lying to base, rather than attack his voters 1:24:00 How did you like being the president of Tulsa University?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd digs into the wreckage of the Illinois primary — where more than $50 million in outside money from crypto, AI, and AIPAC-linked groups flooded Democratic races — and asks what it means for the future of American democracy when PACs and outside groups are far outspending the actual campaigns they're trying to influence. He credits Stratton for being able to overcome the massive crypto onslaught — a rare and significant defeat for an industry that has been buying influence across both parties — but warns that her victory required a billionaire governor's financial backing to counteract billionaire-funded opposition, which only underscores the problem. He traces the rot back to McCain-Feingold, arguing that the landmark campaign finance law inadvertently weakened the parties by decentralizing money, which in turn decentralized accountability — and that the Supreme Court's subsequent decisions let the situation spiral completely out of control. He calls out Chuck Schumer directly for caving to crypto money and pressuring his caucus to go along, notes that campaign finance reform feels like an unwinnable issue because the people who benefit from the current system are the ones who'd have to change it, He closes with a broader observation: with money deciding which candidates are viable before voters even weigh in, and with the country having produced three consecutive one-term presidents, American politics is likely to remain deeply unstable for years to come. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCKTODDCAST at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/chucktoddcast Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00: Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:15: AI & Pac money dominates the Illinois Primary 05:30: Campaign finance reform feels like an “unwinnable issue” 08:30 McCain-Feingold weakened the parties 11:00 Chuck Schumer caves to huge crypto money 12:30 Illinois primary became Ground Zero for Donor-Centered Politics 15:15 Juliana Stratton was able to overcome massive crypto donors. 16:45: Decentralizing money decentralized accountability 18:15 Money decides which candidates are viable 21:45 Should Democrats find their own billionaire? 26:30 U.S. politics likely to remain unstable, with multiple 1 term presidents 33:00 Ask Chuck 33:15 Would National Press Club membership be good for young journalists? 37:15 When did America actually become a country? 40:30 Is it worth contacting reps who already agree with you? 44:30 Thoughts on Mississippi as a potential Democratic opportunity? 48:45 Viability of the National Popular Vote Compact? 55:30 Will congress ever address daylight savings time? 58:45 NCAA tournament picksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AltStore co-founders Riley Testut and Shane Gill are the perfect example of necessity being the mother of invention. When Apple denied the launch of their retro video game app, Delta, in 2016, they realized that indie app developers needed another solution — one that could bring apps to communities without Apple dictating the rules and taking a cut.  Founded in 2019, AltStore is that solution. The creators of the first decentralized app store share their journey, including what an open app store means for developers and how they're investing in the fediverse. The conversation includes: 1:11 Genesis of AltStore 3:00 Getting Delta in Apple's App Store 5:34 The Fortnite factor 8:10 The value of an alternative app store 12:04 The difference between putting an app in AltStore v App Store  14:41 Indie market for apps 18:03 Ecosystem safety 21:30 Is AI increasing the total number of apps out there? 22:45 Vibe coding and paths for app distribution 24:42 Fediverse and eureka moment 32:26 People-powered discovery — a broader movement  34:29 Building communities around apps 36:44 Patreon integration, supporting developers directly  38:38 Curating apps and source collections 40:07 Solutions for in-app payments 43:27 Pieces of the next generation ecosystem   45:56 Decentralizing app innovation 46:32 Relationship with Apple now 51:23 What's on the horizon for AltStore 54:21 How to experience AltStore Referenced: Explore AltStore: https://explore.alt.store/ Riley + Shane's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/rileyshane

Discover why "winning at work" is causing most high-performing men to secretly fail at home. World-leading leadership psychologist Dr. Michael Brabant reveals the "Trustable Leadership" protocol to end burnout and fix the "internal slippage" destroying your focus and relationships. Are you working 60 hours for 40 hours of output? Many high-performers operating in high-stakes environments like banking, energy, and tech are trapped in "Execution Freeze"—a neurophysiological state of overextension. In this episode, we deconstruct the "Success Trap" and identify the "Kingpin" moves required to move from a reactive operator to a strategic architect of your life.   We Cover: The Mask of Strength: Why performative masculinity is actually a sign of leadership failure. Coping vs. Resourcing: The biological difference between "resting" and truly recovering your cognitive edge. Decentralizing the Self: How to let go of the ego to become a vessel for deeper alignment and service. The Implementation Gap: Why self-help books like Atomic Habits often fail high-status professionals.   Chapters: 00:00 – Why most successful men feel isolated and unfulfilled. 04:15 – The "Basement Door" metaphor: Unmet needs and destructive behavior.  08:27 – Trustable Leadership: Why performance is the enemy of trust.  15:42 – Identifying your standard: The power of a high-stakes partner.  21:20 – Why "Self-Soothing" with externals is killing your energy.  28:48 – Coping vs. Resourcing: The gas station metaphor for burnout.  36:10 – The Strength Mask: Why your toughness is actually a liability.  45:24 – Breaking the chain of intergenerational workaholism.   Free eBook Here: Mastering Self-Development: Strategies of the New Masculine: https://rebrand.ly/m2ebook   ⚔️JOIN THE NOBLE KNIGHTS MASTERMIND⚔️ https://themodernmanpodcast.com/thenobleknights   

Feel like you're standing in the “dark room before what's next?” this episode is your map. The month of March is a turning point. We're standing at the end of the zodiac (Pisces) and the birth point of Aries — with eclipses, Mercury retrograde, and Saturn + Neptune sitting at zero degrees. This is the reset. The rebirth. The moment where something must end so something new can begin.If you've been feeling tired and wired… shedding but unsure how to move forward… this episode will help you understand why.Inside this forecast, we break down:The Virgo South Node Lunar Eclipse — what you're being asked to release (especially control and over-functioning)Jupiter moving direct — reconnecting to your deeper truth and “why”The Pisces New Moon + Equinox — nature's true new year and a powerful clarity pointSun conjunct Saturn — taking responsibility and starting before you feel readyVenus + Chiron — worthiness, confidence, and healing through honest conversationThe theme of the month: Decentralizing the Other. No one is coming to save you. This is about self-mastery, agency, and using your voice differently.You'll leave this episode knowing:What this intense in-between energy actually meansWhere to focus your energy each weekHow to move from shedding into grounded actionSend us a message and let us know what you love about this episodeImportant Links: Sign Up For the Weekly Forecast - CLICK HERE www.Megthompson.com Attuned - CLICK HERE Let's Connect on Instagram - CLICK HERE

İçerik değil düşünce ile ilişki asıl mutluluk ya da depresyon yaratıyor 00:00 – Depresyonu Anlamak Ve MBCT00:36 – İçeriği Değil İlişkiyi Değiştirmek03:22 – Decentralizing: Düşünceden Ayrışmak08:56 – Yoga, İnançlar Ve Sorgulama14:43 – Byron Katie: “Bu Gerçek Mi?”17:31 – İç Kavga Ve Merkezde Kalmak20:48 – Ruminasyondan Çıkış Becerisi23:32 – Kabat-Zinn: Açık, Yargısız, Arkadaşça Dikkat29:25 – Meditasyon Pratiği Zeynep Aksoy bu bölümde bilişsel terapinin depresyonu önlemedeki asıl gücünün düşünce içeriğini değiştirmek değil, düşüncelerle kurulan ilişkiyi dönüştürmek olduğunu anlatıyor. “Decentralizing” kavramıyla düşünce ve duyguları benliğin merkezi olmaktan çıkarıp gelip geçen olaylar olarak görmenin önemini vurguluyor. Yoga, Byron Katie'nin sorgulama yöntemi ve mindfulness pratiği üzerinden, ruminasyondan çıkmanın ve açık, yargısız, arkadaşça bir dikkat geliştirmenin depresyon döngüsünü nasıl zayıflattığını açıklıyor. Bölüm meditasyon pratiğiyle tamamlanıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

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Summary   In this episode, Wayne Marcel interviews Player1Taco, a prominent figure in the crypto space, discussing his journey from Bitcoin mining to content creation and community engagement. They explore the importance of networking, the launch of NYC Token, liquidity strategies, and the mission of Manifest Network. The conversation also touches on the significance of local crypto communities, future trends in crypto and AI, and the value of attending conferences. Player1Taco shares insights on how to navigate the crypto landscape and emphasizes the importance of being proactive in seeking opportunities. Takeaways   Player1Taco started as a Bitcoin miner in 2012. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement in crypto. Liquidity provisioning is a key strategy for managing assets. Decentralization is crucial for data ownership and security. Local crypto communities provide valuable networking opportunities. Conferences are essential for learning and connecting in the crypto space. Future trends include the rise of pay cards and AI integration. A closed mouth does not get fed; seek opportunities actively. Content creation can be a powerful tool for engagement. Understanding DeFi can enhance asset management strategies. Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Player1Taco 01:54 Player1Taco's Journey into Bitcoin and Blockchain 07:16 The Evolution of Content Creation in Crypto 12:40 Discussion on NYC Token Launch 16:33 Understanding Liquidity and Trading Strategies 20:16 Manifest Network and Its Role in the Blockchain Space 30:49 Decentralizing Centralized Decentralization 33:02 Morpheus: Open Source AI and Data Ownership 36:46 The Importance of Networking and Conferences 44:38 Looking Ahead: Trends and Predictions for 2026 52:45 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

Predictions, Psyops, and The Great PowerIn Episode 150 of Uncovering Anomalies Podcast (UAP), Adam and Topher join The Bigger Picture (EP49) with Nick and Syd for the third installment of the Decentralizing Disclosure series.This conversation explores how disclosure is no longer a single event controlled by governments or institutions — but a distributed process unfolding across finance, technology, consciousness research, and independent media.A key moment in the episode centers on recent remarks from a Bank of England advisor, who warned that central banks should prepare for financial upheaval following Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) disclosure. The advisor suggested that such a revelation could trigger a rapid shift of capital into crypto, as confidence in traditional financial systems weakens.From there, the discussion expands into the deeper mechanics of narrative control and human potential.Nick presents scientific and historical evidence suggesting that human psi abilities may be real and measurable, drawing from:The Telepathy Tapes and documented anomalous communication casesBrain activity and cognitive research associated with Garry NolanStudies linking consciousness, perception, and non-local awarenessAncient civilizations and their use of acoustic architecture to elevate states of consciousnessWe also examine psyops, belief management, and whether humanity is being gradually prepared for a paradigm shift — one involving disclosure, consciousness, decentralized systems, and the restructuring of power itself.Decentralizing Disclosure Part III connects the dots between UFO/UAP research, global finance, crypto, human cognition, and the possibility that disclosure may already be happening — just not in the way most people expect.About This EpisodeThis episode is cross-posted from The Bigger Picture (Bitcoin Live) and shared here due to its direct relevance to UAP disclosure, decentralized systems, and consciousness research.BitCoin Live Socials: https://linktr.ee/bitcoinlive

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2. Future Fleets: Decentralizing Firepower to Counter Chinese Growth. Tom Modly warns that China's shipbuilding capacity vastly outpaces the US, requiring a shift toward distributed forces rather than expensive, concentrated platforms. He advocates for a reinvigorated, independent Department of the Navy to foster the creativity needed to address asymmetric threats like Houthi attacks on high-value assets. 1918 SEVASTOPOL

In this episode, I'm joined by Joe Rey (Founder & CCO), Oliver Fuselier (COO & CMO), Mykola Smorgun (CTO) from Popology Network.We talk about why curation might matter more than AI in a world of infinite content, how Popology uses a “meta search” to pull media from multiple platforms into curated popcasts, and how they aim to decentralize digital rights management by making users the curators and ledger operators.We also cover influencer-brand sponsorship selection, permissioned data ownership, and what they're raising to scale the platform.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Popology's mission – redesigning the attention economy, curation, and decentralized DRM. [00:02:00] Joe + Oliver's background: Decades in film/music video production and why they moved into Web3. [00:07:00] Finding the CTO: Why they needed “30,000 ft” technical architecture to scale the vision. [00:10:00] Core product: Meta search + drag/drop curation into popcasts across multiple content platforms. [00:11:00] DRM angle: Users become the “operators” by curating and ledgering content. [00:14:00] “Pathologists”: Viewers earn tokens and become members by engaging and logging in. [00:18:00] Big debate: Swipe algorithms vs intentional curation (and how they gamify adoption). [00:31:00] Monetization: Sponsorship ads + permissioned data marketplace + subscription tier.[00:47:00] Ask: Influencers/marketers + private sale (two rounds) leading into a larger public raise.Connecthttps://www.popologynetworks.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/popology-corporation/about/https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-rey-7539415/https://x.com/Joe_Reyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverfuselier/https://x.com/OFuselierDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. It would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Get featuredBe a guest on the podcast or contact us – https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Raye Zaragoza has released 4+ records all independently, toured as Tigerlily in the Broadway touring version of Peter Pan (updated for indigenous representation by Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse), wrote the music for the Netflix series 'Spirit Rangers', and has placed songs in a substantial number of TV shows from Greys Anatomy to Station 19. We talk to Raye about the toxic hustle narrative in music and how to unlearn it, listening to your intuition vs. listening to the industry, decentralizing how you identify as an artist, running a successful and supportive Patreon community, and so much more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Raye ZaragozaRomán ZaragozaSpirit RangersPeter Pan broadwayBrandi CarlisleJulia MichaelsPatreonEp 111 - J Edward KeyesClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

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In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Mike Miglio, CEO and founder of DEIN, the decentralized marketplace transforming how risk and insurance function across the DeFi ecosystem. With a deep history in crypto law, blockchain protocols, and decentralized innovation, Mike brings firsthand insight into why insurance—at its core—is really about trust.Mike explains how DEIN aims to replace reputation-driven DeFi risk assessment with transparent, on-chain market dynamics. Instead of relying on hype, VCs, or exchange listings, DEIN enables users to “put their money where their mouth is,” allowing free-market underwriting to determine real-time pricing, utilization, and perceived trustworthiness of any protocol. Built on modular, multi-chain architecture spanning more than 150 networks, DEIN makes it possible to add coverage for new chains and assets within minutes.He also discusses the challenge of pricing risk in a rapidly evolving DeFi landscape—where only a decade of fragmented data exists—and how DEIN uses bonding-curve economics and siloed pools to maintain capital stability and underwriting discipline. As the platform scales globally, Mike shares how DEIN surfaces relevant risks based on wallet activity, ensuring users aren't overwhelmed despite the platform's massive coverage universe.Looking ahead, Mike outlines the milestones needed for decentralized insurance to reach mainstream adoption, from launching a true autonomous DAO to eventually expanding into life, property, and real-world asset insurance. His long-term vision: DEIN becoming the trust backbone for global risk, where thousands of daily claims are adjudicated by token holders who earn income participating in a fully decentralized insurance economy—empowering users, not intermediaries.A compelling discussion for anyone interested in DeFi, risk markets, blockchain governance, and the future of global insurance.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is Jeff G, privacy advocate and builder of censorship-resistant communication systems using Nostr and open cryptographic infrastructure. Jeff works on White Noise, a decentralized encrypted messaging project designed to remove single points of failure from private communication. We explore how the internet was built without native money and how that mistake created a surveillance economy where users became the product. We break down why “nothing to hide” is a psychological trap, how self-sovereign digital identity works through public-private key pairs, and why portable social graphs threaten centralized platform control. We also cover the global push for digital ID and CBDCs, the structural weakness of centralized messengers like Signal, and why real freedom now depends on rebuilding parallel, permissionless systems instead of trying to fix broken institutions.► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you!-- SPONSORS --→ Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn→ Shield your bitcoin with time-delayed transactions over multisig with BitVault: https://bit.ly/bitvault_efrat → Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat – AFFILIATES –→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice and you should consult your MD)→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat → Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat → Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS –Jeff's Twitter: https://x.com/erskingardner Jeff's Nostr: https://primal.net/jeffg White Noise App: https://www.whitenoise.chat/  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://bit.ly/zap_efrat -- CHAPTERS –00:00 - Coming Up01:09 - Introduction & Meet Jeff: Privacy Advocate and Tech Innovator03:30 - Personal Responsibility, Privacy Online, and History of Internet Payments06:20 - Misconceptions About Privacy08:30 - The Future of Digital Identity and Decentralization09:15 - Ad Break12:00 - CBDCs & Digital IDs - Excessive Control13:05 - Nostr: Revolutionizing Digital Identity20:19 - White Noise: Revolutionizing Secure Communication22:12 - Quick Fire Questions27:10 - Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Hospitals were once the epicenter of healthcare food service. One kitchen fed thousands, one cafeteria served everyone from physicians to visitors, and one model defined the experience. That era is ending.As care moves beyond the hospital walls into outpatient clinics, ambulatory centers, imaging hubs, and patients' homes, food service needs to move with it. What once was a static operation is becoming a dynamic, distributed network designed to keep up with an always-on health system.

Stephan Livera and Kevin Cai dive into the Bitcoin spam debate, breaking down the different camps in the community, the line between consensus and policy, and how transaction filters, dust limits, and Libre Relay affect the network. They explore mining economics, fee dynamics, and the subjective nature of what people call spam.Kevin also discusses UTXO consolidation, decentralization, and how BRC-20 activity impacts the fee market. He explains the cultural differences behind spam opinions and the broader implications for Bitcoin's ecosystem.The conversation covers the challenges of Bitcoin development, including concerns around temporary fixes like RDTS, and why programmability matters for Bitcoin's future utility.Takeaways:

In this episode, Lex speaks with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect. In this episode Jess explains how WalletConnect bridges wallets and decentralized applications (dApps), simplifying secure blockchain interactions for millions of users.Together, Lex and Jess discuss the platform's origins, technical innovations, and massive scale - supporting over 700 wallets and 70,000 projects. The conversation covers challenges in integrating traditional finance with Web3, regulatory compliance, and WalletConnect's decentralized, token-incentivized network. Jess also shares insights on the future of on-chain commerce, global adoption trends, and the evolving relationship between fintech and blockchain infrastructure.NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:WalletConnect Becomes Web3's Financial Backbone: Once a simple UX fix, WalletConnect now connects 700+ wallets and 70,000+ apps, moving $400B annually. It's evolving into the universal connectivity layer for on-chain finance - a “Visa for Web3.”Fintechs Are Forcing Crypto to Grow Up: As players like Stripe and Shopify enter Web3, they demand frictionless UX and regulatory-grade compliance, not crypto-native clunkiness. This wave will make crypto invisible but usable through embedded fintech experiences.Stablecoins Will Power On-Chain Commerce and Dollarization: Jess predicts commerce, not trading, will drive the next cycle. As stablecoins become spendable everywhere, users won't need to off-ramp - accelerating global dollarization via open financial rails. TOPICSWalletConnect, ReOWN, Circle, Stripe, Checkout.com, MetaMask, Solana, blockchain, decentralized finance, DeFi, crypto, wallet, Web3, web2, UX, wallet infrastructure, stablecoins, tokens, token economy ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Stablecoins aren't crypto assets, they're negotiable instruments that banks should process like checks.In this episode of Stabled Up, we sit down with Tony McLaughlin, CEO of Ubyx and former Swift executive, to discuss why the stablecoin supercycle is here, how clearing infrastructure actually works, and why every bank will soon offer a stablecoin wallet.We discuss:- Why private blockchains have failed- The six magic words that will unlock bank adoption- How clearing infrastructure actually works- The coming Cambrian explosion of stablecoins- Why every bank will offer a wallet- CBDCs vs stablecoins: What's the real difference?- Stablecoins as "bundles of joy" for global commerceTimestamps00:00 Intro00:44 From TradFi to Crypto: Tony's Journey06:10 Why Public Blockchains Win08:52 Alvara Ad, Enso Ad, Talus Ad09:24 Ubyx's Infrastructure Solution for Banks14:46 Stablecoins vs Checks: The Perfect Comparison20:53 The Clearing Process Explained Simply24:38 Negotiable Instruments 101: What Banks Actually Understand28:16 Not All Stablecoins Are Created Equal32:57 CBDCs & Tokenized Deposits: The Real Differences35:24 Relay Ad, Hibachi Ad35:57 How Clearing Actually Works Behind the Scenes42:41 Wallets for Every Bank & Every Fintech46:46 Decentralizing the Network: The End GameWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd...Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+TsM1CRpWFgk1NGZhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Are the most important breakthroughs in physics deliberately hidden? In this deep, unfiltered conversation, Prof. Simon returns to explore how advanced physics may have been locked away since WWII — from zero-point energy and plasma stealth to the classified “black world” of defense research. We revisit legendary test pilot Dan Isbell's extraordinary UAP encounters and the physics they suggest, and we ask: Has mainstream science been steered off course for decades? Topics we explore: – Why WWII and the Manhattan Project may have shifted physics into secrecy – Test pilot insights on exotic craft, plasma sheathing, and zero-point energy – The quantum vacuum vs. the old “ether” — and why the words changed – Suppressed experiments from Faraday to Tesla to Chris Chiba today – Passive radar, Gorgon Stare, and citizen-built detection networks – The real split between mundane UAPs and the 5% that defy known physics – Consciousness, remote viewing, and the idea of a connected universe This is a rigorous but open-minded discussion for anyone serious about UAPs, advanced propulsion, and the future of physics.

As I'm building yet another software service business after having built and sold one back in 2019, I keep wrestling with a fundamental question that might sound simple but has profound implications: What do I actually own in this business?This episode of The Bootstraped Founder is sponsored by Paddle.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-ownership-paradox-what-do-you-really-control-in-your-software-business/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/416-the-ownership-paradox-what-do-you-really-control-in-your-software-businessCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes every podcast episode out there minutes after it gets released: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

 Today we joined by Jon Gordon, a visionary, thinker, and innovator working at the crossroads of healthcare, finance and consciousness. Jon brings over a decade of experience in the healthcare industry, spanning strategy consulting for hospitals and health systems, payer business strategy, medical product management, and startup development, while also being deeply rooted in yoga.Holistic wellness and the emerging paradigm of decentralized finance. Jon is a graduate of Northwestern University with a BA in Economics, and he went on to earn a double Master's in Health Economics and Policy at both the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics. Alongside his academic and professional expertise, Jon is also a certified Himalayan Kriya yoga teacher and an author exploring the profound connections between Bitcoin and yoga.For the past four years, Jon has immersed himself in the Bitcoin space, not just as a student of financial systems, but as a community builder and Austin's vibrant Bitcoin scene. He also has co-founded two ventures at the intersection of Bitcoin and healthcare, re-imagining how money and medicine can work together for collective wellbeing.This conversation, Jon and Sasha explore: The 80-year cycle of finance and the lessons it offers us today Bitcoin as a decentralized store of value and a potential game changer for time, health, and human empowermentHow embracing change and deepening financial literacy can help us prepare for the future of currencyThe integration of Bitcoin into healthcare, including Ayurveda, Yoga teacher trainings and other holistic practices People may want to invest in the vision of a new paradigm where money and health merge, creating a reality where value exchange supports both healing and human flourishing. This is a powerful conversation at the frontier of Ayurveda, yoga, and financial evolution; a reminder that the way we think about money is inseparable from the way that we think about our health, our time, and our freedom. Send us a textFor 20% off Kerala Ayurveda products, use code OjasOasis at checkoutFor 20% off GarryNSun products, use code OJASOASIS20 at checkout Book a 1:1 with Sasha at https://www.ojasoasis.com/book For 50% off your initial intake consultation, mention you're a subscriber of the podcast. Support the showTo learn more about working with us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

Adam (https://x.com/breakawaycivil) and Topher (https://x.com/topheritall) return to the Bitcoin Live Podcast with hosts Nick (https://x.com/BitcoinliveDB) and Syd (https://x.com/awaken_luck) for a wide-ranging conversation on UFOs, disclosure, and power.We cover:- Peter Thiel's lecture on the Antichrist — while building infrastructure that could enable an antichrist figure to rise.- The new UFO video over Yemen showing a Hellfire missile with no effect on the craft.- Charlie Kirk's assassination and the evidence it was a professional hit.- Project Blue Beam and its role in shaping narratives.- The latest in UFO/UAP disclosure, secrecy, and manipulation.This is Part II of our “Decentralizing Disclosure” conversation — where Bitcoin, UFOs, and global control systems collide.

If you've ever wanted to purchase a home and didn't know how you would be able to afford a down payment. Or if you've wanted to get into real estate and have not known how to, this mind blowing and revolutionary episode with Mel Dorman is for you. Mel Dorman is a former social worker turned financial activist, real estate investor, and author of Bank on Your Neighbor, a book all about seller financing. Mel is a TEDx “Editor's Pick,” who's built a multimillion-dollar portfolio using seller financing and now teaches others to do the same through the Seller Financing Academy—a program that helps everyday people buy real estate without banks, while helping sellers turn their equity into steady income.  Their mission is to decentralize wealth and strengthen communities through win-win partnerships.   Learn more about Mel on their website: https://www.meldorman.com Get their book, Bank On Your Neighbor for FREE! https://melissa-dorman.kit.com/freebookpdf Watch Mel's TEDx Talk “How I Turned $500 into 6–figure freedom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptadc1hNEi8 Apply to book your free financial strategy session: https://in-service-to-wholeness.mykajabi.com/isha-financial-strategy   Apply to join my team of financial revolutionaries on a mission to empower women with financial education and resources: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjU5QXtEnJiBA6kNK46JB4C9M5zJGOHhY2RsZJXwK66gYqjQ/viewform   Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@isha_vela   Follow me on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/isha_vela

 For episode 597 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Billy Luedtke, Founder of Intuition.Intuition is an open social information protocol that provides better information about the things people interact with online. Through empowering the creation and use of open information, Intuition helps applications and their users more reliably navigate our exponential world.Billy Luedtke has been building at the frontier of emerging tech for more than a decade, since Bitcoin in 2012 and Ethereum in March 2014. After launching EY's blockchain consulting practice, he spent over five years at ConsenSys shaping critical pieces of the Ethereum ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:16) Who is Billy Luedtke?(8:44) Mission of Intuition(12:10) AI use-cases & applications(18:03) Decentralizing identity & data(22:42) Incentivization through TRUST Token(26:00) Intuition use-cases(33:20) Intuition Roadmap(35:50) Intuition website, socials & community 

In this conversation, Jungly discusses his work on P2Pool V2, a decentralized mining pool aimed at improving upon the limitations of the original P2Pool. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin mining and explains the technical innovations that P2Pool V2 introduces, such as sharechains and atomic swaps for non-custodial payouts. Jungly also highlights the need for community involvement and developer engagement to ensure the project's success, and he shares his vision for a more accessible and efficient mining ecosystem.Takeaways:

In this episode of Pod 256, hosts Skot, eco, and Tyler dive into the world of Bitcoin mining, exploring the intricacies of chip communication and reverse engineering. Skot shares his recent adventures with some new Antminer S23 chips, detailing his attempts to configure them for optimal mining performance despite lacking official documentation. The conversation highlights the challenges and excitement of hacking and reverse engineering in the mining industry, as well as the importance of community collaboration in overcoming these hurdles.The hosts also discuss the broader implications of open-source development in the Bitcoin mining space, emphasizing the potential for innovation and efficiency gains. They touch on the challenges faced by large mining operations and the need for more flexible and open solutions. The episode wraps up with a call to action for listeners to contribute to the testing of the new Hydra Pool server, showcasing the ongoing efforts to democratize and decentralize Bitcoin mining technology. Join Skot, eco, and Tyler as they navigate the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining and share insights into the future of this dynamic industry.

In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, we sit down with Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. Paolo shares his journey from Bitfinex developer to leading one of the most profitable companies in the world. He explains Tether's role in Bitcoin adoption, financial inclusion, and powering communities across Africa. We also dive into Lightning, free speech, and the company's bold investments in Bitcoin. Get ready for a candid look at how Tether sees itself as the underdog fighting for freedom.

In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Average Gary about his experience as a former Chinese linguist for the Navy and his current work in Bitcoin, focusing on veteran involvement, mining, and freedom technologies. FOLLOW GARY: https://primal.net/gary https://bitcoinveterans.org/ Key Topics: Bitcoin veterans Bitcoin Mining Stratum V2 E-hash Privacy Open source technology Freedom Tech Peer-to-peer communications THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

Office-based anesthesia (OBA) is no longer the “wild west” of healthcare. It's a thriving, highly specialized branch of anesthesia practice that's changing the way patients experience surgery. In this episode, Lynn and Garry take you inside the rapidly growing world of OBA, where 10 million procedures a year are now performed outside hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. They explore why patients and providers are embracing this setting, the evolving safety standards, and the anesthetic techniques that make it work. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

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In this episode, Kimberly switches roles to be in the interviewee seat herself while Elisa asks and reflects about Kimberly's Mothering the Bones retreats. They just finished one retreat in Wales and reflect on how moving and transformative it was for the gathering to be holding one another. They also discuss the origins of Mothering the Bones–how Kimberly came to this work and why she feels it is the apex of all of her expertise, knowledge, and purpose.   Bio Elisa Mary Haggarty is an Executive and Conscious Leadership Coach, host of The Soul Podcast, and fellow jaguar. She coaches leaders to become more aware of how they are operating and the impact of how they relate to those around them through Conscious Leadership. She also has a diverse background in somatics and holistics and nutritional wellness. She is based in NYC but serves globally.   What She Shares: –Mothering the Bones origins –Nuances of session work in community –Non-traditional approaches to gathering –Making space for spontaneous emergence   What You'll Hear: –One week out from Mothering the Bones retreat –Level of intimacy and vulnerability in Kimberly's work –Why Kimberly does Mothering the Bones –Kimberly's background in body work and nervous systems –Session work in group –Elise's experience at Ghost Ranch  –Lay practitioner defined –Taking care of people, people of place, and the land –Range of grief and joy –Meta-level analysis not needed when sessions occur –Tactile practice has emerged –Next step beyond ROLFing and body-work –Holding the pelvis and witnessing –Decentralizing role of practitioner –Importance of witness space as recipient –Conscientiousness about care and support –Not all trauma work is intense –Allow the body to be in blue –Distributing weight of session with multiple people –Pairing experts with novices –Witnessing a freeze –Repairing with other women's presence –Resourced to receive, give, and listen –Burnout and unsustainability in community work –Impossibility of birth work and community care in these times –Value of midwives and second-generation births –Upcoming book for Mothering the Bones work –Touch, touching the pelvis non-sexually, sitting, consent –Bringing whole self to bodywork –Radical touch –Listening, presence, story –Value of artistry in trauma-work –Non-traditional ways of learning –Giving space for emerging creativity to come out –Sexuality and birth require emergence and spontaneity –Being responsive to group's needs –Loosening control in community gatherings –Art of embodiment –Opportunities to be spontaneous and surprised –Tending to place and land of retreats –Depth and saturation of place  –Different approaches to in-person versus online –Bodies that need held the most –Bone holding practice for presence and healing   Resources Website: https://www.elisamaryhaggarty.com/ IG: @elisamaryhaggarty  

Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets' campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative change, user engagement, and improving user experience in Bitcoin transactions are emphasized. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of AML and FATF regulations, the evolution of wallet technologies, and the need for research into Miner Extractable Value (MEV) in Bitcoin. They also discuss various aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on the implications of MEV (Miner Extractable Value), the risks of mining centralization, and the importance of investing in solutions rather than relying on consensus changes. They explore the challenges posed by private order flow, the philosophical differences in Bitcoin development, and the future of Bitcoin Core and node adoption.Takeaways

Now is when people will purposefully forget things, and memory becomes very selective. Every year that we are given, means more time to strengthen and shape our world. Some believe that deception can be labelled as virtue. Doubting deeply held beliefs can become very uncomfortable. 47 years old tomorrow, together with the 47th president. They will claim that change is unavoidable. Why ruling powers push religion. Faith became the same as obeying political institutions. Psychological conditioning to accept authority without challenge. Destroying religious challenges also ends the tradition to conquer and convert. The legal systems soon followed politics. The subjugation of populations was always seen as justified. NATO intel doesn't answer to anyone. Their history is a deep one that will require unraveling. They developed the post WWII intel apparatus. Also, the means for controlling the narrative. The colonial version of world history won. Pure faith does not require external validation. The fear based approach eliminated competing beliefs. Silencing traditions was standard. Decentralizing belief is a means to avoid control. Faith existed long before dogma. Trusting your gut is not only smart and spiritual, it's also a last line of defense.

Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We'll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party's approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike's background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin's decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices