Podcasts about metamask

Drop 1: Metamask + web3authhttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/06/02/consensys-acquires-web3auth-to-reinvent-metamask-onboardingDrop 2: a16z Crypto Foundations - end of an erahttps://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/end-foundation-era-crypto/Drop 3: Sunsetting ApeCoin DAOhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/yuga-labs-aims-to-replace-apecoin-dao-with-apecoCircle IPOs with over 160% gain on day onehttps://blockworks.co/news/circle-hits-75-nyse-tradingNBX to use BTC as backing for Cardano stablecoin USDMhttps://live.euronext.com/en/products/equities/company-news/2025-06-02-norwegian-block-exchange-nbx-establishes-bitcoin-treasuryGlobal Dollar Network + The Block: stablecoin use cases reporthttps://www.tbstat.com/wp/uploads/2025/06/20250604_GlobalDollar_Network_Report.pdfUK FCA will lift the ban on cryto ETNs for retail investorshttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/06/06/uk-regulator-fca-to-lift-ban-on-crypto-etns-for-retail-investorsUber Explores Global Stablecoin Transfers https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/42bcf-uber-stablecoin-transfers-bitcoin-value. Redes sociais / comms.. https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Drop 1: Metamask + web3auth⁠https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/06/02/consensys-acquires-web3auth-to-reinvent-metamask-onboarding⁠Drop 2: a16z Crypto Foundations - end of an era⁠https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/end-foundation-era-crypto/⁠Drop 3: Sunsetting ApeCoin DAO⁠https://cointelegraph.com/news/yuga-labs-aims-to-replace-apecoin-dao-with-apeco⁠More:Circle IPOs with over 160% gain on day one⁠https://blockworks.co/news/circle-hits-75-nyse-trading⁠NBX to use BTC as backing for Cardano stablecoin USDM⁠https://live.euronext.com/en/products/equities/company-news/2025-06-02-norwegian-block-exchange-nbx-establishes-bitcoin-treasury⁠Global Dollar Network + The Block: stablecoin use cases report⁠https://www.tbstat.com/wp/uploads/2025/06/20250604_GlobalDollar_Network_Report.pdf⁠UK FCA will lift the ban on cryto ETNs for retail investors⁠https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/06/06/uk-regulator-fca-to-lift-ban-on-crypto-etns-for-retail-investors⁠Uber Explores Global Stablecoin Transfers ⁠https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/42bcf-uber-stablecoin-transfers-bitcoin-value⁠. Redes sociais / comms.. ⁠https://blockdropspodcast.xyz/⁠.. ⁠Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast⁠.. ⁠Twitter.com/blockdropspod⁠.. Blockdrops.lens .. ⁠https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi⁠.. ⁠youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast⁠.. Meu conteúdo em inglês ⁠twitter.com/0xmauricio⁠.. Newsletter do linkedin  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272⁠.. ⁠blockdropspodcast@gmail.com⁠

Erkan und Stefan Podcast 62: Peinlo Merz bei Trump - Blamage für Deutschland?Was passiert wenn Siegfried Merz Pimperator Trump besucht? Welches Staatsgeschenk soll er mitbringen? Macker Style versus Best Buddy? Wir haben die exklusiven Tipps für das diplomatische Laminat im White House. Außerdem Borna Virus und Dönertier Coin.

Der Markt startet mit grünen Zahlen in den Mai: Bitcoin und Ethereum bleiben nach ihren staken Anstiegen zuletzt diese Woche stabil. Große Layer-2-Protokolle, wie Optimism (OP) und Arbitrum (ARB), verlieren stark. Kraken will mit KRAK wohl in den Wettbewerb für Exchange-Tokens einsteigen, MetaMask denkt über MASK nach, und ein massiver Datenleck bei Coinbase sorgt für Diskussionen über Vertrauen in zentrale Plattformen. Ist der Krypto-Frühling gekommen und wird es nun bullish weitergehen?Die Kryptologen Lukas Leys und Alex Kirchmair sprechen in dieser Folge außerdem über:Willy Woo: Bitcoin ist jetzt Makro: Der bekannte Analyst sieht Bitcoin offiziell als neue Makro-Anlageklasse – neben Aktien, Rohstoffen und Immobilien.Coinbase-Datenleck: Durch Social Engineering erlangen Hacker Zugriff auf Supportsysteme. Interne Sicherheitslücken sollen Coinbase Millionen kosten – diese wehren sich.Kraken bringt eigenen Exchange-Token KRAK: Die US-Börse will vermutlich mit einem eigenen Utility-Coin gegen Binance (BNB) antreten. Vorteile könnten Gebührenrabatte, Launchpad-Zugang und Staking sein.Bitcoin-Anfrage im Österreichischen Parlament: NEOS-Abgeordneter Pramhofer stellt zwölf Fragen an Finanzminister Marterbauer und das BMF – zur Steuer, Behaltefrist und möglichen Bitcoin-Reserve.Arthur Hayes: 1 Mio. $ pro BTC: Der BitMEX-Gründer sieht Bitcoin bis 2028 bei 1 Mio. Dollar – und warnt Europäer vor „finanziellem Kommunismus“.Kommt MASK von MetaMask? Co-Founder Dan Finlay bestätigt: Der Token ist in Planung – als Mittel zur Dezentralisierung und Community-Beteiligung.Krypto-Kultur der Woche: Ivan on Tech mit viralem Video – „DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION NOW?!“Skurrilität der Woche: Charles Hoskinson sieht sich schweren Vorwürfen ausgesetzt: Angeblich wurden ADA-Token von ICO-Teilnehmern ohne deren Wissen umverteilt – Hoskinson dementiert.Tipp der Woche: Eine Durchführung eines internen MetaMask-Swaps könnte sich für den zukünftigen möglichen MASK-Airdrop lohnen.Ausblick: Die technische Chartanalyse sagt uns: Die Chancen stehen gut, dass Bitcoin auf neue Höhen steigt. Wenn dir diese Folge gefallen hat, lass uns doch fünf Sterne als Bewertung da und folge dem Podcast auf Spotify, Apple und Co. Für Anregungen, Kritik, Feedback oder Wünsche zu künftigen Gästen schick uns jederzeit gerne eine Mail an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback@trendingtopics.at.

TAC is a purpose-built blockchain for EVM dApps to access TON and Telegram Ecosystem's 1B+ user base. TAC makes it seamless for Ethereum dApps to be deployed on TON. EVM functionality and liquidity brought to the TON ecosystem enable builders to focus on consumer use cases.Marco Monaco, Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC, recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about the technology. Marco discussed his work with TON, focusing on TAC's strategy to bridge the gap between TON's large user base and its relatively small developer community by creating an EVM-compatible layer-1 chain using a Cosmos SDK and integrating with Babylon's Bitcoin Security Network. A successful $370 million Summoning Campaign provided liquidity for the project, with a phased launch planned starting with a developer mainnet in May, followed by a token launch.(podcast player to appear here after publishing)Marco Monaco is the Co-Founder and Growth Lead at TAC. Before that, he co-founded Linea, an Ethereum rollup built at Consensys, where he helped onboard 500,000 users and supported 500+ teams. A longtime Ethereum supporter, Marco has also worked on key products like Metamask and Infura, and has advised several Ethereum products.Earlier in his career, he founded a blockchain advisory firm acquired by PwC Italy, where he later led crypto strategy and coordinated global blockchain initiatives. Now focused on the TON ecosystem, Marco co-founded TAC to drive the next wave of Web3 adoption.To learn more about the project visit tac.build, and follow the team on X.The Bitcoin.com News podcast features interviews with the most interesting leaders, founders and investors in the world of Cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), NFTs and the Metaverse. Follow us on iTunes or Spotify.

Erkan und Stefan Podcast 61: Dolchstoß für Merz: Wer war's?Wer hat an dem Stuhl gesägt? Ist es wirklich schon so spät? Wer sägt am Merz seinem Stuhl bevor er überhaupt drauf hockt? Wie funktioniert die Papstwahl? Und Bye Bye German Films in Hollywood. Erkan und Stefan analysieren wieder mal die Lage der Welt inklusive GTA VI Analyse

Dans cet épisode, on accueille Gauthier Vila, un entrepreneur passionné qui a fait le grand écart entre la vente de cryptos en kiosque et la création d'infrastructures DeFi ultra innovantes. Ensemble, on revient sur son parcours, les défis techniques et humains derrière ZyFi, et la vision d'un futur où tout se passe depuis ton Smart Wallet.Il nous parle d'un pivot stratégique, de rebalancing automatique multi-chain, de smart wallets programmables et même de bots DeFi boostés à l'IA

29th April: Blockchain DXB podcast

幻冬舎の暗号資産（仮想通貨）/ブロックチェーンなどweb3領域の専門メディア「あたらしい経済 www.neweconomy.jp/ 」がおくる、Podcast番組です。 ーーーーー 【番組スポンサー】 この番組は、モジュール型のイーサリアムL2チェーンを提供する次世代金融インフラ「Mantle」の提供でお届けします。 【Mantle】 Mantleは、モジュール型のイーサリアムL2チェーンを提供する次世代金融インフラ。Mantle Networkには、DeFi・ゲーム・NFTなど多数のDAppsが展開中。28億ドルを超えるDAOのトレジャリーが、Mantle NetworkやmETH Protocolをはじめ、多数のパートナーを支援しています。信頼、透明性、そして革新を携えたMantleと共に、次世代の経済に参加しませんか？ Web3/DeFiの未来を、Mantleと共に。 ーーーーー 【Mantle 関連リンク】 Website: https://www.mantle.xyz/ja Discord : https://discord.com/invite/0xmantle Twitter:https://x.com/0xmantlejp Medium :https://medium.com/0xmantle-jp TG: https://t.me/mantlenetwork/69759 Email: marketing@mantle.xyz ーーーーー 【紹介したニュース】 ・コインチェック、公式Xの不正ログイン確認で全サービス一時停止に ・コインチェック、公式Xの不正ログイン対処完了、サービス再開へ ・ナイキ、RTFKT事業閉鎖巡りNFT購入者が提訴 ・米SEC新委員長、暗号資産規制の明確化を表明 ・米上院議員、トランプ関連のETF監督巡りSECに懸念表明 ・エルサルバドル、ビットコイン新規取得ゼロを順守。IMFが支援プログラムの進展報告 ・ガーナ中銀、暗号資産規制開始を正式表明。9月施行目指す＝報道 ・世界初の「XRP現物ETF」がブラジルの取引所B3で上場、Hashdex発行で ・ProShares、XRP連動のレバレッジ型とインバース型先物ETFを4/30公開へ ・スイス国立銀行総裁、ビットコイン準備資産化に否定的見解、「通貨準備要件を満たさず」 ・MetaMask、イーサリアムのガストークンにETH以外を選択可能に ・米サークルのCSO、銀行免許の取得計画の報道否定 ・AvalancheがZetaChainに統合、クロスチェーン接続を実現 ・YOAKE entertainment、BOBGの「YOAKE」とトークン転換条項付き社債の販売で約1.8億円の資金調達 ・リミックスポイント、10億円相当の暗号資産購入を予告、総投資額110億円に ・コインチェックにPEPE・MASK・MANA・GRT上場へ 【あたらしい経済関連リンク】 ニュースの詳細や、アーカイブやその他の記事はこちらから https://www.neweconomy.jp/

Join Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 with special guest Daniel Lynch, Lead of MetaMask Card at Consensys. Listen in as they discuss the origin story of MetaMask Card, its evolution into Daniel's full-time role, Argentina's vibrant crypto developer ecosystem, his ambitious vision for self-custodial neobanking, innovative use cases for bringing offchain commerce onchain, how MetaMask Card enhances identity attestation, key corporate benefits it unlocks, their go-to-market strategy, the regions with the strongest adoption, their international expansion plans, and more.

In this live-recorded episode from Digital Asset Summit in New York, Sam chats with Pedro, the founder of WalletConnect. Together, they unpack what it takes to make crypto more usable for everyday users and developers. Pedro dives into the journey of WalletConnect—from solving MetaMask's dominance to powering over 600 wallets and working with Stripe for seamless crypto payments.We talk about decentralization, account abstraction, stablecoins, interoperability across blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Sui, and how WalletConnect's upcoming token launch fits into the mission of making Web3 feel more like Web2.If you're a developer, founder, or builder trying to simplify crypto UX—this one's a must-listen.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam sets the stage for a live episode from DAS NYC with Pedro from WalletConnect. [00:01:00] What is WalletConnect?: Pedro explains how it bridges wallets and apps across chains. [00:02:00] Backstory: Pedro's journey from building Ethereum wallets to creating WalletConnect. [00:04:00] Web3 vs Web2 UX: Comparing crypto integrations to Stripe and how WalletConnect is closing the gap. [00:05:00] Stablecoins & Payments: How stablecoins enable predictable fundraising and payroll. [00:07:00] Developer Stack: SDKs, Privy, Thirdweb—how to integrate wallets + payments. [00:09:00] Identity Layer: Wallets solve auth and payments in one; building token-gated flows. [00:10:00] Institutional Adoption: Stripe, AWS, node operators—why institutions are finally onboard. [00:11:00] Focus Shift: Why payments and identity are the key value props of Web3 now. [00:13:00] Challenges: Fragmentation, tribalism, and why interoperability must win. [00:15:00] Missteps of the Past: Web3 messaging hype vs real impact of account abstraction. [00:17:00] Ethereum's Tradeoffs: The need to be more pragmatic and less idealistic. [00:19:00] Biggest Challenge Now: Fighting tribalism and building a truly neutral platform. [00:21:00] Chain Landscape: What Ethereum, Solana, and Sui can learn from each other. [00:25:00] Smartphone Analogy: Why blockchains will become as boring—and stable—as iOS vs Android. [00:26:00] The Ask: Get involved, stake, govern, and participate in the WalletConnect ecosystem.Connecthttps://walletconnect.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/walletconnect-foundation/https://x.com/WalletConnecthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrouid/https://x.com/pedrouidDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Leave feedback!Today I am speaking with Holger Arians, the Chairman and CEO at Banxa. Holger leads Banxa, a global crypto payment infrastructure provider that enables users to convert their fiat currency to crypto through integrated solutions with major platforms like Binance, OKX, and MetaMask, handling all regulatory compliance and KYC requirements for partners reaching over a billion people worldwide.Growing up in Germany, Holger developed his business acumen early by working in his father's car dealership during school holidays. After studying business in the Netherlands, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey by launching juice bars in Germany before moving to Australia, where he discovered Bitcoin in 2013 when his business partner received mining machines from China. This serendipitous introduction to crypto led to founding Banxa in 2014.In our conversation, Holger shares insights about Banxa's evolution from a B2C crypto retailer to a B2B2C infrastructure provider, the transformative potential of stablecoins for global remittances, and the challenges of navigating banking relationships as a crypto company. He also discusses their "embedded crypto" vision, which mirrors what Stripe did for payments, and his excitement about applying blockchain technology to real-world financial use cases. Show Notes and TranscriptsThe GRTiQ Podcast takes listeners inside web3 and The Graph (GRT) by interviewing members of the ecosystem.  Please help support this project and build the community by subscribing and leaving a review.Twitter: GRT_iQwww.GRTiQ.com

1. Why Should I Change My Passwords Immediately?Recent studies show that around 50% of online passwords are already compromised, and 41% of successful logins involve breached credentials. Common passwords like “123456” and password reuse make it easy for cybercriminals—especially with automated bots—to access multiple accounts. Changing passwords and using unique, strong credentials with multi-factor authentication is critical for security.Starting March 28th, all Alexa requests will be processed in Amazon's cloud, regardless of previous settings. Amazon claims this supports new AI features, but it means even users who opted out of saving voice recordings will now have all interactions recorded and sent to Amazon. This also impacts features like Voice ID, which won't function without stored voice data. While Amazon encrypts transmissions and provides some privacy controls, this shift raises concerns about increased data collection and potential personalization for shopping.Microsoft will stop providing free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2025, leaving charities that refurbish and donate older PCs with limited options. Many of these computers cannot run Windows 11, forcing organizations to choose between using an insecure OS, transitioning to Linux, or discarding hardware—contributing to electronic waste. While Linux is a secure, free alternative, its unfamiliar interface may pose usability challenges for some recipients, especially seniors.StilachiRAT is a newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT) targeting cryptocurrency wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. This malware remains undetected on infected systems, stealing sensitive data, including credentials stored in browsers like Chrome. By accessing login credentials, attackers can drain funds from wallets. StilachiRAT also collects system data, increasing victims' exposure. While not widespread yet, its advanced capabilities make it a serious threat to crypto users.A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group remained undetected in a small Massachusetts power utility for over 300 days, showing that even lesser-known infrastructure is a target for cyber espionage. Attackers can use these breaches to test methods, gain footholds in critical networks, and extract operational data such as grid layouts. This underscores the need for robust security measures, continuous monitoring, and multi-factor authentication for all organizations, especially in critical sectors.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns that state-sponsored actors, likely from China, are trying to steal “algorithmic secrets” from US AI firms. Some critical algorithms, despite representing massive investments (potentially $100 million), are just a few lines of code, making them easy to exfiltrate if security is breached. Amodei argues that the US government should take stronger action to protect these assets from industrial espionage.Allstate Insurance's National General unit had websites that displayed personally identifiable information (PII) in plaintext during the quote process. When users entered their name and address, the system exposed full driver's license numbers (DLNs) of the applicant and other residents at that address. Attackers used bots to harvest at least 12,000 DLNs, leading to fraudulent claims. This highlights the importance of secure website design and responsible data handling to prevent unauthorized access.

20th March: Blockchain DXB podcast

Microsoft has discovered StilachiRAT, a new remote access trojan specifically targeting cryptocurrency wallets and credentials. The malware focuses on stealing data from 20 cryptocurrency wallet extensions on Google Chrome, including Metamask and Trust Wallet. However, Avalanche native wallet "Core" seems safe from the exploit.Guest: Tess Nekvasil, Product Marketing Manager at Ava LabsCore Wallet ➜ https://bit.ly/CoreWalletAVAX~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!00:00 intro00:13 Sponsor: Tangem00:43 Microsoft Warns of New Threat01:19 Core Wallet is Safe02:10 Core App Criticisms04:31 Onboarding Problems06:12 Upgrade Roadmap07:24 Metamask Joins TikTok Bid09:40 Why is Core Not on MeWe? 11:24 C-Chain Upgrade12:44 Cross-Chain UI Upgrades14:09 USDC Upgrade on Avalanche16:21 Robinhood Connect17:20 Bank Wallets Incoming20:54 outro#Crypto #AVAX #bitcoin~Crypto Wallets At Risk!

Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, joined me to discuss the SEC's dismissal of its case against Consensys and other key players in the crypto industry.Topics:- SEC Consensys Case dismissal - SEC crypto task force - case dismissals, roundtables etc - Memecoins are not securities - Altcoin ETFs and Staking in Ethereum ETFs - Hex case dismissal victory - IRS DeFi broker rule vote - Upcoming White House Crypto SummitShow Sponsor - ✅ VeChain is a versatile enterprise-grade L1 smart contract platform https://www.vechain.org/ 

Bitcoin ETFs face record outflows as crypto markets tumble, while the SEC drops its lawsuit against Coinbase and clarifies that memecoins aren't securities—potentially triggering new tax implications. MetaMask announces support for Bitcoin and Solana, and Web3 innovation surges at Hong Kong's EasyA Hackathon. What's next for crypto amid market uncertainty?RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/343933/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-see-eight-day-negative-streak-totaling-3-2-billion-in-outflows?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/28/bitcoin-set-for-worst-month-since-june-2022-worst-week-since-november-that-yearhttps://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3300504/us-securities-regulator-files-dismiss-coinbase-lawsuit-under-crypto-friendly-trump?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/27/sec-publishes-memecoin-stance-reinforcing-hester-peirce-s-commentshttps://www.theblock.co/post/343917/metamask-wallet-to-add-support-for-solana-and-bitcoin?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/consensus-hong-kong-2025-coverage/2025/02/27/consensus-hackathon-winners-ai-agents-gaming-trading-payments-and-nftsSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this live-recorded episode from Digital Asset Summit in New York, Sam chats with Pedro, the founder of WalletConnect. Together, they unpack what it takes to make crypto more usable for everyday users and developers. Pedro dives into the journey of WalletConnect—from solving MetaMask's dominance to powering over 600 wallets and working with Stripe for seamless crypto payments.We talk about decentralization, account abstraction, stablecoins, interoperability across blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Sui, and how WalletConnect's upcoming token launch fits into the mission of making Web3 feel more like Web2.If you're a developer, founder, or builder trying to simplify crypto UX—this one's a must-listen.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam sets the stage for a live episode from DAS NYC with Pedro from WalletConnect. [00:01:00] What is WalletConnect?: Pedro explains how it bridges wallets and apps across chains. [00:02:00] Backstory: Pedro's journey from building Ethereum wallets to creating WalletConnect. [00:04:00] Web3 vs Web2 UX: Comparing crypto integrations to Stripe and how WalletConnect is closing the gap. [00:05:00] Stablecoins & Payments: How stablecoins enable predictable fundraising and payroll. [00:07:00] Developer Stack: SDKs, Privy, Thirdweb—how to integrate wallets + payments. [00:09:00] Identity Layer: Wallets solve auth and payments in one; building token-gated flows. [00:10:00] Institutional Adoption: Stripe, AWS, node operators—why institutions are finally onboard. [00:11:00] Focus Shift: Why payments and identity are the key value props of Web3 now. [00:13:00] Challenges: Fragmentation, tribalism, and why interoperability must win. [00:15:00] Missteps of the Past: Web3 messaging hype vs real impact of account abstraction. [00:17:00] Ethereum's Tradeoffs: The need to be more pragmatic and less idealistic. [00:19:00] Biggest Challenge Now: Fighting tribalism and building a truly neutral platform. [00:21:00] Chain Landscape: What Ethereum, Solana, and Sui can learn from each other. [00:25:00] Smartphone Analogy: Why blockchains will become as boring—and stable—as iOS vs Android.[00:26:00] The Ask: Get involved, stake, govern, and participate in the WalletConnect ecosystem.Connecthttps://walletconnect.network/https://www.linkedin.com/company/walletconnect-foundation/https://x.com/WalletConnecthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrouid/https://x.com/pedrouidDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Davide from Neon Protocol joins Thomas to discuss Neon's latest mainnet release, repositioning as a Solana Network Extension, and how it simplifies EVM compatibility for Ethereum developers. Learn how Neon eliminates friction for users, enables Solana wallets like Phantom for EVM apps, and unlocks new opportunities for DeFi, AI, and meme coin projects.Key Topics Discussed:Neon's Repositioning as a Solana Network ExtensionTransition from being perceived as an L2 to a native Solana extension.Unified user experience: Solana wallets (e.g., Phantom) now interact directly with EVM apps on Neon.Technical Upgrades & User BenefitsSolana Signature SDK: Allows Ethereum developers to deploy protocols on Solana with minimal front-end changes.No asset bridging required; gas fees paid in SOL.EIP-1559-style fee structure for predictable transaction costs.Ethereum Developer AdoptionNeon enables Ethereum protocols to tap into Solana's user base without rewriting code in Rust.Focus on bringing battle-tested DeFi primitives (lending, DEXs) and meme/AI projects to Solana.Composability & Future RoadmapComposability V1: Already integrates with Solana DEXs (e.g., Orca, Raydium) for liquidity.Composability V2: Upcoming support for atomic transactions, flash loans, and cross-protocol liquidations.Market OpportunitiesSolana's growing dominance in user activity, volume, and developer interest.Neon's role in attracting EVM chains (e.g., Base) and upcoming L1s (Monad, Berachain) to Solana.Key Takeaways:For Users: Access EVM apps on Solana without MetaMask or bridging.For Developers: Deploy Ethereum-tested protocols on Solana in days, not months.For Solana: Reduced fragmentation and expanded use cases via EVM compatibility.Relevant Links:Neon Protocol: neon-labs.orgSolana Weekly: Website | TwitterFollow the Show:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.Leave a review to support the podcast!Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thomasbahamas.substack.com

$1.5 billion gone in an instant. And what's worse, to fund a nuclear weapons program. The largest crypto hack in history just hit Bybit, and the culprit is the infamous North Korean hacking group, Lazarus. Known for some of the most sophisticated cyber heists ever, they often use social engineering tactics and start by tricking low level employees. Although they can often wait to launder funds, in the case of Bybit they started right away. How did this happen? Could it have been prevented? And what does this mean for the security of the entire crypto industry? Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, and Jonty, a senior investigator at zeroShadow, talk all about it. Show highlights: 2:53 Taylor's and Jonty's backgrounds and why they are relevant to this discussion 6:06 What the mechanics of the hack were 13:03 How Lazarus usually operates and the tactic of blind signing 17:11 Jonty's important tips for people handling large amounts of crypto 23:45 How Bybit was able to say almost immediately that their other assets were secure 29:02 How much exchanges typically hold in each cold wallet 32:00 Why the evidence of the hack points to North Korean group Lazarus 41:01 Why North Korean hackers don't care if their attack is linked to them 49:30 How Lazarus typically social engineers its hacks 53:48 Why Jonty thinks the industry needs a serious upgrade in terms of security 58:08 How the funds get laundered in such cases and what the industry can do 1:09:54 The chances Lazarus actually makes money from the hack 1:15:34 How DeFi protocols should approach this problem Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Mantle Bitwise Guests: Taylor Monahan, Security at MetaMask Jonty, a senior investigator at zeroShadow Links Previous coverage on Unchained about North Korean hackers: How North Koreans Infiltrated the Crypto Industry to Fund the Regime Why North Korea Is Interested in Cryptocurrency Yeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration Camp GitHub - pcaversaccio/safe-tx-hashes-util: bash script that checks that the Safe transaction that you are signing is the one that you intend to sign Cointelegraph: Crypto exchange eXch denies laundering Bybit's hacked funds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moving between chains is a hassle.Whether you're swapping, bridging, or managing liquidity across ecosystems, users face clunky interfaces, slow execution, and unnecessary risks. What if that friction disappeared?Enter Shogun, a trading platform that makes every chain feel like one. Using intent-based execution, automated routing, and solver-driven auctions, Shogun lets traders move assets smoothly across Solana, Ethereum, Move-based chains, and new rollups. No more juggling wallets, bridge delays, or split liquidity.The concept is straightforward: Specify what you want, and Shogun finds the best way there. It uses TEV (Trader Extractable Value) to optimize trades for user benefit rather than extract value. By combining centralized and decentralized solvers, trades settle faster and more efficiently.This could be the next step toward a true single-chain experience. With integrations on Phantom, MetaMask, and Telegram, it meets traders where they are.What happens when trading across chains becomes as simple as trading on one?Let's get into it.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: 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/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Drop 1: Circle Announcements https://www.circle.com/blog/introducing-circle-paymaster https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-announces-acquisition-of-hashnote-and-usyc-tokenized-money-market-fund-alongside-strategic-partnership-with-global-trading-firm-drw Drop 2: Bluprynt's MiCA Solution on Avalanche https://www.bluprynt.com/post/bluprynt-partners-with-avalanche-foundation Drop 3: MetaMask + Ramp Network make L2 cashing out easier https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-ramp-l2-fiat-cashouts Mais: Brazilian BlindPay joins Y Combinator program https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bernardosm_yes-we-joined-y-combinator-and-this-activity-7287816297520713728-UdZw Trexx is the only Brazilian startup to join XRPL Commons Aquarium Residency in Paris https://br.beincrypto.com/startup-brasileira-brilha-em-paris-e-e-selecionada-para-programa-de-aceleracao/ Rayls + Arbitrum to tackle DREX DeFi challenges https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/arbitrum-layer-2-of-ethereum-with-a-tvl-of-us3-billion-arrives-at-drex-with-parfin-integration Azens launches USDA Stablecoin on Cardano https://www.anzens.com/ Fasanara Capital launches tokenized MMF in the UK https://www.ledgerinsights.com/uk-asset-manager-fasanara-capital-latest-to-launch-tokenized-mmf/ New US regime kicks off with crypto work group. Banking regulators not invited https://www.ledgerinsights.com/trump-exec-order-on-digital-assets-fed-not-invited/ The US DOGE, Dept of Gov Efficiency looks to blockchain for transparency and efficiency in public services https://decrypt.co/302740/elon-musk-doge-blockchain-government-efficiency SEC rescinds SAB 121 freeing banks to provide digital asset custody https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sec-rescinds-sab-121-freeing-banks-to-provide-digital-asset-custody/ a16z Crypto closes UK branch to focus on the US https://www.ft.com/content/b3190da8-c950-47af-9312-0926d6d95ea0 INATBA Awards coverage Jan 29th https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7285639994466062336/ . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

Drop 1: Circle Announcements https://www.circle.com/blog/introducing-circle-paymaster https://www.circle.com/pressroom/circle-announces-acquisition-of-hashnote-and-usyc-tokenized-money-market-fund-alongside-strategic-partnership-with-global-trading-firm-drw Drop 2: Bluprynt's MiCA Solution on Avalanche https://www.bluprynt.com/post/bluprynt-partners-with-avalanche-foundation Drop 3: MetaMask + Ramp Network make L2 cashing out easier https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-ramp-l2-fiat-cashouts And more: Brazilian BlindPay joins Y Combinator program https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bernardosm_yes-we-joined-y-combinator-and-this-activity-7287816297520713728-UdZw Trexx is the only Brazilian startup to join XRPL Commons Aquarium Residency in Paris https://br.beincrypto.com/startup-brasileira-brilha-em-paris-e-e-selecionada-para-programa-de-aceleracao/ Rayls + Arbitrum to tackle DREX DeFi challenges https://br.cointelegraph.com/news/arbitrum-layer-2-of-ethereum-with-a-tvl-of-us3-billion-arrives-at-drex-with-parfin-integration Azens launches USDA Stablecoin on Cardano https://www.anzens.com/ Fasanara Capital launches tokenized MMF in the UK https://www.ledgerinsights.com/uk-asset-manager-fasanara-capital-latest-to-launch-tokenized-mmf/ New US regime kicks off with crypto work group. Banking regulators not invited https://www.ledgerinsights.com/trump-exec-order-on-digital-assets-fed-not-invited/ The US DOGE, Dept of Gov Efficiency looks to blockchain for transparency and efficiency in public services https://decrypt.co/302740/elon-musk-doge-blockchain-government-efficiency SEC rescinds SAB 121 freeing banks to provide digital asset custody https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sec-rescinds-sab-121-freeing-banks-to-provide-digital-asset-custody/ a16z Crypto closes UK branch to focus on the US https://www.ft.com/content/b3190da8-c950-47af-9312-0926d6d95ea0 INATBA Awards coverage Jan 29th https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7285639994466062336/ . Redes sociais / comms.. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod.. Blockdrops.lens .. https://warpcast.com/mauriciomagaldi.. youtube.com/@BlockDropsPodcast.. Meu conteúdo em inglês twitter.com/0xmauricio.. Newsletter do linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7056680685142454272.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com

We cover the Compute North creditor lawsuit, Phoenix Group's new 50 MW North Dakota site, and Canaan's Nano 3S and Avalon Mining 3 in today's news roundup. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For today's news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt are joined by Luxor CEO, Nick Hansen. The gang covers news that Blockspace broke this week pertaining to a creditor lawsuit against former executives of defunct Compute North, the erstwhile bitcoin mining hosting titan that went bankrupt in 2022. Plus, Phoenix Group's 50 MW bitcoin mine in North Dakota, a 2024 bitcoin mining market review from Nick, and Canaan's new home mining heater series with the Nano 3S and Avalon Mini 3. And for this week's cry corner, popular Ethereum browser wallet Metamask is adding support for…Bitcoin? Timestamps:00:00 Start02:19 Difficulty report07:32 Creditors sue Compute North16:30 Phoenix 50MW North Dakota site27:18 Yearly overview31:15 Canaan Nano 3 home heater40:13 Cry corner: Metamask seeks Bitcoin product managerPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! For today's news roundup, Will, Colin, and Matt are joined by Luxor CEO, Nick Hansen. The gang covers news that Blockspace broke this week pertaining to a creditor lawsuit against former executives of defunct Compute North, the erstwhile bitcoin mining hosting titan that went bankrupt in 2022. Plus, Phoenix Group's 50 MW bitcoin mine in North Dakota, a 2024 bitcoin mining market review from Nick, and Canaan's new home mining heater series with the Nano 3S and Avalon Mini 3. And for this week's cry corner, popular Ethereum browser wallet Metamask is adding support for…Bitcoin?  Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:19 Difficulty report 07:32 Creditors sue Compute North 16:30 Phoenix 50MW North Dakota site 27:18 Yearly overview 31:15 Canaan Nano 3 home heater 40:13 Cry corner: Metamask seeks Bitcoin product manager Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

North Korean hackers stole $1.3B in crypto @MicroStrategy's #Bitcoin bet lands them in @Nasdaq 100. @tedcruz mining Bitcoin in Texas #LFG. El Salvador grabbed another 11 #BTC. @MetaMask pulling bank fee bullshit. @vaneck_us talking $180K predictions and I like it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL THE NERDS TUNE IN TO A New episode of the crypto show so bad it might be good. @RAREBITSLIVE

In this episode, Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Riad Wahby, the Co-founder & CEO of Cubist, a company that stands at the forefront of private key management, promising robust security solutions that both protect cryptocurrency assets and enhance usability for developers and enterprises. Riad discussed the company's commitment to optimizing the secure handling of cryptographic keys, an often overlooked yet critical aspect of blockchain technology and explains the vulnerability for exploitation of existing key storage solutions like MetaMask, hardware wallets, and MPC setups. The technical discussion provides easy to understand explanations of concepts like, threshold signature schemes, multi-party computation and complete mediation and even touches on secure hardware solutions and user-centric designs that can transform web3 technology into an everyday tool for the average user. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Cubist's role in secure key management for blockchain organizations 4 | From chip design to blockchain security and entrepreneurship 8 |  Balancing security and convenience in cryptocurrency key management 15 | Complete Mediation: Embedding policies in secure hardware for key management  20 | Amazon's AWS dominates secure hardware for cloud services 24 | Exploring threshold signature schemes and multi-signature approaches 27 | Understanding what went wrong with Axie Infinity's Ronin Bridge and how the industry can learn from this hack 32 | Exploring secure web3 policies without Solidity and enhancing smart contracts with secure hardware for secret computation 39 | Making web3 usable for everyone with improved wallet usability  Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: Cubist: Hot wallet speed + cold wallet security Blog:  Cubist partners with Ava Labs to power Core seedless wallet Blog: Cubist x Lombard: Connecting Bitcoin to DeFi Article: Coindesk: Cubist, Led by Computer Science Professors, Releases Wallet-as-a-Service 'CubeSigner' Blog: MPC does have a single point of failure Newsletter: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter (scroll to bottom of page) Reports: The 2024 Geography of Crypto Report (Download now!) Reports: The 2024 Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages (Just Released - Download now!) YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews *Host* (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Riad Wahby (Co-founder & CEO, Cubist) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.

Ripple's delay of RLUSD comes at a period of heightened interest in XRP's ecosystem. Over the past month, the digital asset recorded a 400% price growth, pushing its value into the top three cryptocurrencies by market cap.Guest: Robert Kiuru | COO at XamanGet Xaman wallet ➜ https://bit.ly/XRPxaman00:00 intro00:18 Sponsor: Tangem00:56 XRP Activity Surge02:35 Xaman User Explosion04:05 Ready For Outages?05:59 Xaman Upgrades06:42 Monetization & Security08:25 Feature Complete Wallet10:00 Ripple Stablecoin Launch11:59 Trustlines Ready for RLUSD12:40 What Are Trustlines?13:49 Will RLUSD Boost Meme Coins?15:53 Mastercard Partnership17:07 Xaman Pro Membership19:27 MetaMask vs Xaman22:15 outro#XRP #Bitcoin #xrpnews ~XRP Wallets Surging Ahead of $RLUSD Launch

In this episode, Sam Kamani interviews Alex from CrossFi, a non-custodial Web3 banking solution aimed at solving crypto's usability challenges. Alex shares CrossFi's roadmap to provide seamless on-chain settlements, enable real-world crypto spending, and offer access to staking, synthetic assets, and financial instruments—all while maintaining user control. Recorded live at DevCon, this episode dives into CrossFi's plans to drive mass adoption and transform decentralized finance. Key Timestamps [00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Alex from CrossFi and the podcast's first multilingual episode. [00:01:00] Alex's Journey: From starting in crypto marketing in 2016 to founding CrossFi. [00:03:00] What is CrossFi?: Solving on-chain usability with a non-custodial Web3 bank. [00:05:00] How It Works: On-chain settlements, MetaMask integration, and card solutions for crypto spending. [00:07:00] Roadmap: Launching the app, integrating with banks, and building synthetic asset protocols. [00:10:00] Future Features: Meta yield protocols and offering access to staking and high-yield opportunities across multiple chains. [00:12:00] Target Users: Focus on underbanked populations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. [00:14:00] Funding and Growth: Privately funded with a vision for scaling after market maturity. [00:17:00] DevCon Goals: Exploring partnerships, networking with developers, and learning from the ecosystem. [00:19:00] Partnership Needs: Looking for RPC providers, oracles, bridges, and database solutions. Connect https://crossfi.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amamasidikov/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossfichain/about/ https://x.com/crossfichainDisclaimer Nothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, 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.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

What does a truly decentralized communication network look like in Web3? Today's episode explores this question with Push Protocol, a company establishing itself as “The Communication Protocol of Web3.” With over 237,000 subscribers and more than 700 integrations, Push Protocol enables secure, encrypted messaging, notifications, and video for wallet addresses across an open network, powering well-known platforms like Uniswap, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Lens, alongside integrations with MetaMask. Our conversation with Harsh Rajat Founder, Push Protocol will unpack how the platform has grown to send over 110 billion notifications for Web3 activities, like DeFi transactions and ENS domains. Harsh discusses Push V3, an upcoming launch featuring wallet-free sharing, cross-chain compatibility, and omni-chain capabilities, making it even more adaptable across multiple blockchains. We'll also dive into Push Nodes—a new Proof of Stake Network designed to establish a decentralized, scalable communication blockchain. Harsh shares insights into the network's unique capability to handle high-volume, real-time communication while supporting both EVM and non-EVM transaction payloads. As privacy and security remain at the forefront of Push Protocol's mission, end-to-end encryption is key in ensuring sensitive communications are safeguarded. Push Protocol is setting its sights on becoming the foundational communication layer for successful Web3 applications, placing user privacy at the center of decentralized communication. Are we approaching a future where blockchain-based communication can offer both security and decentralization? Join us to hear Push Protocol's vision and consider how it might transform the decentralized communication landscape. What role do you see secure communication playing in the future of Web3? Share your thoughts!

Sam Kessler and Taylor Monahan explain how North Korea is getting its coders hired at crypto companies to steal funds for the regime's nuclear program.The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions. In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms.Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about. Show highlights:What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industryHow Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workersThe most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discoveredThe trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags areHow “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchainsWhat assets and networks these workers often use to get paidHow, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hackedHow to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North KoreansHow to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at securityVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotMantleGuests:Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocolsCoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto IndustryTaylor Monahan, security at MetaMaskPrevious appearances on Unchained:The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the BlockchainMyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOsLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on North Korea:Why North Korea Is Interested in CryptocurrencyYeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration CampUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions.  In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms. Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about.  Show highlights: What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industry How Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workers The most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discovered The trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags are How “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchains What assets and networks these workers often use to get paid How, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hacked How to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North Koreans How to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at security Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Mantle Guests: Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols CoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry Taylor Monahan, Co-Founder of MyEtherWallet Previous appearances on Unchained: The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the Blockchain MyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOs Links Previous coverage of Unchained on North Korea: Why North Korea Is Interested in Cryptocurrency Yeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration Camp Others: DL News: North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards in a ‘quiet war' that rakes in $600m FBI PSA: North Korea Aggressively Targeting Crypto Industry with Well-Disguised Social Engineering Attacks Chainalysis:  2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns ZachXBT: How Lazarus Group laundered $200M from 25+ crypto hacks to fiat from 2020–2023 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:59 Sam's findings on North Korean workers infiltrating crypto projects 04:04 Taylor on the recurring nature of the issue 09:05 Why they're referred to as ‘IT' workers 16:17 Most interesting infiltration stories 34:16 Hiring trends and red flags for North Korean operatives 44:02 How easy it is to de-anonymize blockchain transactions 51:05  Assets and networks used for payment 54:06  How infiltrated companies end up getting hacked 58:36 What to do if you've already hired North Korean operatives 1:00:21 How to protect a protocol from being hacked 1:06:22 Is the industry improving in security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will the rise of Web3 reshape the way we communicate? In today's episode, I'm joined by Shant Kevonian, co-founder of EtherMail, to explore the fascinating intersection of blockchain technology and email communication. EtherMail, founded in late 2021, has quickly emerged as a leading player in this space, providing anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication. Imagine the power of Gmail, MailChimp, and Metamask all combined into a secure, decentralized platform—that's EtherMail. Shant shares the origin story of EtherMail and the vision behind creating the first Web 3.0 email solution. We discuss the significant milestones the company has achieved, including raising $3 million in a seed round led by top Web3 investors like Fabric Ventures and Greenfield One. I learn more about EtherMail's mission as Shant offers insights on how the platform is creating a new framework for email economics and consensual marketing, helping Web3 companies deliver blockchain-synced, relevant content to their asset holders. We also explore the recent launch of EtherMail's native utility token, EMT, and its critical role in their Advertising Platform. Shant explains how EtherMail's Email-as-a-Wallet (EaaW) solution is bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3, allowing users to create non-custodial wallets via Gmail or Apple accounts in under a minute. Throughout the conversation, Shant shares valuable advice for aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs and the importance of strategic partnerships, including EtherMail's backing from investors like Tim Draper. Tune in to learn more about how EtherMail is shaping the future of decentralized communication and what's next for this innovative platform.

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