EARLY - The Business of web3 from Bankless Consulting

Welcome to EARLY - the business of web3 from Bankless Consulting. On each episode of EARLY, your host DSide is joined by thought leaders, innovators and other denizens of web3 who are building the internet of the future. Money is programmable. Assets are digital and exchanges are decentralized here. So join us on this journey into the past, the present and the future of web3! And remember, if you're here....you're EARLY!

32. Jay Steinback: RWA On-Chain and Fully Regulated 12/23/2023

31. Dr. Sergey Kachur & OxHunter: How to incentivize truth through professional consensus 09/12/2023

31. Dr. Sergey Kachur & OxHunter: How to incentivize truth through professional consensus Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guests today are Dr. Sergey Kachur and 0xHunter. Dr. Kachur is the founder of the UMedHub and UHub protocol, while OxHunter is a software consultant from Bankless Consultancy who collaborated with Dr.Kachur on the project. The protocol seeks to align incentives with purpose in the healthcare profession by rewarding industry professionals for answering questions from the community. The answers are fully audited by other industry professionals, which creates a virtuous reward cycle. The cycle rewards the most palatable and accurate information based on consensus, as well as rewarding the community member who initiated the question. The episode delved into the evolution of the UMed protocol, emphasizing its core goal of monetizing and delivering physician expertise while expanding into a broader information management system. DSide and the guests get into discussing Dr. Kachur's "Aha moment," which led to the creation of the UMed protocol. It stemmed from his experience studying for board exams and the realization that there could be a way to incentivize users and automate the process of extracting value from repetitive question answering. The episode progresses to an extensive Q and A session with the two guests. They explore further Dr.Kachur’s Aha moment, his excitement about how the protocol can extend beyond the Healthcare Industry, and his desire to disrupt the social media industry by creating a repository of consensus-oriented data that distinguishes accurate information from the rest. The episode concludes with a discussing of incentive models for truth and the risks associated with consensus being wrong. The guests were particularly excited to test the tokenomic assumptions of attaching value to niche knowledge communities and turning hobbies into valuable assets. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Bankless introduction 8:30 - Guest introduction 10:25 - Dr. Kachur’s experience working with Bankless 20:38 - UHub’s evolution 25:25 - OPEN QUESTIONS: - 26:09 - Dr. Kachur’s Aha! moment - 29:34 - Work / Life Balance and Bandwidth - 30:52 - Disrupting Social Media - 34:35 - Creating incentive models for the truth? - 37:57 - What happens if the consensus is wrong? - 41:12 - Monetizing niche knowledge markets ***Additional Resources*** (Couldn’t find any additional resources) LinkedIn - Website - If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27991974

30. Miho Shinke: The intersection of Web3 and personal well-being 09/06/2023

30. Miho Shinke: The intersection of Web3 and personal well-being Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Miho Shinke, an operational development trainer and consultant for manufacturing companies and NGOs across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Miho is distinguished as an ABNLP master coach, which she utilizes to empower individuals and organizations alike by amplifying employee engagement through psychology coaching. In the episode, Miho elaborates on how her training as a master coach in ABNLP merges emotional intelligence with logic, enabling better communication and cohesion between individuals. The conversation segues into how the ABNLP aligns perfectly with her current work at The Minglo project with Atrae Inc. Miho discusses how Minglo as a platform aims to nurture individual well-being within a communal context. The project focuses on individual fulfillment through application data collection that allows individuals to understand better the needs and motivations of the people they are engaging with. DSide shifts the conversation to how blockchain technology and Web3 can be implemented across the Minglo project. Miho discusses how offering lifelong data ownership and self-sovereignty over an individual's data set can generate the most accurate results for personal growth and fulfillment. She describes how Minglo is attracting various applications, spanning music, health, sports, and finance, to synergize and promote holistic well-being. At the same time, it allows the individual complete control over access to their data. The platform's expansion plan is to establish a DAO that opens doors for users to sell their data, fostering a marketplace benefiting researchers, advertisers, and beyond. Towards the end of the episode, the two address the security concerns and use of KYC across all applications on the platform. They conclude the episode by examining the difference in cultural approaches between nations, why Vietnam is the ideal country for launching the Minglo platform, and how the Minglo platform can be leveraged for remote work. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest introduction - Miho Shinke 1:51: - What is ABNLP? 7:05 - How ABNLP led to Miho to the Minglo project 11:05 - Meaning of individual well-being 13:15 - Web3 and the Minglo project 20:45 - How does Minglo promote well-being? 23:20 - Minglo platform security and KYC 24:35 - What is next for Minglo? 28:30 - Remote work 34:31 - Minglo end user ***Additional Resources*** Twitter - Website - LinkedIn - If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27883023

29. Samantha Marin: The Do’s and Dont’s of DAOs 08/30/2023

29. Samantha Marin: The Do’s and Dont’s of DAOs Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Samantha Marin, a content writer and editor at Aragon and owner/operator of Quorum's newsletter. Samantha is an experienced creative writer and spends her time empathetically breaking down the complexities of Web3 and DAOs through her role at Aragon. She specializes in introductory guides on DAO creation and maintenance and recently contributed to version one of the Aragon DAO creation manual for the Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation. In addition to her work at Aragon, Samantha curated an anthology of some of the preeminent thinkers in the DAO space through Meta Label. In the episode, Samantha and DSide explore Aragon's modular approach, with its OS and plugins, and how it allows users to build and customize DAOs like building blocks. The distinction between token and wallet voting is explored, and Samantha explains how multi-sig voting is the common starting point for many DAOs due to its authorization features. She explains that token-based voting has also emerged as a powerful tool for governance, while innovative concepts like "soul-bound NFTs" and dual-token voting layers further enhance the decision-making process. The conversation delves into the broader ecosystem around Aragon, highlighting the decentralized nature of the plugins and the potential for an ecosystem database. Samantha explains how she envisions DAOs as vehicles for inclusive engagement across various industries, including fundraising communities, HOAs, and PTAs. The episode ends with the two discussing the evolution and impact of DAOs, emphasizing their role in reshaping decision-making, governance, and community collaboration in the digital age. With examples from the collaboration for the DAO anthology, insights into Aragon's capabilities, and Samantha's own journey, the conversation underscores the significance of DAOs and their potential to revolutionize traditional organizational structures. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest introduction - Samantha Marin 4:26 Anthology Collaboration 8:24 What does Aragon do? 12:25 Governance Formation - token vs. wallet voting 18:05 Ecosystem being built around Aragon 21:00 Samantha's Entry into Web3 35:00 Industries that can benefit from DAOs. 37:05 Aragon working with IRL organizations 42:28 Samantha’s current work at Aragon 44:38 How badly can you screw up DAO creation 47:40 Aragon Education 53:40 Regional differences for DAOs ***Additional Resources*** Aragon - Twitter - Quorum - If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27852408

28. Mark Phillips: Decentralizing Cellular Communication Networks 08/23/2023

28. Mark Phillips: Decentralizing Cellular Communication Networks Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Mark Phillips, the Vice President of Business Development at Nova Labs. Nova Labs is a for-profit entity that operates on the Helium infrastructure, which delivers public wireless coverage in 192 countries for 5G and IoT devices. They offer a disruptive solution for wireless coverage and IoT connectivity. Nova Labs was launched in 2022 to distinguish the for-profit aspect from the open Helium network. In this episode of the podcast DSide and Mark Phillips discuss the community-driven approach, cost-effectiveness, and expanding cellular capabilities of the Helium Network and Nova Labs. They discuss how The Helium network focuses on providing coverage in areas where larger carriers are absent by leveraging local community-driven hotspots. The two then examine how Helium has expanded into cellular connectivity through the Helium DAO and the deployment of 9,000 cellular towers. Phillips explains how this enabled Nova Labs to introduce Helium Mobile, a subscription service based on the Helium infrastructure, aiming to replace traditional cellular providers. He explains the model leverages blockchain technology by compensating individuals who run the hardware with blockchain tokens. Phillips then describes how there is growing momentum and adoption, particularly in industrial supply chains and asset tracking. He explains the use cases of Nova Labs' deployment of sensors on the Helium network and how it has improved trust and reduced waste in supply chains. DSide and Phillips then break down the cost of connectivity historically and how it has been a major challenge for IoT adoption before explaining how Helium offers a significantly cheaper alternative. The podcast ends with DSide and Phiilips discussing the future of IoT being in the symbiotic relationship between supply and demand. Companies create a virtuous cycle by deploying sensors to contribute to network coverage, and as demand for sensors grows, coverage expands further. The two address concerns about IoT security, with Phillips explaining how Helium ensures data encryption and decentralized control through blockchain technology, preventing user data from being exploited. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest Background 1:30 - Helium and Nova Labs 10:58 - Helium DAO 13:25 - Helium Cellular 19:00 Where is the IoT now 28:47 - Incentives 34:10 - Future of IoT 37:40 - Risks of IoT 40:55 - Future of Nova Labs 53:00 - Solana ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27815649

27. Mike Montgomery: Building the future platform for content creators on Web3. 08/16/2023

27. Mike Montgomery: Building the future platform for content creators on Web3. Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Mike Montgomery, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Remx, a Web3 platform that enables creators to grow their communities with exclusive memberships, rewards, and loyalty programs. The Remx platform consists of three core components: community, rewards, and commerce. The platform will operate as a one-stop shop for creators to build a following and offer token-gated rewards while also incorporating e-commerce, providing a centralized location for community engagement and merchandising. In the episode, Montgomery expresses his desire to make these tools accessible to everyone and build the infrastructure necessary to facilitate their widespread adoption. The two discuss Montgomery’s previous work in owning an apparel store and how it led him to recognize the value of digital wearable assets, particularly after witnessing the popularity of Fortnite among his children. He talks about how he envisions a future where fashion and the metaverse intersect, allowing people to purchase physical items and unlock identical digital versions. He noted that high-end fashion companies like Louis Vuitton have already experimented with digital assets, such as exclusive drops that reward customers with the right to purchase new items. The two then move on to discuss the current limitations in the industry and how Web3 is currently too technical for most people. Montgomery emphasized the importance of meeting users where they are. He explains how Remx aims to make the platform approachable, allowing users to join with either a crypto wallet or their email address and credit card. Their goal is to reduce entry barriers and gradually transition users to single wallets as the industry evolves. At the end of the episode, DSide asks what the future looks like for Remx. Montgomery explains that Remx plans to launch the first version of its platform accessible to everyone in July 2023. They aim to establish their own community, implement their own rewards, and start selling. Social features will be added later based on community feedback, as Remx aims to grow alongside its user base. Montgomery reemphasizes that Remx has a solid foundation but acknowledges that they are still in the early stages of explaining the true potential of Web3 to a larger audience. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest Background 2:40 - NFTs 8:04 - Three components of Remx 11:08 - Loyalty and loyalty programs 13:30 - Experimenting with different models in Remx 19:20 - Mike Montgomery’s previous work owning an apparel store 25:40 - Gaming 30:44 - Dream client 37:14 - Future of Remx ***Additional Resources*** Remx Website Remx Twitter Mike Montgomery Website If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** Bankless Consulting Twitter Bankless Consulting LinkedIn Bankless Consulting Newsletter Early Podcast on YouTube /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27763932

26. Christophe Lassuyt: How Request Finance is building the global Web3 financial payment infrastructure 08/09/2023

26. Christophe Lassuyt: How Request Finance is building the global Web3 financial payment infrastructure Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Christophe Lassuyt, an experienced Financial Analyst and data-driven insights specialist who co-founded Request Finance in September 2017. Starting as the CFO, he now serves as the CEO. He is a YC W17 alumni and an active member of the web3 CFO club, a community of Finance & Operations leaders in Web3. Prior to his involvement with Request, Christophe held various positions in finance companies, including Moneytis, Euranka, and Amaris, where he served as a co-founder, Chief Financial Officer, and International Finance Manager, respectively. Request Finance offers an all-in-one finance solution for web3 businesses. The platform allows organizations, DAOs, and freelancers to manage their invoicing, payroll, and expenses in cryptocurrencies. Trusted by leading web3 companies like The Sandbox, Aave, The Graph, and Near Protocol, Request Finance raised a seed round of $5.5 million in April 2022, with investments from notable VCs such as Animoca Brands and Balderton Capital. In the episode, DSide and Christophe discuss why building out the financial infrastructure for finance in Web3 may be the key to unlocking its potential. They discuss the current limitations and hurdles preventing adoption, including poor UX and the chicken-and-egg problem in Web3 preventing mainstream adoption. Currently, Web3 needs better products to draw in a more extensive user base. Christophe believes Request can assist this transition by building out the financial infrastructure that Web3 will run on in a seamless, easy-to-understand on-ramp for Web2 companies. Dside and Christophe talk about how businesses may become early adopters of Web3 due to the inefficiencies in the current systems of cross-border payments. I.e., SWIFT. They discuss the need for a privacy layer for companies to operate. They also touch on compliance in Web3 and how Request assists this by establishing a standardized global invoicing service that can be catered to each region. They end the episode discussing specifically which industries will be the earliest adopters before finishing on the merits of cooperation between industry leaders in Web3 vs. the competitive nature in Web2. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest Background 9:10 - What's missing in blockchain accounting and payments? 10:50 - Evolving market 14:30 - User experience Infrastructure 16:40 - Privacy 18:45 - How payments work 24:00 - Request Roadmap 26:10 - Global Compliance 16:40 - Privacy 30:00 - Onboarding businesses into crypto 34:55 - Education ***Additional Resources*** - Christophe Lassuyt - Request Finance - Request Finance - Christophe Lassuyt If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27681972

25. Caio Leta: A Closer Look at Bitcoin and Energy Consumption with Arthur Mining's Head of Research 08/02/2023

25. Caio Leta: A Closer Look at Bitcoin and Energy Consumption with Arthur Mining's Head of Research Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Caio Leta, Head of Research at Arthur Mining. Caio Leta's unique transition from geologist to Head of Research at a Bitcoin mining company presents an intriguing perspective on everything Bitcoin. The conversation begins with an introduction to Caio and his work at Arthur Mining, setting the stage for a deep dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin, its adoption, and its potential as a store of value. Caio's unique perspective on the future of Bitcoin and the concept of "Bitcoin First" provides listeners with a fresh take on the cryptocurrency's role in the global economy. The discussion then shifts to Bitcoin's significant foothold as a store of value in the global south. Caio shares his insights on the adoption of Bitcoin among different wealth groups in Brazil and talks about communities where Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange. This exploration of Bitcoin's role in the global south offers a unique perspective on the cryptocurrency's potential to drive economic growth and disrupt traditional financial systems. Caio's journey from being a geologist to becoming involved in Bitcoin mining forms a fascinating part of the conversation. He discusses the connection between geology and Bitcoin mining and the potential of geothermal energy for Bitcoin mining. This discussion addresses concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental impact and explores the trade-offs of different energy sources used for Bitcoin mining. The episode wraps up with Caio sharing his thoughts on the future of Bitcoin mining and the role of renewable energy and sharing details of his educational project, “Explain Bitcoin.” He discusses the potential of Bitcoin mining to drive innovation in the energy sector and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's complexity. The potential of Bitcoin to become a global reserve currency and the role of decentralization in its future are also discussed, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future potential of Bitcoin. ***Timestamps*** 01:48 - Bitcoin, global perspectives, and Caio’s background/podcast 05:59 - Bitcoin's significant foothold as a store of value in the global south 08:58 - The adoption of Bitcoin among different wealth groups in Brazil 10:46 - Communities in Brazil where Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange 15:52 - Caio’s journey from being a geologist to becoming involved in Bitcoin mining 16:12 - Bitcoin's impact on financial education 25:24 - The various energy options for Bitcoin mining 27:33 - Concerns about Bitcoin mining's environmental impact 29:47 - Trade-offs of different energy sources used for Bitcoin mining 37:05 - The potential of Bitcoin mining to drive innovation in the energy sector 44:09 - Investing in AI, data processing and the future of Bitcoin mining 48:58 - Arthur Mining expanding and diversifying in Brazil ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27615609

24. Juan Montoya - How Rokk3r is Accelerating Web3 Development and Adoption 07/25/2023

24. Juan Montoya - How Rokk3r is Accelerating Web3 Development and Adoption Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Juan Montoya, co-founder and CEO of Rokk3r. Juan is a Web3 enthusiast who has a history of building and scaling technology-enabled business models. Prior to founding Rokk3r, Juan spent 8 years working in management consulting and Big Data modeling in economic recovery models for the government. Originally from Colombia, he graduated from Suffolk University before moving to DC, where he got his early career experience working in the 2008 financial crisis aftermath. After working for nearly a decade in this space, Juan took a sabbatical and traveled the world. He did some work for the World Bank that provided him with valuable insights into economics and real-world applications before moving to Miami to Found Rokk3r with some friends. Rokk3r, founded 12 years ago, emerged as a venture business with a team full of diverse and extensive experiences, particularly in recovery planning. This positioned Rokk3r well to build a solid foundation for teaching businesses how to mitigate risks in the tech industry. While Miami wasn't initially seen as a tech hub, Rokk3r recognized its potential as a convergence point between Latin America and North America. The team identified a market fit in Miami that others had overlooked, establishing themselves as contributors to the region's growing technology ecosystem. D-Side and Juan explore how Rokk3r wasn't specifically founded to service Web3. Yet they became early adopters by believing in the technology's potential, which ultimately led the company to establish its renowned accelerator program for Web3 builders. Rokk3r made a strategic decision to diversify across multiple regions and applications of blockchain technology. They partnered with Layer 1 foundations to increase volume by connecting VCs with builders across the Algorand and Moonbeam ecosystems. Rokk3r's success stories include running three cohorts. Through the accelerator program, they have showcased the scalability and maturity of Algorand as a Layer 1 blockchain. Juan and Rokk3r firmly believe in the promise of Web3, aiming to help people build companies for a better chance of success. They see Web3 as a transformative force, addressing inefficiencies and enabling a more equitable distribution of wealth. ***Timestamps*** 0:34 - Juan Montoya Introduction and Background 1:26 - Rokk3r introduction 6.20 - Culture of Technology in Miami 7:52 - Education Base from Florida Universities 11:05 - Founding Rokk3r 15:21 - Layer 1 and Layer 2 accelerator programs at Rokk3r 21:47 - Success Stories of Rokk3r 26:02 - How is Rokk3r going to make a difference in Web3 30:52 - Why Cross-chain Transactions? 37:42 - Dream Project for Rokk3r ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27521874

23. Nanne Dekking: Fractionalized Art Ownership Onchain 07/18/2023

23. Nanne Dekking: Fractionalized Art Ownership Onchain Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Nanne Dekking, the co-founder and CEO of Artory. Nanne is a renowned figure in the art world, known for his expertise in art history, art finance, and investment. He has played significant roles in prestigious institutions, advisory firms, and auction houses, including serving as Wildenstein & Co.'s vice president and holding the portfolio of assistant curator of the Historical Collections of Her Majesty, The Queen of The Netherlands. Dekking's passion for art and his deep understanding of the industry led him to establish Artory in 2016. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to bring transparency and authentication to art transactions, aiming to bridge the gap between the traditional art market and modern financial systems. In the podcast, D-Side and Nanne explore “Trust Information” in the art and collectibles market and how it encompasses various elements that establish the authenticity, provenance, condition, and value of artworks. They examine how Artory recently started collaborating with Tokeny, a company specializing in blockchain-based compliance frameworks, to improve asset liquidity and the significance of Artory’s joint venture with the Winston Art Group to offer higher echelon art a more comprehensive data set. D-Side and Nanne then delve into the role that NFTs play in the art world, where they fit, and how they could potentially be leveraged in traditional artwork. They touch on the impact of the recent NFT boom and bust cycle, the lessons that can be learned from it, and the value of solely digital art. The episode concludes with the two discussing the role that blockchain technology and trust information can play for traditional art in regard to fractional ownership and the potential for collateralization of high-echelon art pieces. Nanne explains how he is ultimately trying to build the infrastructure that will allow financial institutions and insurance agencies the ability to seamlessly unlock art collateralization for owners. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guest Background 1:34 - Nanne Dekking History 10:03 - Trust Information 17:15 - Joint Venture with Winston Art Group 20:26 - Fractionalized Ownership of Artwork 24:30 - Collateralization of Artwork 31:10 - NFTs 40:15 - User experience for Artory 47:20 - Challenges to the Art World 53:45 - Final Thoughts ***Additional Resources*** - Website - Website - Website If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27403137

22. Luc Schurgers: Leveraging DNABlock 3D models for content creation in the era of Web3 07/11/2023

22. Luc Schurgers: Leveraging DNABlock 3D models for content creation in the era of Web3 Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Luc Schurgers, co-founder and CEO of DNABlock Animations Studio. Luc has had a diverse career, working in advertising with notable brands like Ray Bans, Levis, and Nissan, as well as stand-alone projects with the and . He describes himself as a left/right brain thinker, combining his technical expertise in computer science with his creative passion for animation. DNABlocks has so far raised $7m in seed funding and anticipates launching its full product line in July of 2023. Luc explains how his experiences led him to found DNABlock Animations Studio, driven by his desire to create a content creation tool by using a game engine. DNABlock is a platform that focuses on creating 3D models at scale for use throughout mediums in Web3. Luc explains the journey of building a procedural system to generate a billion different avatars. A process that took two and a half years to accomplish. He explains how DNABlock's goal is to democratize 3D model creation and that it has already garnered interest from professionals seeking to leverage its capabilities. Later in the episode, Luc explains how the integration of DNABlock with blockchain technology and Web3 allows for token-gating content and digital assets. Luc demonstrates the character creation process in DNABlock, showcasing its capabilities and how it leverages LLM APIs to maximize efficiency in video content creation and script writing. The APIs also integrate sentiment analysis and a self-improving animation system into their APIs, which further enhances the efficiencies over time. The blockchain tie-in allows every aspect of character creation to be turned into an NFT, granting token-gated content access. This feature enables music video artists, for example, to offer exclusive content to their community through airdrops and live events. Luc describes how the suite of software included in DNABlock’s Replikant product has already attracted significant interest, particularly in light of canceled shows and reduced production budgets. DNABlock will offer a subscription-based service where AI APIs can be integrated, and NFTs can be transferred, bought, or sold, opening up new revenue streams for content creators. Looking ahead, DNABlock plans to continue developing the product, explore opportunities in game creation, find clients, and focus on customer support through tutorial creation. Interested creators can join the on the DNABlock to receive a Steam key for the platform. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Luc Schurgers Background 4:45 - Limits of traditional animation 8:00 - Interactive Adidas Soccer Campaign (UEFA 2012) 9:48 - Limits of traditional advertising 13:37 - First Entrepreneurial experience 15:40 - Introducing DNABlock Animations Studio 18:40 - Bitcoin Mining 20:48 - Creating 3D models at scale 27:35 - DNABlock ties into Blockchain and Web3 28:55 - Issues of integrating NFTs into the game space (Fortnite) 30:35 - DNABlock ecosystem 33:50 - Live Demo of character creation in DNABlock 44:28 - Use Cases for DNABlock 45:30 - Business and Revenue Model 55:10 - Script Writing 1:00:00 - Example Script 1:03:36 - Blockchain Tie in for finished products 1:11:22 - Where does DNABlock go now ***Additional Resources*** Youtube - Twitter - DNABlock - Luc Shurgers - Web - Discord - Instagram - TikTok - If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guests on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27367401

21. Anthony Leutenegger: Defending a DAO - Aragon's Journey to Secure Decentralization 07/04/2023

21. Anthony Leutenegger: Defending a DAO - Aragon's Journey to Secure Decentralization Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Anthony Leutenegger, the Head of the Growth guild at Aragon. In this episode he discusses the background and future of Aragon, a platform that enables decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to launch and manage themselves. Aragon has been instrumental in facilitating the operations of various well-known DAOs such as Lido and Decentraland. Leutenegger shares insights into the challenges faced by Aragon and how they have been addressed. He emphasizes the intricacies of DAOs, which must adhere to their code and voting mechanisms. Aragon aims to create a space for builders and envisions on-chain DAOs as the equivalent of a legal framework with a few exceptions. The podcast also delves into the balance between on-chain and off-chain activities for Aragon. While all DAO work occurs on-chain, some regulatory aspects necessitate off-chain processes. Aragon plans to continue developing token-based voting offerings, enhancing the democratic decision-making within the ecosystem. Leutenegger explores the concept of governance structures for larger versus smaller companies. He suggests that larger organizations, with consistent revenue streams, are better suited for running fully on-chain DAOs. This approach leverages the industry expertise and broader perspective of individuals with extensive experience, rather than being solely focused on day-to-day operations. The conversation touches on the potential adoption of DAO systems by Fortune 500 companies in the future. While there may be limits to the decision-making authority, companies can utilize this technology to engage stakeholders, such as allowing them to vote on design choices. Finally, Leutenegger identifies his dream clients for Aragon, including collaboration with Polygon and working with organizations like UNICEF that could benefit from DAO technology in the context of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into Aragon's background, challenges, and future plans, highlighting the potential of DAOs in various industries. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Anthony Leutenegger Background 6:10 - Details about Aragon’s recent challenges & problem solving 11:15 - Details about Aragon’s recent challenges & problem solving (Part 2) 17:06 - Balance between on-chain vs. off-chain activity for Aragon 21:06 - Aragon’s future from here 24:30 - How does Anthony keep thinking ahead to stay ahead against future raiders? 28:45 - How to fit governance structure for bigger vs. smaller companies? 35:25 - Who’s a dream client for Aragon? ***Additional Resources*** Leuts.eth If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27362628

20. Patrick Workman: Creators, Corporations & Communities - The Real Value of NFTs 06/27/2023

20. Patrick Workman: Creators, Corporations & Communities - The Real Value of NFTs Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Patrick Workman, the VP of Growth & Partnerships at Unlock Protocol. Patrick has worked at prominent companies like Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Experian, and Instagram. Patrick begins by discussing the background of the Unlock Protocol, a platform that leverages NFT technology to create memberships. He highlights the value that Unlock brings to companies by enabling them to generate predictable and recurring revenue through on-chain subscriptions and time-locked memberships. The conversation then turns to the evolution of crypto-wallets. Patrick emphasizes the need for greater accessibility to wallets, enabling a larger audience to participate in the crypto space. He also discusses the AlphaTweet application, as well as highlighting the benefits of blockchain technology for enabling sustainable micro-transactions. Patrick also touches on the importance of reducing reliance on large online platforms and third-party payment processors, empowering creators to make a living on their own terms. He references the book "Long-Tails" and discusses the infrastructure available to independent artists and creators through Web3, emphasizing the need for improved distribution. The episode concludes with Patrick speculating on when we will witness the first "Mega-band" fully embracing Web3 for their content. He references token-gated ticket sales as an early example of what is possible. In the closing moments, Patrick shares his dream projects, which include working with Unlock Protocol on token-gating subscriptions with Netflix and exploring on-chain advertising. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of NFTs, membership platforms, crypto-wallet accessibility, and the future of Web3 for creators and the entertainment industry. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Patrick Workman’s Background 10:00 - Background on Unlock Protocol 14:20 - You don’t need a wallet to buy/claim NFT Tickets using Unlock 23:20 - Unlock & NFT Ticketing & the connection to music 35:10 - Thoughts on crypto-wallet & evolution 38:01 - AlphaTweet application & its value-proposition 49:35 - Enabling creators to make a living on their own 52:20 - How do artists break the mold to become fiscally-sustainable 56:45 - When will we see the first ‘Mega-band’ go full-on Web3 with their content? 66:01 - Web3 wallets vs. Traditional Bank Accounts 69:11 - Patrick Workman’s Dream Project ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27284532

19. Nick and Marcus (RKL Team): DeFi meets Gaming - Inside the Explosive Rise of Rumble Kong League 06/20/2023

19. Nick and Marcus (RKL Team): DeFi meets Gaming - Inside the Explosive Rise of Rumble Kong League Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guests today are Nick and Marcus from Rumble Kong League (RKL), who discuss their journey in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the gaming industry, respectively. Nick, an experienced DeFi enthusiast, has been involved in the space for years, while Marcus has a background in the gaming industry, particularly in the realm of "Free to Play" games. The conversation revolves around their joint venture, the Rumble Kong League (RKL), a project they dedicated three years to developing. RKL gained significant traction during the DeFi summer, and the hosts delve into how the community grew around it. They attribute the community's expansion to the PFP (Profile Picture) experience, which involves using unique profile pictures as a means of participation and engagement. The vision for RKL's ecosystem revolves around basketball culture, encompassing elements like basketball gameplay, fashion, and artistry. The team has collaborated with brands, such as Gatorade, and work with NBA athletes to benefit the RKL community. They emphasize the importance of building communities and community engagement through the concept of "Clubs" within RKL. Throughout the conversation, DSide shares his own experiences with RKL & his own RKL club, adding a personal touch to the discussion. The hosts also touch upon the close alignment between RKL's development and the community, indicating that the project is constantly evolving based on community feedback and involvement. The hosts express their drive to continue building the RKL game, driven by a desire to contribute and lead within the Web3 ecosystem. They stress the importance of building the right product and continuously iterating based on community feedback. Looking toward the future, the hosts share RKL's 10-year vision, which includes the creation of a full sports ecosystem built around RKL that extends to all sports like the NFL, NHL, and golf. Overall, this podcast episode offers insights into the journey of Nick and Marcus, the growth of the RKL community, the vision for RKL's ecosystem, and the team's commitment to building a successful game within the Web3 space. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Guests Background 5:20 - The beginning of RKL (Rumble Kong League) 7:35 - How did the RKL community grow? 11:30 - The vision for RKL’s ecosystem 17:00 - Explaining ‘Clubs’ within RKL 23:30 - DSide discusses his own experiences with his RKL Club 27:00 - How has the development of RKL alongside the community been? 36:20 - Other trailblazing projects in the gaming industry? 43:15 - RKL’s exciting partnerships 50:00 - What is the drive to keep building this game? 55:30 - RKL’s 10-year vision? ***Additional Resources*** Search RKL OpenSea collections If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27200313

18. HPayne: The Rise of Shapeshift & DeFi’s Financial Revolution 06/13/2023

18. HPayne: The Rise of Shapeshift & DeFi’s Financial Revolution Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is HPayne, a seasoned marketer and blockchain expert who is presently the Marketing Director of ShapeShift, one of the world's largest non-custodial crypto exchanges. HPayne has over a decade of expertise in the IT business and has played an important role in determining how people interact with and comprehend blockchain technology. In this podcast episode, we learn about ShapeShift's background, starting in 2014 as a permissionless way to swap cryptocurrencies. The discussion then moves to why ShapeShift shifted from a centralized to a decentralized model. HPayne explains that the cost of doing business was too high, including legal and regulatory costs. Centralization also increased friction in trading, leading to the decision to embrace decentralization. The conversation touches on the regulation of centralized exchanges (CEXes) versus the place for decentralized exchanges (DEXes). The benefits and challenges of operating within a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) are explored, highlighting the great community participation that ShapeShift enjoys. The podcast also delves into ShapeShift's approach to real-life (IRL) community building and the importance of user interfaces in DeFi (Decentralized Finance). HPayne shares his thoughts on the Gnosis Chain and Ethereum's potential long-term dominance. We learn about HPayne's history in the music industry, working as an artist manager and with a music agency and how he believes that blockchain will revolutionize music ownership. The episode concludes with a discussion on the big innovations coming to ShapeShift and HPayne's dream project at the company. Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into the world of ShapeShift, blockchain technology, DeFi, and the future of finance and ownership. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - HPayne & Shapeshift Background 4:50 - Why did Shapeshift shift from centralized to decentralized? 6:50 - Thoughts on regulation of CEXes vs. place for DEXes 12:20 - Shapeshifts DAO history 18:15 - Shapeshifts approach to IRL community building 28:10 - HPayne’s thoughts on ChainWars 30:30 - Thoughts on solving high-cost transaction fees 34:00 - The importance of User Interfaces in DeFi 40:01 - HPayne’s history in the music industry 46:05 - What are the big innovations coming to Shapeshift? 53:50 - HPayne’s Dream Project at Shapeshift ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27112203

17. David Phelps - JokeDAO and Beyond: The Future of On-Chain Decision-Making 06/06/2023

17. David Phelps - JokeDAO and Beyond: The Future of On-Chain Decision-Making Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is David Phelps, CEO of JokeDAO, a platform that enables on-chain contests and decision-making. They delve into various topics surrounding blockchain technology and its potential impact on everyday people. David shares his favorite use cases of blockchain, highlighting the importance of investing in blockchain infrastructure and use cases that address the needs and desires of regular individuals in the Web3 world. He mentions projects like ZKTech, Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol from Cosmos, the Arweave Ecosystem, and the potential of Web3 social media platforms that allow users to own and control their data across different platforms. The discussion moves on to the problems that blockchain can solve for the everyday person, exploring its potential for transparency, security, and decentralized governance. David also shares his thoughts on the development of DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) governance, acknowledging the current challenges while expressing optimism for future improvements. The conversation then shifts to the generations of crypto, with David highlighting the different focuses and priorities of the (self-coined) Bitcoin libertarians of 2014, the DeFi enthusiasts of 2017, and the DAO & community-focused individuals of 2020. He emphasizes the need to continuously learn and adapt in the ever-evolving crypto space. The podcast explores the intersection of AI and blockchain development, discussing the strengths of AI in subjective tasks and its limitations in objective tasks such as pattern matching. David also touches on the topic of tokenization, stating that while not everything needs to be tokenized, a core token such as Ethereum can serve as the foundation for various use cases across society. The conversation concludes with insights into the globalization of crypto and the cultural differences in crypto adoption between Japan and the USA. David shares his thoughts on the future of crypto and his dream project in the Web3 space. Throughout the episode, David shares personal anecdotes, adding a lighthearted touch to the conversation. Overall, this episode provides listeners with a deeper understanding of blockchain technology, its potential applications, and the evolving landscape of the crypto world. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - David Phelps & JokeDAO Background 2:10 - David’s Favorite Use Case 5:19 - David’s Angel Investments 13:04 - What problems will Blockchain solve for the everyday person? 20:25 - Thoughts on the development of DAO Governance 22:50 - The generations of crypto 26:00 - The next generation of crypto 29:00 - AI & Blockchain development 30:40 - Does everything need to be tokenized? 35:00 - Will the big brains in crypto go global over Americans? 36:55 - Crypto culture in Japan vs. USA 39:30 - Where is the future of crypto going? 46:20 - Dream project in Web3 49:30 - David’s favorite comedians ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/27042189

16. Sergio Ariza: From Government to DAO Governance 06/02/2023

15. Siva Avvaru & Jay Steinback (yWhales): Where are Whales Investing in the Web of the Future? 05/30/2023

15. Siva Avvaru & Jay Steinback (yWhales): Where are Whales Investing in the Web of the Future? Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guests today are Siva Avvaru & Jay Steinback, of yWhales, who discuss the potential of Web3 technologies and their impact on various industries. They begin by discussing the goals of the yWhales podcast & greater team, which aims to understand how traditional businesses can leverage Web3 technologies and the future of the industry. The conversation then shifts to the recent hesitancy surrounding Web3 due to public perception and regulatory concerns, particularly in the United States. However, they highlight the growing interest and support from countries like Germany and the UK, which are actively fostering the Web3 market and attracting talent for EU-based initiatives. The guests provide insights into the different arms of yWhales, including venture capitalism, solutions & professional consulting, labs & the metaverse, and digital assets & regulations. They emphasize the potential in the future of eliminating paper from global financial systems and of blockchain technology expediting processes like validating financial credibility in real estate transactions. The episode concludes with discussions on blockchain data ownership, the need for collaboration between banks and cryptocurrencies, major use cases of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), and the dream projects of Siva and Jay, which involve solving the data problem in healthcare. Throughout the podcast, Siva and Jay provide valuable insights into the current state and future potential of Web3 technologies, highlighting their practical applications and the challenges that need to be overcome for widespread adoption. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Siva & Jay backgrounds 4:00 - yWhales recent Podcast guest backgrounds 6:55 - How has recent public hesitancy in Web3 affected your guests? 12:03 - Background on yWhales Enterprises other arms 13:21 - Most interesting Web3 ideas yWhales is working on 19:40 - Main hurdles seen in enabling present-day business on the Blockchain & global adoption? 24:35 - Thoughts on today’s biggest NFT Loyalty programs (i.e. Starbucks Odyssey) 31:28 - The need for increased Legal expertise in Web3 36:01 - Siva & Jay’s take on ChatGPT capabilities 41:35 - Deep-dive on Blockchain data ownership 49:45 - Developing relationships between Banks & Cryptocurrencies 53:05 - Major use cases of ENS (Ethereum Name Service) 61:20 - Siva & Jay’s dream projects ***Additional Resources*** yWhales organizes meetups at all major conferences (i.e. Bitcoin Miami, Permissionless, Consensys, etc.) If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26965068

14. Kristie Holden: Disrupting Customer Loyalty Programs 05/23/2023

14. Kristie Holden: Disrupting Customer Loyalty Programs Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Kristie Holden, a marketing & growth consultant for startups trying to scale. She is the founder of Kristie Holden Consulting with a focus on marketing & growth strategies and execution for B2B SaaS startups & Web3. She is also the Chief Marketing Officer and Co-founder of PurpleMeta, a consulting and technology company working with commercial brands and established artists in entertainment, retail, and beyond to expand their brand through NFTs and blockchain technology. In this episode Kristie discusses the current projects she is involved in, focusing on Web3 loyalty programs, and strategy and marketing for fashion and music brands. She emphasizes the shift from buying a brand in Web2 to building a brand in Web3, with a focus on building long-term relationships with customers. Holden delves into the adoption of Web3 loyalty programs by traditional companies, highlighting the need for a mindset shift and leveraging new technologies. She praises Starbucks' approach with their Odyssey program, starting with a smart MVP approach to test the market before educating customers on NFTs. Web3 loyalty programs offer advantages such as easier tracking of customer preferences, reducing counterfeits, and opening up new revenue streams. The conversation moves on to the growth of the Metaverse, which Holden believes will be driven by the younger generation, more affordable and user-friendly technology, and virtual experiences for concerts and sporting events. Web3 loyalty programs offer advantages for everyday consumers, such as investments instead of instant transactions, closer brand connections, and participation in market research. The episode concludes with a deep dive into Holden's work with her company, Purple Meta, and her blog, BlockchainBabe.xyz. She shares her dream Web3 project, envisioning innovative applications of technology in the future. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into Web3 loyalty programs, their advantages, and their potential impact on various industries. ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Kristie’s Current Projects 4:35 - How well have traditional companies adopted the new way to build loyalty programs with Web3? 6:10 - Thoughts on the Starbucks Odyssey Web3 loyalty program 8:55 - What are the advantages of Web3 vs. Web2 loyalty programs for organizations? 11:00 - What’s going to continue to grow adoption of the Metaverse? 16:28 - What are the advantages of Web3 loyalty programs for the everyday consumer? 20:45 - Web3’s direction in the music industry & brand awareness space 29:15 - For your clients, what are the dynamics of their community? 34:01 - How does today’s technology play into your day-to-day career? 35:25 - How does Kristie make clients comfortable with new technology? 39:20 - Deep-dive into Kristie’s work: 1. Her company Purple Meta & 2. Her blog, BlockchainBabe.xyz 44:40 - Kristie’s dream Web3 Project ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26901546

13. Giddy: Unlocking DeFi for the Masses with Eric & Ethan Parker 05/16/2023

13. Giddy: Unlocking DeFi for the Masses with Eric & Ethan Parker Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guests today are Eric and Ethan Parker, the founders of Giddy, a mobile crypto wallet that is designed to make self-custody easy and accessible for everyone. In this episode, they discuss this mission and how their focus on User Experience is crucial in achieving this goal. The idea for Giddy started as an ad-hoc consulting business, where they showed clients how to onboard onto DeFi and manage their private keys. They discovered that private keys were a significant barrier to entry for many people because of their complexity. Giddy's breakthrough was finding a balance between security and ease-of-use and enabling average people to recover their private keys if mismanaged, reducing the risk of a single point of failure. In terms of upcoming features for Giddy, they are focused on improving staking efficiency, increasing the number of staking pools provided by the app, and onboarding onto ETH Mainnet. The founders also discuss how they see DeFi continuing to disrupt the traditional finance industry. They believe that DeFi will eventually become mainstream, and traditional financial institutions will have to adapt or risk becoming irrelevant. Overall, Eric and Ethan Parker's insights into the current and future state of DeFi wallet technology were fascinating, and their mission to make DeFi accessible to everyone is admirable. It will be exciting to see how Giddy continues to evolve and innovate in this space! ***Timestamps*** 0:00 - Eric & Ethan Parker Background 4:30 - Pathway from intro into DeFi to the founding of Giddy 7:05 - The Mission of Giddy 10:41 - High-level background on Gas Fees on Giddy 13:25 - Why did you choose Polygon for your first blockchain? 15:20 - What are some key considerations in Private Key Technology? 30:11 - Thoughts on the current-state of the native mobile wallet sector? 24:21 - Giddy’s future blockchain targets 30:11 - Thoughts on the future-state of the native mobile wallet sector? 32:24 - New features upcoming for Giddy 34:20 - How do you see DeFi continue to disrupt the TradFi industry? 38:20 - What other industries are ripe for Web3 Tech? ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26855622

12. AriesLaw: Mental Health Matters in Web3 - Advocacy and Tools for Contributors 05/12/2023

11. Nimit Sawhney: Identity Authentication and Voting Access 05/09/2023

11. Nimit Sawhney: Identity Authentication and Voting Access Nimit Sawhney is the co-founder and CEO of Voatz, a platform built on the idea that voting should be easy, secure, and accessible for everyone. Voatz is looking to revolutionize the way the world votes. The app gives users access to a voting system that is completely functional on tablets and smartphones by combining elements of remote identity proofing, biometrics, and blockchain technology. End-to-end verifiable and accessible remote voting is now an option thanks to this technology. Nimit's areas of expertise span mobile software development, cryptocurrency development, cybersecurity, and public policy. He co-founded Voatz in 2015 and the platform has since been used to run over 117 elections at the state, county, university, and organizational levels, serving over 2.2M voters. Voting on the blockchain offers an alternative to many of the shortfalls of traditional voting systems, including lack of security systems, which can result in electoral fraud. Nimit Sawhney proposes blockchain voting as a necessary next step in electoral processes globally, to ensure secure and transparent elections.. In this episode, Dside and Nimit discuss voter access, identity proofing, the security of blockchain voting, and the possibility of its global adoption in the near future. ***Timestamps*** 1:50 - What is Voatz? and, why the world needs it 9:04 - Challenges facing blockchain voting technology 12:03 - How on-chain voting outclasses traditional voting systems 16:50 - Adoption of Voatz in the US, Canada and everywhere else! 23:10 - Nimit’s background in public policy and how it applies to Voatz 26:40 - Identity proofing, KYC and and cybersecurity measures on Voatz 33:15 - The user voting experience on Voatz 38:25 - Voatz on mobile phones, tablets and the web! 39:40 - How grad school influenced the person Nimit is today 42:30 - A typical day in the life of Nimit Sawhney 44:20 - Looking to the future: What’s next for Voatz? ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26786355

10. Adz: Will DAOs Revolutionize Human Behavior? 05/02/2023

10. Adz: Will DAOs Revolutionize Human Behavior? 10. Adz: Will DAOs Revolutionize Human Behavior? Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Adz, a management and brand strategy consultant with a wealth of experience working for major tradcos, as well as her own startups. While at Diageo, she was the Global Marketing Manager for the Captain Morgan rum brand. She has also founded and exited two talent search firms. More recently, she is an L2 contributor at Bankless DAO, including the Marketing Office at Bankless Consulting. Adz has executed marketing and media visibility strategy projects for projects ranging from DeFi protocols to Philanthropy DAOs with experience executing across social media, events, and public relations. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Catapult - building better infrastructure for digital communities in Web3. DSide and Adz discuss DAO involvement, governance, talent coordination and networking in web3. While Adz is of the opinion that DAOs and web3 may not be as decentralized as they ought to be, she is convinced of the need for tooling and systems that will inch us closer to that reality. Adz is an avid reader and a go-getter who is indeed optimistic about the future of web3. ***Timestamps*** 1:10 - Adz’s early career days and her background in web3 4:25 - How Web3 is changing the way people work and interact with one another 8:22 - Coordinating talent in the web3 space: sweet spots and challenges 12:09 - Affinity networks in web3 17:35 - Promoting equal access to opportunities for all players in the web3 space 21:15 - Adz’s POV on what it's like being a woman in web3 23:30 - Promoting diversity and inclusion in web3: what should be done differently? 28:40 - Key attributes of a thriving web3 community 31:20 - Leadership and governance in decentralized organizations 33:50 - Adz loves to read! 37:03 - What did we learn today? ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26716710

9. Michael Holdmann: From the Cloud to the Blockchain - Building Next Level Infrastructure for a Truly Decentralized Society 04/25/2023

9. Michael Holdmann: From the Cloud to the Blockchain - Building Next Level Infrastructure for a Truly Decentralized Society Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Michael Holdman, a successful serial entrepreneur, accomplished salesman and founder, with over four startups to his name. He has been involved in the telecommunications and internet industry since the early 1980s, spanning about four decades. He is credited with the founding of one of the first Application Service Providers (ASPs), an innovation that has now evolved to what we call the “cloud”. He began his successful entrepreneurial career with a profitable exit from an interconnect telephone company in Las Vegas, Nevada, while he was still in college. He is the founder and CEO of PraSaga, a next generation layer one blockchain with a focus on solving some of the limitations that currently bedevil existing layer one blockchain technology. In this episode, Michael Holdmann speaks about his transitioning from the cloud services business to the blockchain. He shares his views on decentralized data ownership and how PraSaga is helping to realize a future that will allow players across many industries to adopt blockchain technology with ease. Michael and DSide discuss the core of PraSaga’s blockchain infrastructure with an emphasis on its use cases and what particular good it can do for society. ***Timestamps*** 1:37 - A walk down memory lane : Interconnect telephone companies and Application Service Providers 7:08 - The cloud as Michael’s inspiration to get on the blockchain 11:09 - Decentralizing data ownership: Your data should be yours to own and control! 12:50 - The PraSaga Origin 19:26 - Smart contracts as the operating system for the future and how they work 27:33 - How best can we make blockchain technology appeal to normies? 30:07 - Innovative uses of blockchain technology in real life scenarios 32:24 - Partners building projects on the SagaChain 36:30 - Learning and earning with PraSaga - Why Python as a programming language? 40:24 - Encouraging adoption and ensuring the security of the SagaChain using PoS and PoW 49:00 - Blocks, minting and rewards on the SagaChain 53:10 -Incentivizing the health and Pharmaceutical industries to onboard on the SagaChain 56:00 - The future with PraSaga ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26621568

8. Joe King: Learning to Fly - Paragliding and the Rise of a Tokenized Economy 04/18/2023

8. Joe King: Learning to Fly - Paragliding and the Rise of a Tokenized Economy Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Joe King, a committed Web3 advisor and consultant with a focus on tokenomics, decentralized finance protocols, and Web3 gaming. He enjoys learning about innovations in the decentralized finance space and writing research papers that offer advice on fresh initiatives for businesses and DAOs. Joe possesses extensive expertise in DeFi, Real World Assets on the Blockchain, Token Allocation Models, and Tokenomics Design. Joe King got involved in crypto currencies in 2016 and spent the next few years as a trader/investor with a focus on technical financial analysis. During “DeFi Summer” of 2020 he was hooked on what these decentralized financial tools could bring to the world and how Smart Contracts could revolutionize a large part of the Financial, Real Estate, and Insurance sectors. Joe believes (as do I) that Web3 will slowly swallow large parts of existing financial systems and he loves the idea of building the future. In this episode, Joe talks about his journey through the world of decentralized finance and about crypto trading, exchanges, the particular applications of tokenized assets in real world scenarios and a lot more that can be possible with web3 in the future. DSide and Joe dig into exciting new DeFi projects and the challenges they face, real estate investing, the realities of real world assets on the blockchain, and Joe shares his visions of the future of web3. For the fun part, Joe talks about his early life as a chef in Aspen and his love for paragliding! ***Timestamps*** 6:00 - Joe’s journey from TradFi to DeFi 7:40 - Centralized vs. decentralized finance 12:20 - Exciting new innovations in DeFi - GMX as an instance 15:20 - Joe's early days as a private chef 18:55 - Learning rules to bend the rules 22:22 - Real estate investing 25:40 - Bringing real assets on-chain and potential use cases 32:00 - Everything that can be tokenized will be tokenized 35:30 - Bets on the future of web3 - There's more to come! 40:45 - Insurance and web3 45:30 - Paragliding! Learning to fly ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun, or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Apple podcasts to help us grow! Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26565375

7. Richard Olsen: A True Crypto OG Democratizing Financial Markets 04/11/2023

7. Richard Olsen: A True Crypto OG Democratizing Financial Markets Welcome to EARLY, the podcast about web3 business from Bankless Consulting. DSide's guest today is Richard Olsen. Richard has been referred to as the . He is a financial powerhouse, a visionary, and a supporter of change for a better future. He established Lykke in 2013 and launched the exchange in 2015 with the goal of using blockchain technology to transform the financial services industry. On this episode of EARLY, DSide and Richard discuss high frequency trading, how regulations affect stakeholders in the decentralized finance space, as well as how artificial intelligence (AI) and big data can shape the financial markets for better outcomes in the future. Under Richard's direction, Lykke has consistently positioned itself as a provider of blockchain and financial services products to strategically reach out to new consumer demographics in the B2B and B2C market with the goal of reinventing the financial services sector and demonstrating to people the true potential of the blockchain. Cycling is a hobby for Richard and he also believes sufficient rest is necessary for maximum productivity. ***Timestamps*** 1:34 - What is High Frequency Finance? 4:15 - Simplifying trading for everyone 7:02 - Bringing finance onto the blockchain 9:35 - Impact of regulations on blockchain finance 11:18 - The core of Lykke’s business model 13:56 - Democratization of financial markets for fostering inclusion 18:45- Assets digitization has come to stay 20:50 - The future of blockchain finance 23:40 - Applying artificial intelligence for financial analysis to improve trading outcomes 28:40 - Will blockchain finance eventually become a norm in the global finance industry? 33:01 - What’s next for Lykke? ***Additional Resources*** If you found this show informative, enlightening, fun or just plain fire - please leave us a review on Spotify, Apple or whatever other podcast platform you use. Be sure to follow us and our guest on social media to unlock the latest web3 alpha. ***Links*** /episode/index/show/7906107d-2ff1-46aa-a538-9502a97c36ad/id/26494452

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