DiffuseTap Podcast

What is the quantum leap that trade finance can make if it’s on the blockchain? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Truckcoinswap’s   CEO and Founder   Todd Ziegler  and  Partner   Jimmy Lenz  about the current state of trade finance, how tokenization can be used to create a more efficient and transparent marketplace for companies in a Payment Receivable bind, and how investors can benefit from inv...

What are the biggest vulnerabilities that expose your crypto to attacks? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Alex Bujduveanu  and  Eric Freeman , Co-Founders of  Magellan Security , about how to mitigate the threat of insider attacks in crypto projects, risks associated with port usage, and the importance of cloud security.

How did crypto become the currency of choice on the darknet? Get to know the not-so-legal side of digital assets. Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked  Keven Hendricks, Founder of  The Ubivis Project , about how crypto is used on the dark web, what global sanctions are in place to prevent this activity, and how the U.S. is responding to this threat.

The longer the stake, the higher the yield… the higher the risk? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask  Jason Price , Head of Strategy and Sales at  Restake , about how staking works, what the benefits and risks are, which assets deliver the highest returns, and whether you should DIY stake or not.

What happens to a self-custody wallet, in case of the HODLer’s passing? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gregory Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO at Rubicon Crypto, about how crypto insurance and inheritance works, what inheritance tax on crypto looks like, and why storing your assets in a cold wallet forever might not be the best way to go.

Running a DAO can be an operational challenge… voting is only one of the painful parts. Next on DiffuseTap, we ask  Zeugh , Community Manager at  Origami , about the most operationally intense processes in running a DAO today, how automation is driving the evolution of DAO infrastructure, and how he uses technology to drive token holders to vote.

As no-code development comes to blockchain, will this drive business adoption? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Mike Revy , CEO of Bulla Network , about the future of blockchain with no-code on-chain payments, what kinds of businesses use this infrastructure, and the kind of security required even though implementation might look easy.

To unlock the full potential of DeFi, why are DEXs so important? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked John Bugnacki , Deputy General Counsel and Director of Regulatory Policy of Tacen , about what the advantages of a DEX are over a centralized exchange, what we can expect from the development of DEXs after the FTX collapse, and what risks people should be aware of when dealing with a DEX.

Centralized lending is creating a new way for individuals and businesses to generate yield on idle assets. But where exactly does the yield come from? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Howard Krieger , CEO of Residual Token , and Interim President at Aegis Trust Company, about the economics of centralized lending, what type of customers centralized lending is intended for, and the hidden risks to...

Were there telltale signs leading up to the collapse of FTX? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Raymond Khan , Founding Member and Head of Markets at USREM, and Manjusha Tipre , Co-Founder of Yaala Labs and ZeroBeta , about what makes exchanges so complex to manage and regulate, how FTX blowing up has affected the whole industry, and how we can expect exchanges to be regulated moving forward.

DeFi lost more money to scammers in 2022 than ever before. Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked David Croft , Partner at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis , about what constitutes a crypto scam, the options and hurdles to recovering stolen assets, and how authorities such as the FBI are thinking about finding solutions for this problem.

What’s in store for NFT art and its creators in 2023?   Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Bryan Kayne, David Feinstein, and Thomas Wu of SuperRare Labs about common misconceptions around NFTs and the crypto art industry, why renowned artists are getting into the game, and whether we can expect another bull market in NFTs in 2023.

Putting digital assets on the balance sheet just got easier, thanks to the FASB. But when it comes to pricing amidst volatility, what exactly is “fair value”? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Brian Dixon , President of Off the Chain Capital * about what models are used to value digital assets, why Grayscale is suing the SEC over a Bitcoin ETF, and how Coinbase partnering with Google to enable cry...

Now that virtually any asset can be securitized but the legalese is not clear yet, what’s the best way to invest in freshly securitized assets… legally? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked François de Chezelles , CEO of Talium , about securitization, what assets can be securitized legally, and how U.S. rules around securitization fare in comparison to the rest of the world.

Crypto is proving to be one of the most unpredictable assets in the market. How does one create a future-proof, all-weather investing strategy? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Alan Dunne, CEO of Archive Capital, about how a multi-asset investment research firm strategizes their approach to a volatile market, what return stacking is, and how to prepare for the alternative asset space in 2023 base...

Whether crypto tokens are securities or not is a question yet to be resolved. So how can issuers avoid SEC quarrels? Enter security tokens. Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Len Bland , CEO at Nano Gas Environmental , and Dan Kelly , Founder of GSDFuel , about how token issuers can launch STOs that are truly SEC-compliant, why more issuers are exploring overseas markets, and what TradFi options are non-c...

Will crypto be allowed to self-regulate? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gabriella Kusz , CEO of Global DCA , about how a self-regulatory organization (SRO) works, what an SRO can bring to the table alongside regulation, and who will be the right team to take an SRO forward.

What do smart crypto folks do in a bear market? Build infrastructure. Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Joe Hoffend , Vice President of Product Development at Foundry , about the qualities of a solid crypto infrastructure, lessons from the worst infra crashes in the last year, and what kind of tech will be needed for emerging crypto products in the future.

Independent content producers are always looking for the most attractive revenue models. Is Web3 the answer? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Genevieve Thiers , CEO and Co-Founder of Entertainmint, Inc . , about the major challenges of independent content producers, how royalties work in the age of Netflix, and how Web3 can help content producers connect with fans and build their businesses.

Alternative lending got hammered in the Celsius meltdown… What hidden opportunities are there still to explore? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Prairie Hill Holdings ‘ Managing Director Matthew Sandretto and Co-Owner Alisa Kolodizner , about the different types of alternative lending, which structures give favorable terms to the lender and borrowers, and what investors should look into when eval...

A single Bitcoin transaction consumes nearly two months’ worth of power consumed by the average household. Is green cryptocurrency a more sustainable alternative? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jerod Moore , founder at Digital Spaceport , about the rise of the green blockchain ecosystem, how green cryptocurrencies work compared to traditional ones, and the risks and opportunities in companies d...

It’s been a bumpy year for crypto… though which fund strategies still performed well and which will lead the pack in 2023? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask ConsenSys product executives Taylor Engstrom , Product Marketing Manager for Acquisition and Ecosystem, and Johann Bornman , Group Product Lead, about exotic DeFi fund strategies that demand close attention, and their implications in custody, ex...

What risks do investors expose themselves to when they keep their crypto in centralized venues instead of custodying their own assets? Last time on DiffuseTap, we invited Max Sherwood , Growth Manager at Unstoppable Finance , to discuss whether or not retail investors need 100% custody of their own assets, what infrastructure exists to keep them from losing their keys, and at what point regulators...

How does product design affect the adoption and growth probability of a crypto project? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Bob Guzman , Web3 executive at Large, about how product design in crypto has evolved since Bitcoin’s fledgling days, how design principles differ between crypto and TradFi, and what form crypto products still catch on, event in the current bear market.

A “crack-me-not” password and your seed phrase in a safe won’t keep your crypto safe… what will? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Frances Zelazny , Co-Founder & CEO of Anonybit , about the risks our digital identities are exposed to, how solutions such as facial recognition are becoming part of Web3 security infrastructure, and what the crucial steps are for investors to secure their crypto a...