Proof of Talk: The Cryptocurrency Podcast

Manthan and Tom are the founders of Palisade, a company focused on secure digital asset management. Their extensive experience in technology and regulation shapes their insights into the cryptocurrency landscape. Navigating Crypto Regulation The podcast kicked off with a deep dive into the current state of cryptocurrency regulation, a pressing issue across the globe. Manthan pointed out that while...

Bill is the Director of Education and Governance Initiatives at the Web3 Foundation. Kori is the Chief of Staff & Strategic Growth Advisor at Parity Technologies, driving strategic initiatives for Polkadot’s ecosystem growth. Switzerland’s Decentralized Governance Model Bill highlighted Zug (or “Crypto Valley”) as a hub for blockchain projects like Ethereum and Web3 Foundation, attributing its...

Daniel Veidlinger is a professor of Digital Humanities and an angel investor with a focus on AI startups. He specializes in using computational methods to analyze historical texts, blending his academic expertise with an interest in blockchain technology. The Anatomy of a Sophisticated Crypto Scam   Daniel recently fell victim to a meticulously orchestrated crypto scam involving Tesalia Asset...

Jordan is the founder of Satori, a decentralized network focused on AI-driven time series prediction. His project combines cryptographic principles with machine learning to create a crowdsourced system for making predictions about the future. Satori’s Network Growth and Node Architecture Since its alpha launch in February 2023, Satori has grown to over 20,000 nodes, with operators worldwide contri...

Charles Adkins is CEO of Hedera Foundation. He previously served as President of Hedera Hashgraph, LLC. Charles is a seasoned leader with years of experience in the blockchain and crypto space, having previously worked at Polygon Labs and Aptos. Hedera’s Governance Model and Council Structure Charles emphasized Hedera’s governance framework as a critical differentiator. The Hedera Governing Counci...

Gabriele Giancola is the CEO and co-founder of Qiibee, a blockchain-based loyalty infrastructure platform. Qiibee focuses on streamlining how brands manage customer engagement through decentralized solutions. Organic vs Mainstream Media The host opened the podcast by emphasizing the growing preference for organic, unscripted dialogue over formulaic media formats. He criticized mainstream outlets f...

Mounir is the founder of ParaSwap, a DeFi aggregator that consolidates liquidity from decentralized exchanges and lending protocols. ParaSwap focuses on advancing on-chain trading efficiency and user experience. ParaSwap Delta’s Beta Launch and Roadmap Mounir discussed the beta release of ParaSwap Delta, an intent-centric trading product designed to minimize MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) risks a...

GeeZee, Head of Gaming from Mantle, a low-cost Ethereum rollup, shares insights on the latest gaming innovations. Alan is the Founder of MetaCene, a Web3 MMORPG. Introduction A recent discussion brought together perspectives on how blockchain technology is reshaping the gaming space. Two core themes took center stage: the importance of building genuinely enjoyable games and the role of decentraliz...

Blane is the Chief Product Officer at Truebit. He focuses on building verifiable compute solutions that bring greater trust to blockchain-based systems. The industry has produced solutions for scaling, tokenizing assets, and integrating artificial intelligence, but ensuring security and authenticity remains a core challenge. Blane from Truebit discusses how verification layers and decentralized co...

Ryan is the founder and CEO of Emergence, whose mission is to make blockchain more accessible and meaningful in video games. Ryan works to create a gaming ecosystem akin to a real-life metaverse. The Impact of Narrative in Modern Gaming Ryan pointed to games such as "Control," "Alan Wake," and "Life is Strange." He believes that gaming offers a unique medium for transmodal and networked narratives...

Guil is the founder of neow3j, a development toolkit that simplifies building dApps on the NEO ecosystem. Songping is a Senior Marketing Manager at NEO, the first non-EVM smart contract blockchain. Blockchain's Role in Transparency and Voting Systems The discussion opened with the impact of the U.S. election results on the cryptocurrency market. We looked at how platforms like Polymarket enable pe...

Ally is the founder of Lilypad, a serverless distributed computing network for AI, ML and general compute. Stanley is a dedicated scientist, passionate about leveraging bioinformatics for transformative breakthroughs. Embracing Decentralized Computing Ally began her journey by running a café in Australia before diving into tech, mechatronics, and software engineering. Her eclectic experience led h...

Nick is the founder of Chronicle Labs and former member of the Maker team. Nik is a strong believer in decentralization and transparency, especially when it comes to Oracles. Building DeFi Infrastructure Nick joined the founding team of Maker, venturing into a landscape where decentralized finance was virtually non-existent. There were no decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending protocols, stableco...

James is the COO at Unity Wallet, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet previously known as Savl. With a background in disruptive technologies, he offers valuable perspectives on the future of digital finance. The Changing Landscape of Bitcoin ETFs The discussion began with surprising statistics on Bitcoin ETF ownership, revealing that 76% are held by private individuals and only 24% by instituti...

Yannik is the co-founder of Arcium, a decentralised network focusing on confidential computing. Yannik's passion for technology started with building mods for video games. What is Arcium? Arcium is a decentralized confidential computing network built to allow secure computations over encrypted data. Unlike traditional cloud computing, Arcium does not rely on centralized servers or trusted hardware...

Dillon is the co-founder of Common, a platform designed to simplify decentralized governance. His journey into crypto began with mining Ethereum in college. AI and the Rapid Evolution of Search Engines The podcast begins with a discussion on the rapid advancements in AI, particularly new releases like Llama, Grok, and SearchGPT. The host is fascinated by how quickly AI evolves, introducing groundb...

Parker McCurley is the founder of Decent Labs. Decent aims to push decentralized governance and organizations forward through the use of blockchain technology. How did Decent Labs start? Founded in 2017, Decent Labs started as a decentralized application development agency during the wild days of the ICO boom. Parker and his co-founder Adam dove into the crypto world by attending conferences and n...

Jon Allen is the Founder of Game7, a company dedicated to advancing the web3 and blockchain gaming ecosystem. Jon is a long time cryptocurrency believer and former military officer. The Role of DAOs in Gaming Allen describes DAOs as transformative tools that can shift the paradigm from traditional, top-down governance models in gaming to more inclusive and democratic structures. This shift can pot...

Steve Wade is the CEO of Midnight Evergreen, a web3 gaming company creating deconstructed MMO experiences. Steve started his career as an eSports player and built a digital currency in 2005. Steve's Early Days In 2005, Steve created a digital currency called the Zyon token, which was used internally by game developers. This innovative system allowed developers to exchange their time and skills wit...

Chrissy Hill is the interim Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Parity Technologies. Parity is the core entity behind the development of Polkadot and Kusma blockchains. Chrissy’s journey into the world of blockchain and web3 started in her previous role working for former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. During her decade-long tenure as COO and General Counsel for Blair, she was introd...

Dean Tribble is the CEO of Agoric, a Layer 1 blockchain facilitating multi-chain protocols and JavaScript-native smart contracts. Dean helped launch the first production smart contract in 1989. Dean's introduction to cryptography dates back to the early '80s when he encountered RSA encryption and engaged in discussions with like-minded enthusiasts. His initial skepticism towards Bitcoin, due to so...

Christian is the Head of Partnerships at Anchain, a Web3 security firm that gained notoriety for exposing FTX. Anchain aims to minimize the impact of security breaches and improve the reaction time across the industry. What is Anchain? Anchain offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to improve the security of Web3 ecosystems. These tools enable real-time monitoring and risk assessment, esse...

Join Bancor contributor Jen Albert and project lead Mark Richardson for a deep dive into algorithmic DeFi trading. Carbon DeFi is Bancor's most advanced DeFi product featuring on-chain crypto trading bots and automation. What is Carbon DeFi? Developed under Mark Richardson's lead, Carbon DeFi makes a bold step away from traditional automated market maker (AMM) systems by eliminating pooled capital...

Eitan is the CEO and co-founder of Kima, a decentralised money transfer protocol that aims to connect all of finance. Kima's vision is to create a transfer layer for all assets, including stocks, fiat and crypto. The Birth of Kima and Its Mission Eitan’s fascination with Satoshi Nakamoto's white paper on Bitcoin evolved into a pioneering project to develop the first Bitcoin cold wallet, addressing...

Jason is the Ecosystem Lead at Zama, a cryptography company that works to introduce Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to blockchain. FHE is almost like magic, as it allows computing data without ever decrypting it. What is Fully Homomorphic Encryption? FHE is a type of encryption that allows computations to be performed on encrypted data, without ever needing to decrypt it. This might sound like...