BlockShots: Blockchain Simplified

In this episode, we understand what is Account Abstraction and how it can make user experience much more simpler and easier. To get the best out of this episode, it is encouraged that you check out the following two episodes first. https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-8-accounts-and-keys-15d https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-63-not-your-keys-not-your Music: https://www.purple-planet.com...

In this episode, we learn about what are Decentralized Social Networks and how they work. We also understand the issues with current centralized social networks and how decentralization solves some of them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In this episode, the topic is Fractional NFTs. Fractionalization of NFTs allows low barrier partial ownership of NFTs. The episode goes into explaining what is partial ownership and how do Fractional NFTs enable it. Previous episodes about NFTs: https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-31-non-fungible-tokens-nfts#details https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-69-how-nfts-work#details Music: http...

This episode covers the famous data availability problem in blockchains and how it impacts the security and verifiability among different kinds of scaling and synchronization techniques. This one is slightly more technical. It is recommended that you check out the Light Clients and Rollups episodes before listening to this one. https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-49-light-clients#details http...

In this episode, we understand what are BRC20 tokens and how they work. They are based on the Bitcoin ordinals and it is recommended that you listen to the Ordinals episode before listening to this one. https://episodes.blockshots.fm/p/episode-78-bitcoin-ordinals#details Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

This episode covers blockchain token standards, how they came up, and what do they solve. It also covers what are ERC20 tokens and why they are so popular. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In this episode, the topic is Multiparty Compute (MPC). We go into some basic explanation of what MPC is, how it works, and how it is used as a security measure for crypto wallets. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In this episode, the topic is Unstoppable Applications. We understand how applications dependent on others’ platforms and infrastructure can be stopped and how decentralized systems make them unstoppable. To learn how to build Unstoppable Applications and blockchains and the core concepts behind them, do check out Polkadot Blockchain Academy. See more information at the following links. https://li...

This episode is about AppChains - blockchains designed and built for specific application needs. Understand how AppChains are different from smart contract platforms and what problems they solve. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In this episode, we do a slightly tangential topic about how smart contracts development is different from conventional software development. This stems from the last few episodes covering virtual machines and blockchain attacks. These create special conditions for execution of smart contacts. Let’s understand that. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like t...

In this episode, we understand MEV Boost - a protocol to reduce the bad effects of MEV. The episode goes a bit deep into how MEV boost works and how it distributes the MEV opportunities and value among all parties. This one is a bit more deep into tech. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

In this episode we do a double click on how MEV works and who gets to make the profit when there is an opportunity. The episode also covers behind-the-scenes components of MEV with clear explanation of the entire process flow. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blocks...

In this episode, the topic is another one of blockchain attacks - the 51% Attack. The episode covers what is this attack, how it effects the blockchain consensus systems, and what is the effect on users and applications. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.n...

In this episode the topic is the newly famous Bitcoin ordinals. We understand what are ordinals and how they enable NFTs on the Bitcoin blockchain. We also understand the basics around the ordinal theory. You can also read more about the ordinal theory here - https://docs.ordinals.com/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

In this episode, we understand what is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack and how it is relevant in context of blockchains. We also understand how DDoS attacks have negative impact on the functioning of blockchains. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blocks...

In this episode, we understand what is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and how it works in the Ethereum blockchain. We also look at how the EVM makes sure all nodes reach consensus while running on different kinds of hardware. It is recommended that you listen to the previous episode about virtual machines to better grasp the concepts in this episode. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This i...

In this episode, we understand what are virtual machines and how they are relevant in terms of blockchains, decentralized systems and consensus mechanisms. This will help build a foundation to understand other related concepts like EVM in later episodes. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

In this episode, we clarify what are Staking and Yield Farming, and how they are different from each other. Staking  — Generally related to Proof of Stake systems. The block rewards get distributed to the stakers. If the block producer don’t follow the rules, stakers risk losing the stake and the rewards. Yield Farming  — Generally related to DeFi. Users provide liquidity to pools and exchanges, a...

In this episode, let’s find out how AMMs work, how the price and formulae for liquidity is determined, and what happens when the liquidity changes. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

Initially, I wanted to do a double click on AMMs and how they work. But first I thought I should do a bit of a refresher with my new understanding of AMMs. In this episode, I have explained them with some new examples too. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots...

These days the term ‘Tokengating’ has been going around quite a bit. In this episode, let’s understand what tokengating is and how it works. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In the last episode, we understood how NFTs work. In this one, let’s explore top five use-cases of NFTs. From gaming to identity to real estate, let’s understand how NFTs could be used to represent several things on blockchains with full transparency. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...

In this episode, let’s understand how NFTs work and how different components come together to create them. There is a lot going behind the scenes from where the assets are stored to how they are linked with their token identity. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.bloc...

In the last episode, we learned about how zero knowledge proofs work. In this episode, let’s go a step further and explore some of their use-cases. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.blockshots.net

In this episode, let’s do a double click on Zero Knowledge Proofs. Let’s understand how they work and how they are implemented for blockchains. This episode goes slightly deeper into the ZK stuff, but still in a easy to understand language. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...