The Ledger Podcast

Today, On the Ledger will be discussing memories in the form of tokens. If you think about it, the places we go to and experiences we live are a big part of our lives and identities and this is why we love to capture them. We have been collecting memories in the form of tickets, clothings and goodies for decades. But there’s one NFT player that’s changing the game in terms of value, visibility and...

How do we onboard the next billion users to Web3? That ladies and gentlemen is the BILLION dollar question. But what if we told you that I’ve probably got the answer to that. Would you believe us? There are about 2.5 billion gamers in the world that generate aaaa lot of value, over 137 billion dollars, but that value is only captured by a limited number of companies, you and us, we get nothing but...

This is a question that many have asked themselves in 2021, and that many more will try to find the answer to this year - how do you start your NFT collection? Whether you are emotional, like Cabline, famous NFT curator and collector (with more than 3000 pieces on her collection), or analytical, like Jean-Michel Pailhon, Ledger Chief of Staff and compulsive NFT collector: we’ve got you covered. Ho...

What is the metaverse? Who are its participants and how is it being built? And what are its challenges? Big questions that demand big answers. Our guest today is building one of the most impressive and innovative metaverse ecosystems out there. Aaron is the creator of Fluf World and Altered State machine. A couple of projects that were launched a few months ago but are already comfortably surfing...

Laurence Fuller is an actor, a producer, a writer and a poet. It took him less than two sentences to understand how NFTs would change art for good, and he dove head-first into the non-fungible realms with all of his creativity and talent. Laurence is considered to be the first NFT poet. On this new episode of On The Ledger, we explore the world of an artist who’s been pushing the boundaries of cry...

In a fascinating discussion, Gary Vee discusses his background, from wine vlogging to his “crypto revelation." He shares the story behind the legendary Gary Vaynerchuk podcast, explains his massive success with VeeFriends, the occasional harsh criticisms he receives (no, they are not “3rd grade doodles”) and the exciting future(s) of NFTs. All of that and more with Ian Rogers, our Chief Experience...

Sorare no longer needs to be presented. It is now more than a game: it is an economy. With your host Mo El-Sayed, Pierre Duperrin, Sorare Lead Blockchain Engineer, discusses how to build a Web2 experience with Web3 benefits, responds to the famous “When Sorare Token?” question, and explains why he prefers to talk about play and earn rather than play-to-earn: because you first have to have fun. Hos...

This week, we are meeting with a man who started to build “whatever he could build” on blockchain, from an Ethereum-based blackjack card game, to Zerion, a creative marketplace sourcing the most exciting projects for DeFi, NFTs and more… to which you can access from within the security of Ledger Live. Evgeny Yurtaev, Zerion Co-founder and CEO, explains to your host Mo El-Sayed how to keep DeFi und...

Some people said 2020 was the year of DeFi. But the same could be said about 2021. And probably 2022. Julien is a serial DeFi entrepreneur and describes himself as an addict of crazy innovative ideas. If you don't know Julien, you probably know his projects, Curve, StakeCapital, StakeDAO, REKT, Blackpool and that’s without even mentioning the start-ups he helped launch. So if there’s someone that...

Today we’re talking about one of the most inspiring DeFi projects out there, one that’s truly anchored in the ethos and values of crypto and decentralization. Yearn Finance is the perfect embodiment of what DeFi is all about. Because, as Facu put it "if you don't know where the yield comes from, then you are the yield". So, sit back, relax, and explore the possibilities of yield generation from wi...

Born Sébastien Devaud, Agoria is a french electronic music pioneer. His music flows between different genres and locations, from raves, to clubs, radio stations and even space satellites. But he’s also a man of many talents, with eclectic interests in contemporary art, fashion, poetry, AI and most recently crypto-art and NFTs. His unique background and deep attraction to science, art and spiritual...

Ledger & MetaMask are the safest and most accessible solutions to enable you to have self-custody your crypto assets and navigate the realms of Web 3. But how do they work together? How did they finally fix the problems many users faced over the last few weeks? And what's next for their crypto partnership? Find out the answers to all of your questions with Jacob Cantele (MetaMask Lead of Opera...

Why does Ledger need developers, and why web3 developers need Ledger? In this new episode of On The Ledger, Ian Rogers (Ledger Chief Experience Officer) & Rodrigo Carraresi (Ledger Head of Dev Rels) explain why the future of our digital life depends on accessibility and security all in the same place. Why Ledger Live is the best spot for you to find them - with the great help of many stunning...

One could say a DEXs aggregator like 1Inch is a Google for DeFi. The perfect tool to compare the infinite possibilities one has to manage their digital assets. In this new episode of On The Ledger, Sergej Kunz (1Inch co-founder) & Fabrice Dautriat (Ledger Head of Platform) unveil the story behind one of the greatest DeFi successes of the year, from the rough beginnings to the current successes...

The Lost Poets, by the mysterious Pak, is the most exciting NFT project there has been in crypto space. The one you should definitely know about - even if it is so subtle that it is extremely hard to sum it up. In this second episode of our Creative Reflections, Robin Schmidt, Creative Director & host of our School of Block video series, explains it all for you and unveils a bit of the mystery...

This is the DAO everybody has been talking about this year. The one you want to be a part of. A place where community meets culture meets crypto. Friends With Benefits is also a token $FWB (which value has skyrocketed in the last two months). In other words, it is the first and the most exciting example of a new kind of “digital city” - of which Alex Zhang could be considered as “the mayor”. Which...

World of Women is an amazing artistic project & a thriving community that was created to bring more diversity and inclusivity to the NFT space; But how did it all start? Where are the two co-founders, Yam & Raph, headed? Oh, and also, do they prefer yogurt or frozen yogurt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now available on Ledger Live, Lido is a game changer in the world of crypto: the service allows millions of small holders to finally stake their Ethereum. How did they do that? And most importantly, what is next for the now amazingly popular DeFi app ? Along with Charles Hamel, Ledger’s VP Product, Lido DAO Initial Member and  P2P.org  co-founder Konstantin Lomashuk unveils the reasons b...

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How will blockchain technology & NFTs revolutionize the music industry?  Why is Web3 the best thing that could ever happen to artists & creators ? On The Ledger explores music in the era of decentralization and NFTs with the inspiring Cooper Turley and Parker Todd Brooks. Cooper is a crypto strategist at Audius, a decentralized music platform that is owned and governed by its creator....

What’s Aave? Why is it so successful? How will DeFi impact the future? On The Ledger explores DeFi and the crypto economy through the prism of Aave, 2021’s DeFi success. DeFi pioneer and Founder and CEO of Aave, Stani Kulechov & Fabrice Dautriat, Head of Coin Integration at Ledger, explain how Aave became the largest lending protocol in no time, while exploring the remaining challenges towards...

What can we learn from the Pegasus spyware scandal? We dive into why your crypto isn’t safe in your Web 2 devices - aka smartphones & laptops– and what you can do about it. This special On The Ledger episode looks at security vulnerabilities on smartphones and their impact on the safety of your crypto assets. Hosting Charles Guillemet (CTO) and JB Bédrune (Head of Security Research)...

Why did those big guys even buy their first Bitcoin? What are their visions for the future? On The Ledger tells you the genesis of Peter McCormack and Pascal Gautier’s bitcoin life, as well as their coming projects. Peter McCormack is the man behind “What Bitcoin Did”, the most popular Bitcoin podcast out there. Pascal Gautier is the Chairman & CEO of Ledger. Two big shots, one inspiring crypt...

What is the creator economy? What are the limits of the digital creative model? And how is crypto disrupting creative industries?  On The Ledger, Episode 6, brings to you the first edition of Creative Reflections. Together with the SuperMassive Robin Schmidt, we explore how crypto’s igniting a new creative revolution, from NFTs to digital fashion, gaming, the metaverse and more. Robin is Crea...

What could "EIP-1559" possibly mean? What challenges will Eth face tomorrow? And why a… hairbrush might shape its future? On The Ledger explores the future(s) of Ethereum and unveils its potential. Dive into the second most famous network with Vlad Zamfir, a prominent researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, & Jérôme de Tichey, Head of Client Success at Ledger and host of Eth CC. Listen, chill a...