The Unstoppable Podcast

Dave starts by talking about some of the resources he would recommend for newcomers to learn more about crypto and its legality, and some of the biggest challenges he sees to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain. We cover some of the current issues with traditional fiat money and why decentralized finance offers such an exciting alternative to this. We cover the legal market for blockc...

In this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast, Matthew Gould outlines the problems surrounding blockchain scaling and introduces an overview of the history of solutions. How do we improve the way we build on the blockchain so our networks can handle more activity and more transactions while supporting a wider range of activities? Matthew explains the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin in this co...

We talk to Tim about the value and importance of cryptocurrency, for example in areas like allowing safe cross-border transactions to developing countries with unpredictable political situations and unstable currencies. Tim talks about some of the resistance to crypto and why this exists, and also discusses his (accurate) predictions for Bitcoin’s price increases in the past and gives an (EXCLUSIV...

Web 3.0 is a commonly heard term in the blockchain space, but is it just a buzzword or something more? What does the concept actually mean, and how does it tie into decentralization and blockchain? Mason talks about how the current internet started, what Web 3.0 is, and why it matters. We cover the differences between the internet as we know it today, and what Web 3.0 will be capable of. We also t...

Calvin talks about some of the obstacles that have stood in the way of widespread adoption of crypto, like tight-knit, exclusive communities, confusing language, and lack of accessible education. He explains how Compound is building a bank on Ethereum that does everything a traditional bank on the high street would do. We cover who is using Compound right now, how the technology works, and what ma...

What is a digital token? This is one element of blockchain technology that has been a major source of interest and excitement, but it’s also a concept that can be confusing for newcomers to the space. One interesting use case for tokens is non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, which have a range of applications, from collecting digital assets to trading real-world items on the blockchain. Matthew explains...

What’s the difference between a coin and a token? It’s an important distinction, and one that is often confusing to newcomers in the crypto space. We cover the technical distinction between the two, the different uses for each, and how both coins and tokens derive their value. We also talk about stablecoins — cryptocurrencies tied to a fiat currency like the U.S. Dollar, the different types of sta...

As blockchain and cryptocurrency grow and develop, the legal considerations surrounding the new technology will also increase. Mike tells us all about the current legal issues and challenges around blockchain and crypto and how laws vary from state to state and on a federal level in the U.S.  We also discuss some of the privacy issues that could be affected by future regulations, such as laws that...

Matthew explains what blockchain domains are and how they differ from traditional domains. For example, they’re held in the user’s wallet, allow anyone to look at the records, and have more functionality when it comes to building new features and programs on your domain. We talk about the history of blockchain domains, which goes all the way back to Bitcoin and a platform called Namecoin. We also...

We learn about how Robert discovered blockchain and crypto as a way to access money in foreign accounts when living abroad without suffering punishing ATM fees - and how it quickly became a subject of passion for him. We talk about dApps (software written on top of the blockchain) and their many use cases, from everyday things like trading digital items to bigger concepts like freer sharing of inf...

One recent trend in the decentralized world has been the trading of digital assets on the blockchain. The immutable nature of blockchain makes it especially well-suited for creating truly original digital products, verifying their authenticity, and trading them. We cover collectible items, like football cards and “cryptopunks” - limited edition artworks created on the blockchain. Devin talks about...

We start by talking about the history of OKCoin, some of the changes it went through in recent years (like restructuring to become a fully licensed US-based exchange with strong banking relationships), and the goals of the platform. Haider talks about his overall goal to simplify the process of working with crypto and make the space more accessible to ordinary users. We talk about the importance o...

Blockchain technology has the potential to radically change how we manage our finances, save, invest, and engage with the wider digital economy. Matthew Gould, CEO & Founder at Unstoppable Domains, chats with Diana Chen, Podcast Host at Startup Happy Hour, about how these things can be significantly cheaper and more automated with blockchain technology. Matthew and Diana discuss the idea of cheape...

How is blockchain going to impact me? In today’s episode of the Unstoppable Podcast, Matthew Gould and Diana Chen talk about how blockchain and cryptocurrency will make an impact on our day-to-day lives. The discussion around crypto and decentralization often focuses on big, overarching ideas and themes. But how will this technology change the lives of ordinary people? We cover how countries and b...

Decentralization has some huge advantages - true ownership of data, property rights over your personal information, and digital real estate. But there are also some drawbacks to this kind of model. For example, now that you own all your activity and data online, how do you control people who misuse that freedom? How can you stop bad actors from spreading misinformation and hate if they have full c...

Blockchain and crypto are huge topics nowadays, and there’s a lot of hype around these concepts and their potential to transform the internet and our lives. We dive into some of the problems with the current overly centralized system - like data privacy and the manipulation of our actions on social media - and wrap up with a discussion of how decentralization will help solve these problems and lea...

A big challenge for companies in the blockchain space is allowing people from the traditional and offline world to verify their identity in blockchain ecosystems. Sergey explains how the collaboration between Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink is making it possible for users to verify their social media profiles back to a blockchain domain. This new feature comes with a whole host of benefits, such...

Cryptocurrency and the underpinning decentralized technologies have the potential to change the world. This podcast is a place to learn about these emerging technologies, the people behind them driving the movement, and how they can impact our everyday lives. In this podcast, the team at Unstoppable Domains will be talking to various voices in the field and how they see the space evolving over tim...