Blockchain Won't Save the World

Don't we have enough Blockchains already? Short answer: No... And Azeem from Morph is going to explain why, in full HD!...Blockchains keep evolving, and Layer 2s present an opportunity to provide unique functionality, integrations and experiences for dApp builders. And Morph is a really interesting example of an L2 that is innovating beyond just the chain code.This is an in-depth discussion around why the world still needs more L2s, and what are the key tactics for launching and growing 'yet another' Blockchain in 2024. We cover:- Morph 101- Why Ethereum, and Web3 in general, need another L2- What's required to build a blockchain ecosystem- What Morph are doing to differentiate from other L1s and L2s- How to grow Web3 adoption without fragmenting ecosystems, developers and funding- What’s next for Morph, and the roadmap ahead

Decentraland pioneered the crossover of Blockchain and the Metaverse, and now they're back with version 2.0. And they've been working on some important things along the way... I'm joined by Yemel Jardi, a Web3 veteran, developer, Executive Director of Decentraland, and occasional virtual 'celebrity'. We take a look back over the launch and growth of Decentraland, the challenge of competing with established gaming and VR categories, and what it took to develop Decentraland 2.0, including: - Decentraland 101 - The state of the Metaverse in 2024 - Decentraland vs. Fortnite vs. Minecraft - Parties, Hide & Seek, and What Decentraland User Get Up To - The Challenge of Building Governance for a Virtual World - What More is Needed to See More People Use Virtual Worlds

Without Blockchain nodes, there would be no Blockchain. But not all nodes are created equal. And many chains are falsely claiming 'decentralisation'. Chris from BlockJoy is on a mission to enable better Blockchain infrastructure... The reality is that Web3 is still heavily dependent on the Cloud. But should users, developers and communities care: 'Yes' according to Chris. In this episode, we'll give everyone an introduction to Blockchain nodes, and cover a range of other important topics, including: - Nodes 101 - Mapping Web3's Cloud Dependency - Why Bare Metal Servers are 'So Back' - What It Takes to Build Validator Infrastructure - How We Deliver 'Better' Decentralisation - The Future of Blockchain Infrastructure

The ZK series continues with Hubert and vlayer: an exciting team looking to give back control and equitability of data using Blockchain technology... If you're not paying attention to zero-knowledge technology at this point in the evolution of the internet and decentralised applications, you should be. And it's refreshing to see that not all teams are correlating the 'data opportunity' with just AI - but the wider petabytes of data that humans and businesses create every day. On this show, Hubert and I will delve deeper into the applications for ZK in building a more equitable internet for all of us, including: - WTF are Web Proofs - Why the world needs another data infrastructure company (and where others have failed to-date) - Learnings from Hubert's experience with data fraud, and what needs to change to protect sensitive data in future - The vlayer origin story, and major use cases - Why people should care about data protection - Alternative approaches to data protection and comparisons

Many (including myself) are hailing ZK as the technology that will finally enable mass adoption of Web3. But how? And what's missing today that ZK provides? Ken Timsit is a Web3 veteran and a strong advocate for ZK tech. He is MD of Cronos Labs and its Particle B ecosystem accelerator, and was previously CRO at Consensys. On this show, we're going to be covering as much as possible on the proposition and benefits of zero-knowledge, and how it is being applied in Web3 today, including: - An introduction to Cronos - An overview of the ZK landscape, and how it’s being used today (Roll-ups, data protection, EVMs, L1s vs. L2s) - Important use cases for ZK - The opportunity for ZK and DeFi to drive further adoption - Challenges and limitations of ZK today - What more is required for wider adoption of Web3 in general

Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos and a visionary in finance and AI, discusses the intriguing relationship between blockchain and AI. He questions whether these technologies are true allies or fundamentally different. Arthur shares his journey in Web3 and highlights the capabilities of both technologies. The conversation navigates the misconceptions of their interdependence and examines the real obstacles to their combined adoption. He emphasizes the importance of ethics, governance, and infrastructure for future innovations.

MoonPay are one of the biggest names in Web3. And without 'ramps' and tools that connect to Web2, the decentralised internet will never reach full potential. 5-years and 20 million customers later, Ivan Soto-Wright has learned a lot, and has a lot to say about what it takes to onboard new and skeptical users to Web3. The UX has also come on a LONG way since the early days. In this LinkedIn Live, we'll talk about: - Ivan’s Web3 ‘origin story’ - The problems with Web3 UX, and how they're gradually being solved - What are 'on ramps' & the various aspects of MoonPay’s business today - Ivan's most valuable use cases for Blockchain & Crypto - The hardest things MoonPay had to solve in scaling the business - Learnings from partnerships with PayPal, Adidas, Gucci, Nike & MasterCard - What are the critical things needed to see further adoption of Web3, and what is the upcoming MoonPay roadmap

Diego Favarolo, the visionary Founder of Space AI, delves into the revolutionary intersection of space economy, IoT, and blockchain technology. He shares why the Space Economy urgently needs blockchain, innovatively integrating hardware and IoT for DePIN solutions. Diego discusses the versatile applications of Space AI's tech on Earth, from energy management to underground monitoring. The conversation highlights the importance of decentralized governance in space and the role of open-source protocols in fostering interplanetary collaboration—transforming our future in both realms.

Devon is one of the best Marketeers of the Web3 era. He'll share frameworks & strategies from his time at Ava Labs, Immutable & F/AS that can help any Web3 project grow. Do not miss this!...Marketing is everything from understanding the market, the competition, establishing digital and physical channels, finding your voice, amplifying your community, and enabling them to amplify your work as much as you do...In this 'Masterclass', Devon will share his experience working with some of the biggest and most successful Blockchain projects, including:- What does Web3 marketing comprise- The art of storytelling and building a narrative- How to communicate across different media types- How to harness a Web3 community for growth- The importance (or not) of 'KOLs'- Which 'narratives' in 2024 are hot, or just hot air...If you're working in growth, marketing, or leadership for a Web3 project, you NEED to hear what Devon has to say.

What does it take to grow a global Blockchain ecosystem? Listen to the Gnosis story and you'll find out. There's more to it than you think...Successful ecosystems are more than simply the Blockchain. They're more than simply the technology. It's about bringing together core tech, developers, capital and users, all wrapped up with shared and aligned incentivesDr. Friederike Ernst is a co-founder of Gnosis, and has been a big part of their overall rise and success, and she will help share some of the key components of the Gnosis ecosystem, and what it took to build it.On this show we cover:- Friederike’s journey as a co-founder of Gnosis- The overall Gnosis Ecosystem (Chain, Pay, DAO, Studios, Capital)- How Gnosis Chain differs from other L1s- How Gnosis Pay is transforming payments- The importance of decentralised governance, and how Gnosis DAO works in practice- What more is needed to see wider use of Web3 tech