Blockchain Won't Save the World

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

Olta is one of the most experienced lawyers in Web3, and has been busy supporting Avalanche, Owl Explains and now Enclave Markets - an exchange targeting institutions that provides privacy through transacting over a secure enclave. From our show, recorded at Money 20/20, we also discuss the current state of regulation and recent enforcement actions in the US, and why it is forcing projects 'offshore'. We cover: - Opportunities with Digital Assets and Blockchain in Finance - The legal, regulatory and compliance challenges to overcome before we see wider Web3 adoption - The challenges with transparent ledgers and businesses wanting to protect sensitive data - Where lawyers go to learn more about Blockchain

Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology has gathered a huge following globally, but is still little-known and under-appreciated in Web3 circles. But it is showing huge value providing scalability and data protection for Web3 builders and users alike. Boasting an impressive CV, including the likes of PayPal, Diem, Libra and now Mina, Kurt Hemecker knows a thing or two about bringing complex technology to regulated industries. Which is exactly the skillset Web3 needs right now. On this show we discuss: - Kurt's path to Mina - The mission and role of Mina Foundation - The importance of ZK tech for Web3 - Examples of ZK apps and use cases that Mina are supporting - What more is needed to see wider use of ZK and Web3 tech

Kai Huang from Metamask and Bam Azizi, co-founder of Mesh, dive into the complexities of Web3 wallets. They discuss the critical role of wallets in managing digital assets and the upcoming enhancements in user experience. Topics include simplifying token management, the importance of stablecoins, and the need for seamless integrations across platforms. They share insights on collaboration, security, and how we might see broader adoption of decentralized technologies in the near future, making Web3 more accessible to everyone.

Web3 gaming is just getting started, but most people think it's just about the protocol or the tokens... What about the DATA? We get a fascinating insight into what game developers need to create decentralised gaming economies... The team at Helika have worked with top studios like Yuga Labs, Proof of Play, Animoca Brands and many more, and have seen the early promise of Web3 gaming fall flat because of one particular challenge: DATA. Actually, it's more than just data. It's how to design, collect, interpret and act on data; as well as designing a coherent game economy that can work in harmony with a decentralised crypto economy. No mean feat. In this show we'll discuss: - The maturity of the Web3 gaming ecosystem - What makes Web3 hard for traditional game developers - The importance of data for Web3 games - What is different when it comes to decentralised games and digital assets - Best practices for data management in gaming - Advice to any company looking to build with Web3 tech

Want to meet the man who's trying to integrate ALL the Blockchains? That's no mean feat. Jan-Jaap Jager is transforming Web3 and making it easier for anyone to build Dapps on one or many different chains... We've said this before, but Web3 will never reach 'mass adoption' if applications are hard to develop, and we don't provide tooling for developers and teams who don't want to learn random Blockchain coding languages. Step forward Chainstack! It is their mission to make Blockchain development and infrastructure easy to use, and to give developers and organisations as much choice as possible when it comes to starting and supporting their Web3 journeys. Public. Private. Subnets. APIs. It's all here... In this show we'll cover: - The origins of Chainstack - The problems with building on Blockchains today - The importance of BaaS and SaaS for Web3 to scale - The most exciting or impactful use cases that Chainstack enables - What it takes to manage a portfolio of 25+ Blockchains - Advice to anyone looking to build Dapps or Blockchain offerings

DePIN is a sector where Blockchain tech is having a major impact. We talk this, and Filecoin’s 6-year history with Porter Stowell. Decentralised Physical Infrastructure Networks: In short, the democratisation of compute, storage, communication and more. Optimising existing industrial-grade infrastructure and also allowing individuals to participate in a P2P sharing economy. Sound interesting and disruptive? It is. Amazon and Google aren’t exactly quaking in their boots, but they’re watching with interest, and have been making moves in Web3 to make sure their legacy businesses doesn’t get blindsided by Blockchain. Filecoin has been leading the charge, particularly in storage, since 2017 and was one of the most love projects from Web3’s previous growth cycle. Porter gives us his take on the emergence of DePIN, what it REALLY takes to scale viable decentralised networks, as well as: - A Filecoin 101 for those who are new here - How to manage supply and demand in DePIN networks - The art of the ‘deal’ for B2B, large-scale storage - What more is needed for DePIN networks to become attractive to enterprises and a wider user base

Explore how Venly is revolutionizing blockchain tooling to make Web3 more accessible, with insights on the challenges of building with blockchains, the importance of developer tools, Venly's tooling stack, and use cases benefiting from SaaS solutions. Discover the evolution of blockchain in the gaming industry and the integration of SaaS and blockchain for industry solutions. Navigate blockchain upgrades, gaming partnerships, certification processes, and partnership strategies for successful adoption and business success.