Blockchain Won't Save the World

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.

Sunny Lu, founder of VeChain and former Chief Information Officer at Louis Vuitton, delves into the groundbreaking work of his blockchain platform dedicated to sustainability. They discuss VeChain's unique partnerships, including collaboration with BCG to produce a Web3 whitepaper. Sunny reveals how blockchain can drive real change, emphasizing the importance of incentive design and collective investment in fostering environmental initiatives. The conversation highlights the transformative potential of blockchain technology in supporting more sustainable business practices across various industries.

Onboarding is one of the biggest UX challenges with Web3, and Mysten Labs think they've cracked it with zkLogin. Single sign-on but privacy-preserving. I'm joined by Kostas Chalkias (AKA Kostas Kryptos) to learn more... Google, Facebook and Apple have cornered the single sign-on (SSO) market in an attempt to improve UX but also capture more about YOU and what you do online... The emergence of Zero Knowledge technology paired with the existing SSO providers' tools can enable simple UX while protecting your ID and data. Curious? You should be. Join me and Kostas, where we'll talk about: - The problems with SSOs and credentials today - An introduction to zkLogin - Use cases and what can be built on top of zkLogin - A beginners guide to the Sui network - What more is required to see zk tech adopted more widely - Guidance for people building with Blockchain and zk

We'll never get to widespread adoption of Blockchain and Web3 unless we can make it easy for enterprises and governments to easily integrate the tech. AvaCloud (from Ava Labs) believe they have cracked this problem... I'm joined by Nick Mussallem, Head of Product for Ava Labs, who will share everything the Avalanche community has learned about Blockchain adoption. They have partnered with major enterprises, AAA games, top brands, and have a bustling Web3 ecosystem. AvaCloud is the Avalanche 'Blockchain as a Service' (BaaS) offering that aims to make adoption and integration of decentralised technologies easy-peasy. But what does that mean, and why weren't we doing this before? In this show we discuss: - The rise of Avalanche and why it's different to other Blockchains - The importance of Blockchain as a Service and how it helps - The creation of AvaCloud and what's 'in the box' - Use cases and real world examples of AvaCloud in action - Advice for anyone looking to build with Blockchain technology (Note: apologies for my audio quality - realised I wasn't using the podcast mic halfway through the show! smh)