The Unstoppable Podcast

Phil Johnston
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May 14, 2021 • 1h 2min

40 - The Fascinating Potential of Decentralized Interest with Marc Zeller from Aave

In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Marc Zeller. He’s the integrations lead at Aave, an open source and non-custodial liquidity protocol.We talk to Marc about some of his earlier projects and forays into the blockchain space. He also shares some of the specific YouTube channels he thinks are especially valuable to crypto newcomers.We discuss the questions, “What is Aave?” And what is “an open-source and non-custodial liquidity protocol for earning interest on deposits and borrowing assets”? Marc digs into this and fleshes out what the project is doing, and who it’s helping.Marc also explains how Aave is different from other DeFi protocols and explores some of the platform’s interesting features, like the ability to switch between stable and variable interest rates. He also covers the different types of collateral Aave uses and the different tokens involved and their uses.We discuss how Aave was able to significantly reduce its transaction fees, and where Marc sees the DeFi space heading over the next few years.—You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Marc Zeller, on Twitter, join Aave on Discord, or visit their website.—Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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May 12, 2021 • 52min

39 - Introducing Interest-bearing Tokens with Ben Lakoff from Charged Particles

In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Ben Lakoff, the co-founder of Charged Particles — a brand new protocol allowing users to deposit any ERC token into any NFT. He’s also the host of the Alt Asset Allocation podcast.We talk to Ben about his transition from corporate finance into decentralized finance, and the resources that helped him including books, newsletters, and podcasts. He talks about how Charged Particles got started and how people can start using it with some real-life examples.Ben digs a little deeper into some of the Charged Particles features like programmable yield. He talks about some upcoming changes to the platform, and shares his thoughts on where the decentralized space is headed over the next ten years.Ben also discusses his experiences in forming a DAO, and how that worked.—You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Ben Lakoff, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and visit the Charged Particles website.—Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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May 10, 2021 • 45min

38 - Bringing Crypto to YouTube with Girl Gone Crypto

In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Lea Thompson, otherwise known as Girl Gone Crypto. She is a blockchain content creator on YouTube.We spoke to Lea about how she got started in the world of crypto from working in the tech industry, and how she launched her YouTube channel and continues to grow it. She talks about how her channel works, and how people can find what they’re looking for.Lea shares how she comes up with new ideas for video content and plans videos, and talks about her experience being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated space, revealing some of the main lessons she’s learned along the way.—You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Lea Thompson (Girl Gone Crypto) on Twitter, Instagram, and check out her YouTube channel here.—Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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May 7, 2021 • 54min

37 - Creating a Cryptocurrency for the Black Community with Tavonia Evans from Guapcoin

We discuss what got Tavonia interested in crypto in the first place, the resources she started with, and what she sees as some of the biggest roadblocks preventing the mass adoption of crypto.Tavonia explains why she created Guapcoin, what the process of launching her own cryptocurrency was like, and what a culture-based or community-based cryptocurrency is all about.We cover which companies are accepting Guapcoin, the challenges involved in launching your own blockchain, and what’s coming in the future.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Tavonia Evans, on Twitter and Instagram, and learn more about Guapcoin here.--Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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May 5, 2021 • 44min

36 - NFTs and Social Networking with Alex Masmej from Showtime

We talk to Alex about his background, how he got into crypto, and the resources he recommends for beginners. We also cover what he views as the biggest barriers to mass adoption of crypto and NFTs.We talk about some of his other projects like Rocket, a way to get loans for NFTs, and how he got started with Showtime. Alex explains how Showtime works, who is currently using it, and who might use it in the future.What does the future hold for NFTs, and will it be limited to digital art? Alex shares his thoughts on where this space is headed, and what’s in store for Showtime in particular. We finish with a chat about how social tokens could work for content creators.—You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Alex Masmej, on Twitter, and check out Showtime here.— Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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May 3, 2021 • 51min

35 - How DeFi Helps Marginalized Communities with Isaiah Jackson, Author of Bitcoin & Black America

We talk about how he got into the blockchain space, and how he used resources like the Bitcoin whitepaper, a range of websites and forums, and YouTube to learn as much as possible about the technology. We also cover crypto regulation in the US and what it means for widespread adoption of crypto.Isaiah talks about his book and what inspired him to write it. He explains why the traditional finance system in the US doesn’t serve the black and brown community, and how decentralized finance can help solve some of these deep-set issues.We discuss how decentralized finance still needs to change to solve these social problems, and how projects like Blackchain are helping. Finally, Isaiah shares some ways that members of the black community can start getting involved in crypto today.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Isaiah Jackson on Twitter and purchase his book here.--Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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Apr 30, 2021 • 52min

34 - An Introduction to EIPs with Tim Beiko from the Ethereum Foundation

We begin by talking about how he got started in the world of blockchain and what resources he would recommend for newcomers to the field. Tim talks about DAOs, where they came from, and where they are now. We also discuss the opportunities for non-technical people to get involved in blockchain.We cover proof of work and proof of stake — what are the differences between these two concepts, and what advantages and disadvantages does each approach have? Tim also explains what the Ethereum Foundation is, and what core devs it’s responsible for, along with what the future holds for Ethereum.Tim also talks about EIPs, why they’re important, and how they work in the context of Ethereum’s blockchain.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Tim Beiko, on Twitter and Linkedin, and check out the Ethereum Foundation here.—Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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Apr 28, 2021 • 45min

33 - Decentralized Internet Browsers with Cuautemoc Weber from Opera

The Opera browser serves around 380 million users worldwide and has been running for more than 25 years. Recently, they made it possible for users to access decentralized websites directly from the browser on desktop, Android, or iOS.We talk to Temoc about why Opera decided to start focusing on crypto, and how the browser now makes it easier to do things like buying CryptoKitties. We go over some of the features being integrated into the browser like chat and music, and how these work.Temoc explains who is using Opera today and whether he thinks that will change in the future. We also cover the topic of privacy, how Opera ensures safety for its users, and how that will continue as the browser embraces decentralization.We discuss Opera’s plans for marketing the platform to crypto natives, and how other browsers are likely to change to adapt to decentralized technology in the near future. We finish with Temoc's personal experiences with blockchain and his opinions on the space as a whole.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, Temoc Weber, on LinkedIn, and check out Opera browser here.--Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so we can keep producing awesome content for you - and you won't miss an episode. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 1min

32 - Finding Beauty in Crypto with David Sun from Proof of Beauty

David talks about his experience with CryptoKitties and how this sparked his passion for crypto by bringing an artistic element to the space. He also shares how he would explain crypto to his Grandma.We discuss Proof of Beauty and how it works to turn ‘boring’ transaction data into art. David also shares his thoughts on what the future holds for Proof of Beauty and the community he’s building, along with what’s in store for NFTs in general.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, David Sun, on Twitter and learn more about the Proof of Beauty concept here.--Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com
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Apr 23, 2021 • 44min

31 - Bridging the Gap Between Art and Crypto with pplpleasr

We talk about how long she’s been making art, and what led her into the world of crypto. She tells us how she learned about blockchain and NFTs, and how she started bridging the gap between art and crypto.Pplpleasr shares her go-to resources for learning about crypto, NFTs, and decentralized finance, and talks about how her collaboration with Uniswap started. She also shares her insights on the value of NFTs for creators and in general, and talks about her experience creating an NFT, selling it, and donating the proceeds to charity.You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work here.You can follow our guest, pplpleasr, on Twitter and Instagram, and check out her Foundation page here.--Don’t forget to rate, download, and subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss an episode and we can keep producing awesome content for you. Check out $5 .com Fridays and $5.52 .com transfers for up to $2000 in discounts. Only at https://unstoppabledomains.com

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