

The Unstoppable Podcast
Phil Johnston
The onboarding podcast for Web3 and the official podcast of Unstoppable Domains. Learn about crypto, blockchain, and the decentralized web with leading experts in this emerging new technology field. And while you're at it check out and actually use some of the new apps being built by the Unstoppable partners interviewed on the show.
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Apr 21, 2021 • 42min
30 - Push Notifications for Crypto with Harsh Rajat from EPNS
Harsh tells us how he first got into crypto, and shares some advice for newcomers to the blockchain space. He also explains what he thinks are the current major issues preventing mass adoption of crypto.We discuss EPNS and what is it designed for, how push notifications would work with crypto, and some of the different use cases here. Harsh talks about what the future holds for EPNS and when people will be able to start using the service. We finish with some predictions about where the entire blockchain space could be in 10 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, Harsh Rajat on Twitter and learn more about EPNS 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.
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Apr 19, 2021 • 45min
29 - Education and Organization for Ethereum with Pooja Ranjan from Ethereum Cat Herders
We talk about EtherWorld, how it came about, and what its goals are. Pooja explains who the project is aimed at and how it fits into the overall vision of blockchain and Ethereum as a whole. We also discuss Ethereum Cat Herders, how it got started, what it does today, and why it’s so important.Pooja talks about EIPs and how they work, along with some problems and challenges they’re facing. And we talk about some of Pooja’s other projects and what’s in store for 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, Pooja Ranjan, on Twitter and check out EtherWorld 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.
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Apr 15, 2021 • 54min
28 - Bringing NFTs to the Masses with Brian Flynn from RabbitHole
In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Brian Flynn. He’s the founder of RabbitHole, a company that lets you earn crypto by learning how to use the latest and most popular crypto apps.We talk to Brian about how he first became interested in crypto and NFTs, the challenges standing in the way of widespread NFT adoption, and how he’d explain the concept of NFTs to newcomers.Brian explains what RabbitHole is, how it works, who is using it, and how long he thinks it will be until everyone is using it. We also discuss what’s coming in the next ten years, for RabbitHole as well as for the decentralized space as a whole.We also discuss the many ways NFTs and social tokens could change the way we interact online and how ads work.—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, Brian Flynn, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out RabbitHole 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.
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Apr 12, 2021 • 51min
27 - NFTs and Digital Asset Ownership with Yat Siu from Animoca Brands
He talks about how he got involved in crypto and NFTs, and what things were like in the early days of NFTs with projects like Crypto Kitties. He gives a basic explanation of NFTs and how they work, and also talks about how he started learning about NFTs. He also gives suggestions for how newcomers could start learning, too.We discuss the importance of digital ownership in a world where people increasingly live their lives in virtual worlds. Yat talks about NFTs in gaming and how Animoca Brands have used them.Finally, Yat shares his thoughts about what the future holds for Animoca and 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, Yat Siu, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out Animoca Brands 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.
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Apr 8, 2021 • 38min
26 - Discussing the NFT Movement with Duncan Cock Foster from Nifty Gateway
We talk about how Duncan got into crypto and the resources he recommends. We also delve how he got into NFTs and started learning about this concept specifically.Duncan explains why NFTs are so valuable, why people are paying so much for them, and some of the barriers standing in the way of people buying NFTs and understanding the overall space.He talks about what makes Nifty Gateway different from other companies selling NFT and how the platform works. We also discuss what people can do to onboard themselves to NFTs more easily.We also cover the question of whether NFTs are a bubble, and if it will ever burst. We finish off by discussing how NFTs could be a gateway into crypto for the masses, the future of NFTs and Nifty Gateway.--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, Duncan Cock Foster, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out Nifty Gateway 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.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 49min
25 - The Importance of Proof of Stake with Raul Jordan from Prysmatic Labs
We begin with how Raul got into blockchain, the resources he recommends for beginners, and what he thinks are the biggest roadblocks to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain.We then move onto proof of stake — what is it, who is using it, and how does it play into the overall scalability challenges facing blockchains and crypto projects today?Raul explains how proof of stake works, how it fits into the bigger picture of blockchain technology, and why it’s so important. We talk about the need to secure and protect decentralized networks and avoid monopolies, and finish off by talking about NFTs and where Raul thinks this space is headed 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, Raul Jordan, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out Prysmatic Labs 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.
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Apr 1, 2021 • 45min
24 - Building Private Decentralized Networks with Jay Graber
We talk about what drew Jay to the blockchain space and what she thinks is keeping more people from joining. We also discuss her work with Zcash — a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that adds encryption to transactions.Jay talks about the importance of privacy in crypto networks and some of the potential dangers of blockchain when it comes to public transaction records. We discuss whether developers have a responsibility to bake privacy into protocols, and the importance of zero-knowledge proofs for building private decentralized networks.Jay also covers her work with Twitter’s Blue Sky Project. We talk about the problems with social media platforms today, if social media will decentralize, and what that might look like.--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, Jay Graber, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out Happening 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.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 46min
23 - Blockchain and the Gaming Industry with Philippe Castonguay from Horizon Games
We talk about his experiences getting started with blockchain technology and some of the resources he recommends to newcomers.Philippe talks about the main barriers to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain, and we cover blockchain-based games, what makes them special, and what the future holds for this specific industry.We cover ideas like in-game asset ownership and how blockchain has impacted this, along with some of the challenges for the blockchain games industry. Philippe explains how Horizon is solving many of these problems. He also talks about some of their own specific challenges and gives some predictions for what will happen in the next ten years with blockchain scaling.--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, Philippe Castonguay, on Twitter, and check out Horizon 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.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 43min
22 - The Bridge Between Wall Street and Crypto with David Grider from Fundstrat
We talk to David about how he got into crypto and what resources he recommends for beginners. David explains what Fundstrat does and why he sees them as the bridge between Wall Street and crypto, along with what kind of clients they’re serving, and who might be interested in crypto investment.We also discuss the future — where David thinks the crypto space will be in ten years, the future for Web 3.0, and emerging topics like edge blockchains and the ability for Web 3.0 to challenge things like the hegemony of big cloud companies.David also gives his views on crypto price volatility and how regulation could affect crypto both right now and 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, David Grider, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Fundstrat 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.
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Mar 22, 2021 • 38min
21 - Blockchain and the Music Industry with Cooper Turley from Audius
Cooper talks about how he learned about decentralized technology and gives recommendations for resources and social media channels to follow. We discuss the barriers to the widespread adoption of crypto and use cases for crypto and blockchain in the music industry.We talk about Audius, a streaming platform that uses decentralization to put power back in the hands of music artists. Cooper explains who is currently using the platform, along with plans for the future.He talks about NFTs and how they work with the music industry, along with some other exciting trends in the near future — like fractional ownership — and what they mean for new artists and the industry 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, Cooper Turley, on Twitter and LinkedIn, and check out Audius 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.
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