
DWeb Decoded
Dweb Decoded is Filecoin Foundation's weekly podcast dedicated to discussing the latest advancements in decentralized technology and new and exciting projects and ideas in the Filecoin ecosystem.
Latest episodes

Aug 4, 2023 • 60min
Decentralized Generative AI with Ally Haire | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, we bring you a conversation between two Filecoin Foundation colleagues; Allie Haire, Developer Relations Engineer, and Aaron Stanley, Editorial Director. They delve into the new generative art platform, Waterlily dot ai, and its unique approach to AI-generated art.
They discuss the role of the Filecoin network and the Filecoin Virtual Machine in Waterlily dot ai, the platform's use of its own stable diffusion scripts, and how it ensures original creators of artwork are compensated for their work.

Aug 4, 2023 • 59min
Building a Better Decentralized Web with Molly Mackinlay | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, Molly Mackinlay Head of Engineering, Product, & Research Development at Protocol Labs, and Danny O'Brien, Senior Fellow at Filecoin Foundation, discuss Bluesky, Activity Pub, and the broader decentralized social media landscape.

Aug 4, 2023 • 55min
Block Power with Dr. Karthik Balasubramanian and Tanner Uzzell | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, Danny O’Brien, senior fellow at Filecoin Foundation chats with two builders from Howard University, Assistant Professor Dr. Karthik Balasubramanian and student Tanner Uzzell, about their project Block Power, a platform designed to "build health, wealth, and power." by positively redirecting the flow of information and resources. We'll delve into the mission of Block Power, its community-building aspect, and its potential to empower communities.

Aug 4, 2023 • 59min
Decentralized Social Media and Online Community Governance with Nathan Schneider | DWeb Decoded
This episode was originally livestreamed as a twitter spaces conversation, and features Nathan Schneider, professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, and Danny O'Brien, Senior Fellow at Filecoin Foundation. They discussed decentralization, and the potential advantages it has for the growth of online community governance.

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 5min
The Future of Social Media with Ethan Zuckerman | DWeb Decoded
This episode is hosted by Danny O’Brien, senior fellow at Filecoin Foundation. We're thrilled to be joined by Ethan Zuckerman, a professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, who's been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital realm. We'll be diving into our recent conversation about the future of digital public infrastructure, the role of communities in shaping digital spaces, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.