DWeb Decoded

Danny O'Brien talks to Peter B. Kaufman, senior program officer at MIT Open Learning, about the challenges and opportunities of Open Education in a decentralized world.

Aaron Stanley interviews Paul Puey, CEO of Edge, discussing his career in the Bitcoin space, non-custodial wallet solutions, and Edge's commitment to the decentralized web community. They explore Bitcoin ideology, decentralization, pain points in cryptocurrency usage, key management in wallets, business models for wallet apps, concerns about consolidation of power in the crypto industry, and the potential for mass utilization of DeFi.

Host Porter Stowell and AI expert Chris Hackney discuss AI governance, accountability, and the impact of AI subsets. FIL Vegas kicks off on October 3rd with a series of workshops about tooling, technology and insights to scale storage provider businesses. Oct 4–5. 10am to 5pm. Register now: https://fil-vegas.io/

FIL Vegas kicks off on October 3rd with a series of workshops about tooling, technology and insights to scale storage provider businesses. Oct 4–5. 10am to 5pm. Register now: https://fil-vegas.io/ Porter Stowell chats with Claudia Richoux about how the work being done at Banyan is revolutionizing the DWeb experience, offering enhanced user-friendly features and secure, end-to-end encrypted storage. Hear real-life examples of AHA moments when users realized the power of decentralized content and its potential for preserving valuable data. Claudia Richoux PL Directory: https://www.plnetwork.io/directory/members/cldvo328t03dbu21kaa4vdpji Site: https://www.banyan.computer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BanyanComputer

In this episode, Aaron Stanley chats with Gary Moran, Creative Lead at Filecoin Foundation about building out a new design system for the DWeb.

Joe Thornton and Primavera De Filippi chat about blockchain-based lifeforms, AI art, Creative Commons style NFTs, and blockchain constitutionalism. Primavera De Filippi - https://twitter.com/yaoeo Links: https://blockchaingov.eu/ https://plantoid.org/ https://www.alias.studio/ Remix NFT -https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EJ4ywCeEU6ZG0VODaDgK0SzWxjWgyYR8LwctfRpti4I Token-bound License - https://james.grimmelmann.net/files/articles/token-bound-nft-license.pdf

Join us as we dive into the world of TechSoup, a platform dedicated to helping nonprofits find the right technology solutions for their unique needs. From no-code options to full-code development, TechSoup works tirelessly to bridge the gap between technology and social impact. Discover how they navigate the challenges of data privacy, licensing, and more to empower nonprofits with the tools they need to make a difference.

Join us as host Aaron Stanley delves into the future of open science and its potential to transform research practices. Philipp Koellinger and Chris Hill from DeSci Labs, explore the challenges of content drift and link rot in the scientific record and how the decentralized web can address these issues. Discover the role of reproducibility and data availability in increasing the chances of publication in prestigious journals. Gain insights into the power of open science principles and their impact on accelerating scientific discovery. Subscribe on your favorite platform: IPFS: https://ipfspodcasting.net/Feed/454/DWebDecoded Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dweb-decoded/id1702936954 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GPjDV4AVv7xwmg0ByySac?si=af7b9bf4b2994237 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNmIzZDQwNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2dcdde2f-be5c-41e6-bd0d-dc09adf27894/dweb-decoded iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/120429254/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp3zrT1ewY0micCUXk2G1B1-ukbpuclJy Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/50sgk357 TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/DWeb-Decoded-p3766841/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dweb-decoded-5433303

In this episode, dive deep into the world of the decentralized web with Danny O'Brien from the Filecoin Foundation and Mike Masnick, the brain behind Tech Dirt. From the early days of the internet to the challenges and opportunities of the DWeb, discover how technology is reshaping our digital landscape. Plus, get insights into the battles over copyright, the role of social media, and the future of online autonomy. Learn more about Filecoin Foundation: https://fil.org/ Read TechDirt: https://www.techdirt.com/ Follow Filecoin Foundation on X @FilFoundation and on BlueSky @ff.bsky.social Follow Danny O'Brien on X @mala and BlueSky @danny.spesh.com Follow Mike Masnick on X @mmasnick and BlueSky @mmasnick.bsky.social

This week, Aaron Stanley, chats with Gregg Scharfstein, VP of Sales at PiKNiK, a prominent storage provider in the Filecoin ecosystem. In this conversation, we explore the art of articulating Filecoin's value proposition to diverse stakeholders, including universities and research institutions. Greg shares his frontline experience, shedding light on the challenges and solutions in data storage, integrity, and accessibility within the Filecoin Network. From anecdotal examples of engaging with executives to cutting-edge advancements in archival storage, this episode unveils the revolutionary potential of Filecoin in areas like cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and AI. Whether you're already immersed in the world of decentralized storage or just starting to explore its potential, this conversation offers valuable insights into the practical applications and future possibilities of Filecoin, contributing to the broader mission of storing humanity's essential information. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryadamscharfstein/ https://www.piknik.com/ gregg@piknik.com - Chapters: 00:00⁠ - Intro ⁠00:34⁠ - Gregg's Background ⁠03:41⁠ - Gregg's Entry into Filecoin ⁠08:26⁠ - Anecdotal Meeting with University Executives ⁠11:36⁠ - Changing Negative Perceptions ⁠14:28⁠ - Problem Sets Faced by Institutions and Universities ⁠21:13⁠ - Sales Process and Initial Conversations with Prospects ⁠28:48⁠ - Transition to Narrative-Driven Questions ⁠44:55⁠ - Questions Around Data Integrity in Large Models ⁠50:24⁠ - Final Thoughts and Contact Information