
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

Sep 27, 2023 • 46min
Data Sovereignty and the Future of Storage with Claudia Richoux | DWeb Decoded
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

Sep 25, 2023 • 36min
Building Design Systems for the DWeb with Gary Moran | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, Aaron Stanley chats with Gary Moran, Creative Lead at Filecoin Foundation about building out a new design system for the DWeb.

Sep 18, 2023 • 58min
AI Enhanced Blockchain-Based Lifeforms with Primavera De Filippi | DWeb Decoded
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

Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 6min
Scaling Nonprofit Impact With Tech with Marnie Webb | DWeb Decoded
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.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Case to Decentralize Science with DeSci Labs | DWeb Decoded
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.
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Aug 28, 2023 • 55min
Protocols, Not Platforms With Mike Masnick | Dweb Decoded
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

Aug 19, 2023 • 53min
Data Challenges of Universities and Institutions with Gregg Scharfstein | DWeb Decoded
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
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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

Aug 12, 2023 • 1h 4min
Decentralized Publishing with Distributed Press | DWeb Decoded
This Episode features Mauve, Jacky Zhao, and Fauno from the team behind Distributed Press, a tool designed to simplify the process of publishing on the decentralized web. Hear from the team as they discuss their roles, the technologies they use, and their approach to privacy and data security. Get a glimpse of what the future holds for Distributed Press in the rapidly evolving landscape of the decentralized Web.
Guests:Mauve - https://software.mauve.moe/Jacky Zhao - https://jzhao.xyz/Fauno - https://sutty.nl/
Links:https://distributed.press/https://verses.xyz/https://github.com/jackyzha0/quartzhttps://docs.distributed.press/https://social.coop/@composthttps://three.compost.digital/https://mastodon.mauve.moe/@mauvehttps://beakerbrowser.com/https://www.libtorrent.org/
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Overview of Distributed Press
05:12 - Roles and Usage of Distributed Press
16:08 - Collaboration and Work Division
22:06 - Technical Aspects and Integration
41:06 - Privacy Considerations and Deletion in Decentralized Context
56:19 - Future Vision of Distributed Press
1:03:18 - Conclusion and Further Communication

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 3min
Breakthroughs at FISSION with Brooklyn Zelenka | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, we will discuss Brooklyn’s background, the groundbreaking work teams are doing at Fission, the various community technical standards that Brooklyn has led.
Host: Danny O'Brien, https://twitter.com/mala
Guest: Brooklyn Zelenka, https://twitter.com/expede
Links:
https://fission.codes/
https://ucan.xyz/
https://github.com/ucan-wg
https://github.com/ipvm-wg
https://github.com/wnfs-wg
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00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - Brooke and her work at Fission
02:28 - Brooke's background in music and its influence on her current work
08:16 - Fission and its role in the decentralization
10:11 - WinFS and its use in application development
13:14 - UCAN and its role in authorization
18:16 - Fission's approach to building decentralized applications
21:49 - Challenges in building a decentralized version of platforms like Dropbox
27:53 - Permeable organization structure
33:24 - IPVM (Interplanetary Virtual Machine) and its potential uses
41:07 - Open source decentralized technologies
46:55 - Decentralized Discord-like platform
1:01:15 - Closing remarks and information about upcoming Fission-related events.

Aug 4, 2023 • 52min
Preserving Humanity's Knowledge, History, and Mythology with Raphael Andreoni | DWeb Decoded
In this episode, we discuss the fascinating work of preserving and protecting humanity's most important information with our guest, Raphael Andreoni, and Filecoin Foundation’s Editorial Director Aaron Stanley.
Rafael shares his journey, starting from making movies in Rio de Janeiro and exploring life in the favelas, to his work with indigenous cultures, gaining their trust, and documenting their valuable knowledge, history, and mythology. We explore the challenges faced in preserving cultural artifacts and how decentralized technologies can revolutionize the process. Rafael shares intriguing anecdotes and experiences, giving us a glimpse into the richness of indigenous cultures. We then touch on Rafael's latest project, Tapuya, which aims to create an impact and preserve these invaluable stories.