Best Ledn Podcasts (2025)

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Unlocking Digital Asset Value: Ledn's Crypto-Backed Loan Revolution with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 26:57

7d ago26:57

26:57

Did you know that if you are a holder of digital assets, you can take a loan out against those tokens? Ledn is a company that offers this service. I met with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Co-Founder and CSO of Ledn for a dynamic conversation about how this works. More about the company from CoinDesk: Cryptocurrency lending company Ledn is offering custom…

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044 - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Ledn: The Financialization of Bitcoin 1:10:58

8d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

In this episode of Build With Bitcoin, the co-hosts speak with Mauricio di Bartolomeo, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Ledn. Mauricio shares his personal journey from Venezuela, where he witnessed the impact of hyperinflation, to discovering Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize financial services. He discusses the founding of Ledn, t…

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NFTs 2.0: Zach Burks on Institutional Adoption Beyond the Art Hype 27:46

14m ago27:46

27:46

Are you sleeping on the potential of NFTs? Today I had a fantastic chat with Zach Burks, CEO & Founder at Mintable. As we all know now, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens are a derivative of blockchain technology. The mania peaked in 2021 with the likes of Bored Apes and CryptoPunks, the latter is still seen as the original grail in the industry, but eve…

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047 - Mike Jarmuz: Lightning Ventures 1:10:35

14h ago1:10:35

1:10:35

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin startups and investment opportunities with Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and Thunder Funder. The conversation delves into the democratization of investing in Bitcoin startups and the challenges posed by regulations in private markets. Mike shares his personal journey into Bi…

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Revolutionizing LegalTech: Rob Scott on AI-Powered Contracts-as-a-Service 18:27

6h ago18:27

18:27

It has been a moment since we stepped back into the LegalTech arena. Today, I am happy to have Rob Scott who is revolutionizing the field of technology law as Chief Innovator of Monjur, a pioneering venture with a laser focus on transforming legal services for IT services firms. The focus of our discussion was on some of the latest advancements in …

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AI and Biometrics in Border Control with Petra Molnar of Harvard 24:40

1d ago24:40

24:40

Today we focus on migration and technology, and the people caught in the middle. My guest, Petra Molnar, has written: The Walls Have Eyes: Surviving Migration in the Age of Artificial Intelligence offers a global story of the sharpening of borders through technological experiments while also introducing strategies of togetherness across physical an…

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Unmasking AI Deception: Perry Carpenter's Guide to Digital Truth 26:20

9h ago26:20

26:20

Today, any image, video, or audio can be fabricated to extent that it is nearly, or almost impossible to tell. This show focuses on how we can combat AI deepfakes, deception and disinformation. My guest Perry Carpenter - Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4 has written a book, “FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes,…

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046 - Deep Dive: Bitcoin Self-Custody with Blockstream Jade Plus 48:20

16h ago48:20

48:20

In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of self-custody in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the Blockstream Jade Plus hardware wallet. They explore the importance of taking responsibility for one's own funds, the features and benefits of the Jade Plus, and the open-source development process that allows for user feedback. The conversa…

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Unlocking the Future: Inside Ledger's New Hardware Wallet with Ian Rogers 20:41

7h ago20:41

20:41

If you have ever wondered what the minds behind the biggest hardware wallet are like, this is for you. What an amazing conversation with Ian Rogers, CXO at Ledger. We dove into their newest kid on the block, Ledger Stax. In this video we get our first hand-on with the device as it hits the mitts of the early adopters. From Ledger: Web3 is all about…

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Bitcoin, Institutions, and Market Structure: A Deep Dive with David Lawant 49:52

1d ago49:52

49:52

In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with David Lawant, Head of Research at FalconX, to break down how institutions are engaging with Bitcoin, the role of prime brokerages, and what market structure looks like for large-scale buyers. David shares his journey from growing up in Brazil during a period of hyperinflat…

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Revolutionizing the Cloud with Decentralized Computing, Founder Greg Osuri 14:11

7h ago14:11

14:11

What a world we live in today. We now have decentralized cloud computing. This is a thing. It will be an important means for businesses to access increasingly vital compute. I had an amazing opportunity to chat with the founder of Akash, Greg Osuri at Consensus recently. We dive headlong into the business and why it is a foundational change for ent…

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045 - Graham Krizek, Voltage: Bitcoin Payments and Lightning 56:02

18h ago56:02

56:02

In this episode, Voltage CEO Graham Krizek discusses the evolution of Bitcoin's payments technology, particularly through the Lightning Network. He shares his journey from software engineering to founding Voltage, a platform that simplifies the integration of Lightning for businesses. The conversation explores the advantages of Lightning over tradi…

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EtherMail: Turning Your Inbox into a Blockchain Gateway with Gerald Heydenreich 22:35

14d ago22:35

22:35

I was delighted to have Gerald Heydenreich, Founder of EtherMail. In case you have not heard, interactions with NFTs, cryptocurrency, and all things blockchain can be a bit painful to control. Not anymore! Recently EtherMail launched its Email-as-a-Wallet (EaaW) solution, enabling users to create non-custodial wallets through Gmail or Apple account…

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Rootstock: Bringing Ethereum's Brains to Bitcoin's Brawn with Daniel Fogg 16:50

6d ago16:50

16:50

This company is one of the OG in the industry. I really enjoyed this conversation with Daniel Fogg, CEO at RootstockLabs. We met at the recent Consensus conference in Austin. Their combination of history with Bitcoin and what they are doing to build decentralized applications by bringing Ethereum smart contracts to Bitcoin. This will only better gr…

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Forging the Future: MetalCore's Web3 Revolution in Dystopian Gaming with Dan Nikolaides 20:18

8d ago20:18

20:18

Today we’re venturing into Web3 gaming. Backed by a team of creatives from LucasFilm, Disney, Activision among others, we’re diving into a brand new game about to launch (in Closed Beta) called MetalCore. I spoke with Dan Nikolaides, CTO of MetalCore, which is a multiplayer combined arms shooter, and is one of the first games built on Immutable zkE…

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Pixel Perfect Pitches: When Ads Play Hide and Seek 20:32

9d ago20:32

20:32

Marketing, advertising and most specifically product placement will never go away, but some of the traditional means of marketing will fade. Today we peek into what one company is doing to lead the way for advertisers to market via product placement inside of video post production. Think about all of the time that is involved in placing a can of so…

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Blockchain & Briefs: Legal Eagles Surf the Crypto Wave 16:55

14d ago16:55

16:55

What impact might current legislation have on digital assets? How can someone navigate through the complexities of cryptocurrency rules and regulations? This was an insightful conversation with two gurus of digital assets from CahillNXT, at the law firm Cahill. I met with Samson A. Enzer and Lewis Rinaudo Cohen at Consensus in Austin recently. They…

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The AI Makeover Reshaping Boardrooms with Bernard Marr 33:29

28d ago33:29

33:29

The AI Act was signed into law in the EU recently. In addition, the UK and US signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence—both countries will now work together on developing 'robust" methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. We will go deeper on how AI and regulation ne…

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043 - Highlights: Episodes 38-42 39:42

28d ago39:42

39:42

In this episode of the Build With Bitcoin podcast, co-hosts Lynne and Israel review the most recent five episodes, focusing on key themes such as venture capital and investing in the Bitcoin space, the importance of education and development, and the perspectives of various thought leaders. They discuss insights from Allen Farrington, Nico Lechuga,…

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Bits of Brilliance: Open Source's Love Affair with GenAI with Alison Smith 30:33

15d ago30:33

30:33

Today we dive into the implications, considerations, and possibilities of open-source generative AI systems! One question that looms for many is could Open-source AI help, hinder or simple coexist with a closed system. As you likely know open-sourced approaches, have democratized access to software, ensured transparency, and improved security for d…

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Market Cycles, Peak Sentiment, and Bitcoin's Role in Global Finance with Ram Ahluwalia 42:17

14d ago42:17

42:17

In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo welcomes Ram Ahluwalia, Founder and CEO of Lumida Wealth, to discuss the psychology of markets, investment cycles, and Bitcoin's place in the broader financial system. Ram brings his deep expertise in asset management, banking, and alternative investments to unpack how investors can navi…

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Scam-Buster 3000: When AI Plays Sherlock in Your Inbox 23:16

16d ago23:16

23:16

Today, we uncover how AI is reshaping the fight against fraud! With Asher Lohman, VP of Data Analytics at Trace3 we’ll crack open the magic of machine learning—spotting sneaky behavior, detecting anomalies, and sending real-time alerts faster than ever. Can AI outsmart fraudsters while keeping pace with their tricks? You’re about to find out—let’s …

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AI-ght, Let's Collab: Cisco's WebEx Gets a GenAI Glow-Up 18:17

21d ago18:17

18:17

This was an extremely refreshing conversation with Anurag Dhingra, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at Webex by Cisco. He has a deeply technical background and has risen through the ranks to focus on the importance about generative AI in the workplace. In today’s tech-dependent world, Cisco notes the importance of delivering tech wi…

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Bits, Blocks, and Belly Laughs: Decoding DApps in the Wild Web3 West with Alejo Pinto 32:46

22d ago32:46

32:46

According to Dapp Radar, the decentralized application (dapp) industry is flourishing with a new all time high at 15.9 million unique active wallets in July 2024, a 78% increase over June’s total. Today we are going to dive into this space and how Lumio plays a role. We delve into the idiosyncrasies of how VM abstraction framework on Lumio works. W…

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042 - Jameson Lopp, Casa: Security and Innovation in Bitcoin 1:06:04

22d ago1:06:04

1:06:04

In this episode, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer at Casa, shares his insights on Bitcoin, self-custody, and the evolution of custody solutions. He discusses his journey into Bitcoin, the importance of self-custody for financial freedom, and the innovations in Bitcoin security and inheritance planning. The conversation also touch…

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Smart Contracts, Smarter Students: Web3's Altruistic Classroom with Vishwastam (Vishy) Shukla at HackerEarth 30:39

28d ago30:39

30:39

Web3 is rapidly deploying globally. There are those that are building, and those that are harnassing the skills to build. One can birth the other. In today's discussion, I speak with Vishwastam (Vishy) Shukla, Chief Technology Officer at HackerEarth, which is a tech hiring platform that helps recruiters and engineering managers effortlessly hire th…

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Creative practices as survival in the apocalypse - with Zoe Mendelson 1:05:00

1M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

In this episode I talk to Zoe Mendelson about creative practices as survival in the apocalypse. Zoe is the co-founder of pussypedia.net and author of Pussypedia: a Comprehensive Guide. She writes the Substack How to Have Fun in the Apocalypse. You can find more of her work at youngzo.com or follow her on Instagram at @youngzokeziah. We also tough o…

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Speak Easy or Speak Sleazy: The Voice Ownership Conundrum with Tobias Dengel at WillowTree 26:12

28d ago26:12

26:12

This was an amazing conversation with Tobias Dengel, President of WillowTree. We deep dive into the impact of voice on all digital technology both now and what is right around the corner. This is weighty stuff. Dengel has a fascinating argument that voice technology is poised to drastically alter the way we live and how companies do business. He sa…

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Avatar or Avafraud? Unmasking Digital Doppelgangers with Yiannis Gavrielides at Covve 23:24

1M ago23:24

23:24

My discussion with Yiannis Gavrielides - Co-founder & CEO of Covve. We talk connections and networking in the Metaverse. What will it look like and how can we assure that the person behind that avatar is really who they are? Send us a text Many more amazing technology episodes to come! Subscribe and prepare for the new world. If you would like to j…

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041 - The Bitcoin Economy: Alex Mann, Timechain & Nico Lechuga, EgoDeath 1:04:09

29d ago1:04:09

1:04:09

In this episode Build With Bitcoin co-hosts discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alex Mann of Timechain and Nico Lechuga of Ego Death Capital. They cover the recent 'The Bitcoin Economy' event held in NYC and talk through the unique challenges and opportunities faced by startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation h…

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Web3's Pied Piper: Crypto's Siren Song to the Mainstream with Steven Dung at Portkey 27:19

30d ago27:19

27:19

Wonderful conversation today with Steven Dung, CTO, of Portkey, part of the aelf ecosystem. We discussed the current state of blockchain, wallets and the evolution of people from Web2 to Web3. Mainnet has recently welcomed the deployment of the first CA (contract account) contract by Portkey, the first CA wallet project from aelf ecosystem. Approve…

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Token Femmes: Minting a Web3 Revolution with Sallyann Della Casa at GLEAC 31:09

1M ago31:09

31:09

It was an honor and a privilege to speak with Sallyann Della Casa. She is Chief Identity Hacker at GLEAC. We dive headlong into NFTs and their increasing relevance going forward. Some background about my esteemed guest. She is one of the 4% of women globally who has a patent pending method and algorithm (for measuring soft skills) as a sole invento…

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Chatty Crystal Ball: Decoding AI's Conversational Future, with Prasanna Arikala at Kore.ai 24:33

1M ago24:33

24:33

AI is nonstop in the headlines these days. Conversational AI and Large Language Models lead the way with these discussions. Today, I had a very enjoyable conversation with Prasanna Arikala, Chief Technology Officer at Kore.ai. They are the the world leader in Conversational AI technology, helping companies deliver extraordinary experiences for thei…

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040 - Stephen Cole: Angel Investing and Orqestra 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this episode, Stephen Cole, a startup investor and co-founder of Orqestra, shares his journey from the early days of the internet to his current focus on Bitcoin and its potential as a savings technology. The discussion covers the parallels between Bitcoin and internet protocols, the unique value proposition of Bitcoin, and its implications for …

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LegalTech Tango: Dancing Through Contract Chaos with Praful Saklani at Pramata 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

A dynamic and charismatic leader and conversationalist, here is my discussion with Praful Saklani, Co-Founder and CEO of Pramata. We focus on LegalTech and the issues clients; law firms, and corporate council have with the contract process. As Praful is steeped in AI, we certainly go down the rabbit hole of the future of Artificial Intelligence in …

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Meta-Metrics: Blueprinting Tomorrow's Digital Frontier with Neil Trevett at Metaverse Standards Forum 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Lovely conversation today with Neil Trevett, Chair of the Metaverse Standards Forum! We get to hear about what led him to his position and the important need that the Forum is working on right now, as the Metaverse takes off. I have seen this firsthand when meeting with companies and firms of all sizes. They are looking for a guiding light on all t…

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039 - Lisa Neigut, Bitcoin Developer and Educator 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

Lisa Neigut, a prominent Bitcoin developer and educator, shares her journey into the Bitcoin space, her work with Base58 and Bitcoin++, and the importance of education in the Bitcoin ecosystem. She discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a protocol, its unique position in the cryptocurrency landscape, and the global reach of her educational initiativ…

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Glass Beakers and Glass Ceilings: Cracking the STEM Gender Code with Monica Eaton at Chargebacks911 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

Today we investigate what I think is a striking lack of women represented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, especially the FinTech sector. With only 8% of leadership roles in FinTech companies held by women, I spend some time with Monica Eaton, Founder of LIFT to understand what might be happening, and more importa…

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Digital Notary 2.0: Blockchain's Stamp on Asset Authenticity with Michael Eckstein at AllCertified 23:33

2M ago23:33

23:33

This is my discussion with Michael Eckstein, CEO and Chairman of AllCertified. We get into all things about NFTs and the cetification of art, collectables and eventually all digital assets. AllCertified is a visionary group of NFT gurus, experienced fintech programmers, cryptocurrency miners, and industry-leading copyright and trademark IP lawyers …

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Blockchain or Blockpain? Decoding the Enterprise Ledger Dilemma with Medha Parlikar at CasperLabs 8:03

2M ago8:03

8:03

Here is my conversation with Medha Parlikar, Co-founder and CEO of CasperLabs. It is great to hear her take on enterprise level blockchains. Casper is the first blockchain built specifically for business adoption. Casper’s unique design allows it to adapt and endure with your business over time – and thanks to Casper Labs, organizations building on…

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Building Bridges: Bitcoin, Traditional Finance, and Crypto Wealth Management with Bryan Courchesne 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo sits down with Bryan Courchesne, Founder and CEO of DAIM, the first registered investment advisor (RIA) focused on digital assets. Bryan shares his inspiring journey from the construction industry to Wall Street, and ultimately to pioneering crypto wealth management. They discuss the cha…

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EY's Quantum Leap: Auditing the Future, One Qubit at a Time with Kristin Milchanowski at EY 5:36

2M ago5:36

5:36

At Quantum World Congress, I met with Dr. Kristin Milchanowski who is the Global Quantum Leader for EY to discuss what the landscape of quantum is today. The way Kristin sees this space, is that she recognizes that not everyone can afford to invest in experimental quantum hardware. Their broader goal is to democratize quantum, and EY has been testi…

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Blockchain Beats: Decoding the Digital Symphony of Music's Future with Kory Felton at HitPiece 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

Starting in 2016 when I began presenting, writing, and consulting on various blockchain technologies, one area in particular has always intrigued me, the music industry. Today, I speak with Kory Felton, Co-Founder and CEO of HitPiece. We focus on the trends and the technology, not the most recent noise from the industry. HitPiece creates a new boun…

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038 - Allen Farrington, Axiom 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

Allen Farrington discusses his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin Venture Capital, emphasizing the ethical implications of Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize capital markets. He distinguishes Bitcoin from the broader crypto space, highlighting its unique properties and investment opportunities. Allen also shares insights on the fut…

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Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? With AI expert Kenneth Wenger 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

AI is the topic du jour, and for good reason. According to my guest today, it will undoubtedly impact all of us fairly dramatically in the next few years. I am fortunate to have the author of "Is the Algorithm Plotting Against Us? A layperson's guide to the concepts, math and pitfalls of AI. We discuss all scenarios of AI - no real impact, some pre…

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Tinseltown Techdown: Blockbusters vs. Blockchains with Jonathan Taplin at USC 34:49

2M ago34:49

34:49

Today I got into it with Jonathan Taplin, Director Emeritus, Annenberg Innovation Lab at USC (University of Southern California). He and I have pretty different perspectives on AI, blockchain, and technology in general and where it is taking us as a society. Jonathan was the founder and first director of USC Annenberg’s Innovation Lab. Long before …

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Love? Seems fake - part 3 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

I continue my story. Talking about abductions, kidnapping, sexual assault, our subconscious, online dating addiction and more. Most of all pushing back on the rhetoric that the victim is to blame for the actions of the perpetrator.By Matilde Digmann

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Pixel Prophecies: Decoding Gaming's Digital Destiny with Jennifer Poulson at Immutable 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

It was wonderful to sit down with Jennifer Poulson, Vice President, Game Partnerships at Immutable during NFT.NYC. Our conversation was a wide ranging overview about Web3 gaming. She shares her vision on gaming and we get to hear about what is coming down the road with Immutable. Immutable is a global leader in gaming on a mission to bring digital …

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Box Office Crystal Ball: Where Fans, Artists, and Jocks Collide, with Josh Katz at YellowHeart 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

YellowHeart leverages Web3 to revitalize ticketing, empower fans, artists, and sports teams. Using blockchain in a very usable way, the organization helps people and venues by accessing deeper layers of community. I speak with Josh Katz, CEO of YellowHeart about the industry and what is changing. It is clear from our talks that this is the future o…

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Blockchain Backstops: Decoding Reinsurance's Decentralized Makeover with Karn Saroya at Re 19:48

2M ago19:48

19:48

Today, I spoke with Karn Saroya, Co-founder and CEO, at Re. This is an area that I was very interested in learning more about as the company Re is essentially a 'decentralized Lloyds of London'. Reinsurance transfers the risk from one insurance company to another to reduce the likelihood of a large payout. The reinsurer will receive a cut of the in…

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