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Validated

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When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most — the price — is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about who’s up and who’s down, what to buy and what to sell, and today’s drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how it’s going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, we’ll be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet — and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shapi ...
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Brian Friel and the Phantom team highlight the founders, developers, and designers who are pushing Web3 forward. Join the conversation as we delve into the unique challenges and innovations happening in crypto.
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Welcome to The Accountant Quits podcast, an idea born from an inquisitive attempt to find one’s calling. I’m Umar and I will be your host on this series where we look into the impact of blockchain in accounting. From topics around the accounting treatment of cryptocurrencies, the new framework of triple entry accounting, the challenges at hand for audit and tax, and many more, we will look into how the profession of accounting is evolving and how accountants should prepare themselves for the ...
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Ledger is the gold standard of security in the crypto space. Our hardware wallets are essential for anyone wanting to take control of their digital value. At the heart of this ecosystem, Ledger connects you with everything in the digital assets space, providing access to services and freedom from compromise on security, ownership or user experience. On 'The Ledger Podcast', we have conversations with some of the most interesting thought leaders in crypto, cybersecurity and culture to discuss ...
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The Invezz podcast offers discussion, exploration, and guidance to budding investors. Covering topics such as trading stocks and forex, crypto investing, and the wider commodities markets. Hosted by Dan Ashmore (@DanniiAshmore).
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Welcome to the Searching for Mana show in association with the London Stock Exchange, the leading podcast that interviews tech's most influential leaders, innovators and disruptors to discover their mana – the superpower that has helped them to succeed. Hosted by Lloyd Wahed, co-founder of the Mana group, which is focused on building the future of work via their search, lab and venture business, the podcast is a must-see/listen for industry insiders, established or budding entrepreneurs, or ...
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Base Layer

David Nage | BlockWorks Group

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Base Layer will be providing insights from founders and investors in the base layer of cryptoassets. Simplifying complex projects and the technology being developed, from interoperability to relayers and more - who is building the future, why are they and how are they doing it.
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Law of Code

Jacob Robinson

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The Law of Code podcast focuses on the legal framework being built around blockchains, crypto, NFTs, and DAOs. We’ll look at crypto regulations, rights surrounding NFTs, as well as the legislation impacting blockchain. You’ll hear from the top lawyers, lawmakers, and entrepreneurs in the space – we’ll touch on best practices countries are implementing, new regulations, and share ideas on the best path forward.
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A recurring theme among the CFOs I've interviewed is their common starting point: a lot of them started out at the Big4 accounting firms. I call these places boot camps for accountants - you’re surrounded by some of the brightest minds in accounting, working on massive clients, and the name on your resume alone gets people to take you seriously. Ye…
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Solana Foundation President Lily Liu joins The Ledger Podcast as she becomes a member of the Ledger board. With the memecoin market gaining steam, she and Ledger VP of Global Communications Ariel Wengroff discuss Solana's future as it relates to Bitcoin's market positioning, as well as Ledger's central role in the future of crypto as a whole. Buy d…
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2024 was a pivotal year in crypto. Bitcoin hit $100K. Elections around the world put the industry back in the spotlight and set up for what could be an even bigger year in 2025. What did our panel get right and wrong about the year that was? And what happens next? What will the regulatory environment look like and will nation-states start real move…
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Welcome to the Ledger Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome Isma Tazi and Erick Calderon to the studio. Isma is the founder of Trame, a curated gallery that offers exclusive limited-edition design pieces and artworks, all with digital provenance. It's an amazing fusion of craft and generative art. Erick (aka Snowfro) is the man behind Art Blocks,…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Anna Yuan about the founding of Perena, a new company designed to support the liquidity, interoperability, and capital efficiency of stablecoins. The conversation covers the comprehensive value chain of stablecoins, the existing inefficiencies in current stablecoin ecosystems, and the potential transformative impa…
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Mobile dev chat: Focus on DRiP app & Solana mobile, discussing cross-platform tools, security, UX & community. Key: protect secrets & prioritize performance. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/67 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate …
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For the past 2 years, downsizing has been rampant across the board at companies embracing AI. According to Techcrunch, in 2024 alone, there have been more than 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies, from tech giants like Google, Salesforce, Dropbox, Microsoft and Consensys. If existing companies are slashing their workforce, the new startups are al…
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Can computer code be art? Can art be computer code? Erick Calderon and his platform, Art Blocks, launched Generative Art into the mainstream. With Marfa Weekend 2024 having just taken place in Texas, enjoy his conversation with Ledger's Ian Rogers to talk about his ride from ingraining himself in communities to seeing the larger acceptance of the a…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Yannik Schrade (Arcium) about the current state of zero knowledge technology. The conversation delves into various aspects of zero knowledge proofs, secure multi-party computation (MPC), and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Yannick explains the historical development of these technologies, their applications, a…
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Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet joins host Mo El-Sayed for a conversation about the evolution of digitals threats and how Ledger's hardware offerings protect not just your crypto holdings, but your entire digital identity. Buy with Ledger and start your self-custody journey: shop.ledger.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Building Web3 communities that matter: Inside Superteam Germany's strategy for sustainable growth in Solana. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/66 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcas…
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With traditional banks, it takes days to move your money, they offer little to no yield, and worst of all, they can freeze your account without warning. Also, you no longer control your assets once deposited - they become liabilities on the bank’s balance sheet. That means if things go wrong, your best hope is a bailout. We’re currently ushering in…
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Get insights into ORE’s proof-of-work journey, including new features in V2, staking pools, and the project’s unique approach to building a broader ecosystem. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/65 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate…
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Welcome to the Ledger podcast - revamped and revived for our 10 year anniversary! Recorded in our brand new podcast studio at 106 Temple in Paris, the Ledger podcast will be bringing you in-depth conversations with industry leaders, artists, partners and more. To kick things off, our Head of Brand Development Mo El-Sayed sat down with our CEO Pasca…
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In this episode of Searching for Mana, Lloyd Wahed meets with Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, to unpack her journey from an early fascination with Bitcoin to leading one of blockchain’s most groundbreaking ecosystems. With her expertise spanning traditional finance and digital assets, Lily provides a rare, balanced view of where block…
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GenesysGo is transforming decentralized storage with Shadow Drive, a fast, secure platform built on Solana, designed to rival traditional cloud solutions. And they are building it using mobile phones. Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/64 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are h…
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If you’re a technical accountant who’s also bringing in new business for your company, I have to ask - why haven’t you started your own firm yet? Yeah, the idea sounds terrifying at first. You’re stepping out of the cozy safety net of a guaranteed paycheck. But if you’ve got grit and the guts to be an entrepreneur, why keep waiting? Sure, it’s hard…
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Many projects in web3 label themselves as payroll products when they’re payment products. If you’re looking for a crypto payroll provider,  an important prerequisite should be that they know how to handle the following; Calculate tax withholdings, Run social security deductions, File taxes for employees Platforms like Deel, Oyster, or Remote.com al…
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In this episode of Searching for Mana Fintech, co-hosts Dan and Sachin engage in a compelling conversation with Robin Gilthorpe, CEO of Earnix, a pioneering company providing AI-driven SaaS solutions for the financial and insurance sectors. Since its founding in 2001, Earnix has led innovation with dynamic tools that transform insurer operations, f…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Chris Burniske and Joel Monegro from Placeholder, a cryptocurrency venture capital firm. They delve into the firm's unique approach to investments, combining venture capital structures with public market practices. The conversation covers the formation of Placeholder, their investment strategies focusing on long-t…
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Since 2017, over $8billion has been lost on-chain due to smart contract hacks, infrastructure issues and rugpulls. The figure becomes even larger when you count phishing attacks and scam coins. Yet today the vast majority of on-chain transactions and protocol positions aren’t protected… for example if you look at DeFi current TVL which is around $8…
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In this episode of Validated, Austin chats with Brian Long (Triton One) about the significance and functionality of RPC (Remote Procedure Call) services in blockchain. They delve into the complex roles RPCs play in enhancing blockchain usability, data retrieval, and transaction processing. Brian shares insights from his experience during the early …
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As the world moves “on-chain,” so too will the need for auditors. With auditors naturally evolving their practices from periodic paper reporting, to digitally native, API-enabled, Oracle-ready, and real-time reporting. But how do auditors bridge the gap and how can the auditing industry as a whole remove the technical barriers to entry? Enter Ledge…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Jon Wong (Solana Foundation) and Chris Osborn (Dialect) about the development of and use cases for Blinks and Solana Actions. Blinks, short for "blockchain links," allow users to take direct "Actions" on the Solana blockchain such as swapping tokens, donating, or voting on governance directly from a link on platfo…
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When it comes to internal controls, management is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective internal controls. Auditors on the other hand would test for the operating effectiveness of these controls. Many auditors today lack the specialized expertise needed to provide assurance for companies holding digital assets, but if w…
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Colosseum fuels Solana innovation! 🚀 $250K for startups, mentorship, and a $60M fund. Next hackathon begins September 2nd—be part of the future! #Solana #Blockchain #startup Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/63 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Justin Wang (Zeus Network) about bringing Bitcoin onto Solana. Unlike previous BTC x Solana integrations, Zeus has built a new communication layer, termed as "Layer 1.5," to enable programmability for Bitcoin and other non-programmable UTXO chains on Solana. Justin shares Zeus' security model and other technical d…
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In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan Frezza about Zeta Markets, a decentralized perps trading platform on Solana. Tristan shares insights on Zeta's inception in early 2021 and their mission to bring Nasdaq-like derivatives markets on-chain. The conversation delves into the technical challenges of building such a platform in a fully decentrali…
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There is no current standard framework on how transactions within DAOs should be structured and accounted for. Transactions on the blockchain or so-called block explorers are cash-based and do not comply with accrual-based accounting. Today many companies having on-chain transactions use crypto sub-ledgers, but the essence of DAOs is to reduce the …
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In this episode, Austin chats with Davis Hard (Solana Labs) to talk about GameShift, a new API designed to streamline blockchain integration for game developers on Solana. GameShift aims to simplify the process of incorporating blockchain elements into games by providing a Rust-based API that intermediates between the game and the blockchain, reduc…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/62 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod Notes from the show Magic Block is a high-performance engine for fully on-chain games and applications. It aims to make it easy for developers to build entirely on-chain games and leverage the unique features that…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/61 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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In this unconventional episode, Austin talks with Austin Adams of Anagram and Metaplex about his decision to leave urban life behind. Unlike most of his peers who work in major tech hubs, Adams has settled in rural Texas, where he spends his free time farming and operating his tractor. Their conversation explores the benefits and challenges of work…
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Josh Lawler is a partner at Zuber Lawler, where he leads the firm’s Emerging Technologies Group with a particular emphasis on blockchain technology. Josh previously practiced as a corporate securities and M&A attorney at Skadden, Arps. Jener Sakiri is an associate at Zuber Lawler and focuses on transactional and regulatory matters. He often works w…
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In its early days, businesses used crypto mainly for trading. However, more use cases have emerged in recent times. Making payments with crypto as we all know is lightning fast, but businesses utilizing self-custodial wallets need a full-fledged infrastructure with advanced customization. For example, managing user permissions and roles, creating a…
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At Ledger, our mission is to make digital ownership easy to use without ever compromising on security or self custody.Ledger is secure by design: we continuously strive to implement the most secure solutions at every stage, as endorsed by security experts.With that in mind, listen to our CXO Ian Rogers and our CTO Charles Guillemet to understand mo…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/60 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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In this episode, Austin chats with Kollan House, cofounder of MetaDAO, the first project to put the concept of futarchy into practice since its conception in the early 2000's. Put simply, futarchy is a system of governance that uses market mechanics to make decisions. MetaDAO provides a platform to create, manage, and participate in futarchies, and…
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Nick Pullman (@NickPullmanEsq) is Corporate Counsel and founder of Day One Law Corporation, where he provides legal solutions for tech startups and investors. Nick was previously head of legal at an NFT startup and an associate at Cooley and DLA Piper. In this conversation, we cover: [2:53] Nick's introduction to Bitcoin [7:33] What's market: SAFEs…
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Can crypto payments accentuate the trend for a globally distributed workforce? More and more people in emerging markets such as freelancers are using crypto to get paid, and having crypto as a payment option enables people to get employed anywhere in the world. So if you as an employer want to have the best talent globally, using crypto as a means …
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In this episode, Austin chats with Ray Jacobson (Audius) about what decentralization unlocks for the music streaming ecosystem. In contrast with legacy streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, Audius leverages blockchain to increase accounting transparency for artists. The platform allows artists to have more control over monetization meth…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/59 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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In this compelling episode of Searching for Mana, host Lloyd Wahed engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Jeremy Allaire, the visionary Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle. Together, they explore the transformative journey of Circle and its flagship digital currency, USDC. Delving deep into the origins, challenges, and subsequent rise o…
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In this second episode on CBDCs, Austin and Amira return to chat with Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL). Foster recently voted against the CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Unlike Congressman Emmer, Foster believes in the importance of controlled privacy, distinguishing between continuous government surveillance and the ability to de-anonymize transactions …
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In this episode, Austin and Amira (Head of Policy, Solana Foundation) chat with Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN), a champion of the the recently passed CBDC Anti-Surveillance Act. Congressman Emmer details his concerns about government surveillance through CBDCs, emphasizing his beliefs in individual privacy and financial freedom. They also discuss top…
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According to Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), being pro-crypto is being pro-American. In this conversation, Austin and Senator Hagerty discuss the many partisan divides on crypto and the industry's global implications. Hagerty explains his views on regulatory overreach, CBDCs, repatriating American crypto founders, and much more. DISCLAIMER The content…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/58 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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The deadline for new crypto regulation in the EU, termed the Market in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) is fast approaching, and many are wondering - What exactly does MiCA entail, and how can you prepare for it? For starters, MiCA applies to a broad range of entities providing services related to crypto, including exchanges, custodians, wallet providers, brok…
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In this episode, Austin chats with FP Lee (Sanctum) about the liquid staking landscape on Solana. They discuss the architectural differences between staking on Solana and other blockchains, such as Ethereum, and how seemingly trivial implementation details have profound downstream implications for builders. FP breaks down Sanctum's product suite an…
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Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/57 Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePod PS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun …
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