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ep. 183 - Web3 Meets Web2: Polkadot’s Secret to Onboarding Millions w/ Gautam Dhameja
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40:57Join us on Space Monkeys as we blast off with Gautam Dhameja, founder of Blockdeep Labs, a driving force in the Polkadot ecosystem. Discover how Polkadot is flipping the script—bringing Web3 to Web2—to onboard millions of users seamlessly, from Mythical Games’ 6.2M+ users to Vbrick’s enterprise video revolution. Gautam plunges into blockchain’s rol…
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ep. 182 - Frequency’s User Boom: 30M from Blue Sky, TikTok Plans & Polkadot’s Future
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26:54Join us for an explosive episode with Braxton, co-founder of Frequency Rollup, as we unpack their game-changing deal to bring Web3 to Blue Sky’s 30 million users on Polkadot! Recorded live at ETHDenver, we dive into Frequency’s bold strategy to onboard massive social networks like BlueSky to interact with users from MeWe and WeAre8, while eyeing Ti…
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ep. 181 - Mass Adoption Unveiled: Vbrick’s "Verified Authentic" on Polkadot Announced!
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42:12Vbrick, the 'YouTube for Enterprise,' drops a game-changer on Space Monkeys! Join CEO Paul Sparta and CTO Shalish Lohia as they unveil 'Verified Authentic'—a Polkadot-powered Web3 solution to secure video authenticity for giants like Boeing, FedEx, and Morgan Stanley. From AI-driven video management to blockchain truth models, discover how this inn…
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ep. 180 - People Powered 💪 Building Polkadot's Global Community with Lucy Coulden
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34:40In this episode of Space Monkeys Podcast, we sit down with Lucy Coulden, the Global Program Director of the Polkadot Ambassador Program, to explore the inner workings of one of the most innovative community initiatives in Web3. Fresh off a successful Polkadot Ambassador meetup in Vancouver, featuring a surprise appearance by Dr. Gavin Wood, our gue…
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ep. 179 - Blockchains Under Siege: Cryptography, Mixnets, Privacy & ELVES w/ Jeff Burgess
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30:39Join us on Space Monkeys as we dive deep with Jeff Burgess, a cryptography researcher from the Web3 Foundation. Explore the impact of internet shutdowns, the pitfalls of trusted hardwares, and innovative solutions like mixnets and the ELVES protocol. Jeff shares insights from his journey in cryptography, including his work on scaling blockchain tec…
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ep. 178 - Proof of Personhood w/ Dr. Gavin Wood 👁️ Unlocking Web 3 Individuality & Privacy
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59:09Dive deep into the revolutionary concept of Proof of Personhood with none other than Dr. Gavin Wood, the mastermind behind Polkadot & Ethereum. In this exclusive interview, we explore how this new approach to individuality in the digital world can combat the privacy-invasive practices of Web 2, offering a new way to verify personhood without the ne…
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ep. 177 - Unlocking Polkadot with PAPI ⚡️ the Polkadot API
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16:57Dive into the world of blockchain innovation with Jose from PAPI - the Polkadot API, successor to Polkadot.JS. In this episode, we explore how PAPI is revolutionizing the way developers interact with the Polkadot ecosystem. From its inception to its current impact, learn why a new library was essential and how it addresses the limitations of its pr…
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Gav in Vancouver, Canada - Ambassador Meetup #1
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54:29Gav dropped into the first ever Ambassador Meetup - this one hosted in Vancouver, Canada! Want to know what's happening on Polkadot first? Follow The Kus on X!
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ep. 176 - From AI to Blockchain: Dr. Radhakrishna Dasari Talks Education & Polkadot Vision
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31:09Join us on Space Monkeys as we dive deep into the intersection of blockchain technology & education with Dr. Radhakrishna Dasarir, Technical Education Lead at the Web3 Foundation. In this enlightening conversation, Radha shares his journey from AI to blockchain, discusses the scalability challenges of Ethereum, and explains how Polkadot aims to dem…
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ep. 175 - Building Smarter Contracts w/ Rust 🦀 The Pop Network Story - Exclusive Interview
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22:21oin us on Space Monkeys as we delve deep into the world of RUST development with Peter White and Daan van der Plas, co-founders of Rogue. In this episode, we explore how they're transforming smart contract deployment with Rust, focusing on their project, Pop Network. Discover how Pop Network simplifies blockchain development, making it accessible f…
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ep. 174 - All About AVAIL: Data Availability for the Rollup Future with Prabal Banerjee
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19:22Dive into the DA innovation with this exclusive interview featuring Prabal Banerjee, co-founder of Avail. In this comprehensive discussion, we explore Avail's mission to unlock the full potential of blockchain by focusing on three pivotal areas: data availability, multi-asset shared security, and interoperability. Learn why data availability is cru…
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ep. 173 - Absolute Resilience 😤 Polkadot Hub & JAM's Role in Securing Censor-free Web3's
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25:08In this insightful episode of Space Monkeys, we dive deep with Kian Paimani, a Polkadot Fellow and long-standing member of Parity Technologies, to explore the philosophy behind blockchain resilience, the evolution of Polkadot, and the introduction of the JAM protocol. Kian shares his journey from discovering blockchain technology during his master'…
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ep. 172 - AI & the Humans ☯️ Becoming Neurosymbolic w/ OriginTrail, Edgenodes the DKG V8
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23:26What happens when bots outnumber humans online? Here we explore how the world of AI is evolving & what OriginTrail, under the guidance of Branimir Rakic, is doing to ensure humans remain at the heart of the internet. We discuss OriginTrail's mission to create the largest collective knowledge base in the world leading their innovative approach to Co…
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ep. 171 - Kusama's Unique Edge 🧿 Privacy w/ Erin Grasmick - Cryptonauts & Weird Fish
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27:46Dive into the deep & weird oceans of Kusama with Erin Grasmick, the veteran Parity engineer behind the Spamming, a privacy vision for KSM, the JAM toaster & more! In this episode of Space Monkeys, we discuss:🔹 Kusama's unique position for privacy-focused applications like privacy coins and mixers.🔹 The evolution and maturity of blockchain governanc…
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Web3 Builders: ep. 25 - Ingø Rübe & Antonio Antonino: Exploring KILT's Decentralized ID - Behind the Code
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24:55Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe, Founder & CTO of KILT, and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer.Key Pictures presents: Ingø Rübe, Founder & CTO of KILT, and Antonio Antonino, KILT Engineer. Dive into the world of KILT Protocol with this in-depth exploration of decentralized identities (DIDs) & verifiable credentials. Learn how KILT went live on Polkad…
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ep. 170 - JAMTON 🍓💎 DOT + TON: Bringing Polkadot DeFi Tech to the MASSIVE TON Userbase
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22:35oin our discussion with Vladimir Kislinskii, CTO of Curio behind the JAMTON Project, as he discusses the integration of Polkadot DeFi with the Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain. Discover how this innovative bridge aims to introduce DOT DeFi to TON's massive user base, leveraging Polkadot's superior tech stack. Learn about the upcoming features…
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Web3 Thinkers: ep. 24 - Chrissy Hill - DOT's Legal Journey: Insights from a Legal Expert - Behind the Code
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28:26Key Pictures presents: Chrissy Hill, COO & CLO of Parity Technologies.Join us in this insightful session with Chrissy, as she delves into the evolving world of Web3 regulation and its implications for the Polkadot (DOT) ecosystem. In this video: 🔹 Regulatory Challenges and Strategies: Understand how Polkadot navigates the complex landscape of globa…
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ep. 169 - FIFA Rivals ⚽️ Global Game On-Chain w/ DOT - Exclusive Interview w/ John Linden
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11:00Join us as we dive into the exciting world of FIFA Rivals, the groundbreaking mobile football game developed by Mythical Games in collaboration with FIFA and coming to Polkadot. In this video, we sit down with John Linden, the founder and CEO of Mythical Games, to discuss: 🔹 The journey from NFL Rivals to FIFA Rivals 🔹 What makes FIFA Rivals unique…
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Web3 Builders: ep. 23 - Richard Houldsworth: Blockchain & the Future of Property Investment - Behind the Code
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24:15Key Pictures presents: Richard Houldsworth, CTO & Co-founder of Xcavate. Richard dives into the revolutionary world of real estate tokenization & Polkadot. Learn how they're transforming property investment by: 🔹 Tokenizing Real Estate: Discover how properties can be converted into digital tokens, allowing for fractional ownership & broader investm…
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