Blockchain Won't Save the World

Latest Episodes:

S1E5: Blockchain Technology Maturity with Antonio Senatore, Deloitte Global CTO Apr 04, 2020

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A Blockchain technology Master Class with Antonio Senatore, Deloitte's Global CTO for Blockchain. We discuss what he sees as the 'core' Blockchain technologies for enterprise, his key learnings from taking both Public and Private Blockchain platforms into production, and his forecast for when we will see emerging domains like Zero Knowledge Proofs, Interoperability and Blockchain-enabled AI being ready for prime time.

On this episode we discuss:

- What it takes to be considered a 'mature' Blockchain platform

- Relative maturity of Ethereum, Hyperledger, Corda, VeChain and others

- Key challenges for implementing Public and Private Blockchains in enterprise

- The importance and time horizon for Interoperability between Blockchain networks

- Why we should be excited about Blockchain and AI, and what can they bring together

- What are Zero Knowledge Proofs, and what is required for broader adoption

- What questions to ask of emerging Blockchain technology vendors looking for partnerships

- Where Antonio gets his reading list

References mentioned during the show:

Antonio's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-senatore-b759273/

Andreas Antonopoulos: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aantonop/

QEDIT: https://qed-it.com/

Polkadot: https://polkadot.network/

Constellation Network: https://constellationnetwork.io/

S1E4: Blockchain Business Case and Network Design with Krystal Webber from IBM Mar 28, 2020

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Krystal is a global expert in designing and forming consortia and business networks using Blockchain technology. She shares critical thinking and experience in the areas of network design, business case and governance models, with a number of real-world examples. Crucial topics for anyone looking to scale Blockchain networks and initiatives.

In this episode we discuss:

- Network intent - rationale and objectives for forming Blockchain networks

- Building the business case - Business value, incentive structures and return on investment

- The implementation challenge of creating new digital businesses with non-digital participants

- Comparing market utility, founder-led and for-profit network models

- Governance design using BOLT: Business, Operations, Legal and Technology

- Member management - onboarding, offboarding and ‘the rules to change the rules’

- A lot of ‘cake talk’: Scaling by Cupcake, Birthday Cake and Wedding Cake

Krystal’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalwebber/

Krystal Webber on Twitter: @krwebber1

Initiatives mentioned by Krystal in the podcast:

Tradelens: https://www.tradelens.com

FoodTrust: https://www.ibm.com/IBM-Food-Trust/Blockchain

S1E3: Tokenising Social & Climate Impact with Kevin Pettit from Proof of Impact Mar 21, 2020

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Meet Proof of Impact who are using Blockchain, complex algorithms and a Micro Services approach to verify environmental, social and health impact at a granular, unit level. Kevin discusses the unique process of digitally verifying impact projects, unitising and creating impact securitisation models, and creating customised portfolios for enterprises. A fascinating and scalable approach to driving social and climate impact.

In this episode we discuss:

- How securitisation (the financial mechanism behind mortgages) can be applied to social impact projects

- Defining what is a 'unit' of impact, the required digital verification models, and creating immutable proofs

- Dynamic impact 'pricing' based on differing levels of verification

- Using the Ethereum blockchain for tokenisation, and which is the best protocol for tokenising a Rhino

- How to scale a global Blockchain impact platform

- Proof of Impact's involvement in the COVID19 response, and a call for support

You can find more about Proof of Impact here: https://proofofimpact.com/

Proof of Impact Twitter: @proofofimpact

And Kevin's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeanpettit/

S1E2: Blockchain Architecture with Kris Bennett (Blockchain Beard Guy) Mar 18, 2020

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“Not the Podcast we want, but the Podcast we need right now”... The legendary Blockchain Beard Guy, Kris Bennett, talks through his Blockchain Origin story, the basics of Blockchain Architecture, his favourite use cases and key learnings for developing and scaling enterprise platforms.

On this show we cover:

- The emergence from Bitcoin to Blockchain Beard Guy

- Use cases in cable TV networks, automotive, aviation, the corona virus and more…

- Introduction to Blockchain architecture (Hyperledger, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Corda, Multichain)

- Challenges while going into production and scaling networks

- How to discuss Blockchain with senior stakeholders

- Resources for learning core Blockchain skills

Shout to Blockchain Training Alliance (https://blockchaintrainingalliance.com/) and Chad and Melissa for lending me Kris for an hour!

Kris’ LinkedIn profile can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbennett2000/

S1E1: The 'Set Up' - 10 Things I've Learned About Blockchain Mar 12, 2020

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Welcome to the first ever edition of Blockchain Won't Save the World. This episode covers why I believe Blockchain has a marketing problem and how I plan to set the record straight. I'll share the topics that you, the community, most want me to cover in future episodes, such as:

- Myth busting
- How to ‘sell’ Blockchain
- Blockchain architecture
- Scaling platforms
- Forming ecosystems
- Blockchain commercial models
- Digital & self-sovereign identity
- Supply chain management
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
- Climate action & social impact
- Stablecoins
- Open source & ecosystem governance
- Government & public initiatives
- Blockchain legal matters
- Regulation

And also walk through my Top 10 learnings and observations from 5 years working in Blockchain. Thanks for tuning in, and looking forward to your feedback for future episodes.

Links to those mentioned in the Podcast:

Peter Diamandis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterdiamandis/

Singularity University: https://su.org/

Rutger van Zuidam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rutgervz/

Odyssey Hackathon: https://www.odyssey.org/