Blockchain Won't Save the World

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S3E12: Hyperledger Hype w. Daniela Barbosa (Exec. Director, Hyperledger Foundation) Apr 28, 2023

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Whatever happened to Hyperledger? Good news: it’s still growing, but in ways you might not have expected… We’re incredibly lucky to have booked 1hr in Daniela Barbosa’s hectic schedule for an update on Hyperledger, Linux Foundation, Enterprise Blockchain and what’s on the roadmap for 2023 and beyond. This session is action-packed. Daniela takes us through ALL the Hyperledger projects (Fabric, Besu, Cacti, Besu, Burrow, Sawtooth, Aries, Indy, Iroha, Bevel, AnonCreds, Bevel, Caliper, Cello, Ursa, Solang, Transact), as well as ongoing collabs with other Web3 ecosystems (Ethereum, Cardano, Hedera, Casper, Polygon). And you thought it was just about Fabric!... In this show we talk about: - What’s has been happening with Hyperledger over the last 12 months- What Daniela wants to bring to the Hyperledger community since taking over from Brian Behlendorf- The current state of ‘Enterprise’ Blockchain in the context of the wider Web3- Whether ‘Public vs. Private’ Blockchain is still a relevant debate- Guidance for any organisations looking to start using Blockchain technology- Daniela’s biggest learnings about Web3 in the last 12 months, and what more is needed to see wider adoption

S3E11: 'Full Stack' Marketing for Web3 w. Mark & Carolyn from Blokhaus. Apr 14, 2023

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Marketing Blockchains AND Blockchains for Marketeers! The emergence of Web3 requires new marketing skills and brings new tools for marketeers. Join us for a marketing masterclass from the team at Blokhaus.Web3 isn't just cringey crypto parties and expensive stadium sponsorships. Ecosystems and network effects are critical to sustain decentralised communities, and like it or not, that means customers, developers, VCs, apps and infrastructure providers need to find each other. There are also cringey parties, and we'll be talking about those too!In this LinkedIn Live session, we discuss:- What is a 'full stack' Web3 marketing agency- The difference between marketing Web3 products, apps and services vs. ’traditional’ marketing- New Web3 ‘tools’ for marketeers, and how they change / enhance the marketing mix- Which industries or brands have made the best impact in Web3- The recipe for a successful Web3 event- How can traditional marketeers increase their learning and awareness of Web3 and Web3 tech

S3E10: Is Enterprise Blockchain Bigger Than We Think? w. Giovanni Franzese (Head of Blockchain, Ericsson) Mar 31, 2023

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Depending on who you listen to, Enterprise Blockchain is either thriving or dead. Giovanni Franzese gives us his informed view on where we REALLY are...As Ericsson's Global Head of Enterprise Blockchain, Giovanni has been at the core of many of the world's most cutting edge Blockchain projects, solving enterprise problems that most people didn't even know existed!Giovanni's role is to enable large organisations to adopt Blockchain and DLT technologies, creating, deploying and managing end-to-end solutions across Private and Public Clouds. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Corda Foundation. So he's seen some things!...On the show, we discuss:- How he first found his way into Blockchain and Web3- The story of building and growing Blockchain within Ericsson- The opportunity for Blockchain tech in Telco and other key industries- Use cases with a focus on Finance and Trade- General advice to enterprises building with Blockchain

S3E9: How Web3 Changes EVERYTHING for Music and Artists w. Sergio Mottola (President, Public Pressure) Mar 18, 2023

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Don't miss Sergio Mottola, President of one of the most active and innovative music platforms - powered by artists, labels, brands and superfans - talk about why 'Blockchains' haven't transformed music yet, but how NFTs just might... PUBLIC PRESSURE was created in light of huge promise, but ultimate failure of 'Blockchain' (as an infrastructure) to change the balance of power and economic models within the music industry. There was a more specific need. More deliberate ingredients. And more accessible technology... And now, Sergio sees that the real change can take place. It's not just about 'tokenising everything' either. PUBLIC PRESSURE have forged a number of commercial partnerships in the 'traditional' music industry (festivals, labels, artists) as well as the emerging Web3 community (gaming, NFTs, and the awesome Moonsama community on Polkadot). If you didn't understand how Web3 will, and importantly won't change the music and creator economies. You need to listen to this! In this show we will cover: - Sergio's journey as a Founder using Web3 tech - The mission and competitive advantages of PUBLIC PRESSURE - Opportunities for Web3 tech to disrupt the music industry (and why it hasn't happened so far) - Why music communities should be looking at gaming and other Web3 communities for partnerships and growth - What more is required to see Web3 tech gain more traction in music, with artists and consumers

S3E8: Why the World Needs an Internet Computer w. Dominic Williams (Founder, DFINITY) Mar 04, 2023

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I've never made a show like this before... A full 'Web3 founders journey' from Dominic going all the way back to 2013, Gamecoin, Ethereum and the trials and tribulations of Internet Computer, the Blockchain boasting the most transactions per-day of any chain. Be warned, shots are fired during this episode!... Dominic Williams, Founder and Chief Scientist at DFINITY, created Internet Computer to remove the need for centralised IT systems and dependence on the Googles and Amazons of the world. And maybe take a chunk out of Ethereum’s dominance of Web3 along the way. His goal is not to remove Web2, but to work in harmony with it. Not to bring single-chain maximalism, but to seek a world of trustless connection between multiple blockchain networks. So Dominic is a pragmatist also. In this session we'll discuss: - Why the world needs the Internet Computer - The science behind ‘Proof of Useful Work’ vs. PoS and PoW - What it takes to build and scale a decentralised protocol - What we have learned from the recent issues with Luna, 3AC, FTX in 2022, and the imperatives for 2034 - Whether enterprises or industrial applications play a significant role in scaling Web3 - Advice to anyone building with Web3 tech today There's also some tangents where we discuss issues with Solana, FTX, the Crypto Media and many 'insider' issues than few people ever get to hear about. Do not miss this one!...

S3E7 Vodafone's Digital Asset Revolution w. David Palmer Feb 18, 2023

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Vodafone have launched a Blockchain-enabled Digital Asset platform for monetising Petabytes of B2C and B2B data, and David Palmer is the man behind it. You NEED to hear his story... Telecoms companies are somewhat familiar with the idea of distributed networks and interoperability, and furthermore the telco industry has seen some of the world's largest Blockchain platforms deployed to address issues like roaming, privacy and cross-carrier settlement. Vodafone are taking it up a level with their Digital Asset Broker platform, allowing a global network of devices to securely and privately trade with one another. They are already looking at use cases with IoT, Energy, Automotive, and much more. And have locked down a number of major partnerships. In this session we discuss: - The Telecoms industry's relationship with decentralisation and Blockchain - How Vodafone is looking at emerging technology today - Digital Asset Broker: what does it do, and how Blockchain helps - The Digital Asset Broker ecosystem and partnerships - The importance of Enterprise and Government use cases in Web3 - What more is needed to see wider adoption of Web3 technology in Telco in future

S3E6 Opal Mining in the Metaverse w. Josiah Kotzur (Outback Opal Hunters, DeStore Network) Jan 28, 2023

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Josiah's race to be first to sell 'phygital' opal stones in the Metaverse was recently filmed by the Discovery Channel, and now you can hear his story on the Blockchain Won't Save the World podcast...
If you're looking for innovative examples of Web3 and the Metaverse, you're going to love this!
During their TV series, Josiah and his partner Lisa become the first small-scale mining company to run 100% on renewable energy, leading other mining companies in becoming carbon neutral and selling phygital Opals in virtual store in the metaverse.
During this show, we discuss:
- What does it take to mine opal sustainably?
- How does Blockchain and the Metaverse enhance the buying or selling experience of opal?
- What have the DeStore team learned so-far about the challenges of launching phygital assets?
- What guidance would you give to others looking to set up a business in the Metaverse?
Josiah's is a super interesting story, and you don't often hear about the link between Australian opal and the Metaverse. Also check out their TV show 'Outback Opal Hunters' coming to Discovery in your country soon...

S3E5 Blockchain Gaming Explained w. Kieran Warwick (Illuvium CoFounder) Jan 14, 2023

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Everything you want and need to know about Blockchain and Web3 Gaming in a single, epic episode! Kieran Warwick (and his brothers) created and launched Illuvium - a 'AAA' game with epic graphics, compelling gameplay, extensive roadmap, and underlying NFT economy. There is nothing out there like this, and Kieran breaks down why Blockchain gaming changes everything, but also why we shouldn't be too bullish just yet. Life after Axie Infinity and ponzinomic 'play to earn' NFT games needs to change, and the Illuvium team thinks they have the recipe: mixing the best of Pokemon, WoW, Minecraft and MMORPG that we loved in our childhood with elements of ownership, interoperability and tokenomics that work in harmony with game mechanics. In this session we discuss: - The back story to how Illuvium was founded - Why there is so much excitement, activity and funding around Web3 gaming - The Illuvium vision and roadmap - The implications of 'Interoperable Blockchain Games' - How the bear market, Luna, 3AC, FTX etc. impacted activity in the Illuvium ecosystem, and what happens next - What more is required to see wider use of Web3 / decentralised technologies in gaming We also cover some Q&A around how Illuvium and Web3 games make money, what are the metrics that matter for game developers, and whether we'll see a collabo between Illuvium and Moonsama in the Polkadot ecosystem. Essential listening for anyone interested in Blockchain and gaming.

S3E4 - BVLGARI on Blockchain and Timeless Luxury w. Massimo Paloni, Chief Innovation Officer Dec 31, 2022

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Blockchain, NFTs and the Metaverse are creating new ways for luxury brands to innovate. Massimo Paloni shares how BVLGARI is using Web3 tech to redefine 'timeless', elevate storytelling, and engage customers like never before... BVLGARI is one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world, and is famous for unwavering commitment to innovation. Massimo (Chief Operations & Innovation Officer, and member of the Executive Committee) has overseen investment in a range of technologies, not just Blockchain, and talks with real clarity on why this is critical for luxury, but must be done in keeping with the brand's history, not just for short-term hype. We can all learn a lot from Massimo. In this episode, we discuss: - How technology advancement influences innovation in luxury goods - How BVLGARI is thinking about Web3 and the Metaverse - The story and impact from the Blockchain-enabled products that BVLGARI has launched over the last few years - How Web3 and complimentary technologies can enhance customer intimacy and experience And some great audience questions that cover how to set up a Web3 team, how to measure success, and advice for other brands looking to use Web3 tech.

S3E3 - Web3 Mass Adoption is NEAR w. Marieke Flament, CEO NEAR Foundation Dec 17, 2022

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Want to know what it takes to grow a Blockchain ecosystem like NEAR? Or what Web3 the issues with Luna and FTX mean for Web3 in 2023? Listen in… Marieke Flament, CEO of NEAR Foundation shares her learnings from an unprecedented year and answers your questions in a live Q&A… Marieke is one of the most prominent leaders across Blockchain Layer 1s, and under her leadership the NEAR ecosystem has grown significantly and established big partnerships with enterprise, sports and Web3 organisations. In this show, we discuss: - What it takes to scale a Layer 1 protocol in 2022/3 - What we learned from the recent issues with Luna, 3AC, FTX in 2022, and the imperatives for Web3 in future - How enterprise applications play a role in scaling Web3 - The particular verticals driving the next 1Bn users - Advice to builders interested in Web3 tech today As well as some fascinating responses to questions around the Metaverse, regulation, CBDC, digital identity, sustainability and much more. Don’t miss this truly insightful episode!

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