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Tacen - The Future of DeFi Today Nov 13, 2023

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Jae Yang is the CEO of Tacen and the Chief Architect of Project TXA. Tacen and Project TXA are sister projects - Project TXA develops the hybrid decentralized exchange protocol (hDEX) and the decentralized settlement layer (DSL), while Tacen develops the world's first hDEX interfaces for traders to use (Tacen Swap and Tacen Exchange).

Why you should listen

Jae Yang is the CEO of Tacen and the chief architect of Project TXA, an open-source project that aims to build a cross-chain settlement network. Tacen is a commercial entity building an exchange on top of the TXA settlement network.

Both projects were inspired by Jae's frustrations with traditional crypto exchanges including custody issues, lack of transparency in proof of reserves, and centralization. Project TXA seeks to address these issues by providing fast cross-chain transactions and noncustodial exchanges.

The target audience is experienced traders looking for secure and low-cost options beyond centralized exchanges. Jae Yang also emphasizes compliance with regulations while maintaining user privacy. Tacen Exchange is live on multiple networks with various crypto pairs available for trading. Interested individuals can learn more through technical documentation, code repositories, joining Discord, or visiting the exchange website.

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StealthTest - An end-to-end solution for Web3 Development Nov 09, 2023

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Collin Woodward is the President and General Counsel of StealthTest. This secure, cloud-based environment enables teams to create their own Ethereum and EVM-compatible test networks for private and secure Web3 development.

Why you should listen

StealthTest is designed to ensure industry Web3 projects can protect their privacy, compliance, and IP. With a track record including Chainlink, CertiK, and Gary Vee, StealthTest pioneers scalability, reliability, and swift deployment of secure blockchain apps.

StealthTest is a comprehensive infrastructure solution for smart contract development, testing, and deployments. Nestled securely within cloud-based, private testing environments, the platform provides blockchain infrastructure to service every phase of the Web3 product lifecycle.

This allows developers to direct their energies toward crafting innovative applications, liberating them from the complexities of node deployments and environmental variables.

Engineered for optimal functionality, StealthTest is designed to minimize maintenance and maximize cost efficiency via resource autoscaling and frictionless network upgrades. This is accomplished through a proven, repeatable node deployment strategy and a hands-off management approach, eliminating the common headaches associated with self-managed node upkeep. StealthTest supports all EVM networks.

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D-Central - Powering the Bitcoin Mining Community Nov 08, 2023

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Jonathan Bertrand is CEO at D-Central Technologies, a Bitcoin mining company empowering pleb miners to industry giants. D-Central is North America and Europe's one-stop shop for hardware, hosting, and repair.

Why you should listen

Since its inception in 2016, D-Central has been at the forefront of innovation and development within the Bitcoin mining sector. The company operates a physical and online retail store making it easy for hobbyists to access Bitcoin mining hardware. D-Central also operates a comprehensive Bitcoin ASIC Service Center, which includes diagnosis and repair of ASIC hardware issues, firmware updates, overclocking, optimization of hardware performance, cleaning and maintenance for prolonged life expectancy, replacement parts for damaged or worn parts, technical support and troubleshooting assistance.

D-Central runs a comprehensive Bitcoin Mining Hosting solution, and now sell Bitcoin Space Heaters. These heaters repurpose the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining, turning what was once considered waste into a valuable resource for homeowners. As Bitcoin miners work tirelessly to validate transactions and secure the blockchain, they produce a significant amount of heat. Instead of letting this heat dissipate into the surroundings, Bitcoin Space Heaters capture and channel it to warm living spaces, ensuring that every joule of energy is put to good use.

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Cubist - Solving Key Management Nov 02, 2023

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Riad Wahby is the CEO and co-founder at Cubist, a company focused on key management solutions for Web3. Riad has a background in electrical engineering and computer science, particularly zero-knowledge proofs. Cubist was founded after Riad and the team identified the problem of key security as a major challenge in Web3 applications.

Why you should listen

Cubist began as a developer of hardware-backed, non-custodial key storage and signing infrastructure that enables institutional blockchain staking providers to protect staking keys and secure withdrawals.

The company was started by Wahby, his co-founder, former fintech COO and fraud prevention expert Ann Stefan, and two other Computer Science and Engineering professors from Carnegie Mellon and UC San Diego.

Cubist has just launched a first-of-its-kind Wallet-as-a-Service platform called CubeSigner to support everything from loyalty programs to market makers to games to custody platforms across virtually every chain.

The WaaS solution is differentiated in that applications can request signatures through revocable signing sessions via simple API calls, and then the WaaS signs from within secure hardware. As a result, keys are constantly safe because users can't accidentally leak keys and attackers can't steal keys.

CubeSigner is designed to solve the trade-off between convenience/usability and security when it comes to managing keys.

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Huddle01 - The Decentralized Communication Network Oct 30, 2023

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Ayush Ranjan is the Co-Founder and CEO at Huddle01, whose mission is to democratize WebRTC and make it more private, secure, and scalable.

Why you should listen

Huddle01 is building a decentralized real-time communication network. Developers can leverage their suite of developer-friendly SDKs to enable powerful audio/video experiences on your app with just a quick plug in.

Ayush talks about privacy concerns with video communication platforms like Zoom and how that led him to create Huddle01, a peer-to-peer video calling platform with added layers of security and scalability. Ayush explains how WebRTC works and its evolution from peer-to-peer to server-based communication. He highlights the challenges of centralization, such as lack of content encryption and latency issues caused by distant servers.

Ayush discusses the concept of a people-powered communication network, where individuals can become nodes and power calls without relying on centralized servers. This leads to increased privacy, reduced latency, and the creation of a new bottom-up economy. Ayush also highlights features of Huddle01 that differentiate it from platforms like Zoom, such as seamless integration with popular streaming sites, enhanced privacy options, crypto primitives for avatars, and cheaper call recordings using filecoin storage. Andy acknowledges the importance of building user-friendly platforms regardless of users' familiarity with web3 technology. The conversation then shifts to the concept of "DePIN," which refers to leveraging blockchain technology for decentralized physical infrastructures. Examples include Helium's approach to creating a decentralized 5G mobile network and Filecoin's role in enabling individuals to become storage providers. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the need for more affordable communication infrastructure in order to reduce costs currently associated with centralized systems.

Ayush describes the different layers of Huddle01, including the app layer for consumers, the SDK layer for developers, and the protocol layer for miners and validators. Ayush envisions a future where Huddle powers all communication platforms, making calls more immersive and solving global problems more effectively. Looking ahead, Ayush sees a utopian future where humans explore outer space and achieve higher levels of energy consumption through advanced infrastructure systems like Dyson Spheres.

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Scaling Business with AI Superpowers Oct 26, 2023

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Justin Flitter is the founder of NewZealand.AI Their mission is to help businesses scale their superpowers with Artificial Intelligence to increase productivity or create new digital experiences.

Why you should listen

Justin shares his background in marketing and emerging technology, and his involvement with the New Zealand AI community. He talks about starting The AI meetup and organizing events to showcase companies using AI. Last year's launch of Chat GPT changed everything and the AI revolution is now upon us. Andy and Jason discuss the ways that AI is impacting sectors such as business and education. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how AI impacts different sectors such as education and business. Finally, Andy and Jason reflect on their time spent on Twitter, and how Elon Musk's ownership has changed the platform.

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Bracket Labs - Range-bound Products for DeFi Oct 24, 2023

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Pelli Wang is the Co-Founder and COO of Bracket Labs. Bracket Labs' mission is to democratize financial products for all users, specifically mainstream leveraged structured products within DeFi.

Why you should listen

Bracket Labs focuses on building range-bound products for traders in the DeFi derivatives space using web3 technology. The platform is built on Arbitrum and has recently launched a testnet called Passage. They aim to simplify options trading for users who are native to DeFi but may not be comfortable with traditional options platforms. Look out for mainnet coming soon and some trading competitions!

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Arcana - Making Web3 Accessible Oct 23, 2023

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Mayur Relekar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arcana, a Web3 adoption and integration network. Arcana provides developer tools and SDKs that enable developers to build user-friendly Web3 applications.

Why you should listen

Akana initially focused on decentralized storage but later shifted to building products for developers in the Web3 space. The three products they have released are Auth, which allows users to log into Web3 apps with email or social accounts; Gasless, which provides a gasless experience for app users by sponsoring their gas fees; and SendIt, a simple way to send crypto to an email ID or Twitter handle without requiring the recipient to be a SendIt user.

Mayur Relekar discusses the success of SendIt, which gained 50,000 users in six days and has now reached 500,000 users. He also highlights the need for user-friendly experiences in Web Three and believes that builders are starting to prioritize user needs. Mayur emphasizes the importance of creating applications that solve real problems for users and compares it to moving from building "vitamins" to "painkillers."

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The Solana Foundation - Stewarding Solana Oct 19, 2023

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Austin Federa is the Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Switzerland that provides grants and supports development on the Solana network. Solana is known for its fast, cheap, and scalable blockchain solution with transactions finalizing in 400 milliseconds and low fees of around $0.00025 per transaction.

Why you should listen

Solana first gained adoption due to its ability to handle a high volume of transactions at low costs compared to other L1 blockchains like Ethereum. The Solana Network continues to grow with about 2,000 nodes globally, demonstrating decentralization and increasing stake distribution compared to other networks like Ethereum or Polygon.

Visa is running a pilot program using the USDC stablecoin on the Solana network after previously conducting it on Ethereum.

Austin says that the collapse of FTX did not significantly impact Solana as users continued transacting and builders kept building on the network. The network is resilient and has a strong community.

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Calaxy - A Social Market for Creators by Creators Oct 18, 2023

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Solo Ceesay is the CEO and co-founder of Calaxy, a social marketplace for creators, built on Hedera Hashgraph. He aspires to bridge the gap between fans and creators that legacy media has created by utilizing the limitless capabilities of distributed ledger technology.

Why you should listen

The creator economy is among the fastest-growing sectors of the internet. Calaxy aims to empower the next generation of creators by streamlining the process and cutting out expensive intermediaries. The platform offers creators an end-to-end toolkit to build community, sell a range of experiences, and receive instant payouts.

Designed for simplicity, the app features a home feed to connect with the platform's experience, together with an 'experience scroll' where users can discover tailored experiences provided by their favorite creators.

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