Crypto assets and blockchain technology are about to transform every trust-based interaction of our lives, from financial services to identity to the Internet of Things. In this podcast, host Laura Shin, an independent journalist covering all things crypto, talks with industry pioneers about how crypto assets and blockchains will change the way we earn, spend and invest our money. Tune in to find out how Web 3.0, the decentralized web, will revolutionize our world.
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This podcast episode dives into the world of memecoins, exploring their value and perception. The speakers emphasize that memecoins hold value because of their popularity on the internet and social media, capturing attention and mind space. The success of memecoins is attributed to factors such as relatability, communi...
This podcast episode explores the concept of EigenLayer and its role in creating proofs for stored data. It discusses the vision of creating an open and verifiable digital commons, the potential usefulness of EigenLayer in situations where there is a debate about malicious actions, and the concept of forking tokens for...
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This podcast episode explores the Tornado Cash case and its implications for software developers, the ongoing Coinbase case and the SEC's assertion of tokens as securities, the SEC's allegations against Coinbase's staking service and its impact on the staking industry, the potential legal challenges that Uniswap Labs m...
This podcast episode explores the Runes Protocol, a new token standard on Bitcoin that addresses the limitations of BRC20 tokens. The protocol allows users to create and send non-fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain using a UTXO model. Runes offers advantages such as eliminating UTXO proliferation, improving effic...
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