In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Jonathan DeYoung in a captivating discussion with Animoca Brands’ co-founder, Yat Siu, as they explore how gaming is poised to drive mass adoption of blockchain technology. Siu shares insights on gaming’s social nature, the key to its power, and why gaming will lead the charge in mainstream adoption. Additionally, Siu shares valuable perspectives on the metaverse, emphasizing digital property ownership and community building.Host o...

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, join host Savannah Fortis and WeatherXM CEO Manolis Nikiforakis for a dive into the future of weather forecasting. Imagine a world where anyone from farmers to scientists can access and contribute to the most accurate and hyperlocal weather data. Nikiforakis shares how WeatherXM is transforming weather data collection using cutting-edge Web3 decentralized technology and the Internet of Things.Discover how WeatherXM’s innovative approac...

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features an in-depth conversation with Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin. Lubin delves into the SEC’s attempts to classify Ether as a security and the broader legal battle in which Consensus is involved.Lubin weighs up the damage of regularity uncertainty in the U.S., its impact on Ethereum ecosystem participants and the costs the wider cryptocurrency industry has incurred.The Ethereum co-founder also discussed Ethereum’s ongoing r...

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph explores the exciting world of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) — a revolutionary approach to blockchain technology bringing real-world applications to the masses. Host Savannah Fortis is joined by Leonard Dorlöchter, the co-founder of the Peaq Network, who dives into the technical aspects of DePINs on the Peaq Network, along with their potential to disrupt industries like artificial intelligence, machine learning and the ...

Is Ethereum’s popularity causing a network traffic jam? Metis, a layer-2 solution, aims to tackle the blockchain trilemma by offering secure, scalable, decentralized transactions. Tune into this special episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph as we chat with Jose Fabrega, head of marketing at Metis, to discover how Metis uses layer-2 technology to streamline transactions, foster a thriving DeFi ecosystem and incentivize network participation through staking. Guest’s Twitter:...

In a watershed moment in the history of crypto, the U.S. SEC has finally approved the long-awaited spot Bitcoin ETF. Cointelegraph’s in-house experts come together to celebrate this historic day and evaluate its significance for the crypto industry. Hosts' Twitter:  @rkbaggs, @PigniGiovanni, @HorusHughes, @forgeforth_ Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and...

Privacy pioneer and computer scientist David Chaum articulates his vision for the future of money in a discussion with Cointelegraph’s Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr. Chaum highlights the shortcomings of traditional currency, which exacerbates global inequality, and proposes his own solution: “Better Than Money.” Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr's Twitter: @KristinaLCorner Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this...

In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Swan Bitcoin’s head of business Dante Cook chats about his transition from being an elite college American Football standout to his journey into the world of Bitcoin. Cook unpacks how financial institutions, seasoned investors, and savvy athletes are becoming more aware of the “hard money” properties of Bitcoin and its compelling value proposition. Host's Twitter: @gazza_jenks Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s...

In the latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, Joe Hall provides an inside look into Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. This tech juggernaut gathers crypto enthusiasts and industry insiders annually to explore trends, but skepticism abounds about the recognition of crypto at the summit. Coinext CEO José Artur Ribeiro humorously describes the focus on crypto as “tiny,” highlighting its discreet positioning. Cointelegraph editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Corner mentions AI is...

The sixth and final episode of Zero Barriers delves into the broader use cases of blockchain technology and where it could have the biggest impact. Web3 gaming has long been touted as a major driver for blockchain adoption, and layer-2 scaling solutions like StarkNet solve the cost and performance concerns associated with operating on base layers of blockchain protocols like Ethereum. This episode features Chris Lexmond, the founder and CEO of Unstoppable Games, who explores the benefits...

On this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, investor Charlie Shrem talks about something truly interesting — himself. It’s quite a tale, much of which is being heard for the first time in this full-length interview. Charlie was a millionaire and a convicted felon while still in his early 20s. Besides founding BitInstant, he ran a retail business and nightclub, and then got entangled in Silk Road. He dealt with weighty issues of community and spirituality, and found true love. There’s...

This episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph features a full one-on-one interview with the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng. He takes over from Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, who was forced to step down from his position as part of a $4.3-billion settlement with United States authorities over regulatory failings by Binance in the past. Teng delves into the company’s history, how its explosive growth led to compliance shortcomings that would later land the company in trouble, its focus on regulatory...

Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall on a journey back to the classroom to explore the vibrant crypto scene in this Swiss city of Lugano. In this podcast episode, Cointelegraph dives into the inner workings of the Plan ₿ Summer School, featuring insights from industry experts like Adam Back and Paolo Ardoino. Discover the fast-paced growth of crypto adoption in Lugano, where iconic brands like McDonald’s and Rolex now accept Bitcoin, and find out why Michael Saylor’s musings have inspired...

Episode five of Zero Barriers considers the potential use cases and impact of zero-knowledge proofs within Ethereum and the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem. StarkWare business development head Liron Hayman unpacks how their layer-2 technology provides the capacity to scale and bridge the blockchain ecosystem, while Herodotus co-founder Kacper Koziol unpacks how their on-chain accumulator uses storage-proof cryptography to verify data from any point of Ethereum’s blockchain without needing a...

Episode four of Zero Barriers looks over the history of zero-knowledge proofs with Eli Ben-Sasson, who has been at the forefront of the technology since validity proofs were an abstract theoretical concept to StarkNet’s superfast Quantum Leap upgrade. Giza co-founder Cem Dagdelen also explains how StarkWare’s Cairo programming language enables AI to be integrated with smart contracts. This episode is hosted by Andrew Fenton from Cointelegraph Magazine and Nathan Jeffay from...

Episode three of the Zero Barriers podcast series looks at the future of scaling. David Lavecky, co-founder of Canvas, recalls the moment in 2020 when he realized the base layer of Ethereum could not scale for use by banks and institutions without help. And Louis Guthmann, ecosystem lead at StarkWare, explains the history of scaling and the challenges ahead. He reveals two Starknet upgrades coming in 2023, putting it on track to match Visa in transactions per second. The episode is hosted by...

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the second episode, Avihu Levy from StarkWare and Motty Lavie from Braavos Wallet delve deep into the issues that the blockchain industry faces on its path to global adoption — and the innovative ways to overcome them. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay of StarkWare. Guest’s Twitter: @StarkWareLtd @avihu28 @mottylen Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph...

Welcome to Zero Barriers, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with StarkWare. In the first episode, Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson explore the future of Ethereum and zero-knowledge rollups, and explain why they believe in the success of blockchain technology. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay of StarkWare. Guest’s Twitter: @StarkWareLtd @ukolodny @EliBenSasson Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s website:...

Step into the world of Bitcoin on this week’s episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, which features two of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences: Bitcoin 2023 in Miami and BTCPrague. Join Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall as he interviews CEOs, industry leaders and passionate Bitcoin enthusiasts, capturing their thoughts on Bitcoin concerns, quips and queries, and the future of the decentralized protocol. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @Cointelegraph Joe Hall's Twitter:...

In this episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” we explore the story of Real Bedford FC, a football club based in the English town of Bedford that aims to put Bitcoin on the map in the United Kingdom. Join host Joe Hall as he interviews fans, locals and Bitcoin advocates to understand how the Bitcoin-themed football club is working on the ground. The episode features interviews with Peter McCormack — No. 38 on Cointelegraph’s 2023 Top 100 list — as well as the Real Bedford commentator,...

Cointelegraph’s Turner Wright and Rudy Takala share their experiences navigating the plethora of venues, panels, and personalities at the ETHDenver conference. Wright arrived in time to interview industry experts, check out a ‘hacker house’, and watch developers go through BUIDL week. Takala talks about how organizers handled the various events scattered across downtown Denver and what he wished he could have seen more of compared to other crypto conferences. This discussion was recorded on...