In this landmark 250th episode, we dive deep into the realm of on-chain privacy, secure transactions, and the evolving landscape of crypto with Kieran from Railgun. The conversation starts by unraveling the concept of 'private POI' (Proof of Innocence), a powerful tool enabling users to engage with systems anonymously, preventing unauthorized access and abuse.  Kieran guides us through the intricate workings of 'private POI' and sheds light on how it aligns with Railgun's commitment to...

Bracket Labs' founders, Michael Wasyl and Pelli Wang, take center stage to share their mission of democratizing decentralized finance (DeFi). Pelli, with a background in traditional finance and crypto incubation, and Michael, seasoned in financial analytics at Bloomberg, discuss their journey and the genesis of Bracket Labs. The duo unveils their ambitious plans for crypto volatility products, aiming to fill gaps in the market and make DeFi more accessible. They introduce Bracket X, a tool...

In this episode, we have a captivating conversation with Hiram Vazquez, the founder and CEO of LALA. LALA is leading the charge in transforming the entertainment industry by redefining the fan experience through digital collectibles. Join us as we delve into the world of NFTs, exploring how LALA's innovative offerings set them apart in a rapidly evolving market. We uncover how LALA is rewriting the revenue model for the entertainment sector, and gain exclusive insights into their exciting...

In this episode of "The Blockchain Show," we delve into the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency with an exceptional guest, Dr. Tonya M. Evans. Driven by her mission to transform the crypto-curious into the crypto-confident, Dr. Evans brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. As a distinguished law professor, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, she has emerged as a trusted voice in the cryptocurrency landscape. Our conversation takes us on a journey through various...

In Episode 246 of The Blockchain Show, we sit down with Brad Chase, the Head of Liquidity Products at Ripple, a pioneering enterprise crypto solutions provider. Brad takes us on a journey through the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and the crypto industry, shedding light on how Ripple leverages these cutting-edge technologies to build liquidity products that facilitate seamless transactions for hundreds of customers, amounting to billions of dollars. Brad...

In this episode of The Blockchain Show, we are joined by Sherry Jiang, a former product manager at Google and Amazon and the founder of Bluejay Finance. Sherry shares her inspiring journey from the tech giants to the world of decentralized finance and how Bluejay Finance is leveraging DeFi to provide financial services to under-banked populations in Asia. Throughout the conversation, Sherry sheds light on the challenges women face in the decentralized finance space and the importance of...

Join us on episode 244 as we delve into the exciting world of blockchain gaming with our special guest from Horizon Blockchain Games. Backed by industry giants like Brevan Howard Digital and Ubisoft, Horizon is at the forefront of revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem. Our guest, Michael Sanders, co-founder of Horizon Blockchain Games, will take us on a journey through the potential of web3 and its impact on the gaming industry. Michael is a dynamic storyteller who has a unique ability to...

In this episode, we dive into the world of data management and the power of blockchain technology with our special guest, Brian Platz, CEO and co-founder of Fluree. Fluree is a web3 company that has developed an innovative graph ledger database and data pipeline toolset for trusted and secure data management. In today's fast-paced business environment, data has become the new oil, and Fluree is at the forefront of leveraging blockchain technology to harness its potential. With their...

Join us for an enlightening conversation on The Blockchain Show as we dive into the fascinating world of emerging Fintech and its transformative effects on the world. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting award-winning global thought leader, Emmanuel Daniel, as he shares his insights on the "Financialization of Everything" and the profound influence of personalized financial technology, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Emmanuel, with his wealth of experience founding...

Neeraj Srivastava is Co-Founder and CTO of DLT Labs, a global leader in enterprise blockchain solutions. Join us as Neeraj shares his journey from financial cryptography to pioneering blockchain technology. Gain insights into DLT Labs' successful implementation of blockchain solutions, including their groundbreaking work with Walmart Canada. Discover the concept of enterprise blockchain, the benefits of smart contracts, and how blockchain has played a pivotal role in overcoming distribution...

In this episode, we chat with Alex Khvatov, the CEO of DGT Network, as he shares how their company is empowering enterprises to build open and decentralized ecosystems with retained governance and control. Alex discusses how DGT addresses the issue of inadequate Web3 infrastructure through flexible tokenization, decentralized identity, and interoperability, as well as embedded real-world information. Through their innovative approach, DGT is creating a new standard for decentralized...

Ariadna Navarro is the Chief Strategy Officer at VSA Partners. Ariadna's expertise lies in brand and innovation strategies for crypto and other fintech industries. She oversees a team of 18 strategists at VSA, where she uses analytics, experience design, innovation, and brand and business strategy to find unique opportunities for clients from IBM to AT&T.  Recently, VSA was named the premiere creative partner for the Creator Fund of Ripple, a $250 million commitment to help indie...

Kim Hamilton Duffy is Centre’s Director of Identity and Standards. The Centre Consortium, an independent standard-setting body for the crypto ecosystem created by Coinbase and Circle. Centre launched an innovative set of decentralized identity protocols, called Verite, to address this question of how to protect our digital identities. Verite is designed to give people and organizations direct control over how, when, and where their personal information is shared in the crypto economy.  ...

Ganesh Swami is the CEO and co-founder of Covalent - a Web3 data analytics company offering a unified API that brings visibility to billions of blockchain data points. His focus with Covalent is to provide the richest and most robust data infrastructure requiring no code and is easy to use – for the entire blockchain ecosystem. In this episode we discuss the following: Data analysis and trends within crypto industry (across NFTs, DEXs, wallets, more) Price movement and market trends...

Matt Wisniewski is CEO of Satellite IM, a fully-integrated decentralized messaging platform addressing today’s data ownership and privacy issues. Unlike the current popular instant messaging apps, Satellite IM allows people to chat in a decentralized and peer-to-peer manner, without the need for intermediaries storing or tracking users’ data. Amidst ongoing data abuses by big tech companies, and the lack of a strong federal data privacy law, Satellite IM is taking the important step of...

Alexander Tkachenko is Founder and CEO of VNX. Alexander is also the Founder of 2BE.LU, a Luxembourg-based VC fund, serves as co-Chair of the VC club at Luxembourg’s PE/VC association, and as an Executive Council member at Digital Banking and Fintech Cluster in the Luxembourg Banking Association. VNX is the first European regulated investment platform for tokenized precious metals. It recently launched its VNX Gold token (VNXAU), which represents a stake in a physical gold bullion certified...

Steven Walbroehl is Chief Technology Officer / Chief Security Officer and cofounder of Halborn, a cybersecurity organization specializing in blockchain companies. Steven is also a course author of SANS SEC554: Blockchain and Smart Contract Security and co-author of SEC556: IoT Penetration Testing. We cover the 2022 Blockchain Security Summit as well as Blockchain and Cyber Crime issues today and in the future.

Micah Fraim is a cryptocurrency tax expert and author. He founded his CPA firm in 2013. In this episode Micah shares his expertise on how crypto is currently taxed, tax planning and preparation for cryptocurrency investors. More importantly, he explains how to stay compliant with ever-changing crypto regulations while still paying as little as possible on your taxes.

Phillip Shoemaker is the Executive Director at Identity.com and former Apple App Store Director.  Identity.com is a non-profit organization pioneering pseudonymous on-chain identity verification for Web3. They provide an open-source, decentralized platform that offers developers permissionless authentication and verification while allowing consumers to control their own data.

The xx network is a fast, scalable blockchain that allows developers to deliver dapps that are secure and private thanks to their privacy protecting layer. We're talking quantum computer resistant cryptography. The Elixxer messaging app is built on the xx network and likewise provides ultimate privacy and security. Jim Dolbear is the Co-Founder of xx network and the Chief Strategy Officer at Elixxer.   

Daniel Matalon founded #IsThereEnough, a conversation about human survival, and is the cofounder of Impact Launchpad, a UK based venture studio for social impact investment, incubation, and development. Both organizations are co-developing a token designed to underwrite a new, ownerless social impact banking system "to make the world work for 100% of humanity." 

John deVadoss is Head of Development at Neo Blockchain and the former Managing Director of Microsoft.  As we transition into what some would call Web3, John points out the need for utilizing Web2 type coding. 

Chris and Jeff are the hosts of Your Bytes = Your Rights, a new podcast about data privacy. Chris is Managing Partner at Sustany Capital, a VC fund focusing on Blockchain Technology.  Jeff is a Data Privacy Researcher and CEO at Privacy Plan. You can find their past live streams here. Tune in there Fridays at Noon Pacific Time for new episodes.  Join their LinkedIn group here    

Linda Lu is Head of Ecosystem at Oasis. Oasis Network is the leading privacy-enabled and scalable layer-1 blockchain network to propel Web3 forward. We talk about the transition from Web2 to Web3, the importance of data privacy, the need for a data DAO to reward data owners, and how data can benefit social welfare and economic efficiency.