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The Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoStrategic Bitcoin reserve to protect the Amazon (feat. Rainforest Foundation US)Rainforest Foundation US executive director Suzanne Pelletier explains why the NGO is raising 100 BTC for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and how the fund will be used to help protect the Amazon rainforest, combat climate change and protect Indigenous rights. She explains how crypto adoption by nonprofits can increase their financial resilience.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:38) The Rainforest Foundation US mission(03:55) Why RFUS launched a strategic Bitcoin reserve(05:58) Trauma exhaustion and fundraising struggles(08:20) Fundraising Bitcoin for NGOs(11:57) Matching RFUS’s annual budget with a 100 BTC reserve(14:21) How...2025-02-0540 min
Hashing It OutWearables and AI: The future of health data (feat. CUDIS)Wearable technology is evolving, and blockchain is playing a key role in reshaping how health data is owned and used. In this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with Edison Chen, CEO of CUDIS, about the intersection of wearables, Web3 and AI. They dive into everything data privacy, blockchain’s role in securing health information and the future of user-controlled data in a decentralized world.(00:00) – Introduction(01:00) – Meet Edison Chen(03:00) – The wearables market(05:00) – Why CUDIS?(07:30) – Data ownership and privacy(10:00) – Security and AI(13:00) – Crypto incentives for wellness(16:00) – Sol...2025-01-3024 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoWhy encrypted supercomputing is key to ethical AI and humanity’s future (feat. Arcium)Yannik Schrade, co-founder and CEO of Arcium, sits down to share his views on why blockchain developers, corporations, the medical industry and the average internet user need encrypted supercomputing to ensure data privacy and data authenticity. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:50) What is Arcium, and why does everyone need encrypted supercomputing? (03:00) How encrypted, decentralized supercomputing works(04:59) Blockchains are transparent by design, so why should some transactions be encrypted?(11:25) How to ensure data authenticity in AI(16:34) Yannik’s thoughts on DePIN and network scalability(20:32) Why DeFi, AI agents...2025-01-2246 minHashing It OutDecentralized AI and AI agents driving the Web3 2025 supercycleIn this episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G Labs, to explore the intersection of Web3 and AI in 2025. They hash out the hype of Web3 AI, the best applications, the pros and cons of AI agents and what goes into a decentralized AI operating system. [02:15] - AI simplifies Web3 user experiences[04:38] - Functionality of AI agents[05:17] - What is verifiable inference and why we need it[08:02] - Journey to Web3 AI development [12:02] - Urgency of decentralizing AI and preventing monopolization[14:50...2025-01-1638 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoIs the hyperfinancialization of crypto anti-cypherpunk? (feat. Sebastian Bürgel)Sebastian Bürgel, vice president of technology at Gnosis and founder of Hopr, shares his cypherpunk perspective on the state of Ethereum, privacy and Web3 as we kick off 2025. He also explains why Gnosis attracts so many ideologically motivated builders and how Hopr plans to mix up the VPN space with mixnets.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:49) What is Gnosis Chain?(03:38) Gnosis wants to empower individuals(09:53) Cypherpunk perspective in 2025(14:17) Role of privacy in blockchain and Web3(19:20) Why Sebastian thinks Ethereum is broken and how to fix it2025-01-0858 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoThe role of decentralization in Web3, AI and cloud computing (feat. Theta Network)Theta Labs head of strategy Wes Levitt shares his views on the role of decentralization within cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Levitt also gives insights into how corporate clients view cryptocurrencies and decentralization, along with the role AI, LLMs and cloud computing play in academia.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung, with post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for the...2024-12-1144 minHashing It OutAre NFTs dead? RARI Chain's Jana Bertram says they’re just evolvingIn this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw chats with Jana Bertram, Head of Strategy at Rari Foundation, to explore the current state and future of nonfungible tokens (NFTs). Together they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the NFT space, including the impact of royalties, scalability, and adoption in real-world applications. Jana also reflects on her journey into Web3 and shares insights into how NFTs evolve beyond the speculative market to support diverse use cases such as digital identity and asset ownership. The conversation also examines other shifting dynamics of the NFT ecosystem and i...2024-12-0525 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBitcoin’s early days and the future of mass adoption (feat. Jeff Garik)Jeff Garzik, an OG Bitcoin developer and the co-founder of Hemi Network, sits down to share his earliest Bitcoin memories and explain why layer-2 protocols are the future of BTC mass adoption. He also shares his thoughts on the balance between crypto’s cypherpunk roots and institutional adoption, as well as the importance of open-source technologies.(00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(01:48) Jeff’s intro to Bitcoin and early memories(11:20) Mass adoption and the role of Bitcoin layer 2s(15:48) Breaking down the Hemi blockchain(25:29) What is superfinality?(29:51) Balancing Bitcoi...2024-11-2745 minHashing It OutUnderstanding the power of crypto cash-back rewards with Moso co-founder Blake CapozzaIn this episode of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw chats with Blake Capozza, the co-founder of crypto rewards platform Moso, about revolutionizing the shopping experience through crypto cashback rewards. Learn more about how Web3 is changing the way people spend their money, how shops can incentivize customers via rewards and what this means for cryptocurrency adoption in the greater scheme. (00:03 - 00:20) Intro: crypto cashback and its potential(01:45 - 00:02:16) Blake's journey (3:00 - 03:46) The rise and fall of crypto cashback(03:51 - 04:18) Earning crypto while shopping(04:18 - 06:43) Enterprise and consumer perspectives(06:43...2024-11-2119 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMetaverse or omniverse, AI will be there — Should we be afraid? (feat. Tracverse)Tracverse founder Amos Thomas explores the importance of storytelling and protecting content creators’ IP rights from AI LLMs. In addition to explaining Tracverse’s role in creating an “omniverse,” Thomas stresses the need for businesses and content creators to balance the future potential for AI rights with human IP rights. (00:00) Introduction to The Agenda podcast and this week’s episode(02:27) What is Tracverse?(04:02) The need to protect human knowledge as it relates to AI(07:43) What is an “omniverse”?(17:09) Graph NFTs — Do they have utility?(26:33) AI’s role in the Maarifa omniverse(33:32) Aligning AI use wit...2024-11-1350 minHashing It OutData sovereignty in the age of blockchain with CESS co-founderIn this episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Nicholas Zaldastani, co-founder and chairman of CESS, discuss the evolution of Web3, focusing on data sovereignty, privacy and the role of decentralized storage. Zaldastani shares his journey from Oracle to founding CESS Network, emphasizing the importance of data security in the blockchain era. The conversation explores various use cases, including NFTs and AI, and how blockchain technology addresses data censorship and storage efficiency challenges. (0:00) Introduction(1:34) Data sovereignty and privacy(3:38) Nicholas Zaldastani’s journey and CESS’s vision(13:41) Decentralized storage approach(18:40) AI and data...2024-11-0739 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBitcoin finds new use case in life insurance industry (feat. Meanwhile)Meanwhile director of wealth management Danny Baer explains how Bitcoin has found a new use case in the life insurance industry, and how BTC holders can use life insurance to enhance the tax efficiency of their investment portfolio. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.[00:00:00] Introduction to The Agenda podcast and thi...2024-10-3055 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoHow blockchain improves international aid and empowers communities (feat. Mercy Corps)Mercy Corps chief investment officer Scott Onder explains how the international NGO uses blockchain to streamline aid relief and breaks down its strategy for investing in crypto projects in emerging markets, particularly in the Global South, to help build community resilience and fight climate change.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-10-1652 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoHumanity will be better off if AI is decentralized and democratized (feat. Dr. Ben Goertzel)Dr. Ben Goertzel, CEO and chief scientist at SingularityNET, explains why decentralizing AI is critical to the development of artificial general intelligence. He also explores AI’s potential to solve human aging and shares his thoughts on what sentience might look like in an artificial general intelligence.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art...2024-10-0246 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBiometric verification doesn’t have to be a privacy nightmare (feat. Privado ID)Sebastian Rodriguez, chief product officer at Privado ID, breaks down how services and users alike can verify their identities while maintaining privacy in a trustless environment using blockchain technology. He also explains how Privado ID differs from Worldcoin, how it can help fight misinformation online, and the security risks of biometric databases.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the...2024-09-1842 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoGenomic data value is ‘infinitely higher’ than most people think (feat. Genomes.io)Aldo de Pape, co-founder and CEO of Genomes.io, joins The Agenda podcast to discuss the genomic mapping industry’s privacy challenges and their impact on users, including why people should be more cautious with their genetic data amid an atmosphere of hacks and companies selling your DNA data.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at m...2024-09-0549 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto1 year later: Catching up with CryptoHarlem, OriginTrail and Blockchain SocialistThree of The Agenda’s first guests return to the podcast to update us on the wins and losses of the last year and their goals and vision for 2025. CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell, OriginTrail co-founder Tomaž Levak, and Blockchain Radicals author Joshua Dávila sit down with Ray and Jonathan for the second half of this two-part episode.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he m...2024-08-221h 01The Agenda Podcast: Decoding Crypto1 year later: Catching up with Cryptonauts, LaborDAO, Nym and WetspaceFive of the Agenda's first guests return to the podcast to update us on the wins and losses of the last year and their goals and vision for 2025. Allie Rae from WetSpace, Nym's own Harry Halpin, LaborDAO founder Larry Williams, Jr., and Cryptonauts host Nathan Leung sit down with Ray and Jonathan for Part 1 of a two-part episode.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and...2024-08-0750 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoReal-world asset tokenization puts everything on blockchain (feat. Kinto)Ramon Recureo, co-founder and CEO of Kinto, joins The Agenda podcast to explain how tokenized real-world assets open up new opportunities for institutional and retail investors and how tokenization will eventually integrate blockchain into all areas of the financial industry. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ramon Recuero on X...2024-07-2659 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoCrypto for good: DeFi credit unions and value-driven DApps (feat. BankSocial & Morph)The Agenda podcast is joined by John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph to discuss the ways blockchain and crypto can be used to financially empower regular people and make the world a better place through DeFi-focused credit unions and value-driven layer 2s.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-07-1040 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoPrivacy in 2024: Tornado Cash, CBDCs and AI surveillance (Feat. Harry Halpin)Nym CEO Harry Halpin joins The Agenda to discuss the state of privacy and civil liberties in 2024, including the sentencing of Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev, the power of AI to increase and expand surveillance, the censorship risks of central bank digital currencies, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-06-2629 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoIs DePIN the true catalyst for mass adoption? (feat. XYO)Markus Levin of XYO joins The Agenda to explain everything about DePIN: what it is, how people can participate, why DePINs can help improve AI, and why the technology could be the future of mass adoption. This is the first interview in a series recorded in person at Consensus 2024.*Please note that this episode was recorded on May 30, not June 30 as stated in the intro*The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at...2024-06-1224 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoIs the future of DeFi in Bitcoin and wrapped BTC? (feat. DLC.Link)Aki Balogh, co-founder and CEO of DLC.Link, joins The Agenda podcast to break down the significance of Bitcoin DeFi, the importance of security and efficiency in DeFi, and why he believes wrapping BTC and bringing it to other chains is the smartest move.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-05-2947 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBlockchain casino aims to share the wealth so more than just the house wins (feat. Zach Bruch)Zach Bruch, founder and CEO of MyPrize, joins The Agenda podcast to explain how blockchain-based casinos have the potential to absorb significant market share within the gambling industry and how MyPrize aims to make betting more fun and communal while also sharing revenue with creators.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-05-1649 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMusicians are getting ripped off, but decentralized fundraising could help (feat. Miles of FanSociety)Miles of FanSociety joins The Agenda podcast to break down why musicians typically get such a small cut of the money generated by their music, and how blockchain-based fundraising tools may offer a lifeline and help artists build sustainable careers without needing record labels.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.If yo...2024-05-0142 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMemecoins, millionaires and crypto — A new dawn or a sign that it’s over? (feat. Andreas Brekken of SideShift)Memecoins have been the superstars of the 2024 crypto bull market, but are the vast riches made from unserious tokens a sign that crypto is unable to deliver on the promise of revolutionizing the investing landscape? SideShift.ai founder Andreas Brekken explains why memecoins are a net positive for the crypto space.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he made the music for...2024-04-1745 minHashing It OutBreaking down the real-world asset tokenization hype with Mantra Chain CEO John MullinHashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw welcomes John Mullin, the CEO of Mantra Chain, for a deep dive into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This episode breaks down the hype, explores the true potential for investors and discusses the challenges faced by the emerging technology. Mullin explains what tokenization means for Web3 adoption and its potential to increase institutional investments, as well as highlighting the state of regulations in the RWA space and what that means for Web3 projects. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter): @CointelegraphFollow the host on X (Twitter): @ghcryptoguy, or connect with...2024-04-0430 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoWhy email providers like Gmail should be decentralized (feat. Daniel James of Dmail)Daniel James of Dmail joins The Agenda to explain why decentralized email offers a better alternative to centralized providers like Gmail, why wallet-linked email services prevent spam, how to participate in the DMAIL airdrop campaign, and much more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Dmail on X (Twitter) at @Dmailofficial....2024-04-0347 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMonetizing physical activity with crypto and Web3 (feat. Oleg Fomenko of Sweat Economy)Oleg Fomenko joins The Agenda podcast to discuss how Sweatcoin and Sweat Economy seek to power a new economy where physical exercise is tokenized, rewarded and traded on the open market — and how Web3 and blockchain can offer financial incentives to be physically active.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Oleg...2024-03-2051 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBitcoin price hits new all-time high — What does it mean for crypto in 2024?With Bitcoin price hitting a new all-time high above $69,000 on March 5, hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond reflect on what the bull market means for mass adoption, artificial intelligence, NFTs and community-focused projects in 2024.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.If you like wh...2024-03-0651 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoAI in gaming, the future of Web3 gaming and ethical AI usage (feat. Ben James of Atlas)Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of daily life across the globe, including the gaming industry, where AI can fast-track the creation of virtual worlds and the assets that populate them. Atlas CEO Ben James joins The Agenda to discuss the advantages and concerns around AI becoming an endemic component of modern society.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for...2024-02-2154 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoCan Web3, NFTs and blockchain help fight climate change? (feat. Inna Modja of Code Green)Activist, musician and Code Green co-founder Inna Modja joins The Agenda to explore the relationship between art, NFTs and activism, as well as how Web3 technology is helping communities raise funds to build resilience and become more sustainable in the face of climate change.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...2024-02-0739 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoFighting fake news with blockchain technology (feat. Evan Hansen of Factland DAO)We live in the era of fake news, and with the advent of AI, it will become even harder to determine which real media is real and which is fake. Evan Hansen of Factland DAO explains why source and fact authentication should be a community exercise.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.2024-01-2459 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoWTF is a Web3 domain, and why does everyone need one? (feat. Sandy Carter of Unstoppable Domains)Unstoppable Domains COO Sandy Carter joins The Agenda to explain how Web3 domains work and why they can help small businesses, creators and others. She also breaks down how Unstoppable differs from its competitors, the differences between Web2 and Web3 tech companies, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Sa...2024-01-1048 minHashing It Out2024 narratives: Layer 2 networks with Mark Smargon, CEO of FuseAs 2024 draws near, Hashing It Out is focusing on narratives tipped to be at the heart of the cryptocurrency conversation in the new year. In Episode 41, Mark Smargon, CEO of Fuse — a public blockchain ecosystem for Web3 payments — explains how layer-2 networks have become the center of attention in the cryptocurrency space. Smargon highlights how far layer 2s have come and the role they play in adoption and the increase in general activity while forecasting trends in the sector, such as a bigger focus on ZK technology. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter): @CointelegraphFollow the host on X...2023-12-2829 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoAre NFTs back? DAOs, governance, marketplaces and royalties with RARI Foundation (feat. Jana Bertram)RARI Foundation head of strategy Jana Bertram joins The Agenda to discuss how NFT marketplaces can support creators and create an equitable, democratic space for collectors and creators — as well as the future of nonfungible tokens.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Jana Bertram on X (Twitter) at @yannau. ...2023-12-2752 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoPrivacy, security and state surveillance (feat. Chelsea Manning and Harry Halpin of Nym)Nym CEO Harry Halpin and security consultant Chelsea Manning sit down with The Agenda to explain how the Nym mixnet and VPN help keep users anonymous online, as well as how privacy tools can fight AI algorithms and surveillance, why institutional adoption can be good for privacy, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at ma...2023-12-1347 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoDecentralized Web3 communications tech is taking on Zoom (feat. Ayush Ranjan of Huddle01)Huddle01 co-founder and CEO Ayush Ranjan joins The Agenda to talk about Web3-native communications platforms, why companies like Zoom should be decentralized, and why decentralization results in better performance and privacy for users worldwide.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ayush on Twitter at @ranjan3118.Check out Cointelegraph at...2023-11-2956 minHashing It OutHow will Web3 reshape the banking industry?As decentralized finance grows in popularity, many wonder what the future holds for traditional finance (TradFi). In episode 37 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Sarah Clark, CEO of E-Gates, about how TradFi plans to compete and collaborate with the Web3 space and what that means for global payments moving forward. The episode also highlights issues around Web3 payments, such as regulatory compliance, fraud prevention and customer trust.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com2023-11-1633 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoThe future of Web3 and blockchain mass adoption (feat. Alex Tapscott)Investor and blockchain advocate Alex Tapscott joins The Agenda to discuss his new book, Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier, and explore the future of blockchain mass adoption, crypto regulation, Web3 use cases and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Alex Tapscott on Twitter at @alex...2023-11-1546 minHashing It OutWhat are app-specific rollup protocols? With Steil and Erick from CartesiAs the race between Ethereum layer-2 networks heats up, users are left with questions about each network’s unique nature, use cases and plan for attracting more users to Web3. In Episode 36 of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Cartesi co-founders Colin Steil and Erick de Moura about app-specific rollup protocols.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necess...2023-11-0926 minHashing It OutHow Web3 and real estate meet, with Sanjay Raghavan, vice president of Web3 Initiatives at Roofstock onChainThe tokenization of real-world assets is tipped as a major use case of blockchain technology that could drive Web3 adoption. In episode 35 of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Sanjay Raghavan, vice president of Web3 Initiatives at Roofstock onChain, about tokenized real estate on the blockchain and how digital real estate investing interacts with the nonfungible tokens market and the decentralized finance landscape. Raghavan answers questions about fractional NFTs, regulations and risks related to Web3 real estate platforms.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on...2023-11-0235 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMeet the 13-year-old selling sneakers for Bitcoin (feat. Blake Cockram of CryptoKicks)13-year-old entrepreneur Black Cockram, founder of CryptoKicks, joins The Agenda to chat about his shoe resale business with unique crypto roots. Blake explores the synergies between cryptocurrency and sneaker culture and predicts how both will grow over the coming years.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow CryptoKicks on Instagram at @cr...2023-11-0146 minHashing It OutDecentralized social media explained, with Ryan Li, co-founder of CyberConnectThe Web3 industry continues its mission to disrupt the World Wide Web, with social media being one of its primary targets. In the 34th episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw interviews Ryan Li, co-founder of CyberConnect, about the concept of decentralized social media. The show also highlights other topics like the rise of Friend.tech and the latest changes with Meta and X (formerly Twitter). Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com...2023-10-2627 minHashing It OutDiving into cross-chain lending, with Aanchal Thakur, MultiChainZ chief operating officerCointelegraph’s Hashing It Out talks to MultiChainZ chief operating officer Aanchal Thakur to discuss a popular decentralized finance (DeFi) use case: lending. Podcast host Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Thakur explore what makes a cross-chain lending platform different from other platforms and the risks of the widened scope. Other highlights include conversations about institutions, DeFi lending, nonfungible token lending and how projects embrace decentralized autonomous governance. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe view...2023-10-1931 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoThe nuts and bolts of onboarding new users to crypto on YouTube (feat. Cryptonauts)Cryptonauts co-founder and host Nathan Leung joins The Agenda to discuss the successes and challenges of educating those interested in cryptocurrency via a sponsor-free YouTube channel, sharing his crypto origin story, motivations and future plans for his YouTube channel and thriving community. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Crytptonauts on Tw...2023-10-1854 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoJonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond talk adoption and crypto’s futureTo celebrate 20 episodes, Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond interview each other about their experiences hosting The Agenda, what excites them about blockchain, how crypto has changed over the years, what the future of the space may hold, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.co...2023-10-0426 minHashing It OutHow does crypto take advantage of cloud technology?Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out talks to Howie Hao Jiang, Web3 chief solution architect at Tencent Cloud Europe, and Fakhul Miah from Elastos about how crypto can take advantage of cloud technology. The two firms recently announced a partnership to “accelerate the Web3 space.”Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegr...2023-10-0235 minHashing It OutHow crypto is changing fintech in AfricaAhead of the Africa Money and DeFi Summit, Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Andrew Fassnidge, founder of Africa Tech Summit, and Enoch Antwi, CEO of Dnar, on the intersection between cryptocurrency developments on the African continent and the financial technology sector. Fassnidge shares his experience from the perspective of an investor and conference organizer who has seen the genesis of multiple unicorns on the content, and Antwi offers his thoughts from the perspective of a founder in both sectors. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or...2023-09-2138 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoWeb3, AI and data are shaking up the music industry (feat. Cherie Hu of Water & Music)Water & Music founder Cherie Hu joins The Agenda to discuss how new technologies are impacting the music industry, and how innovative creators can use research-based methodologies to create art and build sustainable careers.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Cherie Hu on Twitter at @CherieHu42 and Water & Music at @water_an...2023-09-2047 minHashing It OutWorking in crypto as a pregnant CEO with Sara Drakeley, CEO of MobileCoinOn Episode 30 of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks with MobileCoin CEO Sara Drakeley. Sara talks about going from working on animated films like Frozen and Moana at Disney to entering the cryptocurrency space. She also shares her experience as a mother in crypto and explains what is happening at MobileCoin.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily refl...2023-09-1429 minHashing It OutBuilding a platform for pro traders, with Moheeth Alvi, group product manager at Coinbase AdvancedHashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw hosts Moheeth Alvi, group product manager at Coinbase Advanced, for an in-depth discussion about pro traders in the cryptocurrency space. Alvi explains what to look out for when targeting pro traders from an exchange’s perspective and breaks down all there is to know about Coinbase Advanced. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not ne...2023-09-0734 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoAI, blockchain adoption and the knowledge economy (feat. OriginTrail)OriginTrail co-founders Žiga Drev and Tomaz Levak join The Agenda to discuss real-world and enterprise crypto adoption, how blockchain can help combat artificial intelligence misinformation, and why the knowledge economy may be the future of the internet.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Žiga Drev on Twitter at @DrevZiga and Toma...2023-09-061h 00Hashing It OutFrom cash to crypto: How do we quickly onboard users in developing markets?On episode 28 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss diverse and innovative ways to onboard new users in developing markets into the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Duffus also explains how other factors like education and regulations affect the Web3 onboarding process in Africa. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necess...2023-09-0131 minHashing It OutWhat in the world is going on with crypto regulations in the US, with CoinRoutes CEO Dave WeisbergerOn episode 27 of Hashing It Out, CoinRoutes CEO Dave Weisberger joins host Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss the current state of cryptocurrency regulations in the United States. Weisberger explains how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission approach regulations and what they mean for the fast-evolving cryptocurrency space.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not neces...2023-08-2442 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMusician-focused Web3 project The Homies DAO spotlights mental health (feat. Iman Europe)Singer and The Homies DAO founder Iman Europe joins The Agenda to discuss the importance of mental health, wellness and community for musicians, and why she embraces Web3 in her career and through her decentralized autonomous organization.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Iman Europe on Twitter at @ImanEurope and In...2023-08-2338 minHashing It OutThe state of Web3 payments, with Mark Smargon, CEO of FuseIn episode 26 of Hashing It Out, the focus is on payments — the most widely-discussed use case of cryptocurrencies. Host Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to Mark Smargon, the CEO of Fuse, about the dynamic realm of crypto and payments. The discussion covers crucial aspects that need attention to drive adoption and looks at ways to make Web3 payments accessible in emerging markets.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podc...2023-08-1729 minHashing It OutWhere does BNB Chain go next?Episode 25 of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast dives into the BNB Chain ecosystem, formerly known as the Binance Smart Chain. Arno Bauer, senior solution architect at BNB Chain, explains the unique value proposition of the network, and how it intends to evolve to fit the growing demands of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and attract adoption. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not...2023-08-1032 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoCrypto can liberate everyone, regardless of political affiliation (feat. The Blockchain Socialist)Podcaster and author Joshua Dávila, aka The Blockchain Socialist, joins The Agenda to discuss his new book, Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It, and explain why the Left shouldn’t be scared of crypto, as well as his views on how those working in Web3 should avoid replicating the missteps of the tech and TradFi industries. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at...2023-08-0956 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoUsing blockchain technology to fight climate change (feat. Jesse Morris of Energy Web)Energy Web CEO Jesse Morris joins The Agenda to share the current state of the climate crisis, explain how blockchain technology can help decarbonize the energy sector, outline why we should remain hopeful in the face of global warming and climate change, and much more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...2023-07-281h 09Hashing It OutWhat is Web3 messaging? With Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTPThis week, Hashing It Out explores Web3 messaging with Shane Mac, co-founder of XMTP — an open protocol and network for secure Web3 messaging — who explains the differences between Web2 and Web3 messaging. Mac also explains how Web3 messaging could spark major adoption for the entire industry moving forward, regardless of current user experience limitations. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not nece...2023-07-0628 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoLeveraging DeFi capital to help fix the housing crisis (feat. Home Construction Collective)Home Construction Collective co-founders Isaac Lidsky and Erich Wasserman join The Agenda to unpack the housing crisis, explain why starter homes are in short supply, and share how Collective is leveraging DeFi to fractionalize and incentivize home construction investment.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Isaac Lidsky on Twitter at @is...2023-07-0549 minHashing It OutHow blockchain technology makes it easier for Africans to up-skill, with Eric Annan, CEO of AyaThis week, Hashing It Out dives deep into the transformative world of blockchain technology with Eric Annan, the CEO of Aya, a platform that uses blockchain technology to provide training and connect Africans to the job market. Annan explains blockchain’s potential in Africa, and how entrepreneurs can take the next steps to onboard millions of people.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone...2023-06-1526 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoWill Bitcoin save the world? (feat. Joe Hall)Cointelegraph reporter Joe Hall joins The Agenda and shares his experiences traveling the world to preach Bitcoin adoption and educate people on the Lightning Network, along with breaking down Bitcoin’s “marketing problem” and countering common anti-BTC arguments.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Joe Hall on Twitter at @JoeNakamoto and on Y...2023-06-0746 minHashing It OutUnderstanding the memecoin era with DappRadarAre people buying memecoins because of cute dogs, or is there some utility to them? In Episode 22 of Hashing It Out with Cointelegraph’s Elisha (GhCryptoGuy), Sara Gherghelas, blockchain research analyst at DappRadar, discusses the recent hype around memecoins while looking at on-chain data. Gherghelas also provides insights on how other sectors, such as nonfungible tokens, are faring while memecoins take off.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @saragher22Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com...2023-06-0136 minHashing It OutWhat does Ethereum’s ERC-4337/ account abstraction mean for institutions? With Lukas Schor, co-founder of SafeInstitutions have become an essential part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and a key part of their operations is how they store their assets. In Episode 21 of Hashing It Out, Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) speaks with Lukas Schor, co-founder and head of ecosystem at Safe — the wallet provider of Aave, Shopify and 1inch — about how account abstraction will impact institutions.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @SchorLukasFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinio...2023-05-2538 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoFinancial surveillance, privacy and the threat of CBDCs (feat. Marta Belcher)Civil liberties and cryptocurrency lawyer Marta Belcher joins The Agenda to break down the importance of privacy, how financial surveillance works, the potential ramifications of CBDCs — and what concerned citizens can do to challenge corporate and government surveillance.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art. Follow Marta Belcher on Twitter at @martabelcher. Chec...2023-05-2444 minHashing It OutBeing a “Bitcoin maximalist” in 2023, with Joe HallThis week, Hashing It Out host Elisha Owusu Akyaw speaks to Cointelegraph journalist Joe Hall in a thought-provoking discussion about the philosophy behind Bitcoin maximalism. Hall also shares his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin network congestion, and the recent growth of NFTs and tokens built on the Bitcoin network.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @JoeNakamotoFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alon...2023-05-1936 minHashing It OutHow account abstraction is changing the way users interact with Ethereum wallets, with Ambire CEO Ivo GeorgievWill wallets become more user-friendly? Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw and Ambire founder and CEO Ivo Georgiev break down account abstraction, a new technology some experts have tipped as a game-changing solution to bring increased flexibility and security to the Ethereum network. Georgiev unpacks the impacts of account abstraction for users while explaining the technicalities on the back end.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @IvshtiFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thou...2023-05-1118 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoHow crypto tech is powering mutual aid organizing in NYC (feat. Marisa Rando of PactDAO)PactDAO co-founder Marisa Rando tells The Agenda how crypto and blockchain technology helps the mutual aid collective better coordinate, organize and connect with community members and other activist groups — and also breaks down the basics of mutual aid.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Marisa Rando on Twitter at @marisa_rand...2023-05-1054 minHashing It OutHow to make crypto staking attractive to institutions with Matt Leisinger, chief product officer at AlluvialIn this episode of Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Matt Leisinger, chief product officer at Alluvial, to explore the world of crypto staking and its potential to attract institutional investors. Leisinger explains the Liquid Collective and shares his thoughts on the future of Ethereum staking post the Shanghai upgrade. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @leisinmrFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuyCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expr...2023-05-0426 minHashing It OutWallets in a multichain world with Phantom CEO Brandon MillmanHashing It Out episode 17 explores wallets for the second time on the show. In this episode, Brandon Millman, CEO of the popular Solana wallet Phantom, joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw to discuss how wallets are adapting to the cryptocurrency space’s multichain nature. Millman explains why Phantom is expanding to Polygon and Ethereum while highlighting the reasoning behind choosing Solana first.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @BChillmanFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe view...2023-04-2736 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoPrivacy, blockchain anonymity and Rojava’s crypto experiment (feat. DarkFi)DarkFi co-founder Rachel-Rose O’Leary and community member Kato join The Agenda to share their experiences with blockchain and decentralization in Rojava, Syria — and how it relates to DarkFi’s mission to build privacy and self-autonomy with an anonymous blockchain.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Rachel Rose-O’Leary on Twitter at...2023-04-261h 02Hashing It OutHow to build a bridge between crypto and payments with Ran Goldi, VP of payments for FireblocksHashing It Out Episode 16 explores one of the most popular use cases for cryptocurrencies: payments. Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by Ran Goldi, vice president of payments at Fireblocks, to explore the rapidly evolving world of crypto and payments, the steps necessary for adoption, the role of stablecoins, and the hurdles — such as the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in the United States.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @rangoldiFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.com...2023-04-2029 minHashing It OutThe future of crypto and Coinbase with Will Robinson, VP of engineering at CoinbaseIn this episode of Hashing It Out, we welcome Will Robinson, vice president of engineering at Coinbase, to discuss Coinbase’s vision for the future of the cryptocurrency industry, which is tied to its new Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Robinson provides updates on the exchange’s latest tools: an ERC-20 recovery function, wallet as a service, and more.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @willrobinson23Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and op...2023-04-1325 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoCybersecurity, encryption and anti-surveillance (feat. Matt Mitchell of CryptoHarlem)The Agenda chats with hacker Matt Mitchell, aka Matteo, about the importance of cybersecurity, personal data encryption and anti-surveillance, and how CryptoHarlem teaches citizens how to protect themself against corporate and government spying.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Matt Mitchell (Matteo) on Twitter at @geminiimatt.Check out Cointelegraph at...2023-04-1253 minHashing It OutCharles Hoskinson on crypto and the vision for CardanoCharles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and founder of Cardano, joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) on the 14th episode of Hashing It Out to discuss the current state of crypto, including a deep dive on Cardano. Hoskinson breaks down the current happenings in the industry from his perspective and addresses issues surrounding Cardano, including delayed updates, adoption in Africa and more. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @IOHK_CharlesFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comTh...2023-04-0653 minHashing It OutExploring layer-2 blockchains and the future of decentralization with MetisDAO co-founder Elena SinelnikovaIn this captivating episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw sits down with Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder of MetisDAO, to explore the ever-growing sectors of layer-2 blockchains and their potential impact on decentralization, scalability and real-world applications. Sinelnikova shares her unique insights and experiences in the rapidly evolving blockchain space, giving us a glimpse into the future of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) powered by MetisDAO.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @ElenaCryptoChicFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: co...2023-03-3030 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoAfrica: Crypto’s next Silicon Valley? (feat. Elisha Owusu Akyaw)The Agenda chats with Cointelegraph social media specialist Elisha Owusu Akyaw, aka GhCryptoGuy, about how Africans are taking the lead on blockchain development and crypto innovation in Africa — as well as how unclear regulation is holding the cryptocurrency industry back.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) on Twitter at...2023-03-2955 minHashing It OutBuilding a digital nation on the blockchain with Afropolitan founder Eche EmoleIn this episode, Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan, joins Elisha (GhCryptoGuy) to discuss building a digital nation on the blockchain. We explore the transformative potential of this technology in Africa and the diaspora, its role in various sectors, and how Afropolitan intends to leverage Web3 to connect talent across the world. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @EchecratesFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)`Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are it...2023-03-2330 minHashing It OutEverything you need to know about Bitcoin ETFs with Valkyrie CIO Steven McClurgBitcoin ETFs have become an important subject that divides opinions. In this episode of Hashing It Out with Elisha (GhCryptoGuy), Valkyrie chief investment officer Steven McClurg explains how Bitcoin ETFs (futures, spot and mining) work and provides insights on the current regulatory environment for Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: Steven McClurgFollow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its...2023-03-1638 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoLive from the cutting room floorWith Ray on vacation, Jonathan reflects on the first few weeks of The Agenda and shares extended content that had been previously edited down for time. He also previews upcoming episodes, which will dive into Bitcoin in Africa, cybersecurity, lunarpunk, mutual aid and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Check ou...2023-03-1518 minHashing It OutUnderstanding regenerative finance and a mobile-first DeFi approach with Celo president Rene ReinsbergCelo president Rene Reinsberg joins Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) to discuss the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, which focuses on the building blocks of DeFi and the principles of regenerative economics. Reinsberg also explains how Celo intends to stay relevant in the multichain world of layer-1 blockchains and layer-2 networks.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @RegenRene Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alon...2023-03-0231 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoDoes crypto media have an ethics problem? (feat. Molly Jane Zuckerman)Molly Jane Zuckerman, former content lead at CoinMarketCap, joins The Agenda to share her thoughts on how to remain ethical in crypto media, the role of news organizations in the cryptocurrency space, the importance of having ethics standards, and more.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Molly Jane Zuckerman on Tw...2023-03-0158 minHashing It OutAn update on the NFT marketplace wars with Pacman from BlurNonfungible token marketplaces are in the news as traders and creators search for the best option for their needs. Considerations on creator royalties, community rewards, fees and liquidity are at the heart of the conversation. Pacman, a core contributor at Blur — the largest NFT marketplace by trading volume — joins Elisha to unpack the state of the NFT market.Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @PacmanBlur Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy).Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and op...2023-02-2337 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBuilding Black power through Bitcoin and financial literacy: Part 2 (feat. Najah Roberts)In Part 2 of our conversation about Bitcoin and Black America, Ray and Jonathan talk with BTC educator Najah Roberts about how to improve financial literacy in the United States, the challenges of operating an exchange as a “little guy,” and why crypto is for the children.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Fo...2023-02-1539 minHashing It OutArtificial intelligence (AI) meets crypto with Nansen CEO Alex SvanevikArtificial intelligence has been in the spotlight recently due to innovations like OpenAI, ChatGPT and Google’s Bard AI. In this episode of Hashing It Out, the CEO of Nansen, Alex Svanevik, explains how AI can elevate the crypto user experience. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter: @CointelegraphCheck out our guest on Twitter: @ASvanevik Follow the host on Twitter: @ghcryptoguy, or connect with him on LinkedIn: Elisha (GhCryptoGuy).Cointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the vi...2023-02-0938 minHashing It OutAddressing the stablecoin FUD with Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether (USDT)Since the depegging of TerraUSD (UST) in 2022, consumers have become more critical of how stablecoins work. Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology officer of the most popular stablecoin, Tether (USDT), breaks down how stablecoins work and responds to frequently asked questions about them.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor sh...2023-02-0251 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoBitcoin, Black America and building generational wealth: Part 1 (feat. Najah Roberts)Jonathan and Ray chat with Najah Roberts, the “Queen of Crypto,” to discuss the hurdles of founding a crypto exchange and how Bitcoin investing can help Black Americans boost their financial literacy skills and build a path toward financial independence. The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic. He produces the music for The Agenda, so check out more of his content here: madic.art.Follow Naja...2023-02-0137 minHashing It OutHow Polygon is bringing major brands to Web3 with former VP of growth Arjun KalsyPolygon’s former vice president of growth, Arjun Kalsy, shares pages from the Polygon playbook that have allowed the Ethereum scaling solution to attract big brands like Adidas and Starbucks. Kalsy also describes the future of companies as decentralized autonomous organizations.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should i...2023-01-261h 02Hashing It OutWhy do gamers hate crypto games? With Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca BrandsBlockchain and gaming may be a match made in heaven, but before the results of this union are seen, there are some hurdles to cross. Elisha and Robby discuss how play-to-earn gaming, the metaverse and NFTs are being combined innovatively.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be...2023-01-1942 minHashing It OutMaking A Case For DeFi with DeFi DadIn episode 4 of the Hashing It Out podcast, Elisha Owusu Akyaw talks to popular DeFi educator DeFi Dad about the evolution of decentralized finance and the role of decentralized services after the FTX saga.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must d...2023-01-121h 29The Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoMusic NFTs, hip hop and the Web3 creator economy (feat. Adam Levy & Jay Kila)Jonathan and Ray sit down with Adam Levy of the Mint podcast and rapper Jay Kila to chat about music NFTs, hip hop in India, the creator economy, and how nonfungible tokens can help independent content creators monetize their work and grow their audience.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Ad...2023-01-1146 minHashing It OutWhat will crypto wallets evolve into? With Kosala, CEO of MyEtherWalletAre you team custodial wallets or team noncustodial wallets? We discuss the mantra “Not your keys, not your coins” with MyEtherWallet CEO Kosala Hemachandra. We also explore the latest crypto wallet trends, from multichain integrations to airdrops.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. E...2023-01-0550 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoThe future is DAO: Blockchain and worker rights (feat. TheLaborDAO & theCaféDAO)Ray and Jonathan sit down with TheLaborDAO founder Larry Williams Jr. and theCaféDAO founders Daniel Carias and Dustin Tong to chat about how decentralized autonomous organizations are reforming collective action and changing the face of labor organizing.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow TheLaborDAO on Twitter at @thelabordao and the...2022-12-2847 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoCrypto & financial inclusion for sex workers (feat. Allie Rae of WetSpace)Ray and Jonathan sit down with Allie Rae, CEO of WetSpace, to discuss sex work, why banks dislike both cryptocurrency and porn stars, NFTs for adult entertainers, and why crypto can promote financial inclusion — plus so much more!The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic, and he makes the music for the podcast — hear more at madic.art.Follow Allie Rae on Twitter at @mrsallierae and...2022-12-1259 minThe Agenda Podcast: Decoding CryptoTRAILER: The Agenda with Ray Salmond & Jonathan DeYoungThe Agenda is a new podcast exploring the promises of crypto, blockchain and Web3, and how everyday people level up with technology. Hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond sit down to discuss the purpose and origins of the show, as well as their own personal crypto journeys.The Agenda is brought to you by Cointelegraph and hosted/produced by Ray Salmon and Jonathan DeYoung. Follow Cointelegraph on Twitter at @Cointelegraph, Jonathan at @maddopemadic and Ray at @HorusHughes. Jonathan is also on Instagram at @maddopemadic. He produces the music for The Agenda, so check out more of his...2022-12-1206 minHashing It OutTRAILER: Hashing It Out with Elisha (GhCryptoGuy)Welcome to Hashing It Out, a podcast by Cointelegraph! The Web3 space is full of conversations, and this show makes it easier for you to follow the most important issues and hear from the brightest minds and voices. Hosted by Elisha, Cointelegraph’s social media specialist who has watched the industry’s ups and downs firsthand, Hashing It Out is set to become part of your weekly crypto diet.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessaril...2022-12-0800 minHashing It OutIs crypto adoption happening in Africa? With Michael KimaniWhile major markets such as Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya have appeared in various headlines for breaking multiple records, some argue that adoption is not as high as we think. Fonbnk’s co-founder and head of growth in Africa, Michael Kimani, breaks it down.Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitu...2022-12-0847 min
Crypto Trading SecretsIntroducing the new crypto trading podcastListen to Cointelegraph’s new crypto trading and investing podcast, featuring exclusive guest interviews. Each episode covers the current and future cryptocurrency market, guests’ unique trading tactics and backstories, and their opinions on the latest trends, with topics such as:Finding the market’s bottom or top: Discussing the current crypto market conditions.Trade secrets: Learn about guests’ backgrounds and hear their best cryptocurrency trading/investing styles and strategies.The next bull run or bear market: Guests share their plans to identify and navigate the next crypto bull run, should we see another.Hope you enjoy the show!2022-12-0702 min