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Digital Cash Network
Paul Puey on the AOPP and How it Actually Affects Crypto Users' Self-Custody
Paul Puey of Edge Wallet joins the podcast once again, this time to talk about the AOPP, or Address Ownership Proof Protocol, a new wallet protocol that facilitates complying with regulations. We talk about what the protocol actually does vs. what people think it does, as well as the Financial Action Task Force (FAT) "Travel Rule" and what its full implementation will mean for crypto exchanges. Finally, we talk various "slippery slope" scenarios and how implementing different wallet protocols could influence user behaviors and the development of regulations in the future. Donate - Sponsors
2022-02-06
1h 11
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Digital Cash Rundown 39 with Spencer Kuzara: Salvador Crypto Crash, Crypto Pandemic Boom & More!
Spencer Kuzara comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the latest crypto headlines, including the big crypto crash which followed the El Salvador integration. We also go over Diem, the Libra stablecoin rebrand, and its issues getting approval from regulators. We also cover how regulations have taken a long time to catch up with cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech, an whether or not it's too late. Finally, we cover how the pandemic and lockdowns have actually given crypto businesses the edge. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave...
2021-09-11
52 min
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Are the Bitcoin Forks Facing an Innovation Dead End?
Bitcoin and its forks have had a good run, taking various modifications on the same tried-and-true base model that launched the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. The forks in particular have seen benefit from Bitcoin's branding and network effects. But could this end up being a detriment in the long term? Is it possible that, by remaining "a Bitcoin", these coins may be driving towards a dead end in innovation? Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the...
2021-09-10
25 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 38 with Carlos Cano: DeFi Boom, NFTs for the Unbanked & More!
Carlos Cano of D-Core comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the latest crypto happenings, including the DeFi boom and universities starting to teach courses on the subject, as well as OKEx launching an NFT and DeFi portal. We also talk South American adoption, and what the Salvadoran case will mean for the future of regulation and adoption. Finally, we go into a deep dive on NFTs and the UK tweet who made a fortune yet remained unbanked because of his age. Lots more over this extensive episode. Donate - Sponsors ...
2021-09-04
2h 00
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Dash Podcast 179: Rion Gull of the Dash Incubator and Dash Marketing Hub
Rion Gull, head of the Dash Incubator and admin in the Dash Marketing Hub, comes on the Dash Podcast to talk about the bounty model revolution. We talk about the potential of creating a radically transparent and decentralized system which rewards output as objectively as possible. We go into the history of the Dash Incubator, what it seeks to solve, and the rough edges that it continues to have, and how the Dash Marketing Hub continues on this vision. We go deep into governance and incentive systems as well. Donate - Sponsors Thank...
2021-08-30
1h 46
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Digital Cash Rundown 37 with Jeremy Kauffman: SEC Blockchain Analytics, Cuba Goes Crypto & More!
Jeremy Kauffman comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about all the latest crypto headlines, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engaging blockchain analytics firms to track down DeFi projects to see if they were illegally selling securities, and all the ethical issues that raises, and what it means for regulation in the US space. We also go into Cuba adopting rules and frameworks for the adoption of cryptocurrencies, and where the global financial hegemony of the US goes after countries start adopting cryptocurrencies en masse. Donate - Sponsors Thank...
2021-08-29
52 min
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Amaury Séchet on Bitcoin ABC's Rebirth as eCash and Avalanche's Advantages
Amaury Séchet, founder of Bitcoin Cash and now head of Bitcoin ABC relaunch as eCash, a new project dedicated to becoming the best digital cash in the world. We go into the history of Bitcoin Cash, its current development state, and what has happened since the split. We go over what aspects digital cash needs to have in order to achieve wide adoption. And, we go into how eCash uses Avalanche consensus in order to provide a second layer which can advance very quickly and provide services that plain old Nakamoto consensus cannot. Donate - Sponsors
2021-08-28
55 min
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Marshall Greenwald of CrayPay on DashDirect and Enabling Mass Adoption of Cryptocurrency
Marshall Greenwald, CEO of Arizona-based payments company CrayPay, comes on the podcast to talk the new DashDirect app which single-handedly enables living off cryptocurreny in the US to a large degree. We talk the Dash Investment Foundation helping to enable the deployment of the DashDirect app through an investment, equity, and relationships which would not be possible without a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) such as Dash. We dig deep into the payments space and the challenges facing the fiat world, and how cryptocurrencies can do better only under certain circumstances. We also cover the challenges of the banking system...
2021-08-18
1h 16
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Dash Podcast 178: Darren Tapp of the Dash Investment Foundation
Darren Tapp of the Dash Investment Foundation comes on the Dash Podcast to break down two the the biggest successes the DIF has had this year: Valkyrie and DashDirect. We go into Dash's investment into the seed round of Valkyrie, including the debut of a Dash Trust, allowing institutional investors to have exposure into Dash without worrying about self-custody and the various tax complications associated. We also go into the investment into CrayPay, the company behind the smash hit app DashDirect, and how the relationship came to be. We also talk about the DIF's foray into DeFi with THORChain...
2021-08-15
1h 30
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Digital Cash Rundown 35 with Scott Cunningham: Poly Hacker Refuses Bounty, Argentina Crypto & More!
Scott Cunningham comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about all the latest happenings in crypto, including Ethereum's newest upgrade which seems to have improved at least its store-of-value properties, but hasn't done much for scaling. We also talk about the Poly hacker stealing $600 million from a DeFi exploit, returning all the money, then refusing the white-hat bounty. We also go into Argentina considering crypto adoption despite central bank concerns, and go into what the latest US regulatory moves may mean for the future of the space. Donate - Sponsors Thank you...
2021-08-14
51 min
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FluffyPony Arrest Bombshell Could Be Trouble for Monero Users
Monero's former lead maintainer, Riccardo Spagni a.k.a. FluffyPony, was arrested recently on fraud and theft charges stemming from a former workplace over 10 years ago. But this could mean a lot more, especially in light of the recently-discovered security and privacy vulnerabilities in MyMonero, the infamous web wallet and infrastructure for the Monero ecosystem. Could this expose previous thefts, or could it lead to more key Monero figures being arrested? Or both? Watch and make up your own mind. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip...
2021-08-13
09 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 34 with Chuck Williams: Crypto Infrastructure Bill, Monero Lead Arrested and...
Chief Experience Officer of Flote, Chuck Williams, comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to rant about all the crazy stuff going on in the crypto world today, including Venezuela issuing another central bank digital currency (CBDC), including cutting off six zeroes from the supply. But we spend most of the time talking about the new US infrastructure bill, and the proposed regulations on cryptocurrency, which could completely hamper the industry in the US if passed. Finally, we dropped the giant Monero and Fluffy Pony bombshell over his arrest, and a possible dangerous honeypot in the form of the MyMonero...
2021-08-07
1h 32
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Erik Voorhees on Turning ShapeShift Into a Decentralized Autonomous Organization
Crypto pioneer and ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees comes on the podcast to talk about his most radical decision to date: decentralizing ShapeShift fully into a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). We talk the company's history, and how regulatory issues caused significant issues, and how new decentralized exchange architecture allowed for a shift to something more sustainable. We also talk the decision to then get rid of the entire corporate structure and move to a full DAO model, along with what exactly that would look like. Finally, we go over some of the complexities and challenges facing a DAO model and...
2021-08-03
33 min
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Dash Podcast 177 with New Dash Core Group CTO Samuel Westrich
Samuel Westrich, a.k.a. QuantumExplorer, the new CTO of Dash Core Group, comes on the Dash Podcast to talk his agenda as CTO, and all the new things we can expect. We cover a diverse series of topics from Evolution (now Platform) delays year after year, communication on updates, trustless masternode shares, APIs and SDKs for community (notably Dash Incubator) developers to use, BLS signatures for the payment chain, Tendermint, Dash's competitive technology, and much, much more. A comprehensive introduction to Westrich and an answer to what to expect from Dash development for the foreseeable future. ...
2021-07-31
1h 14
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Digital Cash Rundown 33 with Eric Olson: Institutions Buying BTC, Malaysia Bans Binance and More!
Eric Olson comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the state of the crypto world today, including institutions gobbling up Bitcoin and other cryptos faster than small players can get at them, and what implications that has for the future and decentralization of the space. We also mention Binance being banned by Malaysia, and where the cryptospace giant goes from here after so many legal and regulatory troubles in recent years. We also cover MasterCard's CEO saying the company has to be involved in crypto, and what risks the space takes from their entry. Finally, we cover...
2021-07-31
54 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 32 with Spencer Kuzara: THORChain Exploits, Bitcoin Twitter Tipping and More!
Spencer Kuzara comes back on the Rundown to talk the latest happenings, including of course the high-profile THORChain exploits/hacks resulting in the loss of millions of dollars, and their path forward with the "Chaosnet" approach to mainnet testing and the associated risks. We also go over Twitter's plan to include Bitcoin tipping on the platform, and the technical means by which that may be achieved, most likely by the Lightning network. We also go over central bank digital currencies, in this case Nigeria's, and the continuing decentralization of Bitcoin mining after the China ban. Donate...
2021-07-24
1h 00
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Jeremy Kauffman on the LBRY Blockchain's Future and Odysee's New Features
LBRY and Odysee CEO Jeremy Kauffman comes back on the podcast to talk about the recent progress both have had, but also to address some concerns as to the future, particularly in the age of the SEC's lawsuit against LBRY, which Kauffman believes may be looking shakier by the day. We talk about Odysee's move to facilitate credit card payments on the platform without using the native token, as well as what that means for the token itself's viability moving forward. We also talk about the LBRY blockchain itself, its potential future scaling challenges, and why the token will...
2021-07-21
51 min
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Dash Podcast 176 with Mark Mason: DashDirect, Dash Marketing Hub and More!
The incomparable Mark Mason comes on the Dash Podcast to talk, for once, about everything wrong with, and holding back, Dash. At the risk of controversy, we cover all the issues with leadership, missed opportunities, and more, that have affected the project over the years. And finally, we turn towards solutions: the Dash Incubator, which funds decentralized development, the Incubator model, and the upcoming Dash Marketing Hub, which seeks to take the Incubator model on to new heights in promoting the project. Definitely a controversial one, but a must-listen! Donate - Sponsors Thank...
2021-07-17
2h 02
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Digital Cash Rundown 31 with Eléonore Blanc: THORchain Exploit, Doge Founder Hates Crypto, and More!
The great Eléonore Blanc comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to rant about all kinds of awesome things, foremost among them being THORchain, what it means for the future of decentralized finance, and (unfortunately) the recent exploits that cost millions of dollars and what that means for the "Chaosnet" approach the project is taking. We also talk about Dogecoin's co-founder and his current cynicism on crypto. Finally, we talk Erik Voorhees, ShapeShift's founder, and his decision to move the company into a DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization. And of course, we talk about maximalists. Always Bitcoin maximalists.
2021-07-17
59 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 30 with Paul Puey: Digital Yuan, SEC Settles with Bitconnect and More!
Paul Puey, CEO of Edge Wallet, comes on the Rundown to talk all things crypto, including the SEC's ongoing Bitconnect settlement where years later some of cryptocurrency's biggest scammers are finally paying fines, and what that means for the rest of the space. We also covered CBDCs, central bank digital currencies, and what they offer vs. other traditional currencies and cryptocurrencies. Finally we talked a lot of stablecoins and market rankings, and how much they make sense right now. Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either...
2021-07-10
49 min
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Dash Podcast 175 with Dash Core Head of Marketing Arden Goldstein
Dash Core Group's new head of marketing Arden Goldstein joins the Dash Podcast for a grand intro into the community. She details her background on Dash, and her quest to define the role and marketing opportunities now. We cover the marketing deficiencies of Dash in the past and the challenges of the future, including website SEO issues, and reaching new users, including regular non-technical people, particularly women. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency...
2021-07-04
1h 12
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Digital Cash Rundown 29 with Chris Pacia: Porcfest, Bitcoin Maximalism, El Salvador and More!
Developer and Bitcoin Cash advocate Chris Pacia comes on the podcast to mostly rant about Bitcoin maximalism. We rant about the Lightning network, and the difficulties in onboarding hundreds of thousands of people, as well as Chris and his early days with Mike Hearn criticizing the abilities of Lightning to solve on-chain scaling. We also go over PorcFest, and the Bitcoin maximalist debates and their shrinking share of the pro-liberty movement over time. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here...
2021-07-03
50 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 28 PorcFest Edition with Hilawe and Eric
On this special episode of the Digital Cash Rundown, Hilawe and Eric join us live from PorcFest, the Porcupine Freedom Festival, an annual gathering of thousands of liberty lovers from around the world. We cover what makes this festival and movement so special to the cryptocurrency world, from its humble beginnings to now the place of legend. We of course also cover the actual commercial scene where almost all merchants take cryptocurrency payments, including which ones they take, and how this has shifted over the years. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much...
2021-06-30
34 min
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Dash Podcast 174 with Dash Core CFO Glenn Austin
Glenn Austin, CFO of Dash Core Group, comes on the Dash Podcast to discuss all things finance and regulation surrounding Dash. We go into deep discussion into DCG's budgetary considerations, including their long-term sustainability over not only the bull market but the coming bear market, and their perceived ability to finishing hiring outstanding positions and maintain them for the foreseeable future. We also talked a lot about regulation, including process on Dash's regulatory issues, as well as the coming issues facing the DeFi space. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening...
2021-06-18
1h 14
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Is Salvador's Merchants Accepting Bitcoin Going to Be a Disaster?
El Salvador recently recognized Bitcoin as legal tender, which is huge news for global cryptocurrency adoption! Some of the details of what the law entails, however, may make it a tricky proposition for merchants seeking to become compliant with the new law and accept Bitcoin. Here I break downt he various challenges facing the onboarding of an entire nation to the Lightning Network. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree...
2021-06-17
28 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 27 with Eléonore Blanc: El Salvador and Twitter to Use Bitcoin and More!
Eléonore comes back on the Digital Cash Rundown for a particularly long and comprehensive episode where we go into the the adoption and regulatory issues facing cryptocurrency today, including of course the Salvadoran adoption experiment, where Bitcoin has been declared legal tender by the government, potentially moving the cryptospace forward but posing some interesting and daunting onboarding problems. We also cover Twitter announcing Lightning payments, and Dutch officials recommending banning Bitcoin, and a whole lot more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy t...
2021-06-12
1h 51
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Dash Podcast 173 with Mike Lewis of the Dash Investment Foundation
Mike Lewis, Dash Investment Foundation supervisor, comes on the podcast to talk about the DIF in-depth and answer some questions. We go over the mission of the world's first decentralized hedge fund, and how it plans to both help the Dash ecosystem and obtain a return on investment. We talk about the types of investments that are pursued, including legal agreements with companies, something that wasn't there for the big 2017 Dash bull run. We also go into detail about certain companies, investments, integrations, and more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for...
2021-06-06
1h 37
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Digital Cash Rundown 26 with Lorenzo Rey: Bitcoin Miami Conference Scaling, Elon Breakup and More!
Lorenzo Rey comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the latest cray happenings in crypto, including of course the big Bitcoin conference in Miami and all the scaling problems and maximalism it displayed. We also talked about Elon Musk's influence over the crypto prices, and the ongoing Dogecoin saga. We also spent quite a bit talking about the major Bitcoin forks, Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV, speculating on their future and if they can survive in the new crypto age. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave...
2021-06-06
57 min
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Why Have Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash Lost Transaction Volume Recently?
Both Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash have had interesting years during the bull market and have each captured their own sort of attention. But despite this, daily transactions for both have actually gone down recently! Why is this? Two very different reasons. I break down what the data actually says and the possible reasons for this. Hopefully you learn something from this! Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You...
2021-06-04
26 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 25 with Chuck Williams: Musk Madness, SEC Regulating Exchanges and More!
The one and only Chuck Williams comes back on the podcast to talk the latest crypto happenings! In this installment we go deep into regulation, not just the SEC seeking to regulate crypto exchanges, but on the long-term game plan of regulators as they face a world which is slowly slipping from their fingers. We go into Elon Musk and the Bitcoin energy expenditure conundrum, as well as its origins in the struggles of geopolitics. We also go way deep down the rabbit hole on what to expect from humanity over the next decade as a new cycle begins.
2021-05-29
1h 33
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Chad Barraford on the THORchain Cross-Chain Decentralized Exchange
Chad Barraford, technical lead for THORchain, comes on the podcast to discuss the project from start-to-finish: what THORchain is, how it manages to enable cross-chain decentralized exchange trading without custodial solutions or requiring the end user to interact directly with the RUNE token. We go into detail on how the system works, how one goes about running a THOR node, how one provides liquidity, and more. Finally, we go into the game theory and security measures behind the protocol which guarantee it will run smoothly for the foreseeable future. Donate - Sponsors Thank...
2021-05-25
1h 00
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Dash Podcast 172 With Dash Core Developer Pasta on Version 0.17 Release
Dash Core developer Pasta comes on the Dash Podcast immediately following the version 0.17 release to explain everything that's in it, and a whole lot more. We cover some of the basic improvements, as well as the rebranding of the mixing function to CoinJoin, and the numerous Bitcoin backports. We go deep into BLS signatures and compare them to Schnorr, and go into the various signature schemes and tradeoffs. We also go into the structure of Dash development, and on its lateral rather than top-down structure, and much more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you...
2021-05-24
1h 22
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Digital Cash Rundown 24 With Scott Cunningham: Crypto Crash, Bitcoin China FUD, Energy and More!
Scott Cunningham comes back on the Rundown to talk about the current state of the crypto markets, including the epic crypto crash, which may or may not have ended the bull run. We talk the effects of China FUD about new crypto bans coming on the markets, but mostly we talk about Elon Musk and the energy issues highlighted on Bitcoin, and whether or not it's an issue for proof-of-work cryptocurrencies moving forward, especially when compared with other large polluters like the banking system, mining, and more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so...
2021-05-22
46 min
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Pomp Starts Bitcoin Pizza Company... But Doesn't Take Bitcoin?!
Bitcoin perma-bull Anthony Pompliano, a.k.a. Pomp, recently came out with a new pizza company, Bitcoin Pizza, to sell junk food and raise some money for Bitcoin protocol development while he's at it. But the company, in a bizarre twist of fate, doesn't even take Bitcoin! Why is this? Here's my thoughts. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a CoinTree...
2021-05-18
23 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 23 With Kurt Wuckert Jr.: Elon Dump, Bitcoin Energy, Doge Devs and More!
Kurt Wuckert Jr. comes on the Digital Cash Rundown once again to talk the latest crypto happenings, mostly about Bitcoin and Elon Musk, of course. We discuss Musk's Bitcoin-manipulating antics, which of course launches a discussion into the energy efficienty of proof-of-work mining, and comparisons to proof-of-stake. We also talk Dogecoin, and whether or not there will ever be any significant development. And of course a lot of extra stuff. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any...
2021-05-15
1h 12
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How Did Bitcoin's Clunky User Experience Get the Way It Is?
Anyone who has actually used Bitcoin recently knows that the user experience for the average user isn't so great: transactions can take a long time, fees are crazy, addresses are confusing, and plenty of network disruptions can happen. But how did it actually get this way, and why is it that way? I break down the real technical limitations that lead to this end result, as well as the design choices, both politically-motivated an otherwise, that led to this current state of affairs. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please...
2021-05-13
32 min
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Dash Podcast 171 With Dash Core Group Front End Product Owner Brian Foster
Front End Product Owner for Dash Core Group Brian Foster comes on the podcast to introduce himself and talk about his role in Dash. We go into a deep dive on Dash Core Group's product strategy, which products are areas of focus, as well as which ones are not but that the community could have a hand in helping with. We also go over the various new integrations into the main wallets, including extra fiat on-ramps, which of course prompts a discussion into KYC and its friction point in onboarding new Dash users. Finally we hit on the development...
2021-05-09
1h 12
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Digital Cash Rundown 22 with Ben Nitschke: Alt Season, IRS Kraken Crackdown, Taproot and More!
Ben Nitschke of DeltaEngine comes on the Rundown to talk the latest crypto happenings, particularly the surge in cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin in the "alt season" people expect as the bull market comes into full swing. We also talked how the largest payment processor in Latin America is buying Bitcoin, yet doesn't accept it for payments for most products, in a move very similar to companies such as Tesla. We also talk the legal issues surrounding taxing digital assets, the problems traders are facing, and what a regulatory landscape might look like in the future. Finally, we talk gaming...
2021-05-08
55 min
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Should You Run Your Own Bitcoin Lightning Network Node?
The Lightning Network is Bitcoin's premier off-chain scaling solution, and is basically the only way you can make small transactions these days without paying insane fees. You're supposed to run your own node to enjoy a truly decentralized process. But how important is it to run your own node? And, more importantly, how feasible is it? Here I quickly break down all you really need to know. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency...
2021-05-07
29 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 21 with Chris Pacia: Tether Backing, Ripple Going Public and More!
Chris Pacia joins the podcast to talk all things crypto as per usual, including of course Bitcoin's persistent price pumping, which prompts an in-depth discussion as to the value of the network in the modern age, and how much speculation may or may not play into it. We also go into the recent-ish network issues caused by hashrate fluctuations from China, and any effects they may have rippling down across layer-two solutions like Lightning. We also touch on the SEC case against Ripple, as well as Tether and its purported backing, including the distinction between liquid and backed, along...
2021-05-01
1h 07
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Dash Podcast 170 With Dash Platform Developer Ivan Shumkov
Dash Platform developer Ivan Shumkov comes on the podcast to give a comprehensive overview of Dash Platform development up until the present time, from Evonet launch at the end of 2019 to testnet launch at the end of 2020. We went over what still needs to be done on testnet this year before mainnet launch at the end of the year, including paying off technical debt and getting everything stable. We also went into "post-MVP" with a lot of future-seeking questions answered including migrating SLP-style tokens to a more flexible sidechain-style token, advanced username recovery systems, and much more. ...
2021-04-25
1h 43
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Digital Cash Rundown 20 with Crypto Blood: Crypto Dip, Bitcoin Dominance Slip and More!
Crypto Blood comes back on the Rundown to talk all things crypto, especially the market crash that we've had to deal with after such a great price run-up previous to that. We also talked Bitcoin's dominance slipping below 50% again, as well as the sky-high fees resulting from the hashrate dip, and speculated about its future as the king of the space. We also cover the impending onset of regulations, as well as the energy consumption costs of proof-of-work, and how serious of an issue they are for the space moving forward. Donate - Sponsors
2021-04-24
49 min
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Bitcoin Roller Coaster Guy Marcus Connor on Crypto Art, NFTs, and Hal Finney Fundraiser
Marcus Connor, the artist behind the legendary Bitcoin Roller Coaster Guy, comes on the podcast to talk about his story of Bitcoin involvement and contributions to the culture of the space. We go over the initial design and its reception, and the life it has since taken, as well as recent works and iterations of the original design. We also cover the NFT space and how far the cryptospace has come for artists. Finally, or "Finney-ly", we cover Marcus's "Running Bitcoin" sculpture and its upcoming auction in memory of Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney to raise money for ALS research.
2021-04-22
48 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 19 with Spencer Kuzara: Doge Pump, ShapeShift THORChain Swaps, and More!
Spencer Kuzara a.k.a. Kodaxx comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk all things crypto, including the absolutely ridiculous Dogecoin pump, and what it can tell us about the crypto markets' maturity at this point. We also cover Binance's BNB burn, and the shifting of influence away from the US as crypto regulations persist. Finally, go all things DeFi with THORchain and ShapeShift's shift away from centralized infrastructure, as well as how DeFi will shift the world away from centralized groups running infrastructure and literally everyone doing it, including the developing world. Donate - Sponsors
2021-04-17
1h 23
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Max Hillebrand on Second Generation Bitcoin Lightning Network Wallets
Max Hillebrand joins the podcast to give a very detailed and in-depth rundown of the Bitcoin Lightning network as it works today. Particularly, we go into detail about second-generation Lightning wallets such as Breez and Phoenix, which leverage Lightning Service Providers (LSPs) to provide much of the functionality while still allowing customers to maintain control over their own funds. We also go into the current state of the network, and the challenges it still faces and must overcome before any kind of mass adoption is achieved. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much...
2021-04-14
1h 02
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Dash Podcast 169: Albert Castellana of StakeHound
Albert Castellana of StakeHound joins the Dash podcast to talk all things DeFi, particularly as it pertains to Dash. We first cover StakeHound, and its custodial approach to issuing token wrapping of assets that can then be used to participate in DeFi such as providing liquidity and gaining transaction fees. We talk about how stDash allows Dash users to get several layers of returns off of their investment, including masternode rewards on top of the DeFi applications. We also talk more generally how DeFi works, why it's revolutionary, the risks associated with it, and how it may interface with...
2021-04-11
1h 08
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Digital Cash Rundown 18 with Jeremy Kauffman: Bitcoin Gold Pumps, Stellar Down, LBRY and More!
Jeremy Kauffman, CEO of LBRY, comes on the podcast to talk the latest crypto headlines, including Bitcoin Gold pumping for no apparent reason, and coins like Ethereum Classic doing oddly well despite technical deficiencies. We also cover the Stellar network going down and no one really noticing, and just how early to the crypto game we all still are. Finally, we touch on the SEC enforcement cases against Ripple and LBRY, including LBRY's future prospects if the worst were to happen. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a...
2021-04-10
53 min
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Dan Simerman on IOTA's Evolution Since 2017 and Coordicide
Dan Simerman, Head of Financial Relations for IOTA, comes on the podcast to give an update on where IOTA is today compared to when it hit the ground running during the 2017 bull market. We cover the basics of its feeless structure, and why such a thing is necessary for internet-of-things (IoT) applications. We also cover the challenges the project faced in the past, and the future plans on overcoming those challenges, including "Coordicide" to remove the central coordinator node, and move to a truly decentralized architecture. Finally, we cover some of the interesting applications and partnerships that have surfaced...
2021-04-06
47 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 17 with Scott Cunningham: BTC Breakout, ETH Fees, LBRY Sued and More!
Scott Cunningham a.k.a. ScottCBusiness comes on the Rundown to chat about the latest happenings in crypto, including the impending Bitcoin price breakout as mass adoption comes on thanks to the Coinbase IPO and more. We also covered the Ethereum explosion, in price and in fees, and the prospects of "Ethereum killers" in trying to upset the king of the smart contract. Finally, we delved into the LBRY lawsuit by the SEC, and what implications it has for the entire crypto ecosystem. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please...
2021-04-03
1h 28
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Jeremy Kauffman on LBRY Being Sued by the SEC and How It Hurts All Crypto
Jeremy Kauffman, CEO of the company behind the development of the decentralized content protocol LBRY, comes on to talk about the unfortunate recent news that the US Securites and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing LBRY. We cover why the suit doesn't make sense, all the protocols and due diligence LBRY did to avoid such a situation, attempts to settle the suit, the path moving forward, and more. Most importantly, we cover the dangerous precedent this case could set for crypto, making almost any crypto developers potentially liable for selling unregistered securities, even of the absolutely most decentralized projects.
2021-04-01
37 min
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Dash Podcast 168: Mark Mason on What's New and Exciting in Dash
The incomparable Mark Mason comes back on the Dash Podcast to talk about the exciting things coming up in the world of Dash. We go heavy into the new CrayPay app and how it will facilitate using Dash as a daily money, as well as the DashPay JS browser extension and landing page for once Dash Platform officially launches, and how that can bring Dash to the masses. We also talk the long road to making Dash transactions' speed and security incomparable with that of other projects, among many other subjects. Donate - Sponsors
2021-03-30
1h 42
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Digital Cash Rundown 16 with Chuck Williams: NFTs, Real Estate, Flote, and Dash!
The incomparable Chuck Williams, Chief Experience Officer at Flote, comes on the Rundown to talk the latest happening in crypto, including the NFT revolution taking the world by storm, and inadequacies inherent in the current NFT setups. We also talk the tokenization of real estate, how it can truly revolutionize the world, and the barriers it needs to overcome before we get to mass adoption. Finally, we talk the latest happenings with Dash, and the Flote roadmap. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy...
2021-03-30
56 min
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Why You Need Explicit Governance Mechanisms in Cryptocurrency
As a decentralized system, any cryptocurrency or blockchain project worth its salt is without masters telling it what it can and can't do. But how do you decide on things when you need to? The answer is decentralized governance. Nakamoto Consensus, or how proof-of-work mining chains come together, was initially thought to be enough in this regard, but I'm here to show you why it isn't anymore, and what major functions of governance you need that aren't provided. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you...
2021-03-25
25 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 15 with Chris Rice: Bitcoin "Too Big to Fail", New Regulation Wave, and More!
Crypto and freethinking show host Chris Rice of Rice TVx comes on the Rundown to blow your collective minds. We talk Bitcoin becoming "too big to fail" according to Deutsche Bank and other big players, and what it means for the original crypto-anarchist cypherpunk original vision of cryptocurrency. We also talk about the new wave of regulation on crypto predicted by Messari, and how the eventual regulatory framework will work out. Finally, we cover the unfortunate arrest of radio show host and early crypto activist Ian Freeman, who introduced the legendary Roger Ver to Bitcoin way back in the...
2021-03-20
1h 16
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Dash Podcast 167 with Dash Core Developer Pasta
Dash Core Developer and wunderkind at large Pasta comes on the podcast to give an update on what the Core team has been working on with development. We also go into a deep dive on PrivateSend, Dash's CoinJoin implementation, and the future of possibly renaming it, as well as all the improvements over the years and how it stacks up with other similar coin mixing implementations. We also cover NFTs on Dash, decentralized funding of different projects such as what DashBoost did in the past, and much more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you...
2021-03-14
1h 35
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Digital Cash Rundown 14 with Eléonore Blanc: ETH Miner Revolt, NFT Mania, and More!
Eléonore Blanc joins us again on the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the exciting and crazy world of crypto, including of course the Ethereum scaling proposals and the resulting miner revolt, leading to a discussion on proof-of-work vs. proof-of-stake and the governance issues involved in transitioning from one to another. We also talked the latest surge in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), what their value proposition looks like, and what the NFTs of the future may look like. Finally, Eléonore has some news! Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Pl...
2021-03-13
1h 00
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CryptoStache on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Why They Have Value
Cryptocurrency educator and content creator CryptoStache comes on the podcast to discuss NFTs, non-fungible tokens, and answer the hard questions. We go into great depth on what NFTs are, where they're available, how they're made, etc., as well as the hard question: are they actually worth anything? We cover digital scarcity, artist intent, cryptographic verification, etc. We also go into some of the more radical uses, such as pairing NFTs with real-world functionality like access to a vehicle, VIP forum access, and more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please...
2021-03-11
46 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 13 With Paul Puey: MicroStrategy, ETH Scaling and More!
Paul Puey, CEO of Edge Wallet, comes on the podcast to chat about MicroStrategy buying the dip on Bitcoin, ushering in a new era of retail investors, and what that means for the "little guy" actually owning Bitcoin private keys vs. owning a stake that some company really owns. We also talked about Ethereum scaling, and the DeFi rush, and how huge it is that major parts of the centralized trading ecosystem are becoming decentralized now. We also covered the Ripple lawsuits and whether or not they will actually sink the project. Finally, we covered Odysee, the LBRY front-end...
2021-03-06
45 min
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Dash Podcast 166: Eric Olson on Selling All His Bitcoin for Dash
Dash masternode operator Eric Olson comes on the Dash Podcast to talk about, among other things, his decision to finally dump all his Bitcoin for Dash, 10 years after first getting into cryptocurrency. We go on the user experience of high fees and transaction times, the underlying problems that affected Bitcoin, and whether or not its momentum and inertia is enough to keep it on top regardless. We of course also got into Dash, Dash Platform, and which applications are the most exciting coming up. Also, a real-live doge makes an appearance. Such wow! Donate - Sponsors
2021-02-28
1h 38
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What Is Censorship Resistance? Can You Be Financially Censored?
A common concept in cryptocurency is censorship resistance, or the ability to transact without a third party censoring or stopping the transaction. But how do you know if what you're using is censorship resistant? And how can you be sure you aren't vulnerable to financial censorship, Also, why does this concept even matter in the first place? All these questions, answered. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You...
2021-02-28
30 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 12 with Spencer Kuzara: BCH/BSV Delisted, Binance Suspends ETH, and More!
Spencer Kuzara, a.k.a. Kodaxx, comes on the Digital Cash Rundown to chat about the OKEx delisting of Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin SV over the promotional actions of both communities, and the implications this carries for the rest of the crypto exchange world. We also cover Binance suspending Ethereum withdrawals, which may or may not be related to its own competing cryptocurrency, Binance Chain. Finally, we go over the various Ripple lawsuits and how a history of shady practices left them in the position they're in. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so...
2021-02-21
1h 25
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How Do Cryptocurrency Wallets and Addresses REALLY Work?
Whether you're a newbie or have been in cryptocurrency and blockchain for many years, there's no doubt that you've interacted with an address, a long cryptographic hash that lets you send and receive money. You have a wallet, too, and may have used an exchange. But what's the difference between them? Why do you have multiple addresses on some coins but not others? And how do usernames work? All these are answered and more. You're almost guaranteed to learn something, even if you're a crypto veteran. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much...
2021-02-20
25 min
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Dash Podcast 165: Anton Suprunchuk on Dash Platform Deep Dive
Dash developer Anton Suprunchuk comes on the Dash Podcast to go into a comprehensive deep dive on Dash Platform, its capabilities, its limitations, and why it matters. We cover a wide variety of pressing questions from the difference between Platform and Ethereum, why it makes sense to do some things on-chain and others off-chain, scaling capabilities of the Platform sidechain, likelihood of stability issues persisting in mainnet, what kinds of things can be built on Dash, and, most importantly, why developers should be very excited to develop on Dash. Probably the most comprehensive place to get a firm understanding...
2021-02-13
1h 34
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Why Is Cryptocurrency Journalism So Bad?
Why is news coverage and journalism in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry just so shoddy these days? Well, for several reasons, not least of all is just how new the industry itself is, but also because journalism as a whole needs a major overhaul in order to survive and thrive in the new era. How can we fix this important yet dying industry? I have no concrete answers, but some ideas. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via...
2021-02-11
34 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 11 with Naomi Brockwell: ETH Fees, Surveillance Bill, Doge Pump and More!
The one and only Naomi Brockwell joins the Digital Cash Rundown talk about the latest happenings in the cryptospace including the crazy scaling problems that Ethereum has encountered as it hits new price highs, as well as the crazy Wall Street Bets and Dogecoin pump, and what that means for the future finance. We also covered the new US big tech snitching bill, and what that promises to do for the wide adoption of decentralized tech. Finally, we talked about Naomi's new show with CoinDesk! Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for...
2021-02-06
52 min
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Josiah Spackman on DigiByte and Proof-of-Work Mining's Challenges
Josiah Spackman, a.k.a. DGB_Chilling, comes on the podcast to discuss the particulars of proof-of-work mining, the various types of mining algorithms, with the drawbacks and benefits of each approach, in the context of recent 51% attacks. We go into just how fragile the security models are behind most prominent cryptocurrencies, particularly those which are purely GPU-mined or are not the dominant chain on their selected hashing algorithm. Finally, we go into DigiByte's multi-algorithm mining system and ask some tough questions about what happens in the worst case scenario. Donate - Sponsors ...
2021-02-02
1h 06
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Dash Podcast 164: Developer QuantumExplorer on Dash Decentralized Digital Identities
Samuel Westrich, a.k.a. QuantumExplorer, comes on the Dash Podcast to talk about the base structure for Dash Platform, the decentralized application layer of the Dash network, now out on testnet. We talk about Dash's unique main-chain-plus-sidechain approach to keeping the main network clean while application data is transmitted elsewhere, the power of decentralized digital identities, and ways to prevent username "camping" when Platform hits mainnet. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency...
2021-01-30
1h 36
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How to Solve LBRY’s Problem of People Not Using the Token
LBRY and it's associated apps has seen a tremendous increase in user base over the past few years, with mainstream adoption on the horizon. But very few people still acquire and use the token that the blockchain actually runs on, except for when uploading files and receiving subsidies from the company behind the project. Why is this, and how do we fix the LBRY economy? Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in...
2021-01-27
35 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 10 with Nicole Grinstead: Price Dump, Craig Wright Sues, 51% Attack and More!
Nicole Grinstead, a.k.a. NrdGrl007, joins the Digital Cash Rundown to talk about the latest happenings in crypto including Craig Wright's recent suing spree on the Bitcoin Core developers for hosting the Bitcoin whitepaper. We also went over 51% attacks, Ethereum and DeFi and the challenges presented by ever-increasing fees, and censorship resistant platforms. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a...
2021-01-24
1h 31
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Are Older Cryptocurrencies Still Worth Your Time?
Cryptocurrency has undergone significant technical innovation and overhauls over the past decade, with newer projects coming out all the time. Some projects, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dash, Litecoin, Monero, and others, have been around for a very long time. Is it still worth it to pay attention to older projects? Or is it best to let them die out and go with the new inventions? Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in...
2021-01-23
32 min
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Dash Podcast 163: Ernesto Contreras on Dash's Fast-Paced 2021
Ernesto Contreras of Dash Core Group's business development arm comes on the podcast to talk about Dash's adoption growth, particularly in Latin America. We cover the rise of decentralized exchanges (DEX), problems and solutions to using crypto for remittances, rollout of Dash's usernames and contact lists, and, of course, the new CrayPay investment and integration courtesy of the Dash Investment Foundation. And of course, a special surprise at the end. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any...
2021-01-16
1h 34
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Darren Tapp on Scaling Blockchains and Dash On-Chain to Mass Adoption Levels
Dr. Darren Tapp, blockchain scaling researcher for Arizona State University, comes on the podcast to break down scaling research for blockchains, illuminating the limitations of growing a network on-chain, rather than off-chain through methods such as the Lightning Network on Bitcoin. We go through current research and how far scaling has proven to be able to go, as well as theory on how far it might be able to go in the future. Finally, we delve into what makes Dash unique in its rapid security model, and how well its special features, including the upcoming Dash Platform, can scale...
2021-01-13
1h 15
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Digital Cash Rundown 9 with Crypto Blood: BTC/ETH Pump, XRP Bounce, ShapeShift DEX, and More!
Crypto Blood comes on the podcast to talk about the latest happenings in the crypto universe including of course the significant pump in the major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, and many other random coins, including (surprisingly) Ripple, which had just crashed after being sued by the SEC. We talk the DEX explosion, including ShapeShift modifying its business model to go decentralized, and what that means for the industry. And a whole lot more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here...
2021-01-09
1h 06
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Why Is Utility Not Always Valued in Cryptocurrency?
Like any technology or business, cryptocurrencies are supposed to be useful. The thought is, if something solves real-world problems for people cheaply and efficiently, the market will reward the technology by valuing it in the market over competitors which are objectively less useful. It doesn't always seem to turn out this way however, with some of the best projects buried at the bottom of market captialization charts, while inferior competitors are at the top. Or maybe, is there something we're missing? I'm breaking down why it actually makes sense that your favorite cryptocurrency isn't valued higher. Donate...
2021-01-08
30 min
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Dash Podcast 162: Dash Developer Alex Werner on Platform "Evolution" Testnet Release!
Dash developer Alex Werner comes on the podcast to talk about Dash Platform testnet release and what it means. We discuss what actually happens with Platform, how it works, why it's useful, and what kinds of things can be built on it, including an in-depth discussion on identity in the future. We also briefly touch on the Bittrex delisting and why that may have happened. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in...
2021-01-02
1h 54
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Luke Stokes on FIO and Solving Cryptocurrency Ease of Use
Luke Stokes, Managing Director of FIO (the Foundation for Interwallet Operability), comes on the podcast to talk about ease of use for cryptocurrency, it's role in mass adoption, and how FIO plans to solve some of the biggest issues facing Bitcoin users today that keep it from wide adoption by average everyday users. We go into some tough questions on FIO's technical structure, how it works economically, it's adoption plan, and the prospects of getting the entire ecosystem under a single, unified standard for sending and receiving from easily readable usernames and, eventually, contact lists. Donate...
2020-12-30
1h 10
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Digital Cash Rundown 8: Holiday Special: Crypto Christmas, Ripple Drama, and More!
In this very special holiday edition of the Digital Cash Rundown, Kenn Bosak, Eléonore Blanc, and Naomi Brockwell join the podcast for over 2.5 hours of nonstop crypto chat. We cover the Ripple fiasco, why the company can expect repercussions from the SEC, and whether or not the SEC should even be doing this sort of thing to begin with. We cover the "self-hosted wallet" proposed crackdown, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and their dizzying use cases. We also cover holiday plans and how we will talk to friends and relatives about crypto. And a whole lot more. D...
2020-12-24
2h 31
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Why Does the Price of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Go Up?
As we come up to another bull market with Bitcoin breaking new all-time highs, everyone is talking about how cryptocurrencies will go up in value. While this is probably the case, why is it? What is it about cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and others that makes them increase in value over time? I analyze a combination of factors and break it down so that even people unfamiliar with the field will have a good understanding. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either...
2020-12-23
35 min
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Dash Podcast 161: Mark Mason on Dash's 2020 Wrap-Up
Mark Mason joins the podcast to talk about all the exciting things going on at Dash at the end of 2020. We cover PR efforts, and how the old way of outbound PR is going away, and how the industry must adapt. We also cover marketing plans for 2021, including building an advertising "war chest" ahead of time to make sure Dash Platform, five years in the making, isn't missed by anyone. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any...
2020-12-19
1h 36
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Nick Johnson of ENS on Decentralized Usernames and Domains for Cryptocurrency
Nick Johnson of ENS (Ethereum Name Service) comes on the podcast to talk usernames in cryptocurrency, and some of the challenges of first-generation naming services in the industry that he seeks to overcome. We went over the ins and outs of how ENS works, and how it can adapt to issues facing Ethereum such as scaling. We also talk about future possibilities, and what kinds of naming contracts can exist. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any...
2020-12-15
38 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 7 with Scott Cunningham: US Crypto Regulations, LBRY, and Alt Social Media!
Scott Cunningham of Crypto & Things comes on the podcast to talk about the latest happenings in the cryptocurrency and blockchain world including recent attempts by US regulators to both regulate the issuance of stablecoins and ban self-hosted wallets, as well as LBRY's rise to prominence with wide coverage and a nice price bump. But most of all we go over the various alternative social media platforms and crypto-based services, talk about which ones work, which ones don't let you withdraw your money, and which communities have gotten very upset at Scott for telling the truth. Donate...
2020-12-12
1h 45
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Guy Swann on Bitcoin's Lightning Network and Off-Chain Scaling Possibilities
Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible and the Shitcoin Insider comes on the podcast to give the ins and outs of the Lightning Network, the prime off-chain scaling solution for Bitcoin. We go into how the network itself works, what challenges it must overcome, and what new innovations have appeared since its inception that make it easier to use. We also go into the long-term why of scaling, and the trade-offs between on-chain and off-chain transactions. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content...
2020-12-11
57 min
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Alex Agut of HandCash on PayMail, Usernames in Cryptocurrency, and Decentralization
Alex Agut of HandCash comes on the podcast to talk about HandCash's username setup, as well as PayMail, the protocol running on Bitcoin SV that allows users to transact to each other similar to the way email operates. We go over the way both setups operate, where data is stored, who controls it, who can use it, and, most importantly, who can shut down and censor people they don't like, and what a user can do about it. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you...
2020-12-08
50 min
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Dash Podcast 160 With Dash Core COO Robert Wiecko
Robert Wiecko, COO of the Dash Core Group, comes on the Dash Podcast to talk about the exciting things coming up for Dash this year and next. We cover the next several releases, including Dash Platform MVP hitting testnet this year, and the release schedule for next year. We also talk about the immaturity of the cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin's position, and how professionalizing the crypto industry as a whole can help Dash get noticed. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either...
2020-12-05
1h 20
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How Dash Decentralized Autonomous Organization Governance Votes Turn Out
Recently, the Dash DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) completed another important governance vote between two proposals seeking alternate ways of improving its self-funding treasury system. In the end, the proposal by the main development team won, but by looking back and comparing past votes, we can see how the network doesn't simply vote to validate the requests of the main developers, but rather they make decisions based on a completely rational set of requirements, which doesn't always favor the Core Team. Moreover, we can learn a lot on how other cryptocurrency and blockchain governance systems might shake out based on...
2020-12-03
21 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 6 With Eléonore Blanc: Mandatory KYC Crypto, Libra, BCH Split, and More!
Eléonore joins the podcast as we talk about new potential regulations in the US banning self-hosted wallets, the upcoming launch of Facebook's Libra coin as a stablecoin, the Bitcoin Cash split and it's crazy aftermath, Dash's governance history, and more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a CoinTree donation. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks to my recurring donors b...
2020-11-28
1h 33
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LBRY Bank Accounts Shut Down! CEO Jeremy Kauffman on Being Newly Unbanked (February 2020 Reupload)
In a LBRY exclusive, CEO Jeremy Kauffman speaks on LBRY's bank accounts getting shut down without warning or stated reason, including his own personal accounts and those of his family. We spoke about what this means for LBRY and more personally Jeremy moving forward, as well as the dangers of relying on centralized services. We also covered the "fake decentralization" phenomenon where platforms and services claiming to be blockchain-based are actually centralized, with some token blockchain elements. Finally, of course, we dove into LBRY itself and went over some hard questions on the platform's future and potential. ...
2020-11-26
45 min
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Luke Powell on Decred Governance, Hybrid Consensus, and New Decentralized Treasury
Decred developer Luke Powell comes on the podcast to talk about Decred's new decentralized treasury model to be deployed in its new release. We cover proof-of-work/proof-of-stake consensus hybrids and how they add an extra layer of security to the network in case of 51% attacks or other bad actors, as well as incentive alignment in cryptocurrency systems and beyond. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also...
2020-11-25
48 min
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Dash Podcast 159: Ryan, Rion, and Hilawe on Dash's Treasury Improvement Vote
Dash Core CEO Ryan Taylor, as well as community members Rion and Hilawe, come on the podcast to discuss competing proposals to improve Dash's treasury system, including in-depth questions about the economic incentives likely to impact each. Proposal links: https://app.dashnexus.org/proposals/decision-vote-improve-proposal-system-mno-plan/overview https://app.dashnexus.org/proposals/decision-vote-improve-proposal-system-dcg-plan/overview Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with...
2020-11-22
1h 36
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Nithin Mani on Bitcoin SV, Scaling Cryptocurrency On-Chain, and Decentralization's Role
Bitcoin SV node implementation Xoken's Nithin Mani a.k.a. StoicHammer comes on the podcast to talk scaling cryptocurrencies, particularly on-chain. We talk the limitations, or limitation myths, of on-chain scaling, and the various trade-offs and optimizations that factor into these decisions. We also go into decentralization, and what level of granularity average users need to trust that their cryptocurrency experience is not centralized or liable to be censored. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of...
2020-11-19
50 min
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Why Social Media Today Sucks and How to Fix It
Social media networks today have lots of issues, whether with widespread censorship and "fact-checking," selling user data, using algorithms to manipulate behavior to start infighting and polarizing echochambers, or just a generally bad user experience. This diverse set of issues are all caused by the same overarching problem: misalignment of incentives. Here I go into detail on why social media sucks, and what we can do to fix it. Exclusive video version, including music and extra visuals, available on Odysee and YouTube! Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening...
2020-11-16
23 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 5 with Kurt Wuckert Jr.: DCG IPO, PayPal Crypto Goes Live, BCH Split and More!
Kurt Wuckert Jr. comes on the podcast to talk the latest happenings in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. We cover Digital Currency Group's IPO and what the company's possibly sinister role is in the crypto ecosystem, PayPal crypto trading going live, Bitcoin Cash's upcoming split, Dash's upcoming "election", and the happenings in the Bitcoin SV ecosystem. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a...
2020-11-14
1h 24
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Why Did the Latest Bitcoin Cash Fork Turn Out Differently?
While not yet finalized, it appears like the upcoming Bitcoin Cash fork will leave Bitcoin ABC, the main development team's implementation, in a distant last place behind Bitcoin Cash Node, the "upstart" implementation. This is the third split involving Bitcoin Cash: first from Bitcoin, then Bitcoin SV splitting off, and finally Bitcoin ABC leaving. But why was this time different? Why did the established development team lose this one where they had won all the others? I explore this subject while drawing on interviews with Amaury Séchet, Roger Ver, and Collin Enstad. Donate - Sponsors
2020-11-12
1h 04
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Dash Podcast 158: Bob Carroll of Dash Core Group with a Development Update
Bob Carroll, CTO of the Dash Core team, comes on the podcast to give a development update. We talk about Dash Platform testnet launch in late 2020, along with the DashPay coveted username wallet, and what are the next steps. We also talk about the comparison between different username systems for cryptocurrencies, and Dash Platform's prospects for smart contracts, tokens, and other applications. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link...
2020-11-07
1h 39
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Colin Aulds on Online Privacy, Bitcoin Self-Custody, and Cryptocurrency Adoption
Colin Aulds of Privacy Pros, formerly known as BillFodl, and the Unhashed Podcast comes on the podcast to talk about privacy in cryptocurrency, from using VPNs to Faraday bags for phones and even hardware wallets. We also cover self-custody, and whether or not people should hold their own Bitcoin because of the risk of loss, or if they should trust other parties. Finally we go into the mass adoption of cryptocurrencies and at what level will the average grandmother ever be comfortable holding their own keys. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much...
2020-11-05
1h 00
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Reuben Yap on Firo Rebrand from Zcoin, Marketing in Crypto, Privacy Going Mainstream
Project steward of Firo, formerly Zcoin, Reuben Yap comes back on the podcast to talk about Zcoin's recent rebranding to Firo and what that means for the future of the project. We talk about the role of branding and marketing in cryptocurrency, and why "just make better code" isn't enough. We also talk about privacy and its role in the society of the future, even if not necessarily the society of today. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or...
2020-11-03
51 min
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Digital Cash Rundown 4 With Collin Enstad: Central Bank Coins, BTC Fees, BCH Split, and More!
Collin Enstad comes on the rundown to talk about the proliferation of central bank-controlled "cryptocurrencies" like JP Morgan coin and the digital yuan, Bitcoin's sky-high fees and Ethereum attempting to help scale it, Bitcoin Cash's interesting civil war, and a lot more. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a CoinTree donation. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks to my recurring...
2020-10-31
1h 09
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David Bond on Avoiding Financial Censorship with Bitcoin, Digital Nomad Life
Digital nomad and purveyor of digital products David Bond comes on the podcast to give his story on using Bitcoin to avoid financial censorship, which had affected his unique business when PayPal shut down his accounts and confiscated his money. We also talked about Bitcoin Cash, barriers to usage for cryptocurrency, and the unique properties of a digital nomad's life that makes cryptocurrency so useful for that specific user group. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any...
2020-10-30
1h 04
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Sergej Kotliar of Bitrefill on Living on Cryptocurrency and Building the Bitcoin Economy
Founder and CEO of Bitrefill Sergej Kotliar comes on the podcast to talk about building a circular economy so people are able to live entirely off of cryptocurrency. We talk some upcoming features and goals of Bitrefill which are attainable, and some which may prove difficult. Finally, we delve deep into which cryptocurrencies people actually use, why Bitcoin is still popular for spending, and what we can learn from user habits about what drives crypto adoption. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the...
2020-10-27
55 min
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Dash Podcast 157: Spencer Kuzara on Dash's New Username Wallet and Social DApps
Spencer Kuzara, a.k.a. Kodaxx, comes on the podcast to talk about the DashPay alpha, the new username-enabled Dash wallet in testing, as well as all the various DApps being built on Dash Platform, especially for social media. Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a CoinTree donation. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks to my recurring donors both anonymous...
2020-10-24
1h 22