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Blockchain HustleBlockchain HustleThe Future of Data Centres in the AI Age - A Look AheadEPISODE 87: THE FUTURE OF DATA CENTRES IN THE AI AGE - A LOOK AHEAD #FutureOfAI #GenAI #AIInfrastructure #NextGenDataCenters #AIandDataCenters #DataCentreRevolution #AIandSustainability #HyperscaleDataCenters #AIWorkloads AI will not just be running on data centres in the future. AI will run data centres. Imagine a world where data centres are AI-powered, autonomously optimizing, predicting failures, and adjusting resources on their own. The future is self-optimizing AI data centres Here’s the final episode of our series, “Next Gen Data Centres: AI at the helm”.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 2025-02-2508 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleAI’S PRICE TAG: MANAGING THE HIGH COSTS OF AI DATA CENTRES#AICosts #NextGenDataCenters #AIInfrastructure #DataCenterCost #AIEnergy #TechBudgeting #AIInvestment #DataCenterUpgrades #AIHardware  While we’ve been all giddy about futuristic tech, it’s time to talk about the real heavy hitter in AI: the price tag. Whether you're building a shiny new AI-powered data centre or giving your aging setup a much-needed upgrade for Generative AI, it’s gonna cost you. Curious to know the break down?  Tune into this episode, “AI’s Price Tag: Managing the High Costs of AI Data Centres”. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 1:05        Hardware...2025-02-1808 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustlePOWER SURGE - HOW AI IS SHAKING UP DATA CENTRES” ENERGY NEEDS#DataCentres #AI  #NuclearEnergy #SMRs #GreenEnergy #PowerSurge #TechTrends #SustainableTech #CleanEnergy #DataCentrePower #FutureTech EPISODE 85: POWER SURGE - HOW AI IS SHAKING UP DATA CENTRES” ENERGY NEEDS AI doesn’t just munch on data, it’s a hungry beast that needs serious juice to keep those models running 24/7. Let’s hit you with some numbers to really electrify your day: Data centres in the U.S. already chew through 4% of the total power. By 2030? That number will be 9%. And the big players—hyper-scale data centres like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft? They’re consuming 60%–70% of all data centre pow...2025-02-1107 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleNETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE: BACKBONE OF AI READY DATA-CENTRES#AINetworking #AIInfrastructure #EdgeComputing #NetworkOptimization #AIWorkloads #AIRevolution #DataCenterEvolution #TechTrends2025 EPISODE 84: NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE: BACKBONE OF AI READY DATA-CENTRES If you thought AI was all about powerful GPUs and massive storage systems, think again—because without the right network infrastructure, even the fastest, most powerful systems would grind to a halt.  Tune into this episode to know what’s going on behind the scenes to keep those AI workloads zipping along at the speed of light. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:52       Recommendations for Network Speed & Optimization 1:36        AI dri...2025-02-0409 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleFROM DATA CHAOS TO CONTROL - AI’S NEW FLEX#AIforData #DataManagement #AICloud #DataAutomation #SmartStorage #AIOps #AIinBusiness EPISODE 83: FROM DATA CHAOS TO CONTROL - AI’S NEW FLEX Having tackled data storage in Part 1, we pivot to data management in this 2nd part of AI storage race. Storing massive datasets is only half the battle. The other half is making sense of it all without drowning in a sea of information. So yeah, AI’s about to be your new BFF here.  Tune into this episode to know how...... TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:52       Master...2025-01-3106 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleAI STORAGE RACE: HOW DATA CENTRES ARE KEEPING UP - PART 1#DataSTorage #AIStorage #GenAI #NextGenDataCentres #EdgeComputing #HybridCloud #DataSecurity #CloudStorageSolutions EPISODE 82: AI STORAGE RACE: HOW DATA CENTRES ARE KEEPING UP - PART 1 GenAI is powered by some seriously massive datasets, and someone’s got to store and manage all that information. So, buckle up as we explore how GenAI is transforming our approach to managing those ever-growing mountains of data. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Episode introduction 0:44      High Performance Storage systems 1:33       Hybrid cloud Storage 2:07       Unified Data Storage 2:51       Intelligent Data Management 3:32       Specialized Storage Architecture 4:18    ...2025-01-2206 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 81: COMPUTING RESOURCES: CPU VS. GPU SHOWDOWNCOMPUTING RESOURCES: CPU VS. GPU SHOWDOWN The shift from CPU to GPU-powered infrastructure isn’t just a simple swap; it’s a complete redesign of how data centres operate. What all does it involve and what are the challenges this brings in? We look at this shift to the newest rock star of the computing world in this 2nd episode of our series on AI’s impact on the Next-gen Data centres. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0        Opening 0:11       Episode introduction 0:54       CPU vs. GPU 2:24       Shift to GPU 3:06       Chall...2025-01-1405 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleNEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - PART 1NEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - Part 1 What’s at the heart of today’s data centres? Think of them as a three-legged stool: Computing resources, Network infrastructure, and Storage infrastructure. And guess what? AI is giving all three legs a good shake!  To prepare for the future of data centers in the age of GenAI, organizations need to adopt strategic approaches that tackle evolving demands around infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability.  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for a peek into what’s coming up as we kick-start this series. TI...2025-01-0703 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 80: NEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - Part 1EPISODE 80: NEXT-GEN DATA CENTRES: AI AT THE HELM - Part 1 What’s at the heart of today’s data centres? Think of them as a three-legged stool: Computing resources, Network infrastructure, and Storage infrastructure. And guess what? AI is giving all three legs a good shake!  To prepare for the future of data centers in the age of GenAI, organizations need to adopt strategic approaches that tackle evolving demands around infrastructure, efficiency, and sustainability.  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for a peek into what’s coming up as we kick-start this series.2025-01-0703 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleThe Ultimate Tech Tandem - GenAI and Blockchain in Action (Part 3)EPISODE 79: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 3 The last part in this series - A peek into a couple of innovations at the intersection of 2 tech titans -GenAI and Web3. Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how DePIN and Autonomous & Semi-autonomous Agents are becoming the sweet spots between GenAI and Web3. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0         Opening 0:11        Introduction - Innovation at the intersection 0:57       Decentralised Physical Infrastructure (DePIN) 2:45       Autonomous and Semi-autonomous agents 11:16      Wrap-up CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http...2024-07-3013 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleThe Ultimate Tech Tandem: GenAI and Blockchain in Action - Part 2EPISODE 78: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 2 GenAI generated content - Copyright and IP challenges, content authenticity and monetization GenAI training datasets - data opacity, authorised access & monetisation, biases GenAI training models - Transparency and Security These are just a few of the areas in which blockchain can help and thus power up GenAI capabilities.  Curious to know how?  Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how Generative AI is getting a leg up from Web3.  TIME STAMPED SHO...2024-07-2410 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleThe Ultimate Tech Tandem: GenAI and Blockchain in Action - Part 1EPISODE 77: THE ULTIMATE TECH TANDEM: GENAI AND BLOCKCHAIN IN ACTION - Part 1 Let’s talk about two heavyweights of the tech world. One, we’ve got Web3 – the revolutionary upgrade to the internet, promising decentralization, user ownership, and a future where we can all live like kings and queens of the blockchain kingdom. And then we have Generative AI, the newest wunderkind in the tech world, whipping up everything from poems to complex code with just a few keystrokes. Now here’s the burning question: Is there a sweet spot where these two tech titans can coll...2024-07-1609 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleSecure Your GenAI ModelsEPISODE 76: SECURE YOUR GENAI MODELS  The breakneck speed at which LLMs are appearing in the market, development teams adopting them and enterprises getting onto the gravy train – has far outpaced establishing of comprehensive security protocols. This leaves these LLMs far too vulnerable to security concerns. And this is a high stakes space. Why specifically with LLMs? Why are these language models such prime targets for cyber shenanigans?  Are there any security frameworks for reference? What questions should enterprises be asking to keep their GenAI models safe and sound? Tu...2024-07-0209 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleOPEN-SOURCED MODELS – DEMOCRATIZING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AI MODELSEPISODE 75: OPEN-SOURCED MODELS – DEMOCRATIZING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY AI MODELS  Why are open-source models suddenly all the rage? Well, for starters, they're giving the closed-source giants a run for their money. GitHub data reveals a surge in public generative AI projects, signaling a shift towards a more collaborative and inclusive AI community. And speaking of giants, a16z estimates that while closed-source models once dominated the market, preferences are shifting. A whopping 46% of survey respondents mentioned preferring open source models going into 2024, proving that quality doesn't always come with a hefty price tag. But...2024-06-2506 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleSMALL LANGUAGE MODELS – SMALL IS THE NEW BIGEPISODE 74: SMALL LANGUAGE MODELS – SMALL IS THE NEW BIG  The 3rd one in my series of the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on - Small Language Models. Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle as we delve into how these pint-sized powerhouses are finding their feet and strutting their stuff in the AI world. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode introduction 0:51        Why Small Language Models 4:23        What’s fuelling this revolution CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @mee...2024-06-1905 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleMulti Modal - Future proof your AI StrategyEPISODE 73: MULTIMODAL – FUTURE PROOFING YOUR AI STRATEGY   The 2nd one in my series of the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on…….. Multi Modal Last time, we explored the symphonic wonders of multi-model AI orchestration. Today, get ready to strap in as we delve into the world of multi-modal AI – because who needs just one mode when you can have them all? Get a 360-degree view that's closer to human perception than ever before - future proof your AI strategy Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle as we delve int...2024-06-1104 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleMulti-Model - Future of AI is an orchestra of AI ModelsWhat are the top 5 GenAI model trends that enterprises are hopping on? Today I dive deep into the 1st one – Multi Model Picture this: you're at a grand concert hall, eagerly awaiting the performance of the century. But instead of a soloist stealing the show, it's an orchestra of AI models, each playing their part to perfection. It's like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, but with a futuristic twist! Now, you may ask - why should enterprises join this symphony of AI models? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle for some answers....2024-06-0605 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleKEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENTERPRISES IN BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTIONEPISODE 71: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENTERPRISES IN BLOCKCHAIN ADOPTION As an enterprise, let’s say, you’ve identified some pain points/issues which can be optimally addressed by blockchain. Now the next step is to scout for a blockchain platform that can optimally address your problem.  What are some of the key aspects that you as an enterprise should consider while scouting for an appropriate blockchain platform solution? What are some of the factors and metrics here? Before you dive headfirst into the blockchain abyss, it's crucial to chart your course wisely. This episode of Bl...2024-05-2309 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhy Synthetic Data Should be on Your RadarGartner predicts that by 2030, most of the data used in AI will be artificially generated by rules, statistical models, simulations, or other techniques.  CB Insights, in its Tech trends 2024 as well as GenAI predictions calls this as a Synthetic Data Bonanza.  Researchers estimate that by 2026, we will exhaust high quality text data for training LLMs – a trend that can slow down AI progress. Bottom line and I cite from Gartner’s report here – “You won’t be able to build high quality, high value AI models without synthetic data.” We dive into synthetic...2024-05-1420 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleDeciphering the Price Tag of AI Hardware PowerEPISODE 69: DECIPHERING THE PRICE TAG OF AI HARDWARE POWER After looking at some facets of decoding the AI hardware game in the previous episode, we delve into the context behind those eye watering price tags of the AI hardware. This episode of Blockchain Hustle looks at deciphering these high pricings, understand how to calculate your AI compute power, few factors that play into the pricing, as well as key considerations one can keep in mind to access this coveted tech without breaking the bank! TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0:11         Episode int...2024-04-0409 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleDecoding the AI Hardware GameEPISODE 68: DECODING THE AI HARDWARE GAME Who's pulling the strings in the AI hardware space?  What's the deal with supply-demand dynamics and the eye watering price tags of AI compute? How much dough are we talking about here? And how can the little guys wrangle their way into accessing this coveted tech? This episode of Blockchain Hustle delves into mystical realm of AI hardware, where chips are the currency and supply is the king. We peel back the layers and get to the heart of the matter.  TIME STAMPED SH...2024-04-0416 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTrailer - FASHION AND WEARABLES LEVERAGING NFTsTRAILER - FASHION AND WEARABLES LEVERAGING NFTs Fashion & wearables are embracing NFTs, and how!! From luxe to street fashion, several are getting on board - Nike, H&M, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci,… Why are they doing so?  And as a brand owner, how can you go about this space? What are the levers that can help you leverage NFTs for your brand?  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Opening 0.18        Episode introduction 0:45        Fashion & wearables in NFT - Why? 4:24        Some examples 6:52        How to go about this space? 12:25   ...2023-02-1601 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 61: NFT APPLICATIONS - GAMINGEPISODE 61: NFT APPLICATIONS - GAMING Which was one of the earliest spaces to leverage NFT?  Gaming! While entertaining, online games also spurred crypto adoption amongst its community. Using NFT as their main in-game asset, these players have spawned a huge economic ecosystem.  A look into the Play2Earn model and delve into Axis Infinity in this episode of Blockchain Hustle. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Episode introduction 1:10         Gaming and Play2Earn model 5:12         Axie Infinity 6:40        Axie and Tokens 7:56         AXS 9:05         SLP 10:28       Economics 12:13       W...2023-01-0412 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 60: NFT INFRA - NFTfi, FractionalEPISODE 60: NFT INFRA - NFTfi, Fractional You’ve bought an expensive NFT. And now need some money. How do you raise it? Or look at another scenario: You want to own an expensive NFT but can’t afford it. What are your options? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know more. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Episode introduction 0:38        NFTfi 5:16        Utilify 10:40      What is in the next episode LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you enjoyed this, pl. like...2022-12-2711 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 59: NFT INFRA - UHIVE, UTILIFYEPISODE 59: NFT INFRA - UHIVE, UTILIFY What if you can get your social profile on the Metaverse? And monetise the same? How do you unlock more value out of your NFT by making it cross usable? Connecting to multiple utility vendors? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know more. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Episode introduction 1:02        Uhive 5:50        Utilify 8:26        What is in the next episode LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you enjoyed this, pl. like it...2022-12-1408 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 58: NFT INFRA - SHOWTIME, NAFTEREPISODE 58: NFT INFRA - SHOWTIME, NAFTER Interested to own your social profile - content and audience engagement instead of being fragmented across centralised and siloed platforms? And how can you as an influencer take your fan engagement to a new level and … in an effortless way? Tune into this episode of Blockchain Hustle to know how ShowTime and Nafter can help you achieve this.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Recap and Episode introduction 1:04        ShowTime 5:54        Nafter 8:46        What is in the next episode LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: I ho...2022-12-0609 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEPISODE 57: NFT INFRA - SOURCECRED, RALLYEPISODE 57: NFT INFRA - SOURCECRED, RALLY A key lever in creators’ economy is their community. How well they engage with their communities, how big are their communities – all these work towards the digital value or the crypto economy of the creator. A look into a couple of players in this space - SourceCred and Rally TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Episode introduction 1:00        SourceCred 6:35        Rally 9:25        What is in the next episode LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you enjoyed this, pl. like...2022-11-2209 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 56: NFT Infra - MintGate, Collab.Land and AfterpartyEpisode 56: NFT Infra - MintGate, Collab.Land and Afterparty How do you make your fans feel special? Reward your super-fans for their engagements? Give them exclusive access to your coveted digital experiences and content!! Ok, so you have bought an NFT; now what do you do with it? Watch this episode for a quick intro to – MintGate and Collab.Land - A couple of NFT entities for gated access AfterParty - After the NFT is the Afterparty! TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Episode introduction 0:44        MintGate 2:48        Col...2022-10-2607 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIntroduction to my new NFT seriesEpisode 55: Introduction to my new NFT series Are NFTs limited to some high value transactions? Is there more to them than speculative value? Or Utility? Or Social tokens? What is NFTs' playing space?  Delving into these and more in my new series of NFTs. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Introduction 0:10        Some questions around NFTs 2:35        NFTs series framework 3:33        Few basic commonalities 5:37        NFT ecosystem - a snapshot 5:47        What’s ahead? Leave some feedback: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you enjoyed this, pl. like...2022-10-1906 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with ComTech GoldXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Guest for this session: Navin Dsouza, CEO & Co-Founder ComTech Gold Broadcast date: 21st Sep 2022 2022-09-2350 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with FrontierXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Guest for this session: Ravindra Kumar, CEO & Founder Frontier Broadcast date: 15th Sep 2022 2022-09-2337 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC network AMA with ImpelXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Guest for this session: Troy S. Wood, CEO & Founder Impel Broadcast date: 6th July 2022 2022-07-0843 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC network AMA with MetabloqsXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Guest for this session: Megha Shrestha, CEO and Co-founder Metabloqs Broadcast Date: 5th July 2022 2022-07-0850 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with XDSeaXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Guests for this session: Ayushi Thakkar, Co-founder, XDSea & Sarthak Bakshi, CTO DIMO and Co-founder XDSea   Broadcast date: 31st May 2022 2022-07-0841 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with XSwap ProtocolXDC Network AMA with XSwap Protocol team Broadcast date: 17th May 2022 2022-05-1851 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleSome FAQs on CryptoEpisode 54: Some FAQs on Crypto This episode spans a few FAQs on crypto tokens.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Welcome and Introduction 0:18         What is crypto token? Purpose? Who controls it? 3:35        What is a blockchain? 5:05        Top cryptos (by market cap) and their categories? 9:29        How to buy/trade in crypto tokens? 11:03       Where do you store your crypto/digital assets? 13:26      Any metrics translating to crypto valuation? 15:00      What is DeFi? 16:46      Wrap-up – Links, Contact Leave some feedback: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you...2022-02-1617 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleDemystifying Crypto and BlockchainEpisode 53: Demystifying Crypto and Blockchain A brief on what crypto and blockchain is all about - demystifying these 2 concepts.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0          Welcome and Introduction 0:17        What are Tokens? And their types 4:05        Money vs. Crypto 5:48        Tokens on blockchain 6:43        What is a blockchain 10:41       Blockchain – Decentralization, Distributed ledger 14:59       Consensus on blockchain 16:32       Blockchain – Disintermediation 17:47       Smart Contract 19:35       Crypto wallets 22:22       Crypto exchanges 23:54       Wrap-up – Links, Contact   Leave some feedback: I hope this content will be valuable to you. If you enjoyed this pod...2022-02-1624 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with PrimeNumbersXDC Network AMA with Arturo Cantera, Founder of PrimeNumbers. Broadcast date: 15th Feb 2022 2022-02-1638 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with PluginXDC Network AMA with Mr. Vinod Khurana, Co-founder Plugin and CEO of Suvik Group of Companies. Broadcast date: 21st Jan 2022 2022-02-1650 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with GlobianceXDC Network AMA with Mr. Oliver Marco La Rosa, CEO of Globiance. Broadcast date: 18th Jan 2022 2022-01-2036 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA 2021 - a medleyI started an XDC Network AMA (Ask Me Anything) series in Nov 2021 with various partners and application teams who have collaborated with or built their projects on the XDC network.  For those who do not know about XDC - XDC is the native token of an open source enterprise ready hybrid blockchain protocol company, XinFin.  This medley is a snapshot of the 5 episodes across Nov-Dec 2021 with senior leaders from different companies with strong stakes in this XDC network. These are:  1. Anish Jain, MD and CEO of WadzPay  2. Handy Barot, Founder of Stor...2022-01-0425 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIn conversation with AmbireIn conversation with Ms. Vanina Ivanova, CMO of Ambire. Broadcast on 8th Dec 2021. 2021-12-2736 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with EcoinXDC Network AMA with Mr. Krishna Yogi, CEO & Co-founder, Ecoin. Broadcast on 23rd Dec 2021 2021-12-2739 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with YodaplusXDC Network AMA with Mr. Vishrut Srivastava, MD of Yodaplus. Broadcast on 22nd Dec '21 2021-12-2732 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with LedgerMailXDC Network AMA with Vinay Krishna, Founder & CEO of LedgerFi IT Solutions 2021-12-0838 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with StorXXDC Network AMA with Handy Barot, Founder of StorX. Broadcast on 23rd Nov 2021 2021-12-0841 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleXDC Network AMA with WadzPayXDC Network Ask Me Anything (AMA) series has been started with various partners and app teams who have their projects on the XinFin XDC network. Objective is to create awareness on the XDC network ecosystem – partners, project owners and other stakeholders along with their offerings and scale the community. This episode has Mr. Anish Jain, MD & CEO of WadzPay as our guest speaker. 2021-11-1036 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIncrease your token value – Part 3Episode 52: Increase your token value – Part 3 We have been talking about a few modes by which projects can address the Velocity problem and thus help towards increasing the value of their token. After delving into Work Token Model and BME i.e., Balance Burn and Mint Equilibrium in the previous couple of episodes, I look now at a few more.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening new business vistas across multiple industries. Basis your interest, I invite you to look at my p...2021-10-2009 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIncrease the value of your token – Part 2Episode 51: Increase the value of your token – Part 2 We have been talking about a few modes by which projects can address the Velocity problem and thus help towards increasing the value of their token. After delving into Work Token Model in the previous episode, I look now at another model, BME i.e., Balance Burn and Mint Equilibrium. This protocol uses 2 tokens system – Payment and Value tokens. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening new business vistas across multiple industries. Basis your inter...2021-10-1215 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIncrease your token value – Part 1Episode 50: Increase your token value – Part 1 We have been talking about a project’s Token economic model i.e. how much of the value created by the project is captured by the token. One factor that strongly impacts the token value is the token’s velocity. So how can we - the token project owners - reduce the token velocity towards increasing our token value? What are the different measures? I list a few and delve into the Work Token model in this episode under Tokenomics series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look...2021-10-0516 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleToken value and Velocity ProblemEpisode 49: Token value and Velocity Problem Token Velocity and Liquidity are a couple of key factors impacting the value/price of a token. Having covered liquidity across several previous episodes I now look at the token velocity. How does the token velocity, or rather it’s hold time, affect the token price? What is the equation of exchange, what is its relevance in the token price and what exactly is the velocity problem? I delve into all these in this episode under my Tokenomics series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look at...2021-09-2912 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleSlippage – What you should know about itEpisode 48: Slippage – What you should know about it What is slippage? What causes slippage and how can you address it?  Slippage is a key topic in Tokenomics and an important cog to consider while trading especially when it involves crypto tokens.  If you want to find out some answers to these, do tune into this episode.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening new business vistas across multiple industries. Basis your interest, I invite you to look at my past episodes clubbed under...2021-09-0813 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleMake your Liquidity work harderEpisode 47: Make your Liquidity work harder How are the liquidity providers incentivized to stake or lock their crypto assets towards building up liquidity for tokens? This episode looks at a few modes in this space. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening new business vistas across multiple industries. Basis your interest, I invite you to look at my past episodes clubbed under 4 main playlists: Tokenomics  Blockchain in the New Norm  Blockchain in Public sector  Blockchain concepts  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 2021-09-0111 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhat is a Liquidity Pool in DeFi?Episode 46: What is a Liquidity Pool in DeFi? Liquidity is a very important facet in the crypto token ecosystem. In this episode under the Tokenomics series, I look at liquidity pools in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) space as well as how impermanent loss works Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0     Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17    Introduction to this episode 0:41    Liquidity pool in DeFi 6:27 ...2021-08-2411 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleA Decentralized storage for your NFT - IPFSEpisode 45: A Decentralized storage for your NFT - IPFS How can you be assured of not just the safety and security of your NFT but also its persistence i.e., your NFT will continue to exist over time?  Decentralized storage is one way and I look at IPFS – Inter Planetary File System – as an example in this episode. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome t...2021-08-1709 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhere is your NFT stored?Episode 44: Where is your NFT stored? Whether you have minted your NFT or bought one – most of these NFTs are high value assets. But do you know where and how are they actually stored? Is their storage safe, secure and persistent? Throwing light onto this important facet of NFTs….. Welcome to the http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@vlsiconsultancy.com |  Website http://www.vlsiconsultancy.com  | Blog http://www.vlsiconsultancy.com/newblog Blockchain Hustle Podcast channels Apple Podcast   https://podcasts.apple.com/sg...2021-08-1009 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleNFT – Mint, Buy and SellEpisode 43: NFT – Mint, Buy and Sell How do you go about working with NFTs – Minting, Buying and Selling? After the share in the last episode on some key considerations before you go ahead and mint your own NFT, this episode looks at their minting, buying and selling. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17     Introduction to the episode 0:52   ...2021-08-0307 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleNFT – Value Levers and Minting ConsiderationsEpisode 42: NFT – Value Levers and Minting Considerations You are intrigued with NFTs – Non Fungible Tokens. And would like to mint some. But before you do that, do consider some important factors one needs to keep in mind before creating your NFT. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17     Introduction to the episode 0:43    NFT Value levers 2:24    Why do you require Bl...2021-07-2717 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleNFT – Tokens and Non Fungibility explainedThere are 2 important concepts in this Non Fungible Token (NFT) asset – Token and Fungibility. What do these terms mean and signify?  A look into these 2 concepts towards understanding what are NFTs. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17     Introduction to NFTs 0:47    What are Tokens? 2:37    What is Non Fungibility? 5:28    Earliest examples of NFTs Leave some feedback:2021-07-2007 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleAn introduction to NFT (Non Fungible Tokens)Episode 40: An introduction to NFTs NFT or Non Fungible Tokens have been a lot in the news lately.  What are these, how does one mint or trade them and where are they stored? Continuing in the Tokenomics series, here is an introduction to the delve in this interesting topic. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0     Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17    Introduction to NFTs 1...2021-07-1303 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics – Digital Crypto Exchanges – CEX or DEX?Episode 39: Tokenomics – Digital Crypto Exchanges – CEX or DEX? There are typically 2 kinds of digital exchanges in the context of tokens –  Centralized Exchange (CEX) and Decentralized Exchange (DEX). What are these, where are they used and what are their pros and cons? Some insights into the workings of the digital crypto exchanges in this episode under the Tokenomics series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome to...2021-06-3009 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics –Automated Market Makers & Liquidity ProvidersEpisode 38: Tokenomics –Automated Market Makers & Liquidity Providers Automated Market Makers (AMM) is an important cog in the decentralized market making for crypto assets. And Liquidity Providers (LP) in creating the market. This episode, a part of my Tokenomics series is a delve into the needs and roles of AMM and LP. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0       Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:17      Recap on Market...2021-06-2206 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics – What are Market Makers & Takers?Episode 37: Tokenomics – What are Market Makers & Takers? Liquidity does not just happen. It needs to be built. But how?? Meet Market Makers & Takers - this episode, a part of my Tokenomics series is a delve into what are Market Makers and Takers and how do they work towards adding liquidity and impact the network and token value. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries. TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0      Welcome to Bl...2021-06-1505 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics – What is Liquidity in the Blockchain world?Episode 36: Tokenomics – What is Liquidity in the Blockchain world? Token Liquidity is one of the valuation metrics towards determining the economic value of a blockchain network and token. This episode. a part of my Tokenomics series, is a delve into what is liquidity and how does it impact the network and token value. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0    Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:1...2021-06-0906 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics – What is Velocity in the Blockchain world?Episode 35: Tokenomics – What is Velocity in the Blockchain world? Token velocity is one of the valuation metrics towards determining the economic value of a blockchain network and token. This episode, a part of my Tokenomics series, is a delve into what is velocity and how does it impact the network and token value. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: 0:0     Welcome to Blockchain Hustle 0:1...2021-06-0110 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleTokenomics - How does a blockchain network & token get its economic value?Episode 34: Introduction to the series - How does a blockchain network & token get its economic value? How does a blockchain network & token get its economic value? And some of the underlying questions to it like: How does one determine the value of crypto tokens and blockchain projects? Is the token value solely basis the utility it provides access to? The transactions volume? How does the network scale impact the network and token value? …. And more Basically, How does it generate money for all its stakeholders? For all these, I figured that I...2021-05-2505 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleBlockchain in the New norm - Series SummarySummary of the series – Blockchain in the New norm  This series was incepted with the Covid pandemic context – with lot of talk around adapting to the new norm – both on an individual level as well as on the biz level. From Lockdowns, Restricted movement & travel, zoom meetings to reviving demand, rebooting operations and supply chains, reassuring your employees and customers – lots of things have changed this year. And tech has emerged as an anchor point in this new norm.  This series was a delve into how blockchain specifically is helping businesses in this new norm. I covered...2020-12-2908 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleRedesigning Trust: Incentivizing suppliers to share dataEpisode 32: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 11 Data has never been so vital. And if you do not have full visibility into data, you will not have enough insight towards making decisions. But how do you get this data? This data about not just your suppliers but your suppliers’ suppliers and further downstream. And why would these entities share their data with you? How do you incentivize them to share this data, to come on board a common platform? Exploring this along with a peek into World Economic Forum (WEF) Toolkit – Redesigning Trust in this...2020-12-2209 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleBuilding Supply chain Resilience - Tymlez, Rapid Medical PartsEpisode 31: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 10 Supply chains in the new norm are getting repurposed with Resilience and Flexibility as the new mantra.  How do you build critical supply chain resilience? How do you de-risk your supply chain? Sharing a couple of examples on this - Tymlez and Rapid Medical Parts - in this 10th episode of Blockchain in the New norm.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  ...2020-12-0309 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 30: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 9“It ain’t about how hard you hit, it is about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.” Pssst……. Sylvester Stallone in Rocky!! Supply chains in the new norm are getting repurposed – prioritization is shifting from efficiency and productivity to resilience and flexibility. And organizations are leveraging blockchain to help achieve this. An introduction to the repurposing of supply chains in this 9th episode of Blockchain in the New norm.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new busine...2020-11-1708 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 29: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 8What is the link between our genomics data, Blockchain and the New normal? Continuing on solutions under Being Safe  i.e. set of solutions that aggregates, integrates and shares Covid related data that can be tapped by relevant entities in their pursuit for a medical breakthrough… In the previous episode of Blockchain in the New norm series, I delved into MiPasa – a verified data hub for corona virus data. This one is on another such platform – Shivom. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockch...2020-11-0306 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 28 - Blockchain in the New norm - Part 7Being Safe - Blockchain powered COVID data platform What is a key problem faced by clinicians, researchers and scientists studying the Covid related data?  It is the lack of integration of verified data sources that can be used with confidence. How do you get reliable information? And how is Blockchain helping here? I look into one of the solutions out there in the market in this 7th episode of Blockchain in the New norm.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain te...2020-10-2710 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 27: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 6Navigating in the #newnorm, how can #enterprises communicate #trust to the market?  How do you assure your customers, partners and other stakeholders about the safety of your products and services? That you are operating a safe and secure business? I explore this in my 6th episode of Blockchain in the New norm.  Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]     Episode introduction [01.52]     Example – Viking Line with...2020-10-1306 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 26: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 5My data My control. I am all for helping create a safe working environment. But I’d like to control or at least know with certainty on who accesses my #health data/reports, for what and when. How can I be sure that these are not misused or tampered with?  UK’s Open University #blockchain based solution stores your #ImmunityCertificates on #Solid #Pod. Tune in to my 5th episode of Blockchain in the New norm to know what this is all about. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some...2020-09-2910 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleBlockchain Hustle - Introductory episodeWelcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [0.47]     What this podcast is all about [1.25]      A bit on my story, mainly putting a context so that you can decide whether what I will share might be valid/valuable to you. Connect with me: LinkedIn http://sg.linkedin.com/in/meenusarin | Twitter @meenusarin | Email meenu@vlsiconsultancy.com|  Website www.vlsiconsultancy.com | Blog http://www.vlsiconsultancy...2020-09-1602 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 25: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 4Continuing on looking at some of the blockchain powered #SafeBacktoWork solutions……. In this 4th episode of Blockchain in the New norm I share a couple more on the Covid-19 immunity passport solutions. These include the IOC AOKpass from International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)-Perlin-AOKpass-International SOS and QDX Health ID from Quantum Material Corp. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]     Recap of last episode [00.46]    IOC AOKpass f...2020-09-1510 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 24: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 3Many workers and employees would not feel comfortably safe to return in the absence of measures like mandatory testing. So what are employers doing to help reduce this anxiety and put employees at ease to work back in their offices? I take a look at some of the #SafeBacktoWork solutions out there. In this episode of Blockchain in the New Norm, I share on the Covid-19 immunity passport solution from SICPA-OpenHealth-Guardtime consortium. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business...2020-09-0109 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 23: Blockchain in the New Norm - Part 2 (Introduction - Safe back to work)What does a Safe back to Work mean to you as an employee? And what is it for you as an enterprise? What systems need to be put in place to instil a sense of safety and security – not just for your employees but also for your business stakeholders? And while at this, can you help in facilitating a quick and safe quest for successful medical solution(s) for this pandemic? I set the context for these in this episode of Blockchain in the New norm – along with some criteria for the feasible solutions. And yes, also how...2020-08-2507 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleBlockchain in the New norm - Part 1 (Introduction)How has the Covid-19 pandemic redefined work and business? How are enterprises assuring a Safe back to work? How are they getting back to transacting business in the new norm? And how is Blockchain helping enterprises through this transition? I take a look at this in my new podcast series – Blockchain in the New Norm. To start with, I plan to look at 2 topics under this – (a) Safe back to Work and (b) Repurposing of Supply Chains. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is o...2020-08-1802 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 21: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 14 (Summary & Wrap-up)I started this series with an attempt to share with a friend some pointers towards how blockchain helps in the public sector. Bet even she did not realize that her brief query would result into a 14 episodes podcast series delve!! The objective is to look at the inherent role of public sector along with citizens’ expectations from it. Identify the gaps and then see if blockchain can help there. Here is a summary of what we explored in this complete Blockchain in public sector series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a...2020-07-1506 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 20: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 13 (Learnings)Over the last several episodes in this series, I have shared quite a few examples from multiple geographies and spanning various public sector initiatives anchored in blockchain like land title registry, traceability of agri-produce, disbursement of public funds and subsidies, secure data exchange, credentials verification, decentralized identity and others.  From these initial blockchain projects, there a few common characteristics which stand out. I consider them as learnings as these may help provide a perspective to entities which are on the adoption threshold. Sharing the same here in this 13th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. 2020-07-0809 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 19: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 12 (Combat Corruption)After talking about using blockchain to fight corruption subjects – Registration of assets, tracking of transactions, Identity management and voting – here is the second part taking a look at another corruption target i.e. government procurement. Plus a few thoughts on overall strategy with blockchain to combat corruption. All this here in the 12th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]     Recap a...2020-07-0112 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 18: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 11 (Combating Corruption)How to solve a problem like corruption? Corruption is strongly associated with opaque, hidden transactions, distorting of documents and records. Blockchain provides transparency, and immutability. Corruption is associated with centralization and misuse of power - a strong link is observed between number of intermediaries and corruption. And Blockchain is all about decentralization. So, can blockchain help curb corruption and instill trust in public services? Possibly so.  A look at how blockchain can potentially serve as a strong anti-corruption instrument - in this 11th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the B...2020-06-2410 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 17: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 10 (To Blockchain, or not to Blockchain)Blockchain has been evolving from a hot tech disruption buzzword towards actual business. But before jumping onto the bandwagon with all your resources and guns firing, there is one basic question we need to answer and that is – To Blockchain or not to Blockchain. A look at a Blockchain use case selection Framework in this 10th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOT...2020-06-1609 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 16: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 9 (Some examples - Thailand)Data management and exchange, Identity management, Traceability and food safety – these are the 3 major blockchain use cases cited by Thailand’s Digital Government Agency (DGA). The Thailand government has undertaken blockchain projects across transportation and logistics, Voting, Tracking agri produce, Tourist VAT refunds, Government e-procurement, National trade platform and more.  A brief overview on these in this 9th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPE...2020-06-0910 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 15: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 8 (Some examples - UAE)Supporting a secure data exchange by Abu Dhabi Digital Authority and the Smart Dubai blockchain payment reconciliation and settlement project are a couple of UAE public sector projects. A key finding here is that the core challenge remains in strategic, operational and regulatory aspects of implementation – rather than on the technical. A brief overview along with some key findings on the deployment challenges and success factors from UAE in this 8th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain te...2020-06-0215 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 14: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 7 (Some insights from India)Sanctity of single source of truth, Suitability of atomic vs. non-atomic transactions, Integration with legacy systems, Initial cost of implementation – these and more as part of some key learnings from blockchain projects pursued by India think tank, Niti Aayog.   Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]     Introduction to this episode [02.04]    Learnings from some of the projects done by Niti Aayog, India [02.13]    Sanctity of Single source of truth2020-05-2513 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 13: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 6 (Some insights from a few projects in Europe)In the last couple of episodes, I shared a few examples of blockchain projects undertaken in the public sector in Europe. As a quick recap, these include – Land registry in Georgia, Academic credentials in Malta, Smart vouchers in Groningen, Netherlands, Decentralized ID management in Zug, Switzerland and Pension fund management again in Netherlands.  In this 6th episode of Blockchain in Public sector series, I list a few insights garnered from these projects. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vis...2020-05-1905 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 12: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 5 (Some examples - Netherlands, Switzerland)Governments world over have come out with relief packages, payouts etc. to help especially the needy to tide over in this Covid-19 pandemic. Is it possible to improve ease of access/use for the intended citizens, enhance the targeting of public money, and all this within a framework of improved operational gains and auditability of public funds?  Enhanced targetting of Public money for the needy, an improved cost efficient secure and transparent Pension administration and a Decentralized identity for citizens – all these in this 5th part of Blockchain in Public sector series. Welcome to the Blo...2020-05-1112 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 11: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 4 (Some examples – Georgia, Malta)Land registration is often complicated and inefficient with time delays, frauds and human errors often cited as its major challenges. In this 4th episode of my Blockchain in Public sector series, I share Georgia’s efforts towards bringing a secure and efficient land registry via blockchain. This episode also showcases how Malta has addressed issues with academic credential verification, storage and transferability using blockchain. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHO...2020-05-0409 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleEpisode 10: Blockchain in Public sector - Part 3 (Requisite infrastructure & features)With the context of the transforming public – private engagements shared in the last episode, I present in this episode what this entails and list out a few required facets and corresponding blockchain features that can be leveraged for the same. This is followed by main areas in public sector which hold most promise for blockchain accompanied by broad outlines of specific groups of use cases. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOT...2020-04-2710 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleBlockchain in Public Sector - Part 1 (Introduction)We hear a lot on how blockchain is helping industries reinvent their operations and offerings. But what about when it comes to reshaping the public sector? Does blockchain have a role here? If so, what and how? Especially in these times when the entire public sector – citizens & businesses engagement models are getting transformed and not just incrementally. My efforts towards this is the genesis of this Blockchain in Public Services series which I will share over several episodes over this podcast, Blockchain Hustle. In this introduction episode of this series I will share a brief outline of wh...2020-04-1303 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleConsensus for my Blockchain - What do I need to consider?How does your blockchain network ensure that all its nodes are working together aligned and securely? How does it reach consensus and finality? There are different categories of blockchains out there. Which one you select depends on where and how do you intend to use it i.e. basis your application. In the previous episode, I shared on various types of blockchains and mentioned that understanding these along with the various types of consensus protocols can serve as pointers towards your blockchain selection. So, here is the one on consensus. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle...2020-04-0607 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhich type of Blockchain should I select?There are different categories of blockchains out there. Which one you select depends on where and how do you intend to use it i.e. basis your application. In this and the next episode I share a brief snippet on the types of blockchains along with some blockchain consensus mechanisms. Hope these will help towards your blockchain selection. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]    Introduction [00.37]    Basic needs of a blo...2020-03-3008 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhy do you need Oracles for your Smart ContractsStarting with the share on the importance of data in smart contracts I proceed to cover oracles – what are they, their need and some categories of oracles. I talk about the Oracle problem and how it is being addressed – taking ChainLink and TownCrier examples. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]            Introduction [00.36]            Data triggers in smart contracts [01.26]            Internal and External data triggers [02.08]            What are Oracles [02.31]            Why d...2020-03-1908 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhy you need Smart Contracts for your Business - Part 2This episode is the second part of the share on how some enterprises are leveraging smart contracts in their businesses. Applications include Supply chain logistics, Cloud storage, Identity and access management and Insurance and I share this along with examples of companies using these. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES:  [00.17]            Introduction [00.26]            Revisit – Smart contract business applications, Part 1 [00.49]            Supply chain logistics - Samsung [02.14]            Decentralized and resilient cloud storage...2020-02-1809 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhy you need Smart Contracts for your Business - Part 1This episode is the first part of the share on how some enterprises are leveraging smart contracts in their businesses. I speak about how some companies have improved their business process efficiencies by converting these processes to blockchain logic and incorporating smart contracts.   Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.   TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]            Introduction [00.25]            Revisit – What is a smart contract [01.14]            Value locked in a smart contract [01.46]            Features of smart contract making it viable...2020-01-2809 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleWhat is a Smart Contract?I share on Smart Contracts in this episode  – what are they and how to build one. I will cover smart contracts over multiple episodes – this is the first one with an introduction to smart contracts. The next few episodes will cover some real business applications using these as well as the importance of good data in a smart contract. Welcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  TIME STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00.17]            Introduction and outline [00.52]  ...2020-01-2107 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleAsset Tokenization - Make your assets more liquid, fungible and tradeableIn episode 1, I discuss Asset Tokenization – what is it and what is its significance in the enterprise space. I will start with what is a token – the concept and then share some details on tokenizing of an asset – what it is, its significance in businesses, some economic biz models along with a couple of real life use cases as well as examples of entities using asset tokenization for business. I will do a brief share on how do you get started with tokenizing an asset. Plus will list some of the existing challenges seen in this space. Welcom...2020-01-2121 minBlockchain HustleBlockchain HustleIntroductory episode of Blockchain Hustle podcastWelcome to the Blockchain Hustle where I take a look at some interesting plays of how blockchain technology is opening up new business vistas across multiple industries.  I will cover a couple of things in this episode – [0.47]      What this podcast is all about [1.25]      A bit on my story, mainly putting a context so that you can decide whether what I will share might be valid/valuable to you  If you like this podcast, pl. do subscribe to it. Would also appreciate your feedback. So pl. write to me with your comments at meenu@vlsiconsultancy.com. Also if yo...2020-01-2102 min