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Afternoon LightChris Berg on the History of Banking Regulation: "At the centre of almost every major political movement that defined Australian history"Why have banks been central to Australian political history?
On Afternoon Light #192 Georgina Downer speaks with Chris Berg on the history of banking regulation. A topic that is far-more engaging than it sounds, as it helped to shape the emergence and attitudes of both of our major political parties. As banks have been the central issue around which the clash over government involvement in the economy has been fought.
Chris Berg is a Professor of Economics at RMIT University. He is Co-Founder of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub, the world’s first dedicated social science re...2025-04-0251 min
Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo#016 Prof Jason Potts and Dr Darcy Allen – How Blockchain is revolutionising Economics, Finance & BusinessWelcome to “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo,” in today’s episode, we have an exciting focus on blockchain and DeFi (Decentralised Finance) innovation, featuring Jason Potts and Darcy Allen from the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub (Australia).Prof. Jason Potts, is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a co-founder of the Blockchain Innovation Hub and D3 at RMIT. Jason is a recognised authority in the field of blockchain technology, with a deep focus on the economics of innovation and new technologies. Jason’s insights into blockchain and web3 technologies for businesses are invaluable, making him a distinguished figure.2024-01-2358 minEntrepreneurship.AU with Christo#016 Prof Jason Potts and Dr Darcy Allen – How Blockchain is revolutionising Economics, Finance & BusinessWelcome to "Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo," in today's episode, we have an exciting focus on blockchain and DeFi (Decentralised Finance) innovation, featuring Jason Potts and Darcy Allen from the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub (Australia).Prof. Jason Potts, is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a co-founder of the Blockchain Innovation Hub and D3 at RMIT. Jason is a recognised authority in the field of blockchain technology, with a deep focus on the economics of innovation and new technologies. Jason's insights into blockchain and web3 technologies for businesses are invaluable, making him a distinguished figure.Notably, Jason serves...2024-01-2358 min
AgVic TalkHow blockchain provides traceability along the supply chain with Jason PottsBlockchain allows for information to be added and verified at any point along the supply chain and has the possibility to increase productivity.To explore this concept and better understand blockchain, we join Jason Potts, a Professor of Economics at RMIT University.Learn more about traceability and access the Quick Start Guide at the Agriculture Victoria information hub by visiting agriculture.vic.gov.au/traceabilityLearn more about RMIT Universities Blockchain Innovation Hub by visiting rmitblockchain.io/To listen to more podcasts by Agriculture Victoria visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/podcasts2023-12-0821 min
The Quantum StateQuantum Crypto-Economics: The Future of Blockchain at the Quantum CrossroadsIn this episode of The Quantum State, we unravel the intricate realm of Quantum Crypto-Economics, emphasizing the fusion of quantum mechanics with blockchain economics. We're joined by the renowned Professor Jason Potts, Director of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub. Using his pivotal paper, co-authored with experts from RMIT Blockchain and Macquarie, as a guide, we navigate the captivating intersections of quantum science and cryptocurrency. 🎙️ Episode Teasers: Quantum Crypto-Economics: The future or the downfall of blockchain? Grover and Shor quantum attacks: How might they rewrite the rules for cryptocurrencies? Prediction markets in the quantum era: Can they really...2023-09-1859 min
The Mindplex PodcastEpisode 7: Indigenous Wisdom & The Future of HumanitySend us a textOur exciting 7th episode features a discussion with Tyson Yunkaporta, Research Fellow at Deakin University and author of the book "Sand Talk," and his wife, Megan Kelleher, a PhD candidate studying Blockchain and Indigenous Governance at RMIT’s Digital Ethnography Research Centre.In this episode, we try on a refreshingly unique Indigenous perspective on consciousness, cognition and many of the cultural norms of humanity in general that we never think twice about – like space and time being separate entities – what Tyson calls a deep time perspective.Guests:2023-05-2656 min
The Blockchain SocialistOTNS: Critiques and Alternatives from a Former Professional LibertarianFor this episode of OTNS, Primavera and I spoke to Chris Berg, a cryptoeconomist, co-director at the RMIT Blockchain Hub, and a "former professional libertarian". During the conversation we spoke about Chris' revisionist history of blockchains, the shortcomings of TNS from a libertarian point of view, and Balaji's state envy. Like we mentioned at the beginning of the series, we want to talk to people who have different views than us, but we found interesting about Chris is that he is a prominent libertarian but still has many criticisms of TNS.Overthrowing the Network State (OTNS) is...2023-04-231h 11The Blockchain SocialistOTNS: Institutional Design and Recognizing the Value of PoliticsFor this episode of OTNS, Primavera and I spoke to Jason Potts (@profjasonpotts), a professor of economics and co-director of blockchain innovation hub of RMIT. This is the first episode in the series where we're talking to someone who is still a fan of Balaji. During the interview we spoke about his disappointments in the book, how productive forces are evolving past market capitalism, and the commons.Overthrowing the Network State (OTNS) is a series in collaboration with Blockchaingov where we critique The Network State by Balaji Srinivasan while also pulling out the salvageable parts and concepts i...2023-04-161h 06
DisconnectWeb Cubed (live episode)Web3 is an online ecosystem based on decentralised blockchain technology. With web3 you can transfer value directly to another person without using third party services. Can the tools and infrastructures of web3 be built according to Indigenous governance principles? This final episode of Disconnect features a panel of speakers on the topic of web3 and Indigenous governance. The episode was recorded at the ‘What’s Governing Web3?’ conference at RMIT’s Capitol Theatre on 14 December 2022. Speakers: Megan Kelleher (RMIT), Rick Shaw (Deloitte), Robert O’Brien (Yumi). Hosted by Ellie Rennie and Tyson Yunkaporta...2023-02-1540 min
Mint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 48: The Validator Commons (live) w. Ellie Rennie, Eric Alston, and Kelsie NabbenIn this episode, we discuss ‘The Validator Commons’, an initiative that was started via Metagov.org to create a space for blockchain validators to coordinate and cooperate in their role as operators and governors of public blockchains. This exciting conversation covers some of the dynamics, challenges, and controversies of blockchain validators - a little understood but incredibly important aspect of blockchain governance. This episode was recorded live at the ‘What’s Governing Web3?’ conference in Melbourne in December, 2022.2023-02-0142 minMint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 47: Digital Ethnography in Blockchain & Governance Reading Group 3. 'Speculative Fiction' w. Ellie Rennie, Kola Heyward-Rotimi, hosted by Kelsie Nabben, Tara Merk, & Cent HostenIn this special episode as the third installment in the ‘Digital Ethnography in Blockchain & Governance Reading Group, we’re joined by ethnographer Ellie Rennie and speculative fiction scholar Kola Heyward-Rotimi to discuss a co-authored piece that took place at ‘Decentralized Web Camp’ in 2022. We discuss speculative fiction as a method, “LARPing”, and reflecting on one’s own research methods in Web3.2022-11-2956 minMint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 46: Dane Lund, AllianceDAO & Dr Aaron Lane on DAOs and the LawIn this episode, we’re joined by Dane Lund from AllianceDAO and resident legal scholar Dr. Aaron Lane to talk about DAO labour and the legal risks of participating in DAOs, DAO policy developments, and the future possibilities of DAOs. Please note that none of this episode is intended as legal advice.2022-11-1553 min
Art, Design, MediaRMIT Culture X MKW: Highlights of Melbourne Knowledge Week 2022Loved Melbourne Knowledge Week? Missed MKW, but wish you had been there? This episode summarises and spotlights key moments from each event—Melbourne’s Future as a Digital City, What Does Waste Mean to You?, and A Space to Shape Place. Featuring recordings that capture our favourite moments from each of these events, this episode turns back the clock, taking us to Melbourne Knowledge Week 2022.Thank you to the speakers featured in this episode: Brock Hogan is RMIT’s Director of Place Activation. Julia English is a PhD candidate in Fashion and Textiles...2022-11-0711 minArt, Design, MediaRMIT Culture X MKW: Melbourne’s Future as a Digital CityWhat is the blockchain? What might the future look like with Melbourne becoming an increasingly digital domain? For answers to these questions and more, join the co-founders of the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub, Chris Berg and Jason Potts, for an illuminating discussion about our digital future, and a short glimpse into the blockchain-enabled world that awaits us.If you want more Melbourne knowledge, check out Melbourne Conversations: https://mkw.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourne-conversations/Thank you to our guests: Chris Berg, Principal Research Fellow and Co-Director of the RMIT Blockchain Inn...2022-11-0728 minMint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 45: Digital Ethnography in Blockchain & Governance Reading Group 2 w. Kelsie Nabben, Tara Merk, Cent Hosten & Quinn DuPontWe’re back, with the ‘Digital Ethnography in Blockchain Reading Group’, session 2. Kelsie, Tara & CEnt are joined by Quinn DuPont, author of a number of quintessential blockchain studies, including “Experiments in algorithmic governance: A history and ethnography of “The DAO”, a failed decentralised autonomous organization”. Learn about ethnographic methods, grounded theory, and current research interests2022-11-0156 minMint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 44: The New Economy w. Thomas Hardjono (MIT), Jason Potts, & Kelsie NabbenIn this wide-ranging and engaging episode we are joined by computer scientists Dr Thomas Hardjono from MIT Connection Science lab . We discuss Web3.0, data, cooperative data governance models, identity, and trust from an interdisciplinary perspective. “At the end of the day it’s about human beings, it's about societies, it's about communities. It's not about technology”.2022-10-171h 00Mint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 43: Token Engineering w. Angela Kreitenweis & Dr Imon PalitIn this episode, we’re joined by Angela Kreitenweis, Founder Token Engineering Academy and Dr Imon Palit to discuss token engineering as an interdisciplinary method and the launch of the token engineering academy. Don’t miss the launch of the Token Engineering Academy at Tokenengineering.org2022-10-0751 minMint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 42: Digital Ethnography in Blockchain & Governance Reading Group 1 w. Tara Merk, Cent Hosten, & Wassim AlsindiIn this special episode, we share the recording from the kick off of the ‘Digital Ethnography in Blockchain & Governance’ Reading group, co-organised by Kelsie Nabben, RMIT University, Tara Merk, BlockchainGov, & Cent Hosten from Metagov. We’re joined by guest Wassim Alsindi, who is a seasoned researcher, designer, and critical thinker - involved in Bitcoin, creative arts production through 0xSalon, and MIT Computational Law Journal, among other projects. This is the first in a monthly series that we hope to share on the podcast.2022-09-271h 02Mint & BurnMint & Burn Episode 41: Token Mapping, Tax & Law Update w. Dr Elizabeth Morton, Dr Aaron Lane, & Danny TalwarIn this episode, we continue to endeavour to max tax fun with an update on the Australian Federal Government's announced 'token mapping' exercise and updates on the Board of Taxation. We also focus overseas on legal insights into the Tornado Cash situation. Our RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub experts are joined by Danny Talwar from the crypto tax platform 'Koinly'. Please note, this is not financial, tax, or legal advice.2022-09-1250 min
Automated Societies2022 ADM+S Symposium: 'Decentralised Autonomous Organisations'This panel will feature presentations on the following topics:
- What is a DAO? And why should we care about automated coordination mechanisms?
- If it looks like you’re doing the work, then you’ve done the work, right?
- Unpacking contribution and reward systems in DAOs - DAOs in practice: Governance of and by algorithms
- How are DAOs viewed in the eyes of the law? Are they just another type of company?
- A case study on TracerDAO
- Are we better off in the long r...2022-09-121h 10The Blockchain SocialistAligning DAOs and CyberneticsFor this episode I spoke to Kelsie Nabben (@kelsiemvn), a qualitative researcher on resilience in decentralised technologies and governance at RMIT in Australia. She recently co-wrote a piece titled Aligning the concept of ‘Decentralized Autonomous Organization’ to Precedents in Cybernetics with Michael Zargham whom you may know from a previous episode. Kelsie also publishes on her Substack about decentralised digital infrastructure, security, and society.During the interview we spoke about her previous work in one of the first crypto applications to do an ICO in Australia, her switch to academia to study decentralised systems more closely, and how c...2022-09-1155 min