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The Unstoppable Podcast99 - Creating and Selling NFTs with Photographer Kristopher ShinnIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we chat with photographer Kristopher Shinn to get his perspective on the growth of NFTs. We start with his journey to photography (via music and drums) and learn how he was inspired by seeing other travel photographers to go on that same journey himself. We also get inside the process of making an NFT from start to finish, what platforms he uses to sell them (including pros and cons), and finish by talking about what the future of NFTs is, as well as sharing some of his fun tweets from an ever-growing...
2021-10-1851 min
The Unstoppable Podcast98 - Getting to know The Graph and eGirl Capital with Eva Beylin at the Graph FoundationIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we speak with Eva Beylin, Director of The Graph Foundation. She explains how she got into crypto, what led her to Ethereum and The Graph Foundation, what The Graph does and is doing, and what she sees the Foundation doing in the near and medium term. We also chat with Eva about eGirl Capital, of which she is a founding member.Eva speaks about her path into crypto after business school and management consulting for financial services companies. She sees that technology in its current form tends towards monopolization — and cr...
2021-10-1537 min
The Unstoppable Podcast97 - Getting Inside DAOs with Chase Chapman from DecentologyIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we sit down with Chase Chapman, Co-Founder at Decentology, and talk about everything from what got her into crypto originally, her passion for DAOs, and how those who want to get involved with them can get started. She shares her thoughts on the danger of burnout when working in the crypto space, as well as talking about how companies and social interactions will continue to evolve in an anonymous, time-asynchronous space. Part of what drives Chase (and Decentology) is a desire to make crypto more accessible to people in general. O...
2021-10-1148 min
The Unstoppable Podcast96 - Exploring Privacy on Blockchains with Tor Bair from Secret NetworkIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Tor Bair, Founder of Secret Network. It’s a data privacy platform for Web 3.0 and the first blockchain using smart contracts that have data privacy built-in by default.We talk about privacy and blockchains in general, and Tor tells us how he developed an interest in privacy and how the idea of Secret Network was born. We discuss some of the privacy issues facing blockchains today and the potential solutions for them.Should there be different privacy options for individuals, governments, and businesses? We talk...
2021-10-0653 min
The Unstoppable Podcast95 - Striking a Balance between Privacy and Transparency on the BlockchainIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to our CEO Matthew Gould about blockchain privacy. This is a big topic of debate in crypto — should blockchains be open and transparent by default, or should they keep our personal transactions and information private?We talk about the differences between individuals and corporate entities when talking about privacy, and what we really mean when we talk about public vs private data. Which types of data should be kept private and which should be made public?What about information that we don’t mind being public...
2021-10-0428 min
The Unstoppable Podcast94 - How Blockchain Is Democratizing Science with Sarah Hamburg from OpscientiaIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Sarah Hamburg, co-founder of Opscientia, a community owned Open Science ecosystem, and essentially an Open Science DAO.Sarah talks about how she learned about crypto from her brother, Harry, and how she first began to join blockchain and science together. We talk about how Opscientia was born and how it’s developed since the early days, and how Sarah envisages people working together in Opscientia in the future. What’s her long-term vision? Sarah tells us why it’s so important to democratize science. We al...
2021-10-0146 min
The Unstoppable Podcast93 - Taxes and NFTs — The Important Questions with Attorney Jacob MartinIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Jacob Martin. He’s an “NFT attorney” — an attorney in Southern California with an interest in crypto and blockchain.Jacob tells us about how taxes work with NFTs from a legal perspective, and how long-term capital gains work with NFTs. He also shares the best way for people to keep track of their NFTs and other blockchain transactions — are there tools for this?We talk about how gas fees play into the tax issue, and Jacob explains the legal definition of securities and collectibles (and which on...
2021-09-2757 min
The Unstoppable Podcast92 - The Challenges and Opportunities of Scaling Blockchains with Hamzah Khan from PolygonIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Hamzah Khan. He’s the Head of DeFi at Polygon (formerly Matic Network) which is, in very simple terms, a protocol and framework for scaling on the blockchain.Hamzah talks about his journey to becoming Chief DeFi Officer at Polygon, along with the genesis story of MATIC and how it evolved into Polygon. We talk about what SDK is and what it means for the blockchain, some of the scalability challenges facing Ethereum, and whether Eth2 will solve these. Do we still need layer-two solut...
2021-09-2240 min
The Unstoppable Podcast91 - Building a More Inclusive Web 3.0 with Venture Capital — Kinjal Shah from Blockchain CapitalIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Kinjal Shah. She’s a Senior Associate at Blockchain Capital, a crypto venture fund, and an investor at the Komorebi Fund, the very first investment DAO focused specifically on funding female and non-binary crypto founders.Kinjal talks about her experience moving from traditional financial services into crypto. She explains how Blockchain Capital works and the kinds of projects they typically invest in.We discuss how Blockchain Capital decides which projects to invest in, and Kinjal shares some underdog projects which people might not be awar...
2021-09-2042 min
The Unstoppable Podcast90 - Building an Online Gallery for NFT Art with Maria Paula from JPGIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Maria Paula. Maria is the Co-Founder of JPG, an on-chain NFT gallery created and curated by users.Maria talks about how the idea for an online NFT art gallery came about, and how JPG got started. She also explains who the main groups of users for JPG are, and how they can use it.We talk about curating NFTs as a group, and the possibilities around doing that on JPG. Maria shares her ideas on how far NFT galleries and collections could go — could the...
2021-09-1547 min
The Unstoppable Podcast89 - Data and Identity in a Decentralized World with Evin McMullen from SertoIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Evin McMullen — co-founder at Serto, formerly called UPort, a company bridging the intersection between data and identity.Evin gives her views on data and identity both on and off-chain and talks about how we could port around our personal data in an ideal model. We also discuss the benefits of storing data on-chain versus off-chain.We talk about how Evin originally got the idea for Serto and the problems she’s trying to solve, including some real-world examples, and her experiences getting government agencies on boa...
2021-09-1359 min
The Unstoppable Podcast88 - Writing the First Ever On-Chain Song with Jonathan Mann from the Digitally Rare PodcastIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Jonathan Mann. He’s the co-host of the Digitally Rare podcast with Matt Condon (one of the many Matts) and he has also written a song every single day for the last 12 years.Jonathan talks about how he got into music and his early experiences, along with what led him to do the song-a-day project and how he was able to be so consistent and maintain his motivation.Jonathan shares some of the places he takes inspiration from on a daily basis, how he link...
2021-09-1059 min
The Unstoppable Podcast87 - Pushing the Boundaries of NFTs with Mitchell F. Chan from Digital ZonesOn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Mitchell F. Chan, author, and creator of the Digital Zones of Immaterial Pictorial Sensibility — a new NFT project.Mitchell talks about his journey creating Digital Zones and what inspired him. We discuss the origins of the project — were NFTs really conceptualized in 1958?We also cover how people can get involved with Digital Zones, and whether it works in the same way as regular NFTs. Mitchell shares his thoughts on what caused the sudden success of the project, and he also shares some of the NFT pr...
2021-09-0836 min
The Unstoppable Podcast86 - Scaling Ethereum-Based dApps with Jack O’Holleran from SKALEIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Jack O’Holleran — Co-Founder and CEO of SKALE Labs, which is an open-source blockchain network for scaling Ethereum-based dApps.Jack tells us about how the idea for SKALE came into being, and what the platform offers that other layer-2 solutions don’t. We also talk about how consensus works on SKALE.We cover the similarities and differences between SKALE and Polkadot, and Jack discusses any trade-offs or compromises the team has had to make. We talk about whether other people will try to emulate SKALE in...
2021-09-0646 min
The Unstoppable Podcast85 - The Intriguing Friendship of Crypto and NASCAR with Landon CassillIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Landon Cassill, NASCAR driver and an early crypto adopter, since almost the very beginning.Landon explains his background in NASCAR and what the sport is all about. He also shares his experience of being sponsored by crypto investment platform, Voyager, what they do, and how their relationship came to be. We discuss the popularity of crypto in the racing community. Landon also talks about the aspects of crypto that interest him most today and the coins he’s most excited about. He also shares his p...
2021-09-0353 min
The Unstoppable Podcast84 - Building and Growing Web 3.0 Communities with Patrick and Graeme from Mirror.xyzIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Patrick and Graeme from Mirror.xyz. It’s a decentralized content platform that has shot to fame through its smart use of social media and novel features.We talk about how the idea for Mirror came about and the initial problems the guys wanted to solve, along with how it was able to grow so quickly in the early stages.The guys also share their thoughts on $WRITE RACE — one of the most interesting and engaging ways of onboarding people to a Web 3.0 project — how it w...
2021-09-0154 min
The Unstoppable Podcast83 - NFT DRAFT ft. pplpleasr, Matt Condon, Matthew Gould, Jimmy, and DianaIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re doing a Snake Draft. We’ve got a whole crew with us, and we’ll all be giving our favorite NFT picks in four different categories.We have four guests today. First is our CEO and Co-Founder Matthew Gould, and he’s joined by Jimmy Chang, product manager in dev tools.We’re also joined by the NFT artist pplpleasr, who we’ve had on the show before, and last but not least we have Matt Condon from the Many Matts Project, another previous guest.For those...
2021-08-3040 min
The Unstoppable Podcast82 - Explaining Proof of Attendance with POAPgod from POAPOn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to POAPgod from POAP, Proof of Attendance Protocol.POAPgod shares his experience getting scammed early on and entering crypto from a skeptical position, along with how he initially learned about POAP and got involved.We talk about what POAP is and how it works. Why would people want proof of their attendance somewhere? How do badges work within the POAP community?POAPgod also shares some of his thoughts about some exciting future use cases for POAP. We discuss how it works with non-crypto-related ev...
2021-08-2732 min
The Unstoppable Podcast81 - Growing Web 3.0 One Project at a Time — with Gabriel Anderson from TachyonIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Gabriel Anderson — Managing Director at Tachyon, which is an accelerator for Web 3.0 projects.Gabriel explains what Tachyon is, how it works, and who it’s for — what stage should companies be at when they approach Tachyon? Do they gravitate towards a certain type of crypto project?We discuss the growth of crypto, and what needs to come next to allow the widespread adoption of crypto by mainstream society. Gabriel talks about the best projects he has seen so far that combine NFTs with other elements...
2021-08-2554 min
The Unstoppable Podcast80 - The Fascinating Emerging World of NFT Avatars OnlineIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to our Co-Founder and CEO Matthew, and our product manager Jimmy Chang. We’re going to dive into the new NFT avatar craze that’s taking over Twitter and what it means for the overall NFT space.We discuss why people are spending so much money on these NFT avatars. Aren’t they essentially just JPEGs? We also talk about why people are wanting to identify as these digital avatars online, often instead of their real faces, and how it could affect interactions.We talk about th...
2021-08-2351 min
The Unstoppable Podcast79 - Simplifying the Head-Scratching World of Scaling Ethereum, with Sameep Singhania from QuickSwapIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Sameep Singhania. He’s one of the founding members at QuickSwap, the biggest decentralized exchange on Polygon right now and a layer 2 (L2) scaling solution for Ethereum. He’s here to talk all about the project and what they’re doing.QuickSwap is a fork of Uniswap. Sameep digs into the question of whether projects that fork off others have a responsibility to give back to the original project in some way, for example via tokens.We discuss L2 solutions—what is an L2 and what p...
2021-08-2044 min
The Unstoppable Podcast78 - Building Blockchain Platforms for Everyone with Vik Sharma from Cake WalletIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Vik Sharma, founder of Cake Wallet, the first open-source Monero wallet since 2018, with which Unstoppable Domains is now integrated.Vik tells us all about how Cake Wallet was born and where the idea came from, and gives a brief overview of Monero and what differentiates it from other coins.We talk about UX—how important UX is for crypto and how different projects can improve their UX and become more accessible to a mainstream audience. Vik also shares what he thinks are some of the b...
2021-08-1842 min
The Unstoppable Podcast77 - Iconic Moments in NFT History with NFT Historian Trent and PaperclipDAO's DameIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Trent, an NFT historian, and Dame from PaperclipDAO. PaperclipDAO recently shot to fame on Twitter after people started posting their NFT trades from the platform in a tweet thread.We talk about what PaperclipDAO is, how the experiment got started, and how it all works on the back-end. We also dive into how Clip tokens work. We discuss the social club movement online, and what it means for the internet and decentralized space.We also spend some time discussing the specific projects and NFTs be...
2021-08-161h 00
The Unstoppable Podcast76 - Building a Bridge between Physical and Digital with METADREAMER from MetaFactoryIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to METADREAMER. He's one of the founders at MetaFactory, a digital-physical culture studio where you can buy physical items of clothing and receive a digital equivalent to them.We talk about the best approach to building Web 3.0 — should we build a digital equivalent of the physical world, or something entirely new and digitally native? METADREAMER tells us all about MetaFactory and how it works, along with how he got the initial idea.We discuss how MetaFactory is structured — is it like a DAO or a tradit...
2021-08-1353 min
The Unstoppable Podcast75 - Blockchain Concepts in Layperson’s Terms with Eleni Steinman from bloXrouteIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Eleni Steinman. She's the head of strategy and operations at bloXroute, and she’s here to break down some of the more technical blockchain concepts in easy-to-understand terms.We talk about transactions on the blockchain and how they get there, along with how gas fees work and how they are calculated. Eleni tells us about the EIP 1559 update and what it means for ETH fees, and also how ETH inflation impacts gas fees.Eleni explains the current scalability challenges involved with Ethereum, and we dive...
2021-08-1147 min
The Unstoppable Podcast74 - The Fascinating World of Decentralized Digital IdentityIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, our Founder and CEO Matthew Gould is here to talk about digital identity and decentralized identity, and how they could impact our lives both online and offline.Matthew talks about some of the challenges we face in the traditional world around identity, and how digital ID could be used in physical, offline settings instead of analog.We discuss what our digital identities could look like in a Web 3.0 world, and how a truly decentralized identity would work day-to-day. Will anonymous identities be more common on the decentralized web...
2021-08-0934 min
The Unstoppable Podcast73 - Investing in the Future of Web 3.0 with Shawn Cheng from ConsenSys MeshIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Shawn Cheng. He’s a partner at ConsenSys Mesh, the investment arm of ConsenSys, and he’s here to talk about investing and helping projects grow in the decentralized world.Shawn talks about how social tokens helped him learn about crypto and blockchain, and explains what ConsenSys is and how ConsenSys Mesh grew out of it. He also talks about his experience going from a venture investor to having his own project, and how ConsenSys Mesh decides what projects to invest in.We discuss some o...
2021-08-0657 min
The Unstoppable Podcast72 - Takeaways from EthCC in Paris with Jimmy Chang from Unstoppable DomainsOn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Jimmy Chang. He leads product development in dev tools at Unstoppable Domains, and just got back from the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Paris. He’s here to talk about some of the exciting things happening in the crypto space and what he learned at the EthCC.Jimmy talks about how EthCC compared to the Bitcoin Conference in Miami and mentions some of the cool projects being built at the Hackathon afterward.We talk about what people should be paying attention to right now in t...
2021-08-0445 min
The Unstoppable Podcast71 - What is Successful Crypto Marketing? With Ty Smith from CoinboundIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Ty Smith, managing partner at Coinbound and host of the Crypto Marketing Show.We talk about Coinbound — what it’s all about and what their vision is. Ty shares his thoughts on how marketing in the crypto space is different from marketing in the general tech startup space.Is Twitter the only effective social media channel for crypto? We discuss this, and also how different social media channels compare for crypto marketing. Ty gives some tips for going viral with a piece of content.W...
2021-08-0240 min
The Unstoppable Podcast70 - Being an NFT OG with Matt Condon from the Digitally Rare PodcastIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Matt Condon, one of the original members of the NFT space, host of the Digitally Rare Podcast, and member of a whole bunch of fascinating projects, including inserting microchips into his own body as part of the Many Matts project.Matt talks about his initial impression of NFTs, as someone who has been involved since the beginning as a collaborator on the ERC-721 standard, and where the value of NFTs comes from.We discuss whether we should be building versions of physical things in th...
2021-07-301h 08
The Unstoppable Podcast69 - A Museum for Crypto Artwork with Colborn Bell from MOCAIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Colborn Bell, founder of the Museum of Crypto Art (MOCA), a museum on the Metaverse.Colborn talks about how he got the idea for MOCA, and what his initial big-picture vision was. We discuss how MOCA works and what you can expect to see in the museum, along with where it’s hosted.He also explains how MOCA curates its art, and how it decides what goes into the permanent collection and what rotates. He tells us who can donate art to MOCA in retu...
2021-07-2849 min
The Unstoppable Podcast68 - Driving the DeFi Revolution with Qiao Wang from DeFi AllianceIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Qiao Wang. He’s a crypto investor, a partner at DeFi Alliance, and was previously head of product at Messari.Qiao talks about why regulators are so resistant to DeFi, and we discuss whether North America could lead the charge globally in terms of favorable crypto regulation.We talk about DeFi Alliance and how Qiao initially connected and started working with them. He explains how they decide which projects to take into their accelerator program, and also gives some advice for people working on earl...
2021-07-2644 min
The Unstoppable Podcast67 - The Life of a Blockchain Content Creator with HashoshiIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Hashoshi. He’s a crypto YouTuber and influencer, with weekly educational content on his YouTube channel about blockchain crypto, and technology in general. He’s also our Influencer of the Month for July 2021.Hashoshi talks about how he got into making YouTube videos, and where the name Hashoshi comes from. He shares his process for creating videos, how he comes up with ideas and topics, and how long he spends on each one.We also talk about how Web 3.0 and decentralization will change things for co...
2021-07-2153 min
The Unstoppable Podcast66 - Building an Incubator for Social Tokens with Jess Sloss from Seed ClubIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Jess Sloss. He's the founder of Seed Club, a DAO that invests in tokenized communities and functions as a kind of social token incubator.Jess explains what social tokens are and the different types that exist. We dive into the distinction between personal, community, and brand tokens.We also talk about how Seed Club got started and how it works, and Jess shares his ideas on what a good social token project looks like. He also talks about the logistical challenges of launching a so...
2021-07-1954 min
The Unstoppable Podcast65 - Token Network Funds: Blockchain’s Answer to Venture Capital with Peter Pan from 1kxIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Peter Pan, an investor at 1kx, and also the founder of MetaCartel. We discuss the role of UX in blockchain projects and what good UX looks like. Peter explains what a token network fund is, and we talk about 1kx and how it works.Peter shares his experiences starting the Wizard of dApps podcast, and we talk about his day-to-day work and some of the more interesting projects he’s currently working on. He also shares his thoughts about what makes a token project succe...
2021-07-1457 min
The Unstoppable Podcast64 - Scaling Blockchain to the World with Li Jiang from HarmonyOn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Li Jiang. He’s the Chief Operating Officer at Harmony, a blockchain built for scaling Ethereum apps and for their cross-chain asset transfers.Li talks about how he went from being a VC to the CEO of his own project, and tells the story of how Harmony started life.We discuss how Harmony has approached scalability challenges, and dive into whether Harmony is a layer-one or layer-two solution. Li explains how Harmony is compatible with Ethereum, and shares some of the cool dApps and proj...
2021-07-1248 min
The Unstoppable Podcast63 - Will DAOs Ever Replace Centralized Organizations?In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, our CEO Matthew is here to talk about DAOs. Matthew explains what the first-ever DAO was and why it was created. We discuss the question, “What do DAOs have to offer?” Are they just glorified Facebook groups? Can DAOs ever replace traditional organizations and corporations, and what benefits do they bring?We talk about what we could achieve with DAOs that traditional organizations haven’t managed, and dive into how voting works within DAOs. Matthew shares his thoughts about whether truly decentralized DAOs can ever really work.We al...
2021-07-0934 min
The Unstoppable Podcast62 - Launching the World’s First Science NFT with Matt Stephenson from PlanckIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Matt Stephenson, who just sold the world’s very first science NFT through his company, Planck, for $24,000.Matt talks about how he got into crypto and his thesis on Bitcoin econometrics, and we discuss the concept of fungibility — what does fungible really mean? Is it black and white, or is there a spectrum? He also shares a fascinating water analogy to help understand the value of NFTs.We discuss whether people inherently understand the value of NFTs. Matt introduces the idea of science NFTs and ho...
2021-07-0755 min
The Unstoppable Podcast61 - The Power of NFT Fractionalization with Benjamin Rameau from Jenny Metaverse DAOIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Benjamin Rameau. He’s the founder of the Jenny Metaverse DAO as well as the founder of Smile Research and a partner at 3Commas Capital.We discuss some of the problems which make NFTs less accessible, and then Benjamin talks about how fractionalization can solve many of these problems.Benjamin tells us about how Jenny Metaverse DAO first got started, and how his first launch was so unique and successful. He also explains how people can join the DAO, and gives his predictions for the...
2021-07-0234 min
The Unstoppable Podcast60 - Helping Early-Stage Crypto Projects Succeed with Regan Bozman from Dove Mountain PartnersIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Regan Bozman. He is the founder of Dove Mountain Partners and also an investor at Free Company. We speak about how he helps early-stage crypto projects grow.Regan outlines how Dove Mountain Partners started life, and shares some projects they’re working on and problems they’re trying to solve. He also tells us how people can work with Dove Mountain Partners and what kind of projects are the best fit for them.He shares the long-term vision for Dove Mountain, and we also talk a...
2021-06-3041 min
The Unstoppable Podcast59 - Funding Open-Source Software with Crypto, with Scott Moore from GitcoinIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast we’re talking to Scott Moore. He's a co-founder and head of community at Gitcoin, an open-source platform for building public goods and getting paid for it through cryptocurrency.Scott talks about why he and his co-founder Kevin decided to start Gitcoin, and we dive into the advantages of open-source and public goods, and reveal some of the risks. Scott talks about the challenges involved in getting people to pay for public goods and preventing freeloaders from taking advantage of them. We discuss where Gitcoin falls on the spe...
2021-06-2852 min
The Unstoppable Podcast58 - How Blockchain is Reshaping Finance with Amadeo Pellicce from Blockchain.comIn this episode of The Unstoppable podcast, we’re talking to Amadeo Pellicce, product manager at Blockchain.com.He talks about how he used sources like Blockchain magazine and conferences to learn more about crypto in the early days, and explains how Blockchain.com works and who is using it.Amadeo shares how he sees the crypto market and Web 3.0 developing in the future, and talks about why crypto prices are so volatile, along with some advice for anyone spooked by recent price fluctuations.We discuss how traditional banking works today compared to ho...
2021-06-2536 min
The Unstoppable Podcast57 - Building the Infrastructure for Web 3.0 with Matt Lockyer from NEAR ProtocolIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Matt Lockyer. He’s the Director of Developer Relations at NEAR Protocol, an open-source platform that allows people to develop decentralized applications and scale on Ethereum.Matt explains what NEAR Protocol is and how it works, along with the benefits for developers and how NEAR makes it easier to build dApps. We talk about how NEAR works with NFTs, and where Matt sees NFTs going in the long run.We also dive into some related projects like Sputnik DAO and how that works. Matt also...
2021-06-231h 09
The Unstoppable Podcast56 - Transforming DeFi with Interoperable Money Markets, with Alex Melikhov from EquilibriumIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Alex Melikhov, CEO of Equilibrium. Equilibrium is an interoperable or cross-chain money market where users can earn, borrow, lend, raise liquidity and do all kinds of exciting and different things with stable coins.Alex explains how Equilibrium works differently to similar services in traditional finance and we dive into how interoperability (operating across chains) works with Equilibrium, and why it’s so important.We discuss some of the platform’s other features like para chains and talk about who is using the platform right now. A...
2021-06-2130 min
The Unstoppable Podcast55- Growing a Music Audience on Web 3.0 with WukiOn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Wuki. He's a Grammy-nominated producer and remixer who is also deep in the crypto space.Wuki talks about how he got into music and his background there, and his early experiences investing in crypto. He shares why he thinks Web 3.0 is good for musicians and other creatives, and talks about how he created his own social token and whether all musicians and artists will be able to do that in the future.We discuss how tools and platforms like Audius are good...
2021-06-1838 min
The Unstoppable Podcast54- Building a More Open Web 3.0 with Danny Zuckerman from 3Box LabsIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Danny Zuckerman. He's a co-founder at 3Box Labs, a company that's working towards advancing a more open web by breaking down data silos and putting users in control of their identity.Danny talks about his experiences getting into blockchain from his background in political philosophy, along with how he got the idea for 3Box Labs and the initial problems he was trying to solve. We also discuss the importance of identity as we build out Web 3.0, and how 3Box Labs has evolved over time.We...
2021-06-1651 min
The Unstoppable Podcast53- Building a Meaningful Decentralized Community with cryptowanderer from KernelIn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to cryptowanderer from Kernel, a peer-to-peer, open-source network for people interested in blockchain, aimed at building a community and educating. cryptowanderer talks about his experience being introduced to blockchain by his father, and we dive into what Kernel is, how it works, and the genesis story behind the platform.We talk about why cryptowanderer decided to make Kernel open source, how he decided on the curriculum for Kernel and what topics to prioritize, and the ideal kind of community he would like to build and g...
2021-06-141h 02
The Unstoppable Podcast52 - The Exciting Potential of Fractional NFT Ownership with Leia Fisher from UniclyIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Leia from Unicly, a protocol to combine, fractionalize, and trade NFTs.We talk to Leia about her experience navigating the NFT learning curve, how she came up with the idea for Unicly, and what problems she aims to solve with the platform.We dive into the concept of fractionalized NFTs and how this makes it easier for newcomers to join the space, and Leia explains how you can create a token and sell an NFT on Unicly.Leia also explains how a co...
2021-06-1137 min
The Unstoppable Podcast51 - Gamifying Crypto-Economics with Jerome de Tychey from ComethIn this episode of the Unstoppable podcast, we’re talking to Jerome de Tychey. He is the founder of Cometh, a new blockchain-based game. He’s also the global head of client success at Ledger, president at Ethereum France, associate professor at the National Conservatory of Arts in France, and a former blockchain tech lead at ConsenSys.Jerome talks about how his background in economics led him into crypto and explains how Cometh started and what inspired the idea.We talk about how the game works, how new players can get started, and some of its...
2021-06-0955 min
The Unstoppable Podcast50 - How DAOs are Changing Business with Simon from Index CoopIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Simon from Index Coop, a DAO focused on building and governing crypto indexes. In this fascinating discussion, we dive into the advantages of DAOs, what they offer over traditional companies, and Simon’s own experiences with Index Coop.Simon talks about his journey from the US Marines to the world of crypto and explains what Index Coop is and how it works. We talk about how DAOs are different from traditional, centralized organizations, and go through some of the main advantages of forming a DAO such as s...
2021-06-0753 min
The Unstoppable Podcast49 - What Happens to the US Dollar When Crypto Takes Over?In this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, Matthew talks about how crypto will work alongside the US Dollar in the future—and if it will ever replace it.He talks about how the US Dollar became the world’s most popular currency for trading, and explores some of the factors that cause a national currency to become more or less powerful, including what could cause the USD to weaken over time.We discuss some of the problems with the dollar that crypto could potentially solve, and talk about how the US economy could begin to inte...
2021-06-0421 min
The Unstoppable Podcast48 - Making DAOs Legal with Aaron Wright from OpenLawIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Aaron Wright. He's the co-founder of OpenLaw and other projects like The LAO and Flamingo DAO. He's also a law professor at Cardozo School of Law.We talk to Aaron about his work with law and blockchain, what DAOs are and how they work within the blockchain ecosystem. Aaron explains how OpenLaw started and how it works to create legal agreements that work within Ethereum, and how people can use OpenLaw to form an LLC or a DAO of their own.We discuss whether sm...
2021-06-0252 min
The Unstoppable Podcast47 - Helping Developers Build Decentralized Apps with Yaniv Tal from The GraphIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Yaniv Tal. He’s the co-founder of The Graph, an indexing protocol for blockchain that allows decentralized applications to have open APIs.Yaniv talks about how he became enamored with the idea of building decentralized applications and protocols to help people cooperate, and he tells the story behind The Graph and how it works. We discuss the technical details of The Graph, such as how the node network works.Yaniv also shares some use cases that have been made possible by The Graph, like NFT...
2021-06-0145 min
The Unstoppable Podcast46 - Building a Digital Fashion Marketplace with Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee from DIGITALAXIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Emma-Jane MacKinnon-Lee. She is the founder and CEO of DIGITALAX, the first digital fashion project on Ethereum.Emma-Jane talks about her background and how she gained experience with blockchain and crypto while working for a hedge fund based in Australia and Dubai. She talks about DIGITALAX and how it works, and how fashion designers can get involved.We discuss digital fashion as an industry, how it could evolve over the next few years, and how it might impact our everyday lives in different ways....
2021-05-2855 min
The Unstoppable Podcast45 - Fixing the Global Financial System With CryptoOn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Matthew Gould, the CEO and Founder at Unstoppable Domains. We’re discussing how crypto can be used to fix the global financial system.We cover topics like the definition of money, and what it is used for. Matthew talks about how gold was the original currency, and why and when the US switched from gold to fiat currency (the US dollar). We discuss the pros and cons of gold and fiat money.Matthew also explains some of the problems with fiat money, like how la...
2021-05-2636 min
The Unstoppable Podcast44 - Making NFT Investment Mainstream with Andrew Steinwold from SfermionOn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Andrew Steinwold. He is the managing partner at Sfermion and a podcast host and content creator at Zima Red. He’s here to share his NFT knowledge and talk about the future of this technology.Andrew tells us about his early experiences with crypto and how living in Dubai made him aware of possibilities such as international transfers. He reveals how he started learning and gaining experience with NFTs, and how he would explain the concept to beginners.We discuss where the value of NFT...
2021-05-2456 min
The Unstoppable Podcast43 - Making DeFi Available to Everyone with DeFi DadOn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to DeFi Dad, chief DeFi officer at Zapper.fi and the host of Yield TV, about his various projects and the decentralized finance space in general.DeFi Dad tells us about his introduction to crypto and how he transitioned from Silicon Valley tech to decentralized finance. He gives a breakdown of Zapper’s main features and how they work, along with how the platform allows users to easily track and manage all their DeFi assets from one dashboard.We discuss Zapper’s current user base, an...
2021-05-211h 18
The Unstoppable Podcast42 - Using NFTs as Collateral with Stephen Young from NFTfiIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Stephen Young, the founder and CEO at NFTfi, a peer-to-peer marketplace for collateralized NFT loans.Stephen talks about how he got into crypto, and how he initially used the technology as a way of getting around international currency fluctuations and exchange rates. He shares how he would explain decentralized finance to beginners, and how he came up with the idea of combining NFTs and DeFi.We talk about how NFTfi works and how users can get a loan or loan an NFT of their ow...
2021-05-1936 min
The Unstoppable Podcast41 - Building Better Communities with DeFi, with Niran Babalola from PanvalaOn today’s episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Niran Babalola, founder at Panvala, a donation matching fund for communities that runs on its own cryptocurrency.We talk to Niran about his first experiences with crypto and early days as a volunteer for the Augur project, and how resources like the ETH documentation and Buterin’s early blog posts helped him get a handle on the tech before there was much content around it.We discuss how DeFi will affect community life now and in the future, and how the idea for Panval...
2021-05-1749 min
The Unstoppable Podcast40 - The Fascinating Potential of Decentralized Interest with Marc Zeller from AaveIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Marc Zeller. He’s the integrations lead at Aave, an open source and non-custodial liquidity protocol.We talk to Marc about some of his earlier projects and forays into the blockchain space. He also shares some of the specific YouTube channels he thinks are especially valuable to crypto newcomers.We discuss the questions, “What is Aave?” And what is “an open-source and non-custodial liquidity protocol for earning interest on deposits and borrowing assets”? Marc digs into this and fleshes out what the project is doing, and w...
2021-05-141h 02
The Unstoppable Podcast39 - Introducing Interest-bearing Tokens with Ben Lakoff from Charged ParticlesIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Ben Lakoff, the co-founder of Charged Particles — a brand new protocol allowing users to deposit any ERC token into any NFT. He’s also the host of the Alt Asset Allocation podcast.We talk to Ben about his transition from corporate finance into decentralized finance, and the resources that helped him including books, newsletters, and podcasts. He talks about how Charged Particles got started and how people can start using it with some real-life examples.Ben digs a little deeper into some of the Charge...
2021-05-1251 min
The Unstoppable Podcast38 - Bringing Crypto to YouTube with Girl Gone CryptoIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Lea Thompson, otherwise known as Girl Gone Crypto. She is a blockchain content creator on YouTube.We spoke to Lea about how she got started in the world of crypto from working in the tech industry, and how she launched her YouTube channel and continues to grow it. She talks about how her channel works, and how people can find what they’re looking for.Lea shares how she comes up with new ideas for video content and plans videos, and talks about her expe...
2021-05-1044 min
The Unstoppable Podcast37 - Creating a Cryptocurrency for the Black Community with Tavonia Evans from GuapcoinWe discuss what got Tavonia interested in crypto in the first place, the resources she started with, and what she sees as some of the biggest roadblocks preventing the mass adoption of crypto.Tavonia explains why she created Guapcoin, what the process of launching her own cryptocurrency was like, and what a culture-based or community-based cryptocurrency is all about.We cover which companies are accepting Guapcoin, the challenges involved in launching your own blockchain, and what’s coming in the future.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on...
2021-05-0753 min
The Unstoppable Podcast36 - NFTs and Social Networking with Alex Masmej from ShowtimeWe talk to Alex about his background, how he got into crypto, and the resources he recommends for beginners. We also cover what he views as the biggest barriers to mass adoption of crypto and NFTs.We talk about some of his other projects like Rocket, a way to get loans for NFTs, and how he got started with Showtime. Alex explains how Showtime works, who is currently using it, and who might use it in the future.What does the future hold for NFTs, and will it be limited to digital art? Alex shares...
2021-05-0544 min
The Unstoppable Podcast35 - How DeFi Helps Marginalized Communities with Isaiah Jackson, Author of Bitcoin & Black AmericaWe talk about how he got into the blockchain space, and how he used resources like the Bitcoin whitepaper, a range of websites and forums, and YouTube to learn as much as possible about the technology. We also cover crypto regulation in the US and what it means for widespread adoption of crypto.Isaiah talks about his book and what inspired him to write it. He explains why the traditional finance system in the US doesn’t serve the black and brown community, and how decentralized finance can help solve some of these deep-set issues.We...
2021-05-0351 min
The Unstoppable Podcast34 - An Introduction to EIPs with Tim Beiko from the Ethereum FoundationWe begin by talking about how he got started in the world of blockchain and what resources he would recommend for newcomers to the field. Tim talks about DAOs, where they came from, and where they are now. We also discuss the opportunities for non-technical people to get involved in blockchain.We cover proof of work and proof of stake — what are the differences between these two concepts, and what advantages and disadvantages does each approach have? Tim also explains what the Ethereum Foundation is, and what core devs it’s responsible for, along with what the futu...
2021-04-3052 min
The Unstoppable Podcast33 - Decentralized Internet Browsers with Cuautemoc Weber from OperaThe Opera browser serves around 380 million users worldwide and has been running for more than 25 years. Recently, they made it possible for users to access decentralized websites directly from the browser on desktop, Android, or iOS.We talk to Temoc about why Opera decided to start focusing on crypto, and how the browser now makes it easier to do things like buying CryptoKitties. We go over some of the features being integrated into the browser like chat and music, and how these work.Temoc explains who is using Opera today and whether he thinks that...
2021-04-2845 min
The Unstoppable Podcast32 - Finding Beauty in Crypto with David Sun from Proof of BeautyDavid talks about his experience with CryptoKitties and how this sparked his passion for crypto by bringing an artistic element to the space. He also shares how he would explain crypto to his Grandma.We discuss Proof of Beauty and how it works to turn ‘boring’ transaction data into art. David also shares his thoughts on what the future holds for Proof of Beauty and the community he’s building, along with what’s in store for NFTs in general.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn...
2021-04-261h 00
The Unstoppable Podcast31 - Bridging the Gap Between Art and Crypto with pplpleasrWe talk about how long she’s been making art, and what led her into the world of crypto. She tells us how she learned about blockchain and NFTs, and how she started bridging the gap between art and crypto.Pplpleasr shares her go-to resources for learning about crypto, NFTs, and decentralized finance, and talks about how her collaboration with Uniswap started. She also shares her insights on the value of NFTs for creators and in general, and talks about her experience creating an NFT, selling it, and donating the proceeds to charity.You can fo...
2021-04-2343 min
The Unstoppable Podcast30 - Push Notifications for Crypto with Harsh Rajat from EPNSHarsh tells us how he first got into crypto, and shares some advice for newcomers to the blockchain space. He also explains what he thinks are the current major issues preventing mass adoption of crypto.We discuss EPNS and what is it designed for, how push notifications would work with crypto, and some of the different use cases here. Harsh talks about what the future holds for EPNS and when people will be able to start using the service. We finish with some predictions about where the entire blockchain space could be in 10 years.—...
2021-04-2142 min
The Unstoppable Podcast29 - Education and Organization for Ethereum with Pooja Ranjan from Ethereum Cat HerdersWe talk about EtherWorld, how it came about, and what its goals are. Pooja explains who the project is aimed at and how it fits into the overall vision of blockchain and Ethereum as a whole. We also discuss Ethereum Cat Herders, how it got started, what it does today, and why it’s so important.Pooja talks about EIPs and how they work, along with some problems and challenges they’re facing. And we talk about some of Pooja’s other projects and what’s in store for the future.--You can foll...
2021-04-1944 min
The Unstoppable Podcast28 - Bringing NFTs to the Masses with Brian Flynn from RabbitHoleIn this episode of The Unstoppable Podcast, we’re talking to Brian Flynn. He’s the founder of RabbitHole, a company that lets you earn crypto by learning how to use the latest and most popular crypto apps.We talk to Brian about how he first became interested in crypto and NFTs, the challenges standing in the way of widespread NFT adoption, and how he’d explain the concept of NFTs to newcomers.Brian explains what RabbitHole is, how it works, who is using it, and how long he thinks it will be until everyone is usi...
2021-04-1554 min
The Unstoppable Podcast27 - NFTs and Digital Asset Ownership with Yat Siu from Animoca BrandsHe talks about how he got involved in crypto and NFTs, and what things were like in the early days of NFTs with projects like Crypto Kitties. He gives a basic explanation of NFTs and how they work, and also talks about how he started learning about NFTs. He also gives suggestions for how newcomers could start learning, too.We discuss the importance of digital ownership in a world where people increasingly live their lives in virtual worlds. Yat talks about NFTs in gaming and how Animoca Brands have used them.Finally, Yat shares his...
2021-04-1250 min
The Unstoppable Podcast26 - Discussing the NFT Movement with Duncan Cock Foster from Nifty GatewayWe talk about how Duncan got into crypto and the resources he recommends. We also delve how he got into NFTs and started learning about this concept specifically.Duncan explains why NFTs are so valuable, why people are paying so much for them, and some of the barriers standing in the way of people buying NFTs and understanding the overall space.He talks about what makes Nifty Gateway different from other companies selling NFT and how the platform works. We also discuss what people can do to onboard themselves to NFTs more easily....
2021-04-0838 min
The Unstoppable Podcast25 - The Importance of Proof of Stake with Raul Jordan from Prysmatic LabsWe begin with how Raul got into blockchain, the resources he recommends for beginners, and what he thinks are the biggest roadblocks to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain.We then move onto proof of stake — what is it, who is using it, and how does it play into the overall scalability challenges facing blockchains and crypto projects today?Raul explains how proof of stake works, how it fits into the bigger picture of blockchain technology, and why it’s so important. We talk about the need to secure and protect decentralized networks and avoi...
2021-04-0548 min
The Unstoppable Podcast24 - Building Private Decentralized Networks with Jay GraberWe talk about what drew Jay to the blockchain space and what she thinks is keeping more people from joining. We also discuss her work with Zcash — a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that adds encryption to transactions.Jay talks about the importance of privacy in crypto networks and some of the potential dangers of blockchain when it comes to public transaction records. We discuss whether developers have a responsibility to bake privacy into protocols, and the importance of zero-knowledge proofs for building private decentralized networks.Jay also covers her work with Twitter’s Blue Sky Project. We talk...
2021-04-0145 min
The Unstoppable Podcast23 - Blockchain and the Gaming Industry with Philippe Castonguay from Horizon GamesWe talk about his experiences getting started with blockchain technology and some of the resources he recommends to newcomers.Philippe talks about the main barriers to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain, and we cover blockchain-based games, what makes them special, and what the future holds for this specific industry.We cover ideas like in-game asset ownership and how blockchain has impacted this, along with some of the challenges for the blockchain games industry. Philippe explains how Horizon is solving many of these problems. He also talks about some of their own specific challenges...
2021-03-2945 min
The Unstoppable Podcast22 - The Bridge Between Wall Street and Crypto with David Grider from FundstratWe talk to David about how he got into crypto and what resources he recommends for beginners. David explains what Fundstrat does and why he sees them as the bridge between Wall Street and crypto, along with what kind of clients they’re serving, and who might be interested in crypto investment.We also discuss the future — where David thinks the crypto space will be in ten years, the future for Web 3.0, and emerging topics like edge blockchains and the ability for Web 3.0 to challenge things like the hegemony of big cloud companies.David also give...
2021-03-2543 min
The Unstoppable Podcast21 - Blockchain and the Music Industry with Cooper Turley from AudiusCooper talks about how he learned about decentralized technology and gives recommendations for resources and social media channels to follow. We discuss the barriers to the widespread adoption of crypto and use cases for crypto and blockchain in the music industry.We talk about Audius, a streaming platform that uses decentralization to put power back in the hands of music artists. Cooper explains who is currently using the platform, along with plans for the future.He talks about NFTs and how they work with the music industry, along with some other exciting trends in the...
2021-03-2238 min
The Unstoppable Podcast20 - Scaling Public Blockchains - State of the Art Layer 2 SolutionsIn the last two installments of this series, we talked about the problems facing blockchain projects when it comes to scaling to a global level. We talked about gas prices, transaction fees, and some of the solutions currently being tried.In this episode, we’re diving a little deeper into some of the current state-of-the-art solutions to blockchain scaling challenges. Today we’re talking about Plasma, optimistic roll-ups, ZK roll-ups, and Validium.We cover the pros and cons of each and talk about some common topics like whether or not to use on-chain cryptographic verification and...
2021-03-1830 min
The Unstoppable Podcast19 - An Introduction to Decentralized Finance with Camila Russo from The DefiantWe talk about how Camila originally got interested in crypto and some of her best resources for learning more about it. We cover her time in Argentina, and how the volatility of Argentina’s currency and markets make it a great real-life use case for crypto.We also discuss Camila’s book, The Infinite Machine, and what prompted her to write it, along with how she started The Defiant newsletter and how it grew. Camila talks about what’s new for The Defiant in 2021, and we touch on The Defiant podcast and some of its guests, like Mark C...
2021-03-1542 min
The Unstoppable Podcast18 - Scaling Public Blockchains — Challenges and SolutionsHow to scale blockchains so they can support ever greater numbers of transactions and functions without being crippled by huge fees and wait times has always been a big question in the blockchain space.Matthew introduces some of the current problems like gas prices, and talks about how we might be able to scale blockchains without costs spiraling out of control. He also explains some concepts like zero-knowledge proofs, the Nakamoto consensus, and smart contract blockchains — and how all three of these have combined to make modern-day decentralization possible.Some other ideas we touch on in...
2021-03-1132 min
The Unstoppable Podcast17 - Crypto's Legal Challenges with Dave Rodman from the Rodman Law GroupDave starts by talking about some of the resources he would recommend for newcomers to learn more about crypto and its legality, and some of the biggest challenges he sees to the widespread adoption of crypto and blockchain.We cover some of the current issues with traditional fiat money and why decentralized finance offers such an exciting alternative to this. We cover the legal market for blockchain and crypto attorneys right now and some of the most common legal issues facing the space, like securities regulations and how they relate to cryptocurrencies.Dave talks about...
2021-03-0847 min
The Unstoppable Podcast16 - Understanding the Scalability Issue of BlockchainIn this episode of the Unstoppable Podcast, Matthew Gould outlines the problems surrounding blockchain scaling and introduces an overview of the history of solutions. How do we improve the way we build on the blockchain so our networks can handle more activity and more transactions while supporting a wider range of activities?Matthew explains the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin in this context and covers some common concepts like smart contracts and gas prices. He also talks about some of the advantages Ethereum has over Bitcoin when it comes to things like building apps and software functionality.
2021-03-0432 min
The Unstoppable Podcast15 - Building a Freer World on Blockchain with Tim DraperWe talk to Tim about the value and importance of cryptocurrency, for example in areas like allowing safe cross-border transactions to developing countries with unpredictable political situations and unstable currencies.Tim talks about some of the resistance to crypto and why this exists, and also discusses his (accurate) predictions for Bitcoin’s price increases in the past and gives an (EXCLUSIVE) prediction for where Bitcoin will reach its market cap.We cover some of the ideas and developments in the crypto space that Tim finds particularly exciting, and the implications of decentralized tech and bitcoin fo...
2021-03-0132 min
The Unstoppable Podcast14 - Introducing Web 3.0 with Mason Nystrom from MessariWeb 3.0 is a commonly heard term in the blockchain space, but is it just a buzzword or something more? What does the concept actually mean, and how does it tie into decentralization and blockchain?Mason talks about how the current internet started, what Web 3.0 is, and why it matters. We cover the differences between the internet as we know it today, and what Web 3.0 will be capable of.We also talk about some of the challenges standing in the way of Web 3.0 and the technologies that underpin it, like blockchain. Mason introduces some real-life applications...
2021-02-2645 min
The Unstoppable Podcast13 - Banking on the Blockchain with Calvin Liu from CompoundCalvin talks about some of the obstacles that have stood in the way of widespread adoption of crypto, like tight-knit, exclusive communities, confusing language, and lack of accessible education.He explains how Compound is building a bank on Ethereum that does everything a traditional bank on the high street would do. We cover who is using Compound right now, how the technology works, and what makes it different from a traditional bank.Calvin talks about the idea of challenger banks - new online banks that are disrupting this ancient industry and offering a new take...
2021-02-2245 min
The Unstoppable Podcast12 - What is a Digital Token?What is a digital token? This is one element of blockchain technology that has been a major source of interest and excitement, but it’s also a concept that can be confusing for newcomers to the space.One interesting use case for tokens is non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, which have a range of applications, from collecting digital assets to trading real-world items on the blockchain. Matthew explains how NFTs work and their possible uses.We finish by covering some controversial points around digital tokens, like major tech companies adopting their own tokens. And we talk ab...
2021-02-1828 min
The Unstoppable Podcast11 - What Is The Difference Between Tokens And Coins?What’s the difference between a coin and a token? It’s an important distinction, and one that is often confusing to newcomers in the crypto space.We cover the technical distinction between the two, the different uses for each, and how both coins and tokens derive their value. We also talk about stablecoins — cryptocurrencies tied to a fiat currency like the U.S. Dollar, the different types of stablecoins, and why they're useful.—You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, Diana on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our...
2021-02-1620 min
The Unstoppable Podcast10 - The Legal Challenges of Blockchain Technology with Mike CroghanAs blockchain and cryptocurrency grow and develop, the legal considerations surrounding the new technology will also increase. Mike tells us all about the current legal issues and challenges around blockchain and crypto and how laws vary from state to state and on a federal level in the U.S. We also discuss some of the privacy issues that could be affected by future regulations, such as laws that prevent private transactions or attempt to make blockchain less anonymous. We cover how anti-money laundering laws affect crypto users and blockchain projects, possible legal issues surrounding smart contracts, and w...
2021-02-1155 min
The Unstoppable Podcast9 - What are Blockchain Domains?Matthew explains what blockchain domains are and how they differ from traditional domains. For example, they’re held in the user’s wallet, allow anyone to look at the records, and have more functionality when it comes to building new features and programs on your domain.We talk about the history of blockchain domains, which goes all the way back to Bitcoin and a platform called Namecoin. We also cover what’s happening right now, like what users can do with blockchain domains before the decentralized web becomes mainstream — including send and receive cryptocurrency more easily.We rou...
2021-02-0928 min
The Unstoppable Podcast8 - Tracking dApps on the Blockchain with Robert Hoogendoorn from DappRadarWe learn about how Robert discovered blockchain and crypto as a way to access money in foreign accounts when living abroad without suffering punishing ATM fees - and how it quickly became a subject of passion for him.We talk about dApps (software written on top of the blockchain) and their many use cases, from everyday things like trading digital items to bigger concepts like freer sharing of information and democratizing of the online world.Decentralized gaming is an extremely promising use case for blockchain, and Robert talks about how it’s been evolving and ho...
2021-02-0444 min
The Unstoppable Podcast7 - Trading Digital Assets on the Blockchain with Devin Finzer from OpenSeaOne recent trend in the decentralized world has been the trading of digital assets on the blockchain. The immutable nature of blockchain makes it especially well-suited for creating truly original digital products, verifying their authenticity, and trading them.We cover collectible items, like football cards and “cryptopunks” - limited edition artworks created on the blockchain. Devin talks about how this works within the context of decentralization, and how users can get involved.Devin’s platform, OpenSea, is built to make trading digital assets easy and accessible, and he explains how this works and how the platfo...
2021-02-0253 min
The Unstoppable Podcast6 - Bringing Crypto to the Masses with Haider Rafique from OKCoinWe start by talking about the history of OKCoin, some of the changes it went through in recent years (like restructuring to become a fully licensed US-based exchange with strong banking relationships), and the goals of the platform.Haider talks about his overall goal to simplify the process of working with crypto and make the space more accessible to ordinary users. We talk about the importance of having a good UX interface and how to enable more seamless transactions in crypto platforms.How do you market crypto products to a mainstream audience? Haider talks about...
2021-01-2746 min
The Unstoppable Podcast5 - What Will the Future of Finance on the Blockchain Look Like?Blockchain technology has the potential to radically change how we manage our finances, save, invest, and engage with the wider digital economy. Matthew Gould, CEO & Founder at Unstoppable Domains, chats with Diana Chen, Podcast Host at Startup Happy Hour, about how these things can be significantly cheaper and more automated with blockchain technology.Matthew and Diana discuss the idea of cheaper and easier currency exchanges abroad, a shift toward less reliance on expensive and inefficient credit cards, and how people in developing countries will be able to get involved in the digital economy more easily....
2021-01-1328 min
The Unstoppable Podcast4 - How Will Cryptocurrency Change My Life?How is blockchain going to impact me?In today’s episode of the Unstoppable Podcast, Matthew Gould and Diana Chen talk about how blockchain and cryptocurrency will make an impact on our day-to-day lives.The discussion around crypto and decentralization often focuses on big, overarching ideas and themes. But how will this technology change the lives of ordinary people?We cover how countries and banks will deal with cryptocurrency. We dig into the question of what defines digital currency, and how current forms of it (like credit cards) are decades old and often hi...
2021-01-0626 min
The Unstoppable Podcast3 - Challenges to the Decentralized WebDecentralization has some huge advantages - true ownership of data, property rights over your personal information, and digital real estate. But there are also some drawbacks to this kind of model.For example, now that you own all your activity and data online, how do you control people who misuse that freedom? How can you stop bad actors from spreading misinformation and hate if they have full control over their actions online?We discuss these challenges and the many possible solutions, and how we can build a decentralized web that works for everyone, creating a...
2020-12-3028 min
The Unstoppable Podcast2 - What is the Decentralized Web, and Why Should I Care?Blockchain and crypto are huge topics nowadays, and there’s a lot of hype around these concepts and their potential to transform the internet and our lives.We dive into some of the problems with the current overly centralized system - like data privacy and the manipulation of our actions on social media - and wrap up with a discussion of how decentralization will help solve these problems and lead to a better online future.--You can follow Matthew on Twitter and LinkedIn, and learn more about Unstoppable Domains and our work he...
2020-12-1431 min
The Unstoppable Podcast1 - Verifying Identity in Decentralized Ecosystems with Sergey NazarovA big challenge for companies in the blockchain space is allowing people from the traditional and offline world to verify their identity in blockchain ecosystems. Sergey explains how the collaboration between Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink is making it possible for users to verify their social media profiles back to a blockchain domain.This new feature comes with a whole host of benefits, such as allowing users to send cryptocurrency more reliably and giving institutions and traditional organizations the tools to interact more effectively and securely with the blockchain universe. It marks a major stepping stone in bringing...
2020-12-0113 minThe Unstoppable Podcast0 - Welcome to The Unstoppable PodcastCryptocurrency and the underpinning decentralized technologies have the potential to change the world. This podcast is a place to learn about these emerging technologies, the people behind them driving the movement, and how they can impact our everyday lives.In this podcast, the team at Unstoppable Domains will be talking to various voices in the field and how they see the space evolving over time. Everyone is welcome to listen, from hobbyists to full-blown experts. We believe crypto is going to take over the world and change all of our lives, and we think this podcast should...
2020-12-0114 min