As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Senior Product Manager at Blockchain.com Amadeo Pellicce. In this episode, we explore Blockchain.com's vision for the wallet, custodial vs non-custodial wallets, and how the wallet may evolve in time. Amadeo also shares hints and tips for anyone looking to pursue a career in product management. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review, and if you are inspired by Amadeo’s story check out blockchain.com/ca...
Mar 08, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 60
One of the most important and often misunderstood aspects of Bitcoin is mining. In this episode, we spoke with Jaime Leverton CEO of Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 about what exactly Bitcoin mining is, the issues around energy consumption and sustainability, and the overall need and benefits of mining. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https:...
Mar 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 59
As part of our Crypto Basics series, in this episode, we delve into Ethereum. By the end of this episode, you’ll know what some of the main use cases of Ethereum are, what makes Ethereum different from Bitcoin, and what’s ahead for the Ethereum network. Whether you’re totally new to crypto or would like to brush up on some basics, this episode covers: 1. What problem does Ethereum really solve? 2. What is Ethereum? 3. What are some of the use cases of Ethereum? 4. What makes Ethereum different f...
Feb 21, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode, we spoke with John Ramey, founder of The Prepared, the biggest online community in personal emergency preparedness. John is also a long-time Silicon Valley start-up founder, angel investor, and previous Innovation Advisor to the Obama White House. We explore the rising interest in emergency prepping, the overlap between those who engage in prepping and hold cryptocurrency, and talk about a recent trip to North Korea that John made. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscr...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 58
As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with the founder of Ava Labs, Emin Gun Sirer. Ava Labs makes it simple to launch decentralized finance applications on the smart contracts platform Avalanche. In this episode, we cover how is Avalanche different from the many so-called “Ethereum killers” and the 2022 roadmap for the platform. As a previous professor at Cornell University, we also touch on Emin's transition from academia to full-time crypto. If you enjoyed the show, don't...
Feb 08, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 57
From cryptocurrency to NFTs, creative industries are undergoing a renaissance of how artists can monetize their work. As the intersection of blockchain technology and art continues to widen, we speak with artist and musician Tom Furse of the UK rock band The Horrors about his journey in the space. In this episode, we discuss Tom’s initial experience with crypto, how he started to monetize his artwork through NFTs where he uses machine learning algorithms VQGAN and CLIP to produce his art, and hi...
Feb 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 56
While some countries and jurisdictions are restricting cryptocurrency use, British Overseas Territory Gibraltar has been praised as one of the more savvy jurisdictions for crypto regulation. In this episode, we spoke with Albert Isola MP, Gibraltar’s Minister for Digital and Financial Services. We touch on Gibraltar’s early and ongoing success welcoming not just crypto entrepreneurs but also gaming entrepreneurs, as 75% of the UK's online gaming business is booked through Gibraltar. We also disc...
Jan 25, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, we spoke with Simon Judd of DAO Index Coop. We explore what exactly is a DAO, what some of the key benefits this organizational structure offers, and the work of Index Coop - a Blockchain Ventures supported project. As a former Marine Corps Officer, we touch on Simon’s experience exploring the world of crypto while serving in the United States Armed Forces and explore the controversial question of whether crypto is somehow unpatriotic, as some have claimed? If you enjoyed the sh...
Jan 19, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 54
As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire. Circle is a financial tech firm that enables businesses to seamlessly utilize stablecoins and public blockchains for payments and commerce. Circle is also the pioneer of USD Coin (USDC), the fastest-growing, fully-reserved, and regulated dollar digital currency. Sign up for February’s Market Outlook event here: https://blockchain.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ECWCKDEwQuGMUjF3P13...
Jan 11, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this episode, we spoke with Laura Shin, crypto-journalist and host of Unchained. To celebrate Laura’s forthcoming book, The Cryptopians: Idealism, Greed, Lies, and the Making of the First Big Cryptocurrency Craze we’re giving away 10 signed copies, to be in with a chance of winning simply head over to our Twitter page @blockchain, follow us and retweet this episode's post. As a former Senior Editor at Forbes, Laura was first a mainstream journalist before covering crypto full-time. We cover t...
Jan 04, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, we spoke with former broadcast journalist and host of Coin Stories podcast Natalie Brunnell. We cover the role of social media in the crypto landscape and the significance of creating content as a woman, in a space largely inhabited by men. Natalie shares her insight on navigating crypto Twitter, as well as tips on key industry figures to follow. We also touch on El Salvador’s recent adoption of Bitcoin and Natalie speculates on which country might be next. If you enjoyed the sh...
Dec 28, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Getting to grips with the fundamentals of cryptocurrency can be tricky. To help you on your journey, Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary and Head of Research Dr. Garrick Hileman answer 10 of the most commonly asked questions about crypto. Whether you’re totally new to crypto or would like to brush up on some basics, this episode covers: What is the history of money? What is Bitcoin and why should I care about it? What gives Bitcoin value in the eyes of its investors? What drives the price of Bitc...
Dec 17, 2021•54 min
In this episode, we spoke with Mike Belshe, CEO of one of the oldest crypto custodial firms who have played a huge role in attracting institutional investors to the space, BitGo. Through the implementation of private keys, we cover how Bitcoin has revolutionized how we store money securely, the future of crypto storage solutions, and how US Government Agencies such as the US Marshals have turned to BitGo as a means to store government-controlled Bitcoin. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to ...
Dec 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 50
As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Blockchain.com’s CSO and Head of Markets Charlie McGarraugh. Charlie has previously traded gold for some of the largest institutions in the world including Goldman Sachs, and in this episode, we touch on gold movements in 2021 and Bitcoin akin to ‘Digital Gold’. We also touch on the crypto markets, the current impact of the Omicron variant, and 2022 market predictions. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a r...
Dec 07, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 49
From recreating Pokemon cards in elementary school to selling some of the most widely celebrated NFTs (non-fungible tokens), we spoke with artist pplpleasr about her journey into the digital world. We touch on why selling art as NFTs is becoming more and more attractive to artists, how artists make money through this medium, and the market dynamics of art and collectible NFTs vs gaming NFTs. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blo...
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode, we spoke with Justin Rice the VP of Ecosystem at Stellar about why Ukraine is trailing their central bank digital currencies on the Stellar network and their recent partnership with cross-border payments giant Moneygram. We also touch on Stellar’s new protocol update and what makes Stellar the ideal platform for both seasoned entrepreneurs and those starting out in the space too. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey wit...
Nov 16, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 47
In this bonus episode, listen to Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary’s conversation at Web Summit 2021 on ‘The Next Era of Cryptocurrency’ with Robert Hackett, Senior Writer and Tech Editor at Fortune. This episode covers everything from what exactly is a cryptocurrency and why large financial institutions are changing their perspectives on crypto, as well as industry hot topics including sustainability and the future of NFTs. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review....
Nov 12, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
As part of our monthly Market Outlook live event, we spoke with Dr. Markus Franke Co-creator of the layer 1 platform and stablecoin Celo. In this episode, we dive into the critical questions around the design of stablecoins, their role during the rise of central bank digital currencies, and what the future holds for stablecoin development. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Keep an eye on our social channels to sign up for next month’s live event. Watch the re...
Nov 09, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Mastercard recently announced support of crypto assets and stablecoin use on their global payment network. In this episode, we spoke with Jesse McWaters Global Head of Regulatory Advocacy (Senior Vice President) at Mastercard about how large financial institutions look at blockchain technology and engage with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain...
Nov 02, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this guest episode, G Clay Miller and Jessie Niles of Penrose Partners talk through a recent presentation about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). With large-scale adoption well on its way and organizations such as The Economist launching their own NFT projects, this episode covers what exactly NFTs are, some of their use cases, and how to purchase your first NFT. You can view the presentation here: https://bit.ly/3EjgECe If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start y...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Following on from CEO Peter Smith’s appearance on The Scoop with Frank Chaparro, we invited Frank into the hot seat. In the fast-moving world of crypto, Frank discusses how to designate what is in fact ‘newsworthy’ and how to push the narrative forward. We also touch on talking crypto with grandma and finding a common appreciation for Cracker Barrel. If you enjoyed this bonus episode don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a ...
Oct 19, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Regulatory scrutiny will always be part of the bargain when it comes to the mass adoption of cryptocurrency. To talk about some of the current policy issues surrounding crypto, we spoke with Cindy Cohn, Executive Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). 25 years ago, Cindy helped lead the Bernstein vs. The Department of Justice court case, which established software code as protected speech under the US civil rights first amendment. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe...
Oct 16, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this bonus episode, Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith speaks with Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO of the crypto market maker Wintermute. Evgeny discusses what exactly market makers are, and the importance of focusing on one thing - and doing it well. Blockchain.com Ventures led Wintermute’s Seed Round, we discuss how we thought about the investment then and now, and what comes next. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sig...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this month’s Market Outlook event we discussed market trends, as well as the rise of the “Alt Layer 1 trade”. We were also joined by Kathleen Breitman, Co-founder of the decentralized proof of stake blockchain network Tezos, and discussed how her experience in traditional finance shaped her outlook on the future of finance and blockchain technology. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet:...
Oct 06, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode, we spoke with Pat Duffy Co-Founder of The Giving Block on the critical role of gifting cryptocurrency. While major charities such as Save the Children accept cryptocurrency donations, Pat discusses industry obstacles, the changing political landscape, and what motivates people to donate in crypto vs fiat currency. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5...
Sep 28, 2021•47 min
In this episode, we spoke with past Blockchain.com employee and Bitcoin Core Developer, Sjors Provoost. Sjors covered exactly what a “bitcoin core developer” means, the controversy surrounding El Salvador’s Bitcoin currency, and the upcoming Taproot upgrade. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Start your crypto journey with Blockchain.com today. Sign up for a Wallet: https://bit.ly/3k4Fr5B Trade on the Exchange: https://bit.ly/3pODxtg...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On today's episode of the Blockchain.com Podcast, our Head of Research Garrick Hileman sat down with Mike Elias, the founder of IdeaMarket. IdeaMarket is a blockchain marketplace that allows users to “list” influencers and buy/sell trade them. Their conversation covers why current anti-misinformation tactics not working, how blockchain and cryptocurrency are being used by IdeaMarket to weed out bad actors and how people can earn money on Ideamarket. If you’re enjoying our podcast please rate us ...
Sep 14, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Blockchain.com's monthly discussion about the crypto market. During the call we’ll cover asset price movements, potential key drivers, developments in the news, and updates from Blockchain.com. This month, we were joined by Erik Voorhees, CEO and Founder of ShapeShift to discuss the decentralization of ShapeShift and the future of the organization. Enjoy!
Sep 02, 2021•35 min
This month's Market Outlook event, we were joined by Peter Mauric, Head of Public Affairs at Parity, the team focused on building the technology for Polkadot. Our Co-Founder, Nicolas Cary, and Head of Research, Garrick Hileman, sat down with Peter to discuss the Polkadot network, parachains, how Polkadot is different from other blockchains like Ethereum, and much more. Enjoy!
Aug 06, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On today's episode of the Blockchain.com Podcast, our VP of Marketing, Jason Karsh, and Head of Research, Garrick Hileman sit down with Ben Rhodes, advisor and speech writer for former US President Barrack Obama. He is author of the bestseller, The World as It Is and cohost of the Pod Save the World podcast. His new book, After the Fall, explores the rise of authoritarianism around the world. Their conversation covered many topics including: Ben's experience writing thousands of speeches for Pre...
Jul 29, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
