Today on the podcast, Anna Stone and Brandon Zemp discuss GoodDollar and how it’s creating the first form of Digital Basic Income, based on the principles of Universal Basic Income. Anna is the strategy and Go-to-Market Lead for GoodDollar. GoodDollar’s core focus is running monetary experiments that onboard and educate people about digital money. They do this through launching a new economic model and protocol for value generation and distribution as universal basic income. Their vision is a wo...
Mar 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 115
Today on the podcast, Michael O’Rourke and Brandon Zemp talk about the Pocket Network and how it is providing trustless access to full APIs for any blockchain client using the global, distributed network of Pocket and their army of node operators. Michael is the CEO. Michael is also the founder of the Tampa Bay Blockchain Developer’s Meetup and worked previously as a Solidity and iOS developer. Now he works on the Pocket Network building an unstoppable blockchain data ecosystem for Web3 applicat...
Mar 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 114
Today on the podcast, Arthur Breitman joins Brandon Zemp to discuss what’s new with Tezos, an open source platform for assets and applications backed by a global community of validators, researchers and builders. Arthur is the Co-founder of Tezos. Arthur dives into the weeds on Tezos with how it’s a fluid and flexible blockchain, compared to 1st gen projects like Ethereum. He also talks about what he’s most excited for in 2021 with Tezos, their OpenSea inclusion for NFTs, how they are improving ...
Mar 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 113
Today on the podcast, Humayun Sheikh and Brandon Zemp discuss how fetch.ai is enabling a digital world where Autonoumous Economic Agents can perform proactive economic activity on your behalf. Humayun is the CEO of Fetch.ai and has a background working with Deep Blue, AI, algorithmic trading and commodities trading. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc...
Feb 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 112
Today on the podcast, Michael Shaulov and Brandon Zemp talk about how institutions are using Fireblocks to move funds safely and securely in seconds. In a nutshell, Fireblocks helps streamline exchanges, OTC, custodian services and more into one platform for institutions. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc84ee4-845b-4bea-b812-b876daab2c7e/BlockHash-E...
Feb 24, 2021•43 min•Ep. 111
Today on the podcast, Luca Cosentino and Brandon Zemp discuss Oasis Network, Oasis Labs, pretty much everything Oasis. Luca previously worked with Google and PayPal as a Product Manager. Oasis is an all-in-one tool for controlling and sharing data. Oasis leverages the Oasis Network to maintain an immutable record of all data, built for B2B. In essence, you can write smart contracts and keep data private without limiting the ability to use the data. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: ht...
Feb 19, 2021•43 min•Ep. 110
Today on the podcast, Tieshun Roquerre and Brandon Zemp explore decentralized domains. Tieshun is the founder and CEO of Namebase, a company that allows you to leverage the Handshake network to create your own domain name and extension. For normal domains, you pay companies in order to rent it out. You don’t actually own the domain. Because of this, you can get blocked, throttled, censored, deplatformed, you name it! That’s why it’s vital to own your own domain on the blockchain so nobody can co...
Feb 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 109
Today on the podcast, Seamus Donoghue and Brandon Zemp come together to go over METACO. Seamus has a far reaching background in financial markets, commodities, wealth management and blockchain. He is the VP of Sales and Business Development at METACO. METACO is the leading provider for security-critical infrastructure that allows financial institutions to enter the digital asset ecosystem. METACO is trusted by top banks, exchanges and others. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://...
Feb 12, 2021•29 min•Ep. 108
Today on the podcast, Aya Kantorovich and Brandon Zemp discuss FalconX. Aya is the Head of Institutional Coverage and has a stellar background in finance. FalconX is an all-in-one service for institutions to borrow, lend, trade, store, custody and clear cryptocurrency. They also cover the top cryptocurrencies that institutions are buying, thoughts on Bitcoin as digital Gold, why DeFi is important and much more! The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bl...
Feb 10, 2021•46 min•Ep. 107
This week on the podcast, Andrew and Nishan join me to talk about what they do at Blockchain at Berkeley. We cover all the areas that they provide education and guidance on blockchain, which include edX courses, webinars, speakers, workshops and much more! They are one of the biggest and most well-known blockchain student organizations in the country. Andrew Kirillov is the Co-Head of Education. Nishan D'Souza is a Co-President. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple...
Feb 05, 2021•35 min•Ep. 106
This week on the podcast, Annabelle Huang and Brandon Zemp discuss Amber Group and its roll in crypto finance. They are dedicated to helping people buy and sell crypto, earn high yields, source liquidity and fully leverage crypto’s financial potential. Amber Group is backed by Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures and others that share their vision. Annabelle Huang was born and raised in China, studied in the United States and then started her finance career on Wall Street. Her p...
Feb 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 105
This week on the podcast, Piers Ridyard joins Brandon Zemp on the BlockHash Podcast, a top blockchain podcast in the space, to elaborate on Piers’ company Radix DLT. They are working to build the 1st layer 1 protocol to serve decentralized finance. We cover the developer benefits, how Radix works, DeFi in 2021 and much more! The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/pod...
Jan 29, 2021•46 min
This week on the podcast, Nick Casares comes on as a guest to discuss Polyient Games. He is the Head of Product for Polyient and has considerable experience and knowledge in decentralized gaming. Nick Casares and Brandon Zemp discuss how Polyient Games is the 1st fully functional, decentralized gaming economy, by adding liquidity to digital gaming assets. They also cover the historical $800K USD NFT purchase that was made by Polyient and the justification behind it. The podcast is available on… ...
Jan 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 103
This week on the podcast, Samantha Yap joins Brandon Zemp to highlight her company. Samantha is the CEO of YAP Global, a PR firm designed to help grow awareness for companies in the blockchain/crypto/fintech industry. YAP Global helps you tell your story on the global stage, while also serving as the bridge between quality journalism and emerging technology. Samantha Yap and Brandon Zemp discussed their custom-tailored approach, the state of the media in the blockchain space, the lockdown situat...
Jan 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 102
This week on the podcast, we have Jack O’Holleran, CEO of SKALE Labs. They help facilitate and grow the SKALE network, which is an open source, decentralized network that creates individual blockchains exclusive for Dapps, with the goal to enhance scalability on top of Ethereum. Jack O’Holleran and Brandon Zemp discussed many topics. Everything from the technological aspects of SKALE, to staking, to new announcements, and so much more! Be sure to follow SKALE to learn about their network and how...
Jan 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 101
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Lihan Lee. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Xangle, a data disclosure service for the global crypto market. They’re a one-stop shop for comprehensive information on various projects and companies in the space. Lihan Lee and Brandon Zemp discussed multiple topics. Regarding Xangle, they cover how data disclosures are important and lacking in the crypto industry. They also go over Xangle’s credibility rating service and how it’s great for investors. Outside ...
Jan 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 100
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Derek Muhney. He is the Executive Vice President of Sales and the Director of Marketing for Coinsource. Derek also has a background in Relationship Management and Tech startups. We discuss what makes Coinsource the largest crypto ATM network in America. They are in 48 states with thousands of kiosks. When you buy a Coinsource ATM, you get tons of perks that include custom tailored marketing, customer support, white labeling and the lowest fee rates in the...
Dec 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 99
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Vinny Lingham, CEO of Civic. Vinny is also the General Partner for Multicoin Capital. We discussed numerous topics in regards to Civic. Namely, their new product called Health Key and how they are using it to help companies avoid the problems associated with COVID-19. The podcast is available on… Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/id1241712666 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6dc84ee4-84...
Dec 24, 2020•20 min•Ep. 98
This week on the podcast, I am joined by BitBoy Crypto (aka Ben Armstrong). He is a YouTube creator and personality in the crypto space, known for his catchy, informational videos. We discussed a wide range of topics. Starting off with the dangers of AI and Robotics, leading into his breakthrough success on YouTube and the BitBoy Crypto brand, and ending on a hopeful prediction that Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory in the current market cycle. We also touched on some projects he and his t...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 97
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, I dive into what Brian Brooks, Comptroller of the Currency, is saying about crypto regulations and how it will impact banking by the end of the year. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/blockhash Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th...
Dec 09, 2020•18 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, the vice-president of BAF, Piergiacomo, joins me to discuss how BAF is pushing blockchain education and how vital it is for this industry. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- Website: https://blockchainacceleration.org/ --- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piergiacomo-palmisani/ Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Dec 02, 2020•48 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, I look at the potential for a product launch or partnership between Ripple and Bank of America. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blockhash --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Nov 26, 2020•17 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Michael Garbade and I discuss the role of blockchain in education. He is the CEO of Education Ecosystem. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- Website: https://www.education-ecosystem.com/ --- Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garbade/ Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https...
Nov 18, 2020•23 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Alan Amling and Loudon Owen join me to discuss DLT Labs, Supply Chain, Blockchain's future and much more! MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- Website: https://dltlabs.com/ --- Alan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanamling/ --- Loudon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loudon-owen-b27a1/ Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https:/...
Nov 11, 2020•57 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Peter Saddington joins me to discuss Emrit and Coolspot. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersaddington/ --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/agilepeter?lang=en --- Website: https://emrit.io/ Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Nov 04, 2020•22 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Jazmine Willis joins me to discuss her new company NEO + NOEL. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neoandnoel/ --- Facebook: facebook.com/neoandnoel --- Website: Neoandnoel.com Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/...
Oct 28, 2020•21 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, Eryka Gemma joins me to discuss Blockchain Center, Bitcoin, the Educational System and more! MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockcentercom/ --- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erykagemma/ --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/bankoferyka --- Website: blockchaincenter.com --- Magazine: Blockchaincenter.com/magazine Check out BlockHash on social media: --- ...
Oct 21, 2020•57 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, I go LIVE to discuss relevant news in the crypto space. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blockhash --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMWGVZFBqq3stSuKrmSX3Q...
Oct 08, 2020•14 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, I go LIVE to discuss relevant news in the crypto space. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blockhash --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMWGVZFBqq3stSuKrmSX3Q...
Oct 01, 2020•16 min
In this episode of the BlockHash Podcast, I go LIVE to discuss relevant news in the crypto space. MAKE A MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION: https://anchor.fm/blockhash-exploring-the-blockchain/support Check out BlockHash on social media: --- Twitter: https://twitter.com/zempbrand --- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblockhash --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblockhash/ --- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blockhash --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcMWGVZFBqq3stSuKrmSX3Q...
Sep 24, 2020•12 min