RocketPool is a mining pool for proof-of-stake Casper. While none of the parameters of Casper are final, a minimum of 1000 ETH has been discussed as a requirement for staking. RocketPool makes staking accessible to non-whales. David and I discuss how he’s architected RocketPool for security of funds and also the devops behind making sure that your node is constantly online. RocketPool will use nodes around the world — but what happens if the data center catches fire where your Ether is staked?
Nov 30, 2017•41 min
Welcome to Announcements with Host No. 2, Dee, a show that provides you details on current events, upcoming projects in the blockchain space, and token offering details. We are attempting to provide you with details and information from the people who are creating projects, and we are not giving advice. Please do proper due diligence when considering investments. Today we talk with Craig Sproule from Crowd Machine. Crowd Machine is an advanced distributed computer. Embedded within the computer i...
Nov 30, 2017•44 min
Today we talk with Grant Blaisdell from Coinfirm. Created by the recognized Blockchain Regtech leader Coinfirm, AMLT is the first dedicated token that will ensure transparency and democratization of the financial system by allowing market participants to help determine the potential risk of others. Link: https://tokenmarket.net/blockchain/ethereum/assets/amlt-by-coinfirm/
Nov 27, 2017•32 min
I expect Bitcoin will overthrow the total circulating USD very very soon. What do you think? How about Ethereum? ROCKET SHIP! You see the price?! That's a 5,500% price rise compared to current price. The price of Ethereum may be rising on the news that Ethereum might get its own derivatives market, as well as prediction by Bitcoin investor Mike Novogratz that the price of ether will reach $500 this year. Arianna Simpson first came on our radar when she wrote about a companies practice of valuing...
Nov 26, 2017•59 min
Today, we sit down with Mahesh Murthy, Founder of Zastrin.com. If you’ve ever used Code Academy or Udemy to get up to speed on a technical topic, then you’ll love Zastrin. Show Links: Zastrin: Zastrin.com Promo: Use code “BlockChannel” to save 50% off all courses. Sponsor: Status Disclaimer: This is not investment advice, it is an engaged discussion on new technology; BlockChannel reminds you to always do your own due diligence before investing in any crypto-related project in the indus
Nov 23, 2017•32 min
Welcome to Announcements with Host No. 2, Dee, a show that provides you details on current events, upcoming projects in the blockchain space, and token offering details. We are attempting to provide you with details and information from the people who are creating projects, and we are not giving advice. Please do proper due diligence when considering investments. Today we talk with Jason Goldberg from Simple Token. Simple Token allows businesses to launch their own Branded Tokens and turn their ...
Nov 19, 2017•27 min
The bitcoin and open blockchain community is drowning in corporate propaganda. Objective, independent and strong voices that are not beholden to promoting special interests can make a huge difference in the narrative. And well, if you are intending on listening to this weeks episode, there is a good chance you’ve probably seen some of his work already and you realize how much time, money, and effort goes into producing original content with an independent perspective. Andreas Antonopoulos comes ...
Nov 19, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Today we talk with Richard Ma from Quantstamp. Quantstamp is a specialized network that connects developers, investors and users around a transparent and scalable proof-of-audit. The network acts as a critical piece of transparency by enabling automated checks on smart contract vulnerabilities and automatically rewarding verifiers who identify bugs. Quantstamp tokens allow the platform to operate in a scalable and fully decentralized fashion, delivering computation fees to verifier nodes, and bo...
Nov 16, 2017•25 min
Welcome to Announcements with Host No. 2, Dee, a show that provides you details on current events, upcoming projects in the blockchain space, and token offering details. We are attempting to provide you with details and information from the people who are creating projects, and we are not giving advice. Please do proper due diligence when considering investments. Today we talk with Liza Aizupiete from Globitex.Globitex is an institutional grade Bitcoin exchange, with unrivalled API capabilities ...
Nov 15, 2017•44 min
Coinme, a venture-backed crypto financial services and blockchain technology company, announced UpToken (Ticker:UP), a partnership with the cryptocurrency community to create the largest crypto ATM network in the world. As the first licensed Bitcoin ATM company in the U.S., Coinme’s proven track record and human-first approach have brought thousands of people into the growing crypto community. The UpToken sale was designed in partnership with J.R. Willett, inventor of the first token sale. We ch...
Nov 12, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Devcon3 is a wrap! We successfully avoided Corrupted cops, locals & crypto gangs. Instead we had dinner and rubbed shoulders with the best of them. We drunk plenty of alcohol (after all, we ARE in Cancun), and learned a lot. Again, here are our takeaways, but this time from the last two days of Devcon3 as we provide you our recap part 2. Which talks you should watch/attend and/or miss? Who lived up to expectations and who disappointed?...and most importantly, which announcements were game ch...
Nov 05, 2017•23 min
We’re in the early days of a technological breakthrough that has the potential for enormous societal impact, but challenges remain. As we spent the past week in Cancun, Mexico, we cut the roundtable short, but we bring Stephen McKeon into the studio to have a healthy discussion. Stephen is an expert in topics related to corporate finance, including venture capital, private equity, entrepreneurial finance, mergers and acquisitions. At the University of Oregon, he is an assistant professor of fina...
Nov 05, 2017•39 min
The first day of Devcon3 has come to an end and there’s a lot to be processed. Before we head into the second day of Ethereum’s conference in Cancún, Mexico, here are our takeaways from yesterday and today. We recap which talks you should watch/attend and/or miss. Who lived up to expectations and who disappointed...and most importantly, which announcements were game changing. Finally, there were also some hints for other improvements to the Ethereum platform that might be coming in the future. T...
Nov 03, 2017•37 min
DC is an Ethereum-based exchange for government currency backed crypto assets. DC assets are backed by fiat currency reserves and pegged at the value of the fiat currency they represent. CEO, Alex Wearn, is an expert at managing teams in the design and delivery of cutting edge software products. He joins us for a great, engaging conversation. One of the key ideas here is to protect against exchange risk whenever the asset has to reside on the blockchain for a period of time. And so on.
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Christians make up 1/3 the global population. The number one bible website gets over 1.5 BILLION PAGES VIEWS per year. I'll let you do the math on the CPM at $4. That's just for Bible reading. We get that this may not be for everyone but to be so short sided. Christ Coin is the first pre-mined Christian-based Cryptocurrency. It is used to financially reward people who read the Bible, post/view content and interact with the community on the Life Change Platform. Luke Forstmann, co-founder, comes ...
Oct 29, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Today the team goes over what problems a lot of traders run into when trading and how they can start to avoid them. There is no “holy grail” when trading, only a process of proper risk management. Your only job as a trader is to manage your risk properly, not to tell a story. Fundamentals and valuation are two fields focused on often but what is usually overlooked is the cyclical and mental aspects of trading.
Oct 27, 2017•35 min
On this episode of BlockChannel, Mckie and Dee sit down with tech veteran Adi Sideman, as we discuss his latest project “Props” by the existing company “YouNow”. Props plans to be a live streaming video platform/social network with built in rewards and incentives powered by their ERC20 “Props” token. Listen as we dig in and try to figure out whats got Union Square Ventures and Comcast Ventures excited; while getting the lowdown on the technical aspirations behind the platform.
Oct 27, 2017•27 min
We wanted to give customers an update on two upcoming Bitcoin forks—Bitcoin Segwit2x and Bitcoin Gold. What does it mean for you? In addition we put the spotlight once again back on Sweetbridge. Since our discussion with Vinay Gupta we wanted to revisit what makes Sweetbridge so special. It is a blockchain-based economic framework that transforms supply chain and logistics collaboration through fast, fair and flexible value exchange protocols that unleash working capital for the benefit of all p...
Oct 26, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Algebraix Data will enable individuals to own and monetize their personal data. The company’s secure, permission-based ad network will be enabled by blockchain and the new ALX cryptocurrency. The network will be powered by the company’s unique, patented Data Algebra technology. The SAFT involves the issuance of 5 billion ALX Tokens to investors, and comes in advance of a public offering of the tokens to take place in several months. Think of it as the ALX Token being the oil that fuels the netwo...
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 40 min
Today we talk with Miro Pavletic from STACK. STACK is a social money platform to replace your traditional money services and give you back the control to better manage your money, without fees. STACK provides a simple way for its members to understand and improve their financial health, creating a positive, sustainable relationship with their money, without the stress associated with most financial products or transactions. STACK accounts include a chip-and-pin Mastercard prepaid card, providing...
Oct 22, 2017•33 min
In this episode, Evan talks to Adam Nestler from Skedaddle. They’re launching the Kudos Protocol because they’ve seen how service-oriented economies could use a decentralized tipping and reputation protocol. It’s a very interesting and ambitious project about moving from tipping to a blockchain protocol.
Oct 20, 2017•43 min
Welcome to Announcements with Host No. 2, Dee, a show that provides you details on current events, upcoming projects in the blockchain space, and token offering details. We are attempting to provide you with details and information from the people who are creating projects, and we are not giving advice. Please do proper due diligence when considering investments. Today we talk with Kat Kuzmeskas from SimplyVital Health. SimplyVital Health is powered by Health Nexus, its blockchain ecosystem. In ...
Oct 17, 2017•31 min
On this episode of BlockChannel, the boys sit down with the Founder and CEO of Spankchain, Ameen Soleimani. Spankchain is a platform for monetized webcam streaming; utilizing what are called Ethereum “state channels” to facilitate realtime payments over live-streaming adult video content. Disclaimer: This is not investment advice, it is an engaged discussion on new technology; BlockChannel reminds you to always do your own due diligence before investing in any crypto-related project in the indus...
Oct 16, 2017•39 min
With a Top 10 Billboard album (The Harmony Epoch), Preston didn't become the full essence of DJsNeverEndingStory until his mind, body, and spirit was stripped to its most vulnerable and meek point. In this rebirth comes music that tells his story without words. It is ambient hip-hop that can only be felt. We use this episode to chat about growing pains, going from homeless soul-searching in Los Angeles to life changing moments after getting involved in crypto.
Oct 15, 2017•1 hr 23 min
On this episode of CoinScore, McKie and Dee are joined by Aram Barnett of Alluminate/CoinScore. Aram’s company have a multiple strategic business units, and one we’re really excited about it CoinScore. Disclaimer: This is not investment advice, it is an engaged discussion on new technology; BlockChannel reminds you to always do your own due diligence before investing in any crypto-related project in the industry.
Oct 14, 2017•31 min
Ian Balina is our special guest this week. A former Analytics Evangelist at IBM, Ian has brought a data-driven, “money-ball” approach to investing in cryptocurrency token sales (ICOs). We chat about what is hot at the moment, a little investment advice and what its like to invest $100,000 to $3 million in promising blockchain startup’s token sales (successfully!). In addition, Richard Jacobs joins us for the roundtable! He is an entrepreneur, cryptocurrency enthusiast, and publisher of the Crypt...
Oct 08, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Welcome to Announcements with Host No. 2, Dee, a show that provides you details on current events, upcoming projects in the blockchain space, and token offering details. We are attempting to provide you with details and information from the people who are creating projects, and we are not giving advice. Please do proper due diligence when considering investments. Today we talk with Irfon Watkins from DOVU. DOVU is creating an entirely new circular economy for the transport and mobility sector.
Oct 06, 2017•25 min
What’s so exciting about Grid+ is that they’re seeking to make Ethereum usable by the masses while lowering the price consumers pay for electricity. In this episode, I talk to Karl Kreder and Alex Miller from Grid+ about how exactly they can lower the price of electricity, how Grid+ is the fruition of many ConsenSys power projects, and perhaps most importantly how their agent can make blockchains more usable and more secure.
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr
The much-anticipated Token Creation Event for BlockMason’s Credit Protocol has been bolstered by a dramatic development. The token sale contract is ready! They have already distinguished itself by offering their token sale to the public in the United States, in what is believed to be one of the first U.S. securities law compliant digital asset sales. Jared and Timothy are startup founders, technical experts, and business development specialists -- so we get them in the studio to dive deep into t...
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Today we hear from Ted Livingston, who founded Kik interactive in 2009 to address the problem of chat between blackberry, android and iPhone. Since then their chat app, Kik, has exploded in popularity, experiencing use by up to 40% of US teenagers.
Oct 05, 2017•39 min
