Blockhash: Exploring The Blockchain

On episode 366 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Austin Riess joins Brandon Zemp to discuss their startup called Bump Search, a next-gen Web3 search engine that allows you to surf the web like normal while getting paid for your personal data. Bump Search allows you to toggle between a Paid and Private mode at the click of a button. This allows you to determine whether or not you are shown ads or promoted content in search for more privacy control and a better user experience. Bump also has a built-in AI, crafted to empower the user and requires no guidance or training, completely customized to your needs. With a glance at your info page, the AI named “MIC” will analyze your interests, and deliver a curated selection of articles and products. Bump’s AI is dedicated solely to delivering content that provides what you’re searching for. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:19 | What is Austin Riess? 6:08 | What is Bump Search? 13:55 | How does Bump Search function? 17:22 | Web3 integrations with Bump Search 25:02

On episode 365 of the BlockHash Podcast, Futurist and Entrepreneur Illia Pashkov joins Brandon Zemp to discuss his work in Web3 as a business developer and creative director for multiple projects, including the Founder of Altar Metaverse. He has a passion for innovation, sustainability and technology. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:30 | Who is Illia Pashkov? 7:30 | Technology in the past 50 years 8:50 | Back to the Future 9:56 | Flying Taxis 10:26 | Boring Company 13:42 | Driverless Ubers 17:02 | Artificial Intelligence 24:00 | Transformers 27:02 | The Metaverse and Virtual Reality 33:28 | Altar Metaverse 35:20 | Conclusion

On episode 364 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Roy Hui chats with Brandon Zemp about LightLink and the type of infrastructure they are building for the new age of the internet. LightLink is a high-performance, secure, and scalable network, built on Ethereum for Metaverse, NFT and Gaming applications. LightLink offers secure, gasless transactions, 5000+ TPS and Enterprise Mode. LightLink is also capable of processing transactions in just 500ms. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:15 | Who is Roy Hui? 4:08 | Inspiration for LightLink 6:15 | What makes LightLink different versus other Layer 2 solutions? 8:02 | Why are gas fees cheaper on LightLink? 12:02 | Who is LightLink designed for? 17:49 | Ethereum and Layer 1 blockchains 18:51 | Native token for LightLink 19:52 | LightLink roadmap 22:57 | LightLink partnership ambitions 25:27 | CBDCs good or bad? 29:49 | Conclusion

On episode 363 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder JB joins Brandon Zemp to uncover Kryotech and their latest developments called Vox Messenger and Vox Crypto. Vox Messenger is a new and secure messenger. It’s end-to-end encrypted and post-quantum. This is a free alternative to other popular chat messenger applications like Whatsapp or Signal. You can do all the normal things you do daily, such as send pictures, audio, video, contact details, location and even create groups. No data is stored, no ads are shown and there is no re-targeting. Vox Crypto is a new, safe and secure Crypto wallet developed by Kryotech. Most notably, this wallet will allow you to send bulk or group transactions, while giving the lowest possible gas fee for sending transactions. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:08 | Who is JB Benjamin? 6:50 | Tucker Carlson and Signal Messenger 8:22 | Signal Messenger no longer private 12:22 | Vox Messenger 17:40 | Vox Crypto 21:28 | Ethereum Sucks 24:50 | Proof-of-Stake is Centralized 25:12 |

On episode 362 of the BlockHash Podcast, Founder Shazane Nazaraly joins Brandon Zemp to highlight his project called Ares NFT and how they are driving entrepreneurial growth and empowerment through NFTs. Ares NFT is a collection that provides a foundation for the Ares Corporation to showcase Ares Investment and Ares Edition. By acquiring an Ares NFT, members gain access to Warrior World, a Discord server that helps promote entrepreneurs that are trying to launch their own startup and need mentorship. This is a safe sanctuary where brilliant minds come together to network and build relationships. This includes the opportunity to pitch your business idea and receiving funding for your startup. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:28 | Who is Shazane Nazaraly? 2:21 | What is Ares NFT? 5:05 | Member benefits 7:36 | Mentorship 8:56 | Business funding 10:45 | Why NFTs? 12:22 | Ares Coin and Ares Wallet 14:00 | Inspiration behind Ares NFT 15:02 | Multi-language support 15:58 | Resell NFTs 16:40 | Member Tiers 19:

On episode 361 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Nick Schteringard joins Brandon Zemp to discuss Boosty Venture Studio and how they are developing startups in-house. Boosty Venture Studio is a product development outsourcing team of industry experts that tackle a wide array of projects including ones in fintech, blockchain and cloud storage. They develop cutting-edge digital solutions which address their customer’s dilemmas and help to improve their business. Having built startups from the bottom up, Boosty Venture Studio innately understands what a startup might face every step of their growth journey. In addition to world-class software development, they make their vast market expertise available to you. Boosty Venture Studio is also well versed in successfully building highly skilled, remote engineering and design teams for international companies such as Elixxir, Boxdrive and Taplend. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:35 | Who is Nick Schteringard? 4:16 | What is Boosty Venture Studio? 9:45 | Boosty L

On episode 360 of the BlockHash Podcast, Jake Claver joins Brandon Zemp to talk about institutional custody of digital assets and their partnership with Polysign. Jake Claver is the Director for Digital Ascension Group. Over the past decade, he has built a prolific consulting business and continues to work with the best and brightest clients. Providing high-output business success for ambitious, growth-oriented clients is Jake's passion. As a result of working with a wide range of clients in a variety of industries for many years, Jake has developed a comprehensive understanding of highly effective business practices. His experience building teams and mentoring leaders has allowed him to learn from each experience and develop unique solutions. Jake is a strategic consultant who helps organizations reach their full potential and drives success by helping business leaders make calculated and well-informed decisions. Jake has gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges that businesses encounter w

On episode 359 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO and Founder Louis Régis joins Brandon Zemp to discuss XBorg and how they are powering the next generation of gaming. XBorg is building a collaborative credential infrastructure on which games, brands and communities can build applications and engage with their players and fans. They are currently raising funds from their community. They envision a gaming world where creativity and innovation thrive and every player has an equal opportunity to leave their mark. Their mission is to empower players worldwide by increasing their control over their data, so they can take ownership of their experiences and the communities they belong to. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:20 | Who is Louis Régis? 5:10 | What is XBorg? 8:58 | Utility around gaming data 11:20 | Social benefits for communities 14:08 | XBorg App 15:30 | Partnerships with Web2 gaming 17:50 | Collaborations and APIs 19:38 | Native token XBG 23:05 | XBorg Roadmap 25:50 | XCS Tournament by XBorg 27:56 | XB

On episode 358 of the BlockHash Podcast, Matthijs de Vries (Founder and CTO of AllianceBlock) and Mads Boie Thomsen (CEO of ARTBANX) join Brandon Zemp on the show to talk about their collaboration on Arkefi. Arkefi is committed to revolutionizing the world of fine art through innovative tokenized solutions. They strive to democratize access to art investments, making them affordable and accessible to everyone. Their mission to transform non-bankable assets into liquid capital empowers individuals to earn from their investments at a fraction of their conventional market value. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:25 | Who is Matthijs and Mads? 4:56 | What is Arkefi? 9:33 | Art-based financing 11:04 | Onboarding Artists and Collectors 12:15 | Tokenization of real world assets 16:10 | Regulation around artwork 18:00 | Artwork on-chain 19:30 | How to classify tokenized artwork in the United States 23:10 | Roadmap for Arkefi 25:20 | Conclusion

On episode 355 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Michail Angelov joins Brandon Zemp to talk about the Roam Network and how they are revolutionizing telecom and Web3 networks through data and analytics. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 2:00 | Who is Michail Angelov? 5:11 | What is the Roam Network? 10:50 | Regulation 14:48 | Roam Infra 18:25 | Roadmap and Plan 21:28 | Future of Telecom and Web3 24:32 | Conclusion

On episode 354 of the BlockHash Podcast, Clément Yeung and I sit down in person to elaborate on the upcoming event BlockHash Con in November, as well as a number of key issues around politics, healthcare, finance and more. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 3:25 | Future Pandemics 8:20 | 2024 US Presidential Election 11:00 | Donald Trump’s Ethereum 16:50 | G20 on Crypto Regulation 19:55 | Bitcoin Spot ETF Filings 26:00 | Chinese Yuan vs. US Dollar 30:10 | Billions Sent to Ukraine 31:45 | Call of Duty Zombies 33:00 | 21st Century Parody and Comedy 35:30 | Tips for dealing with Anxiety 38:45 | Big Pharma and Commercializing Medication 41:00 | Alex Jones and Shadow Banning 45:30 | Sound of Freedom Movie 54:00 | Estudio Helios Podcast and BlockHash Con 2023 57:50 | Medellín, Colombia 1:4:05 | Conclusion

On episode 353 of the BlockHash Podcast, Seth Hicks comes back on the show for Part 3. Seth Hicks and Brandon Zemp discuss the various ways you can protect your Crypto wealth and set up a Crypto-tailored private banking structure. With all the uncertainty in the world today and the lack of faith in financial institutions, it’s never too late to preserve your wealth and Crypto investments. Check out Seth’s FREE Ebook here: https://privatebankingstrategies.com/resources/free-e-book/ ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 2:30 | U.S. National Debt 6:20 | Private Banking Strategies 11:18 | Can you trust the banks with your money? 14:35 | What does a private banking structure look like? 18:31 | Domestic vs International strategies 21:19 | Crypto tax strategies 31:28 | 7 Pillars of Private Banking Strategies 36:00 | Seth’s Free eBook 38:03 | How to contact Seth Hicks

On episode 352 of the BlockHash Podcast, Head of Growth Elizabeth Olson joins me to discuss the Bitcoin wallet Xverse and what makes them the most advanced Bitcoin wallet on the market. Xverse allows users to hold Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens and utilize various decentralized applications integrated on the app. Xverse will also be integrating the Lightning Network in the near future to allow for fast and cheap payments with Bitcoin. You can download Xverse for iOS, Android and Chrome. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 1:50 | Who is Elizabeth Olson? 6:06 | What is the Xverse app? 7:30 | BRC-20 on Xverse app 9:12 | On-ramps and Off-ramps on Xverse app 10:30 | Lightning Network on Xverse app 12:15 | Decentralized Applications on Xverse app 18:02 | Security of Xverse app 19:40 | Ordinals on Xverse app 27:31 | Is Bitcoin Currency or a Store of Value? 30:40 | Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval in Europe 31:52 | Crypto Regulations in the United States 33:18 | How to download the Xverse app

On episode 351 of the BlockHash Podcast, CEO Tom Tirman joins me to discuss IQ Protocol and how they’ve created an NFT rental marketplace in the sharing economy.   Tom started his professional journey as a lawyer and has since founded and led multiple businesses across various industries. Through his background in traditional banking and fintech, he’s grown to be a leader in the Web3 and Blockchain space.   IQ Protocol previously raised $12 million with Crypto.com, Republic Capital, Genblock, Cryptology AG, Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon), Rich Teo (PAXOS) and others. IQ Protocol is the top 9 NFT dapp and the top 54 dapp in general on Polygon, according to DappRadar.  

On episode 350 of the BlockHash Podcast, Crypto Journalist Rachel Wolfson joins Brandon Zemp to discuss what has been driving the Crypto market in 2023 and the impact of the Ripple win versus the SEC.   Rachel is a well-known journalist, public speaker, and podcast host. She has more than 10 years of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain industry since 2017. She has also been named in the top 5 women working to change the world of crypto by “The Next Web”.   ⏳ Timestamps:   0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 2:05 | Who is Rachel Wolfson? 5:38 | Ripple v. SEC 9:35 | Rep. Ritchie Torres on Ripple v. SEC Ruling 10:52 | Are Cryptocurrencies Securities or Commodities? 13:20 | Cryptocurrency Legislation in the U.S. 14:40 | Impact of Bitcoin Spot ETFs 17:28 | State of Crypto in 2023 19:15 | Are Politics bad for Bitcoin? 20:44 | Do Politicians understand Bitcoin and Crypto? 23:35 | Web3 Deep Dive Podcast 26:08 | Conclusion  

On episode 349 of the BlockHash Podcast, Brandon Zemp discusses how Ripple XRP defeated the SEC in court and created landmark moment for the entire cryptocurrency industry by proving that XRP and similar cryptocurrencies are not Securities under U.S. law.   ⏳ Timestamps:   0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 1:26 | Ripple vs SEC Case 2:30 | XRP not a Security 3:30 | Settlement ahead 5:55 | XRP most traded Crypto 7:30 | XRP price prediction 8:25 | What is Ripple Labs? 10:03 | CBDCs 11:45 | How does XRP work? 12:35 | Bitcoin Spot ETFs 16:00 | Cryptocurrencies are not Securities 17:55 | Bitcoin 10 Trillion Market Cap 20:20 | Altcoin 3-year pattern 21:50 | Conclusion   ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬●  

On episode 348 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Aaron McDonald joins Brandon Zemp to talk about the future of the Metaverse and how Futureverse is building it.   The Futureverse Foundation is a not-for-profit charity committed to improving the digital and physical worlds through the support of diverse artists and creative communities. The Futureverse provides a set of tools at the infrastructure, protocol, content and application layer that are built with user experience in mind, and fully integrated to ensure interoperability.  

On episode 347 of the BlockHash Podcast, Core Contributor Vincent Wu joins Brandon Zemp to talk more about Hover.   Hover is a revolutionary non-custodial liquidity market protocol that facilitates the lending, borrowing, and interest earning on digital assets. Hover supports the growth of Cosmos while being native on the KAVA ecosystem.   Vincent Wu is a seasoned Web3 corporate development and go-to-market strategist with a background in M&A advisory and experience at leading centralized exchanges. As the former Director of Institutional Sales at Crypto.com, he successfully managed relationships with key industry players while overseeing account and sales teams. Vincent advises multiple Web3 and Web2 companies on tokenomics, go-to-market strategies, and sales team building.   ⏳ Timestamps:   0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 2:00 | Who is Vincent Wu? 3:42 | What is Hover? 6:50 | What makes Hover different? 9:25 | USDT integrated on KAVA 10:20 | Genesis pools 11:32 | Hover public sale 12:15 | Future of DeF

On episode 346 of the BlockHash Podcast, Jana joins Brandon Zemp for a conversation about NFTs and Crypto in Brazil. Jana is the Brazilian NFT Queen and is a dedicated Web3 builder.   Jana provides ambassador services to NFT projects looking to increase their visibility. With Jana as your ambassador, you can leverage her expertise to promote your project in the NFT market. As an experienced ambassador, with a track record of working with over 10 different projects, including being an ambassador for the Neymar Jr Collection, Jana can help you attract investors, build a solid community, and generate excitement around your project.   Jana also provides a host of other services that include consulting, mentorship, community building and community management. She is very passionate about Brazil and helping to build bridges that connect every day Brazilians with the fast growing Web3 market.   ⏳ Timestamps:   0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 2:15 | Who is Jana? 9:00 | NFTs in Brazil 12:40 | Brazilian economy 14:50

On episode 345 of the BlockHash Podcast, Co-founder Zurab Shavlidze joins Brandon Zemp to explain how they’ve created a seamless process for anyone to create their own DAO. In the DeFi market, there are no effective and convenient tools for companies and projects to invest in decentralized protocols as a joint entity. In XDAO a group of people can easily create a Decentralized Autonomous Organization, deposit crypto assets, manage them by voting, sell DAO shares and directly interact with DeFi protocols.   In short, XDAO is a unique tool for creating Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and jointly managing crypto assets in just a few clicks. XDAO offers a complex multi-signature wallet designed for DAOs.   XDAO is designed for Venture Capital Funds, Asset Management Companies, Foundations, Startups, DeFi projects, Freelance groups, NFT owners, GameFi guilds and more much.   ⏳ Timestamps:   0:00 | Introduction and Pre-roll 2:00 | Who is Zurab Shavlidze? 6:20 | What is XDAO? 10:50 | Create your own D