The Block Explorer
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To bring understanding and education about blockchain and crypto to the masses. To inform people on what's happening, and the good and bad arguments against different aspects of the world of crypto. To advocate for truly decentralized finance as a means for helping address problems of inequality and access in the world.
The Block Explorer
2M ago
In this episode we speak with Darren Deanto, Chase Whipple and David Holt who are a group of experienced builders in the crypto space.
We discuss their personal journeys into crypto and what motivated them to build their careers in blockchain. Then we explore their project Jungle Finance, which is a DeFi protocol on the Solana blockchain.
Also, Chase just placed in a Solana Hackathon for creating a protocol called Seagull finance that seamlessly allows you to spend your crypto from your wallet with a debit card.
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We meet with Naz and Mike from Remx to discuss the possibilities that are created when you combine NFTs, artists and their fans.
There's a lot of opportunity when you combine physical goods with digital goods when using an NFT as an intermediary or a key that functions as the connection point and fulcrum of that relationship. We explore ways that we can streamline this experience and open it up to more avenues and new business models.
Then we discuss where are the future of art, NFTs and fans is going as the user experience improves and we bring this tech to mainstream markets.
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
In this episode, we connect with Alicia Cepeda Maule and Steven Aguiar to discuss their project Givepact.io which is infrasturcture that allows for non-profits to easily receive donations in the form of crypto. We explore why they created this project, the unique advantages of crypto giving, and their perspective for how they see the future of philanthropic giving.
Episode Links
Givepact.io website
Alicia's Twitter
Steven's Twitter
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We connect with Taylor Starr, who's leading the charge in the integration with crypto and fashion. Taylor understands that crypto is about culture as much as it is about the tech and combined her background creating her own fashion line, she understands the landscape better than most. Enjoy this update on the convergence of web3 and fashion.
Episode Links
Taylor Starr Twitter
GlitchedNStitched Twitter
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We connect with Hayley Moller, who's the Chief Marketing Officer at Thallo, a blockchain enabled carbon market, to discuss:
How does Hayley define ReFi?
Hayley's background and how did she end up working in climate tech and blockchain?
What is Thallo and why did Hayley get involved in creating Thallo?
What’s it like building in this volatile and chilling environment?
Where is ReFi going in the future?
Episode Links
Thallo's website
Hayley Moller's twitter
Keep Cool Newsletter
Ministry for the Future Book
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We get together with Chris Georgen from Topl to discuss:
The intersection between impact, climate action, and blockchain technology
How Topl is an example of this interaction
What are some examples of how this is being applied
How can we scale this tech stack
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We speak with Ori and Magenta from DAO Drops to discuss:
What’s your take on public goods funding today?
How does DAO Drops work?
What are on-chain credentials and how can they be used?
What does the future of funding public goods look like?
Episode Links
DAO Drops twitter
DAO Drops website
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
In this episode, we discuss what are impact networks and what role they play in the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) tech stack with Breno who works with the Brazilian based project Ekonvai.
Episode Links
Ekonavi Twitter
Ekonavi Website
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We get together with Monty Bryant of ReFi DAO to get his answers to these questions and more:
What is your definition of ReFi?
What're working on with ReFi DAO?
What is a DAO and what unique benefits and challenges arise from using a DAO structure?
How can crypto regenerate the world?
How are you looking at the world of crypto today?
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The Block Explorer
2M ago
We cover a lot of ground with TMO about ReFi and what's it like building a project in web3. We ask TMO:
What is your definition of ReFi and how has it evolved over the last year?
Your project BasinDAO and what you’ve been up to?
What are the biggest ways blockchain technology can promote restoration and conservation to solve the climate, nature and carbon crises?
What tools are you using to make this happen and why?
What is your vision for ReFi?
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