Episodes

  • The Hidden Truth About NFTs

    The Hidden Truth About NFTs
    Jul 21 2023
    NFT’s are powered by blockchain and most often, are Ethereum based. Did you know that the energy consumed by Ethereum every year is the same as that of Nigeria’s annual energy consumption? The amount of energy consumed by cryptocurrencies makes us wonder how much is the NFTs impact the environment. Let’s try and answer two key issues here: 1 What is their effect on the environment? 2. How can we reduce the impact?
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    5 mins
  • Two Biggest Technologies of Our Time | Blockchain and IoT

    Two Biggest Technologies of Our Time | Blockchain and IoT
    Jul 14 2023
    Lately, a lot of people have been talking about blockchain. A few years ago, it was the Internet of Things, or, IoT. IoT soon became the most adopted technology of our time. It is now being matched in popularity by Blockchain! Today, the IoT industry stands at over $470 bn, while the blockchain industry is in its initial phase at $4.9 bn. But what if the two most powerful technologies came together? In this episode, we’ll talk about 1. IoT 2. Blockchain And how two of these biggest technologies can integrate to create efficient solutions across industries.
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    6 mins
  • Decentralized Finance: Is it the future?

    Decentralized Finance: Is it the future?
    Jul 7 2023
    Back in 2013, Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, announced a project titled 'A next-generation smart contract and decentralised application platform' which is known to be the foundation of DeFi technology. Fast forward to 2021, which came to be known as the era of DeFi, a global ecosystem of open-source financial services hosted on the Ethereum Blockchain. Almost $90 billion of collateral is locked up in these DeFi services, and more than 10 million people are using it! In today's episode, let us find out. What do we mean by DeFi and how does DeFi work? What are some of the benefits of using DeFi and the risks associated with DeFi? Finally, let’s look at what the future of DeFi looks like.
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    5 mins
  • Blockchain: The future of finance?

    Blockchain: The future of finance?
    Jun 30 2023
    How is blockchain affecting finance? The world's finance industry is worth around 22.6 trillion dollars. That is 20–25% of the world economy. Thus, any new technology will always try to disrupt the financial space. The Internet changed the way we did banking forever, and now blockchain, with its decentralization and transparency, is trying to do so. As per a PwC report on Global Fintech, 77% of financial institutions are expected to use or try out blockchain in their production systems. In this episode, we will explore four ways in which blockchains are creating change in the financial space.
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    5 mins
  • Does Cryptocurrency Beat Inflation?

    Does Cryptocurrency Beat Inflation?
    Jun 23 2023
    One of the major financial challenges the economy faces is inflation. It is the reason that, over time, we feel our paycheck is too small and it is the reason why we invest as well. The goal for people who invest is, of course, to ensure the value of their money increases with time. With that objective in mind, lately, a lot of investors want to invest in cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ethereum. But how do they really know how cryptocurrency is affected by inflation? Some believe it is a good hedge against it while some critics argue it is not. Can cryptocurrency evade the effects of inflation? Is blockchain-based new-age money resilient enough to withstand inflation? In this episode, we will find out the correlation between the cryptocurrency and inflation.
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    6 mins
  • India's Digital Currency - CBDC Explained

    India's Digital Currency - CBDC Explained
    Jun 16 2023
    A new form of money has been gaining tremendous fame. People have made millions or lost millions because of it. Can you guess which new currency we are talking about? Yes, it's cryptocurrency. Along with crypto, lots of digital assets have sprung to life and are making an impact on the way money moves. In the recent Union Budget, the government of India announced its very own digital currency. The Central Bank Digital Currency, or CBDC, was introduced in India within this ongoing fiscal year. Let us answer the following three things about CBDC 1. What exactly is CBDC? 2. Have other countries implemented this? 3. What are some of its challenges when it comes to the implementation of CBDC?
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    6 mins
  • 5 NFT Games You can Earn From Right Now

    5 NFT Games You can Earn From Right Now
    Jun 9 2023
    Now that you have been introduced to the wonderful world of NFTs, we are introducing you to some games that you can play for free and still have a chance to win NFTs! So, listen to the episode and get ready to win! To stay connected, follow HT Smartcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/
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    2 mins
  • How To Invest In NFTs?

    How To Invest In NFTs?
    Jun 2 2023
    Every day, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are getting more popular. If you’re itching to get your hands on some, we’ve put together this guide just for you. To stay connected, follow HT Smartcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/
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    3 mins