Episodes

  • Interviewing Sam Bankman-Fried on December 6th, 2022

    Interviewing Sam Bankman-Fried on December 6th, 2022
    Dec 27 2022
    Interviewing Sam Bankman-Fried on December 6th, 2022

    linkedin.com/in/DeFi/
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    46 mins
  • Defi Safety: The Gold Standard DeFi Watching-dog Platform with Rex Hygate

    Defi Safety: The Gold Standard DeFi Watching-dog Platform with Rex Hygate
    Nov 1 2021
    It's exceptionally important to be a well-informed DeFi investor, factoring in the possibility that your favorite DeFi project will be hacked and drained of resources, as your crypto will be exposed. A 30% APR return isn't as appealing if 100% of your principal, and interest, gets rug pulled.

    Platforms like Rex Hygate's in DeFi Safety, which has 170 scores for various DeFI platforms, help even those not necessarily technically minded to be able to gain an awareness and understanding of what risk are specific to a platform and what you can do you mitigate your risks while diving headfirst into DeFi.

    Remember to sign-up for LA Blockchain Week next week and every November!

    0:00:00 - 0:00:55 - Intro
    0:00:55 - 0:02:22 - What do you think it is that people don't understand about how vulnerable these DeFi platforms actually are?
    0:02:20 - 0:03:57 - Many projects lack transparency, is there thirst out there that isn't being tapped?
    0:03:57 - 0:05:57 - What is the determinate in terms of what constitutes a "green light" platform versus others?
    0:05:57 - 0:07:46 - Are major players in the DeFi market jumping in faster with all of the frenzied excitement now or versus when DeFi starting kicking off years ago?
    0:07:46 - 0:09:31 - What do you think about insurance for DeFi platforms a la Nexus?
    0:09:31 - 0:12:00 - Do you think that bug bounties are a worthwhile way for companies to incentive white hat hackers to deliver value to a company?
    0:12:00 - 0:13:10 - Do cybersecurity and blockchain enthusiasts overlap in their interests?
    0:13:10 - 0:15:00 - Are Flash Loans a net positive or negative for DeFi platforms?
    0:15:00 - 0:16:31 - What are the discussion points among the DeFi Safety Telegram members about what's interesting or exciting in DeFi?
    0:16:31 - 0:18:49 - Is the age of a chain a good determinate of its safety?
    0:18:49 - 0:20:35 - Do you see a few agencies providing the authoritative stamp on a platform after their exhaustive audit and due diligence and what colored your decision not to take money from platforms as part of the review process?
    0:20:35 - 0:23:07 - If I'm considering using a new DeFi site, how should I proceed?
    0:23:07 - 0:24:55 - Do you need to be technically minded to digest your reports or understand what security factors are at play?
    #DeFi #cybersecurity #hacks
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    25 mins
  • Interview with Liliana Reasor of SupraFin, a Crypto Asset Allocation App

    Interview with Liliana Reasor of SupraFin, a Crypto Asset Allocation App
    Nov 1 2021
    In this interview, coordinated with LA Blockchain Week, we feature Liliana Reasor of SupraFin, an app that uses propriety risk-management models to determine the best crypto portfolio for you, based on your risk appetite.

    One of the most common mistakes among those dipping their toe into #crypto is unnecessarily concentrating investments into a singular project, like #Doge, #Shib, #Litecoin, #Ethereum, or, even, #Bitcoin.

    There are so many different and compelling uses cases being attempted in a million different ways by these vastly different projects that it's in your best interest to have an crypto asset allocation model that sprinkles capital across projects that are promises which means:

    ✅ A visible, prominent, and experienced team who regularly do speeches and speak with authority on the space and their project's chosen use cases.
    ✅. Legal entities that support the project in jurisdictions that permit all such activities being explored and executed or, if they're going Western world facing, exhaustive AML/KYC measures to vet investors as accredited investors, coupled with having relationships with top--ideally white shoe--law firms that have opinion letters on all of their activities
    ✅ Blockchain volume or TVL that is demonstrative of the quality of the project lead team, clearly demonstrating that wallet activity is legitimate and sustainable.
    ✅ Daily Github commits, social media posts, and support response time under 24 hours.

    If you're in LA on December 7th, SupraFin is having a Crypto & Wine event, which are always informative and a lot of fun.
    https://lnkd.in/gFe-9VBn

    #crypto #portfolio #diversify
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    15 mins
  • Interview with Brandon Millman, CEO of the Phantom Wallet, the #1 Solana Crypto Wallet

    Interview with Brandon Millman, CEO of the Phantom Wallet, the #1 Solana Crypto Wallet
    Sep 18 2021
    The phantom wallet is the #1 Solana wallet by downloads, reviews, and daily active users. In this interview, we discuss the Solana crypto chain, how Brandon got into the crypto space, what's on the horizon for Phantom, and how the Solana blockchain interacts with Ethereum, EVMs, and the blockchain ecosystem.

    #SOL #Solana #Phantom
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    18 mins
  • DeFi Interview with Blockchain Watchdog Chris Blec

    DeFi Interview with Blockchain Watchdog Chris Blec
    Jul 29 2021
    Chis Blec offers a fresh take on oftentimes guarded DeFi projects and keeps developers honest with the level of security their projects actually deliver and that which they purport to deliver.

    Check out my Blockchain Book, DAO: The Time is Now, free to read with Kindle Unlimited.
    https://amzn.to/3wU0drT
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    19 mins
  • Blockchain Developer Discussion with Altcoin Author

    Blockchain Developer Discussion with Altcoin Author
    Jun 18 2021
    This blockchain developer discussion is geared for technologists new to the space. This bitcoin analysis looks at the relevant bitcoin news and comments on crypto news and btc news. With this btc analysis, the user's takeaway will be a more meaningful understanding of the blockchain ecosystem and how they an take part.

    Thanks to the sensational The Richardson Room channel for the interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYrcT0qvxmY

    Licensed from The Richardson Room

    #bitcoin #blockchain #crypto
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    57 mins
  • NFT Newsletter: Writing about NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs.

    NFT Newsletter: Writing about NFTs, DeFi, and DAOs.
    Mar 23 2021
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    https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/altcoin-author-newsletter-6658128959819120640/

    This Content has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. Altcoin Author does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the Video Content and is not intended to be a substitute for one's own due diligence. Consult your financial advice before making any investment decisions.

    Altcoin Author hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the Video Content, which is provided as is, and without warranties.

    #NFTnews​ #NFT​ #NFTs
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    26 mins
  • Rekt Radio: Tech Leader Interview #2 with Russell LaCour of Tantra Labs

    Rekt Radio: Tech Leader Interview #2 with Russell LaCour of Tantra Labs
    Feb 4 2021
    Russell LaCour, Bitcoin Class of 2011, drops some knowledge bombs on bitcoin as a reserve currency, his experience in the space as a miner on his laptop, the growth of bitcoin in response to the world instability, and Tantra Lab's effort to on-board investors bullish on #BTC​.

    https://tantralabs.io/​

    Timestamps
    0:00​ Intro
    2:10​ what is algorithmic trading?
    3:00​ what is a market maker?
    4:40​ large traders almost entirely use bots
    5:50​ automated bot trading platforms used by institutional traders and retail traders alike
    7:35​ Russell’s backstory as a 2011 bitcoin miner
    9:15​ The future is not denominated in inflationary currency
    11:45​ The pandemic put crypto on the main stage
    13:05​ bitcoin on sovereign balance sheets
    15:25​ Tim Draper taking meetings with South American world leaders to introduce bitcoin as a Stability mechanism for sovereign fiat
    18:20​ tantra labs mission and investment philosophy
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    21 mins