Masters of Blockchain
Summary: Masters of Blockchain features conversations about the business use-cases of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency with the leading voices working in the trenches—operators, investors and thought leaders. Dr Harpreet Singh (Harvard University), the host and producer of the show, works at the intersection of Blockchain and AI, developing advanced cyrptoeconomic systems and blockchain protocols. In this show, he speaks with the pioneers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, discussing new products, business models and phenomena such tokenization, decentralization and peer-to-peer economic systems.
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In this episode, we speak with Joseph Lubin, the cofounder of Ethereum and the founder of ConsenSys. Major Topics Include: His background and career trajectory which propelled him into the blockchain space Co-founding Ethereum with Vitalik Buterin & his founding of ConsenSys The impact of blockchain on the financial services industry, and which industries will be next to adopt the technology
In this episode, we speak with Joshua Gans who is a professor of strategic management and the chair in technical innovation and entrepreneurship at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Topics: The economics of technological innovation His work on the book Prediction Machines and the paper “Some Simple Economics of the Blockchain” Using economics as a lens to evaluate the potential of future blockchain uses and projects The Creative Destruction Lab
In this episode, we speak with John Wolpert who is no stranger to the blockchain space. He was on the founding team for Hyperledger and now works with product and venture development at ConsenSys. Major Topics Include * His career journey alongside blockchain from IBM to ConsenSys * The Linux Foundation, founding of Hyperledger, and Fabric * The evolution of the stateful internet, including notes on how Ethereum and specialized channels could coincide to realize a greater future potential
In this episode we speak with Jess Houlgrave, co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Codex. Houlgrave speaks on the non-financial aspects of blockchain, specifically in the arts & collectibles asset class. Here, Houlgrave touches on topics such as the regulatory environment in the United Kingdom, the uses of Codex and the many possibilities for blockchain in the arts & collectibles asset class.
In this episode we speak with Shin’ichiro Matso, a research Professor at Georgetown and a leading authority in cryptographic protocols. Matso speaks on many subjects, including security economics and its relationship to crypto economics, who has the incentives in blockchain and criticisms of Bitcoin protocol.
In this episode we speak with Paul Ellis, Executive Chairman and co-Founder of Electron. Ellis speaks on the possibilities and issues blockchain can address in the energy industry and the reason the energy industry is accepting blockchain with open arms.
In this episode we speak with Joe Ciccolo, Founder and President of BitAML, a regulatory compliance consulting firm. Ciccolo has an extensive background in compliance and anti-money laundering, touching on topics such as possible SEC regulations, the importance of record keeping and the risks of being non-compliant.
In this episode we speak with Obi Nwosu, CEO and co-Founder of Coinfloor. Nwosu speaks on Coinfloor’s unique role in the crypto world, crypto security and his long term view of the development of blockchain.
In this episode we speak with Johan Toll, Product Manager for blockchain initiatives at NASDAQ. Toll covers multiple compelling topics, including crypto marketplaces, the developing relationship between blockchain and Wall Street and the future of blockchain at NASDAQ.
In this episode we speak with Adam Ludwin, Founder and CEO of Chain and a leading influencer in the fintech field. Ludwin touches on many topics, including internet counterculture, decentralization and the value of perfect competition.
In this episode we speak with Peter Van Valkenburgh, Director of Research at Coincenter and a highly skilled cryptolawyer. Valkenburgh speaks on compliance, regulation and the catch 22 on crypto coins among many other crypto topics.
In this episode we speak with Tim Draper, founding partner of Draper Associates and one of the earliest venture capitalist to invest in crypto. Draper speaks on the monetary transition from the real world to the virtual world, the dark cloud of regulation and the future of California, among other important topics within the crypto world.
In this episode we speak with Don Tapscott, co-Founder and executive chairman of Blockchain Research Institute and coauthor of the critically acclaimed best seller, Blockchain Revolution. Tapscott touches on topics such as the value of the Internet, the taxonomy of tokens and the maturity of blockchain.
In this episode we speak with Jeremy Gardner, co-Founder and managing partner at Ausum Ventures and co-Founder of Augur. Here, Gardner speaks on the Bitcoin Education Club, prediction markets and financial inclusion, among many other riveting topics.
