160 – Brian Behlendorf: How Hyperledger is Developing Foundational Blockchain Technology

Summary: Support the show, consider donating: 1BciftGTVVzkfViKueG1u5KNtMVfM8xAuc (http://bit.ly/2fx1X4d) As a lead developer of the Apache webserver and founder of the Apache Software Foundation, Brian Behlendorf has played a central role in building internet architecture. Recently, he became Executive Director of the Hyperledger Project that aims to build foundational blockchain technology in an open-source, collaborative way. Topics discussed in this episode: - Brian's role in the development of the Apache server and Apache Software Foundation - The flaws in how blockchain software is currently being developed - Why blockchain needs a foundation to steer the development of its foundational technology - The key lessons from the Apache Software Foundation that inform Hyperledger's approach - Hyperledger's membership and organizational structure - The role of software licenses and why he favors Apache Links mentioned in this episode: - Hyperledger Website: https://www.hyperledger.org/ - Brian Behlendorf's Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Behlendorf - Brian Behlendorf's Website: http://brian.behlendorf.com/ - Blockchain Meetup Berlin Hyperledger Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huN0dcKHD9U Sponsors: - Jaxx: Wallets that Unify the Blockchain Experience Across Devices - http://jaxx.io - Ledger: Smart card security for your Bitcoins - Get 10% off your first order when you use the code EPICENTER - http://ledgerwallet.com Watch or listen, Epicenter is available wherever you get your podcasts. Epicenter is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain, Sébastien Couture & Meher Roy.