Blockchain and Beyond /w Farzan Akhtar

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By: Farzan Akhtar

Welcome to the Blockchain and Beyond Podcast where we talk different ideas in the Web3 ecosystem, speaking to the great minds behind it, and sharing lessons of over the past half decade. We've got a drive for making things easy to understand in an extremely complex space. Hosted by Farzan Akhtar.

Distributed Computing - How It Applies To Blockchain And AI
#66
03/18/2023

In this episode, Farzan discusses distributed computing and how it takes multiple computers work together to solve a large problem. This makes an entire network of computer appear as a single entity as it provides large-scale resources to enable advanced computations. In the context of blockchains, distributed computing is vital for running of the virtual machine (e.g., Ethereum Virtual Machine) which enables dapps, but also required for acheiving consensus across the network.

When applied to AI, models needs to be trained, most individuals do not have the local resources to train large model and instead rely...


Rekeying - How it works with Real World Examples
#65
03/12/2023

In this episode, Farzan discusses what rekeying is in the context of blockchain wallets by using the idea of public/private keys and which keys are allowed to manage signing for transactions. He further goes on to provide some context of when and where it can be used following the recent events of the MyAlgo wallet exploit on the Algorand blockchain.





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The Need For On-Chain Notifications | With Vidhyanand | Founder of Notiboy
#64
02/26/2023

In this episode with Vidhyanand (AP) , the founder of Notiboy, and  on-chain notifcation protocol on Algorand we discuss the need secure  on-chain communications in the face of scams and dusting transactions.  We also cover his background, how we got into the cryptospace, and also  the developing startup and blockchain ecosystem in India, especially in  places like Bangalore. We take some time to look at blockchains from a  fundamental POV and evaluate the impact it can have in countries like  India and Pakistan where corruption is widespread.  


Vidhyanand 

Twitter - https://twitter.com/vithushaj...


Finding Value In The Crypto Markets
#63
02/19/2023

Exploring my approach to finding value within the crypto market and I share some of my bags that I'm holding.

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Vendible Fireside with Doug, Gwin, and Mehmet
#62
02/13/2023

A casual catch-up with the Vendible team about what they've been working on over the past few months, including:
- Focusing on a single product
- Cryptography
- The bear markets
- Justification of a DAO

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Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ 
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Analysis of Blockchain's Effectiveness in Voting and Elections
#61
02/05/2023

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 
Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ 
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This video explores the topic of blockchain technology's role in the voting and election process. The presenter analyzes the potential benefits and drawbacks of using blockchain and conducts a thorough examination of its impact on the election process as a whole. The video aims to provide a balanced and informative look at the suitability of blockchain for democratic elections, and covers key factors that contribute to the success of...


On-Chain Money Streaming with Superfluid
#60
01/28/2023

 Check out Superfluid - https://www.superfluid.finance/

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Podcast - https://www.blockchainandbeyond.co.uk/ 
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Superfluid is an asset streaming protocol that brings subscriptions, salaries and rewards to DAOs and crypto-native businesses. Real-time token-streaming protocol is revolutionizing the way we send and receive token transfers. With fast, efficient, and cost-effective transactions, Superfluid is perfect for use cases such as subscriptions, salary streams, and even gaming. Compatible with multiple blockchain networks and built on a d...


Onboarding The Next 1b Web3 Users with DropChain | With Nate and Carter | Founders of DropChain
#59
01/22/2023

With DropChain you can add Web3 functionality to your Web2 application with a few lines of code. They are aiming to onboard the next 1,000,000 Web3 developers, and the next 1,000,000,000 Web3 users.

Carter and Nate are the ambitious minds behind this project and want to streamline the process of using Web3 and leading the way to decentralisation.

Links
DropChain Website - https://www.dropchain.network/
DropChain Twitter - https://twitter.com/DropChainAPI
Nate's Twitter - https://twitter.com/thoreson_nate
Carter's Twitter - https://twitter.com/crazink

My Links:
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Ultrade and B2B DeFi solutions | With Dan Goldman | CEO and Founder of Ultrade
#58
01/15/2023

Ultrade describes themselves as a DeFi-As-A-Service solution, building B2B DeFi infrastructure which can be leveraged by brands and creators to strengthen the connection and value with their community.

Using Ultrade, anyone can create a fully customisable trading suite which includes AMMs, Order Books, Derivatives, and Lending markets, with just a few lines of code. 

Benefits of using Ultrade include:
- Better liquidity
- Gather trading fees
- Customisability of the platform

Ultrade
Website: Ultrade.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ULTRADE_org  

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How I would learn about Blockchain in 2023 - Technical and Non-Technical topics
#57
01/08/2023

 Today I discuss how I would approach leaning about Blockchain and Crypto in 2023. We discuss topics like: - History of Blockchain - Smart contracts - Consensus Mechanisms - Issues facing blockchains - Regulatory landscape Twitter - https://twitter.com/FarzanAkhtar1 
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