Block Party

As part of our Day in the Life series, we’re connecting with colleagues across different departments at Blockchain.com to go behind the scenes in what a day in their profession looks like.

In this episode, we're joined by Lewis Tuff, VP of Engineering at Blockchain.com, who will be running through exactly what it means to be building platform infrastructure for millions of Blockchain.com crypto wallet and exchange users, what are some of Lewis’ favorite aspects of working at blockchain.com are, and tips for individuals interested in a career in crypto engineering.

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As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re delving into the colorful world of NFTs, non-fungible tokens.

By the end of this episode, you know exactly what an NFT is, how they work, what makes them valuable, and much more.

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There's no doubt that using crypto assets such as bitcoin and ethereum as collateral for borrowing funds has contributed to the explosive growth of decentralized finance (DeFi).

While it can still be difficult to pay in crypto for everyday purchases, in this episode, we spoke with Mike Cagney of Figure about crypto-backed home mortgages.

We delve into why a crypto mortgage makes sense from the point of view of both the lender, such as Figure and the borrower.

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As part of our Day in the Life series, we’re connecting with colleagues across different departments at Blockchain.com to go behind the scenes in what a day in their profession looks like.

In this episode, we're joined by Jim Wang, a Product Manager at Blockchain.com, who will be running through exactly what it means to be at the forefront of our product, what are some of Jim’s favorite aspects of working at blockchain.com, and hints and tips for individuals looking to start a career in product management.

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visit https://bit.ly/3NqzyMa 

to view our open roles and let your recruiter know you listened to this episode!

As part of our Crypto Basics mini-series, today we’re delving into the environmental impact of cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency often has a reputation for being unsustainable. In this episode, Head of Research at Blockchain.com Dr. Garrick Hileman, and Blockchain.com Co-Founder Nic Cary demystify the topic and explore: 

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In this episode, we spoke with Ettore Rossetti, Lead Advisor of digital, marketing, and innovation at Save the Children about the incredibly important role of gifting cryptocurrency. 

We delve into why Save the Children decided to start accepting Bitcoin donations back in 2013, making them the first major charity to do so. We explore what the advantages are to charities that accept crypto, through the help of onboarding organizations like The Giving Block thegivingblock.com. 

We also cover Save the Children's vital work in Ukraine through the Ukraine Fund which, you can support with cryptocurrency or fiat on the Save the Children website https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine

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As part of our Crypto Basics series, in this episode, we delve into crypto regulation with Blockchain.com's Head of US Public Policy, Ian Mair. 

Whether you’re totally new to crypto or would like to brush up on some basics, by the end of this episode you’ll find out:

1. Is cryptocurrency regulated?

2. Who regulates cryptocurrency?

3. Have any countries banned cryptocurrency?

4. What is the current state of regulation in the USA? And why is there so much focus on the USA? 

5. Have any countries made cryptocurrency legal tender?

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The Evolution of the Non-Custodial Wallet 

If you're confused by the concept of DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations), how they work, and why they are getting so much media attention recently, in this episode, G Clay Miller of Penrose Partners offers a beginner overview of this new organizational structure. 

We delve into what exactly is a DAO, what some of the main characteristics and benefits of DAOs are, why DAOs are getting so much mainstream attention, and finally, the risk factors associated with DAOs. 

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In this episode, we spoke with Sheila Lirio Marcelo Founder of Care.com, CEO and Founder of Proof of Learn, a web3 education platform, and Founding Member of BFF.

Sheila explains her vision for Proof of Learn, which aims to unlock accessible high-quality education using a learn-to-earn (learn new concepts and get rewarded!) protocol that is operated on the blockchain.

We also discuss the impact of open access community BFF, where other co-founding members include Mila Kunis and Tyra Banks. BFF’s mission is to educate women and non-binary individuals on web3.

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https://www.mybff.com/

https://www.proofoflearn.io/

Interested in the growth of crypto firms from a business strategy level? In this episode, we explore the rising popularity of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in cryptocurrency firms with Eric Risley of Architect Partners, a California firm that specializes in crypto mergers.

We delve into how crypto firm valuations are determined, why M&As are on the rise, and deep dive into the sale of Facebook’s digital token, Libra.

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